Guides & tips
The Get Canada Sim Blog
Guides for arriving in Canada connected, SIM and eSIM tips, phone-number setup for newcomers, students, workers, and tourists.
How to get a Canadian phone number before you land
A step-by-step guide to activating a real Canadian number before your flight, so your bank, rideshare, and rental are ready the moment you arrive.
1 min readeSIM vs physical SIM: which is right for newcomers to Canada?
eSIM is instant and paperless; a physical SIM works on any phone. Here's how to choose the right one for your move to Canada.
1 min readYour first week in Canada: the connected newcomer's checklist
SIN, bank account, transit card, and housing viewings, everything in your first week needs a working phone. Here's the order to do it all in.
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