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Going to Canada and want mobile data on your phone? This guide helps you choose an eSIM plan by data size and days, then get your phone ready before your trip. ChoEsim sells prepaid travel eSIM data plans issued by a third-party provider. The sizes, validity and prices below come from the Canada plans listed on 6 November 2026. Prices can change, so the plan page is always the reference.
Who an eSIM suits for Canada
An eSIM suits travellers who want data on their phone without swapping a SIM card. Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Our plans are data only: use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
Canada plans
On 6 November 2026 the Canada page listed 16 fixed-data plans with 7, 15 or 30 days of validity. The cheapest is 100 MB for 7 days at $1.49; the most expensive is 50 GB for 30 days at $151.62. The table below shows 12 of these plans. Prices are in US dollars (price on 6 November 2026), and the price at order time applies. The price per GB is the price divided by the data size, rounded to the cent.
Plans with the same data size can cost differently because their Internet IP location differs; each plan page shows it. For example, the 50 GB plan for 30 days ($151.62) shows Internet IP location US and the 75 GB plan for 30 days ($66.70) shows CA, so their prices are not a like-for-like comparison of size. The table has a column for the Internet IP location, so compare price per GB only between plans in the same group.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (on 6 Nov 2026) | Price per GB | Internet IP location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $3.39 | $3.39 | US |
| Canada 1GB 7Days Premium | 1 GB | 7 days | $6.40 | $6.40 | NL/FR |
| Canada 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 days | $8.40 | $2.80 | US |
| Canada 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $8.58 | $2.86 | US |
| Canada 5GB 30Days | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.11 | $2.62 | US |
| Canada 3GB 15Days Premium | 3 GB | 15 days | $17.07 | $5.69 | NL/FR |
| Canada 3GB 30Days Premium | 3 GB | 30 days | $18.15 | $6.05 | NL/FR |
| Canada 10GB 30Days | 10 GB | 30 days | $22.77 | $2.28 | US |
| Canada 5GB 30Days Premium | 5 GB | 30 days | $28.46 | $5.69 | NL/FR |
| Canada 20GB 30Days | 20 GB | 30 days | $38.64 | $1.93 | US |
| Canada 10GB 30Days Premium | 10 GB | 30 days | $51.92 | $5.19 | NL/FR |
| Canada 75GB 30Days | 75 GB | 30 days | $66.70 | $0.89 | CA |
A short trip or a long one
- About a week, light use: the 1 GB plan for 7 days costs $3.39 (Internet IP location US). The 100 MB plan for 7 days at $1.49 is not in this table.
- Two weeks: the 3 GB plan for 15 days (US) costs $8.40, which is $2.80 per GB.
- A month, plans with Internet IP location US: the table has 3 GB ($8.58), 5 GB ($13.11), 10 GB ($22.77) and 20 GB ($38.64). Within this group the price per GB falls as the size grows: from $2.86 (3 GB) down to $1.93 (20 GB).
- The 75 GB plan: it costs $66.70 and shows Internet IP location CA, so we do not compare its price per GB with the US group above.
- Premium plans: every Premium plan in the table shows Internet IP location NL/FR and costs more than the US plan with the same data and validity. We do not explain the difference here; open the plan page to read the details of each plan before you choose.
A lower price per GB only helps if you actually use the data. How far a size goes depends on how you use your phone, so treat the table as a starting point. On the Canada page you can try the data estimator. It is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Check your phone before you buy
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dialling *#06# and looking for an EID helps identify eSIM capability, but it is not a guarantee. The device check lists examples of eSIM-capable phones; the manufacturer and your carrier have the final word.
Installing the eSIM
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you.
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi. You can install before you go; check when validity starts for your plan first, because it depends on the plan and the plan page shows it.
- Open your phone's eSIM settings and scan the QR code. On iPhone the path is Settings, Cellular, Add eSIM, Use QR Code. Menu names can vary by iOS version and by phone.
- If you cannot scan: manual installation uses the SM-DP+ address and the activation code.
The detailed steps are in our articles on installing an eSIM on iPhone and installing an eSIM on Android, and in the installation guide. Keep your QR code and activation details private and do not share them.
Frequently asked questions
Which phones can use an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The device check lists example phone families that are listed as eSIM-capable. They are examples, not a guarantee.
The plan is data only. Can I make calls?
Our plans are data plans. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
How many GB should I choose?
It depends on how you use your phone. Start from the table above and try the data estimator on the Canada page. The estimator is a rule of thumb.
Can I install the eSIM before my trip?
You can install on Wi-Fi before you go. When validity starts depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you install.
Does this plan work in the United States?
These are plans for Canada. Check the list of countries shown on the plan page to see where a plan applies; this guide does not say either way. If you are travelling to the US, see the United States eSIM guide and the plans for that country.
Where do I get the QR code?
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you. If you cannot see the email, read I did not receive my eSIM email.
What to check before you buy
- Your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- The validity covers every day of your trip, and you know when validity starts for that plan.
- The data amount fits how you plan to use your phone.
- You compare prices between plans with the same Internet IP location.
- You have read the plan details, especially for a Premium plan.
- You understand the plan is data only.
If the eSIM is installed but there is no data, see eSIM installed but no data. To understand how an eSIM differs from a physical SIM, see eSIM vs physical SIM for travellers.
Ready to compare? Open the Canada page.