Canada eSIM for Australian travellers
A Canada eSIM gives a compatible, unlocked phone prepaid mobile data for maps, bookings and staying connected throughout your trip.
Choose your Canada eSIM
Select a product, then choose its data allowance and validity. Check whether the allowance is total or daily and read any speed conditions.
Canada eSIM
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From $6.90 AUD
Choose plan: Canada eSIMCheck coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and the final price on the selected product before paying. These travel eSIMs are data-only, with no local phone number, standard calls or SMS.
Coverage in Canada
Coverage depends on the local network used by the selected plan and your location. Major cities and transport corridors can differ from mountain, rural and remote areas. Check the product page for the supported network and any speed conditions.
Will my phone work in Canada?
Your phone can use a travel eSIM in Canada if it supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Check for an “Add eSIM” option or an EID in your phone settings. Your Australian SIM can stay in the phone: with dual SIM it may remain available for calls and texts (your own carrier’s roaming charges apply), while the travel eSIM is used for mobile data. Check phone compatibility.
Canada eSIM questions
Should I install the eSIM before flying?
Your plan's validity starts when you first use it in a covered destination, not when you install it. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Does a Canada eSIM include calls or SMS?
No. The plans are data-only, with no local number, standard calls or SMS. Internet calling and messaging apps use the data allowance.
Short answer: sizing a plan for 1–2 weeks
Best fit by data per day for most Australians visiting Canada for 1–2 weeks: the 20GB, 30-day plan, $93.90 AUD — about 1.4GB a day over 14 days, sized for everyday maps, messaging, bookings and photo uploads. It is data-only: no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. For lighter use (mostly maps and messaging), the 5GB, 30-day plan is $27.90 AUD, about 0.36GB a day over 14 days.
| Plan | Price | Data per day | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB · 7 days | $6.90 AUD | About 0.14GB over 7 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 3GB · 15 days | $16.90 AUD | About 0.21GB over 14 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 5GB · 30 days | $27.90 AUD | About 0.36GB over 14 days | Light use: maps, messaging and bookings |
| 20GB · 30 days | $93.90 AUD | About 1.4GB over 14 days | Everyday use, including photo uploads and social media |
| 50GB · 30 days | $148.90 AUD | About 3.6GB over 14 days | Heavy use: video calls, streaming or sharing a hotspot |
Data per day is the plan’s data divided by the trip length (up to 14 days): a planning average, not a daily allowance or a guarantee it will cover your use.
How much data do you need in Canada?
A Canada eSIM gives a compatible, unlocked phone prepaid mobile data without replacing its physical SIM. For Australian travellers, compare the current data allowance and validity with the length of the trip before choosing.
Maps, messaging and travel bookings use less data than video calls, streaming or hotspot use. Estimate the number of travel days, then leave some headroom for long driving days and itinerary changes.
Using your Australian number
Most travel eSIMs are data-only. A compatible dual-SIM phone can usually keep the Australian SIM installed for calls and messages while the eSIM handles mobile data. Disable data roaming on the Australian line if you want to avoid carrier roaming charges.
Canada eSIM setup
- Confirm the exact phone model supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- Install the supplied QR code while connected to reliable Wi-Fi.
- Label the new line “Canada” so it is easy to identify.
- Follow the selected plan’s activation and roaming instructions.
Canada eSIM plans and prices
Compare Canada eSIM plans
Choose a plan below to open its selected option. Plan names show the data allowance and validity supplied for that option.
| Plan | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB, 7 days | $6.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB, 15 days | $16.90 AUD | Available |
| 5 GB, 30 days | $27.90 AUD | Available |
| 20 GB, 30 days | $93.90 AUD | Available |
| 50 GB, 30 days | $148.90 AUD | Available |
Before paying, check the selected plan’s coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and any daily high-speed limit. Prices and availability can change; confirm the final total at checkout.
Three checks before checkout
- Find “Add eSIM” or an EID in phone settings.
- Confirm your exact model and region support eSIM.
- Confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked.
How to install a travel eSIM
- Choose a plan: Match the data allowance and validity to your itinerary.
- Open the QR code: Use a second screen so your phone can scan the supplied code.
- Install on Wi-Fi: Scan the QR code in your delivery email while connected to reliable Wi-Fi.
- Use it at your destination: Your plan's validity starts when you first use it in a covered destination, not when you install it. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Install and activate your eSIM within 180 days of purchase. The installation guide explains each step.
More help planning your trip
- Estimate your travel data budget
- Compare travel eSIMs and Australian roaming
- Keep your Australian number overseas
- Installation and phone setup
Telroo sells the plans linked here. This is a purchase-planning guide, not an independent provider comparison or a coverage test. Prices come from the current catalogue and are confirmed at checkout.