How it works

How eSIM Canada works, your number before you fly

Pick a plan. Get your eSIM by email, or a physical SIM posted to a Canadian address. Your Canadian number is live the moment you land , for bank appointments, recruiter callbacks, or your first ride from the airport.

Choose your plan
1

Pick your Canadian plan

Choose a pre-arrival plan, from short-stay tourist data to long-term newcomer lines, and complete the order form in minutes. No payment is taken at this stage, and these rates are only available to customers who order before they land.

2

Choose how you get your SIM

Instant eSIM by email, or a physical SIM delivered to your Canadian address. Pick whatever fits your trip.

3

Land already connected

Your line activates automatically up to 24 hours before you arrive, so your Canadian number is live the moment you touch down, ready for bank appointments, your SIN, recruiter callbacks, or your first ride from the airport.

Two ways to get your SIM

Fastest

eSIM by email

We email a QR code once your order is processed. Scan it with your camera and your Canadian line installs in three taps, no physical SIM, nothing to wait for.

Local

Physical SIM by post

Prefer a card you can hold? We ship it to your home, hotel, or a friend's address in Canada, ready and waiting on day one.

Why order before you arrive

  • Exclusive pre-arrival pricing you can't get once you've landed
  • A working Canadian number the second you step off the plane
  • No airport lineups, no in-store setup, and no roaming bills

Common questions

Why order before I arrive?

Pre-arrival plans are discounted and exclusive, your service is ready the moment you land, and you skip the airport lineups and in-store setup entirely.

When exactly does my SIM activate?

Automatically up to 24 hours before your arrival date, so you can use it the instant you land in Canada.

Which devices support eSIM?

Most phones from the last few years. On iPhone and Samsung you scan the emailed QR code with your camera; on Google Pixel you add it under Settings. We'll help you check before you order.

Where can you deliver a physical SIM?

To any Canadian address, your home, hotel, or a friend's place, ready and waiting when you arrive. Prefer not to wait for the post? Choose the instant eSIM by email instead.