Skip Rogers Roam Like Home. Buy a country eSIM from CA$1.44 for the US, UK, Mexico, Japan, or any of 185+ destinations. Scan the QR code before your flight from Pearson, YVR, or YYC, and you're online the moment you land.
HelloRoam local eSIM plans for Canada and international destinations are ready to set up online in about 5 minutes. Search for your destination in the HelloRoam catalogue, pick a fixed data plan (3GB to 20GB) or an unlimited daily plan, pay with Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, or Mastercard, and your QR code arrives by email. No SIM card kiosk, no store visit needed.
eSIM is safe for banking. The GSMA, which sets global eSIM standards, requires end-to-end encryption for all eSIM profile downloads. HelloRoam eSIMs use the same security framework as physical SIM cards. Your bank app works the same way on an eSIM connection as it does on any other mobile network.
eSIM has three main limitations. An eSIM is not transferable between devices once installed. Not every phone supports eSIM, as older models lack the hardware. In a small number of countries, eSIM access is restricted by local carriers. For most Canadian travellers, these are minor concerns compared to the savings over Rogers, Bell, or Telus international roaming packages.
An e SIM card for international travel is a digital SIM built into your phone that you activate by scanning a QR code before you board at Pearson, YVR, or YYC. HelloRoam eSIMs connect to local carrier networks in 185+ countries, giving you local data rates instead of paying Rogers Roam Like Home or Bell Travel add-on fees. Canada eSIM plans are available for visitors arriving in Canada. Plans start from CA$1.44 per day.
eSIM has 2 main disadvantages. An eSIM stays locked to the first device after installation, so switching phones mid-trip means contacting HelloRoam support for a replacement QR code. eSIM only works on unlocked, eSIM compatible phones. iPhone XR and older models, plus many budget Android devices, lack the hardware required.
HelloRoam ranks among the best eSIM options for Canadians, covering 185+ countries through 199+ partner networks. Plans start from CA$1.44 per day. Popular country plans include esim uk for London and Manchester, esim japan for Tokyo and Osaka, esim australia for Sydney and Melbourne, esim thailand for Bangkok and Phuket, and esim turkey for Istanbul. Country plans cover a single stop, regional plans cover whole areas like Europe or Southeast Asia, and global plans reach 100-plus destinations. Support is available 24/7. Most Canadian travellers save over 80% compared to Rogers Roam Like Home or Bell Travel fees.
Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer models are eSIM compatible, as are Galaxy Note 20 and the Z Fold series. Older Samsung models and some budget A-series phones do not have eSIM hardware. To confirm, open Settings on your Samsung phone, tap Connections, then SIM manager, and look for Add eSIM or Add mobile plan in the menu.
eSIMs are one of the most practical tools for Canadian travellers heading abroad. Buy and install your HelloRoam plan at home, skip the SIM card counter at the airport, and connect the moment you land in Mexico City, London, or Tokyo. Popular choices include UK eSIM for British trips, esim mexico for Cancun and Mexico City, and esim france for Paris. Compared to Rogers Roam Like Home at CAD 12 a day or Bell Travel add-ons, HelloRoam local plans save most Canadians up to 84% on international data.
HelloRoam does not support top-ups on existing eSIM plans. When you run out of data, buy a new plan for the same country from your HelloRoam account dashboard. The new plan loads onto your existing eSIM profile with no SIM swap required. Fixed plans (3GB to 20GB) cover most trips. Unlimited plans remove the worry of running out entirely.
An eSIM connects to carrier towers the same way a physical SIM does, so standard network-based location tracking applies. HelloRoam does not sell or share your location data with third parties. If you want extra privacy while travelling, add a VPN app to your device alongside your HelloRoam eSIM connection.
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans that include data for a specific country or region. Every plan comes with a QR code, a data allowance, and a validity window. You cannot purchase an eSIM profile without a data plan attached. Plans start from CA$1.44 per day, with options from 3GB for 12 days up to unlimited daily data.
HelloRoam eSIM plans install alongside your existing physical SIM, not in place of it. Your Bell, Rogers, or Telus SIM stays in your phone for Canadian calls and texts while you are away. The HelloRoam eSIM runs on a separate digital line and handles your international data. On iPhone XS and newer, both lines work at the same time with no SIM swap needed at the border.
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