Will it work in Banff and Jasper?
In the villages, yes. Highways between them have long gaps.
Prices in US dollars · for US travelers
eSIM for Canada from the US
Toronto, Vancouver and the Rockies, with enough data for a long trip and offline maps for the gaps. See what AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile charge for Canada, next to a prepaid travel eSIM.
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- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
How much data does a long trip need?
About 1 GB a day. For three weeks or more, a 20 GB plan or a top-up saves running out.
Does it work across the US border?
A Canada-only plan stops at the border. Add a USA plan for trips south.
Buying tips for US travelers
- You pay in US dollars, so there is no currency conversion. Your card issuer may still apply its own fees for a merchant outside the US.
- Phones bought on a payment plan are often locked to AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile until paid off. Check yours is unlocked before you buy.
- Turn off data roaming on your US line before you land. AT&T’s Day Pass and Verizon’s TravelPass charge on each day you use your phone abroad.
- Keep your US line on for texts and two-factor codes; iMessage, WhatsApp and FaceTime work over the eSIM’s data.
What your trip to Canada costs
Each network’s lowest published option for Canada, next to the Graba SIM plan with about 0.7 GB a day (regular use) for the whole trip. Network prices use your US plan and include calls and texts; the eSIM is data only.
Canada eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in USD
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On every plan here
- Uses Rogers Wireless, with 5G where available
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From $4.25
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in Canada
- YYZ Toronto Pearson
- YVR Vancouver
- YYC Calgary
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau
- YHZ Halifax
- YOW Ottawa
Signal where people go
- Toronto and Vancouver
- Strong signal across both cities.
- Banff and Jasper
- Good in the villages; highways between them have long gaps.
- Niagara Falls
- Near the border, phones can switch to a US network.
Networks our Canada plans use: Rogers WirelessBellTelusSaskTel
Your US network in Canada
What each network publishes for Canada, with the source and the date we checked.
- AT&T
Many AT&T unlimited plans include Mexico and Canada at no extra charge. Check your plan in the myAT&T app before you go.
Check with AT&T - Verizon
TravelPass: your plan’s talk and text, plus 5 GB of high-speed data a day. Mexico and Canada are included at no extra cost on Verizon Unlimited plans.
Check with Verizon - T-Mobile
Many T-Mobile plans include Mexico and Canada. Check your plan in the T-Life app before you go.
Check with T-Mobile
Sources: AT&T (checked November 6, 2026) · Verizon (checked November 9, 2026) · T-Mobile (checked November 9, 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM vs Airalo: the same plans, side by side
Plans with exactly the same data and validity for Canada, both data-only and priced in USD. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
Highlighted: the lower price for each plan.
Sources: Airalo (checked November 9, 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Know before you go
- Wi-Fi is common in hotels and cafés, so you may need less data than you think.
- Download offline maps for drives through the Rockies.
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land, set mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about Canada
Will it work in Banff and Jasper?
In the villages, yes. Highways between them have long gaps.
How much data does a long trip need?
About 1 GB a day. For three weeks or more, a 20 GB plan or a top-up saves running out.
Does it work across the US border?
A Canada-only plan stops at the border. Add a USA plan for trips south.
What do US carriers charge in Canada?
AT&T: Many AT&T unlimited plans include Mexico and Canada at no extra charge. Check your plan in the myAT&T app before you go. Verizon: TravelPass: your plan’s talk and text, plus 5 GB of high-speed data a day. Mexico and Canada are included at no extra cost on Verizon Unlimited plans. T-Mobile: Many T-Mobile plans include Mexico and Canada. Check your plan in the T-Life app before you go.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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