eSIM Canada, buy, activate, and land connected
Get a Canadian eSIM before your flight and arrive with a real phone number already working. No physical SIM card, no airport lineups, no roaming charges.
- Real Canadian number
- Rogers 5G & Chatr networks
- Active before you land
- No contract
Plans from
$1 / day
No setup fee
Activation
Up to 24 h
before you land
- Real Canadian numberNot a data-only travel eSIM
- Rogers 5G & ChatrCoverage coast to coast
- Delivered by emailScan the QR code, you're on
- No contractNo Canadian credit history needed
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM built into most modern smartphones. Instead of inserting a plastic card, you scan a QR code and your Canadian phone line installs in three taps. It works on iPhones (XS and later), Samsung Galaxy (S20 and later), Google Pixel (3a and later), and many more devices.
For travellers heading to Canada, an eSIM is the fastest way to get connected. You order online, receive your QR code by email, and activate your Canada eSIM before you even board your flight. The moment you land, your Canadian number is live and ready for calls, texts, and data.
- Nothing to insertA digital SIM already built into your phone. Scan a QR code and the Canadian line installs in three taps.
- Works on modern phonesiPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3a and later, and many more devices.
- A number, not just dataCalls, texts and data on a real Canadian mobile number, the part most travel eSIMs leave out.
What your Canada eSIM unlocks on day one
Buying an eSIM for Canada before you fly solves the three biggest problems newcomers, students and tourists face on arrival: expensive roaming charges, long airport SIM queues, and not having a phone number when you need one most.
A real Canadian number
For your bank, your SIN appointment and job applications, the things that stall without a local number.
5G on Rogers, 4G on Chatr
Data the moment you land, on the network your plan runs on, right across Canada.
Unlimited Canada-wide calls and texts
Talk and text anywhere in Canada without watching a meter or topping up mid-trip.
No contract, no roaming, no setup fee
Prepaid or postpaid, cancel anytime. Nothing renews quietly behind you.
Delivered before your flight
Your QR code arrives by email while you are still at home. Scan, tap, connected.
Help before and after you fly
Our team answers by email and phone from Canada and Bangladesh if the install needs a hand.
How to get your eSIM for Canada
Order from anywhere in the world. Everything happens before you board.
- 1
Choose your plan
Pick the plan that matches your stay, from short tourist visits through to long-term newcomer lines.
- 2
Order in a few minutes
Enter your details and your arrival date. That date is the important field: it drives when your line switches on.
- 3
Scan the QR code we email
Install your Canadian line while you are still on home wifi. It stays dormant until activation.
- 4
Land already connected
Your number activates up to 24 hours before your arrival date, so it is live when you turn airplane mode off.
Prefer a physical SIM? Order the Unlimited Data Rogers plan as a physical card instead and have it delivered to a Canadian address.
Canada eSIM plans and pricing
Every plan includes a real Canadian phone number and is eSIM-ready. Prices shown are the pre-arrival rate.
Unlimited Data · 5G
Rogers · Postpaid
$50
Monthly · Postpaid, Pre-arrival rate
- No upfront payment required
- 120 GB up to 1 Gbps. Unlimited data at reduced speeds thereafter.
- USA & Canada roaming included
- Ready the moment you land
Unlimited Data · 5G
Rogers · Postpaid
$40$80
Monthly · Postpaid, $80/mo if purchased in Canada
- No upfront payment required
- 100 GB up to 1 Gbps. Unlimited data at reduced speeds thereafter.
- Ready the moment you land
- Unlimited Canada-wide calling & texts
75GB · 5G
Fido · Postpaid
$35$60
Monthly · Postpaid, $60/mo if purchased in Canada
- No upfront payment required
- 75GB on Canada's 5G network
- Ready the moment you land
- Unlimited Canada-wide calling & texts
90GB · 4G LTE
Chatr · Prepaid
$40$67
30 days · Prepaid, $67 if purchased in Canada
- 90GB for data-heavy travel
- Unlimited Canada & US talk
- Unlimited Canada, US & international text
- Prepaid, no contract
50GB · 4G LTE
Chatr · Prepaid
$35
30 days · Prepaid, Pre-arrival rate
- 50GB for data-heavy travel
- Unlimited Canada & US talk
- Unlimited Canada, US & international text
- Prepaid, no contract
75GB · 4G LTE
Chatr · Prepaid
$75
90 days · Prepaid, Pre-arrival rate
- 75GB for 90 days of heavy use
- Unlimited Canada-wide talk
- Unlimited Canada, US & international text
- Prepaid, no contract
Staying more than 90 days? The postpaid plans are built for you. Visiting for less? Take the prepaid one. Compare every plan side by side on the plans page.
eSIM before you fly vs the alternatives
Roaming and buying on arrival both work. They just cost you either money or your first few hours in the country.
| Get Canada Sim eSIM | Roaming on your home plan | Buying a SIM after you land | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian phone number | Yes, included on every plan | No, you keep your home number | Yes, once you have bought one |
| Working when you land | Yes, activates up to 24 h before arrival | Yes, at your carrier's roaming rate | No, offline until you reach a store |
| Setup | Scan a QR code at home before you fly | Nothing to install | Queue at a kiosk after a long flight |
| Contract | None | Your existing home contract | Varies by carrier |
| What it costs | A fixed price paid up front, from about $1/day | A daily fee for every day of the trip, check your carrier's Canada rate | Walk-up retail price |
| Needs a Canadian address | No | No | Varies by carrier |
Which phones support eSIM in Canada?
Most phones from the last few years are eSIM-capable. Check yours against the list below before you order.
Apple
iPhone XS, XR and every model since
Samsung
Galaxy S20 and newer, plus recent foldables
Google
Pixel 3a and every Pixel since
Others
Most flagship phones released in the last few years
Your phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. If it is locked or too old for eSIM, we post a physical SIM to a Canadian address instead, see how delivery works.
eSIM Canada, frequently asked questions
How do I get an eSIM in Canada before I arrive?
Order online from anywhere in the world: choose a plan on Get Canada Sim, enter your details, and pick eSIM delivery. You receive a QR code by email before your flight, scan it to install your Canadian line, and your number activates up to 24 hours before you land, no Canadian address or credit history needed.
Does an eSIM work in Canada?
Yes. eSIM is fully supported in Canada on the major networks, and Get Canada Sim provisions eSIMs on the Rogers 5G and Chatr networks. As long as your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked, you can install a Canadian eSIM and use it for calls, texts, and data nationwide.
Which phones support eSIM in Canada?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. If your phone isn't eSIM-compatible, Get Canada Sim also posts a physical SIM to a Canadian address, so you're covered either way.
What is the best eSIM for Canada?
The best eSIM for Canada is one that gives you a real Canadian phone number active before you land, with no contract. For long stays, Get Canada Sim's most popular option is Unlimited Data on Rogers 5G at $40/mo; for shorter trips the 90 GB Chatr prepaid plan at $40 for 30 days suits most tourists.
Does a Canada eSIM come with a Canadian phone number?
Yes. Every Get Canada Sim eSIM includes a real Canadian mobile number, not just data. That means you can receive bank and SIN verification codes, apply for jobs, and be reached by a landlord or employer from the moment you arrive.
How much does an eSIM for Canada cost?
Get Canada Sim eSIM plans start at around $1/day, with unlimited-data plans on Rogers 5G at $40/mo and a 90 GB Chatr prepaid plan at $40 for 30 days. There's no contract and no setup fee, you can compare every plan side by side on the plans page.
Ready to get your eSIM for Canada?
Order in minutes and your Canadian number activates before you touch down. No contract, no roaming bills.