Best eSIM for Canada (2026)
Competitor prices checked on each provider's own site, October 4, 2026. Last verified October 4, 2026.
RoamClean sells Canada eSIMs, and our plan is in this comparison. No provider paid to be here, and none of the links earn us anything. We rank by the criteria below, and where another provider is the better buy, we say so.
The short answer
- Check first
- Many US plans already include Canada: T-Mobile Experience More and Beyond, AT&T's unlimited 2.0 plans, Verizon myPlan and Google Fi Unlimited and Flexible (checked Oct 4).
- Lowest price per GB
- Esimul: 5 GB for $8.27 (Oct 4) and 10 GB for $13.37 (Oct 4). It's the only store we found that's cheaper than ours. We haven't used it.
- Cheapest of Airalo, Saily and Nomad
- RoamClean: 5 GB for $11.49 and 10 GB for $16.99, on Rogers. Nomad's 10 GB is $17.00 on sale (Oct 4).
- Unlimited data
- Ubigi costs least for 15 days, at $39.00 (Oct 4). Nomad sells 10 days for $35.00 (Oct 4).
- A Canadian phone number
- A local prepaid line. Chatr lists 5 GB for CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 (Oct 4), at its Ontario price; Lucky Mobile lists 4 GB for CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 (Oct 4).
Our plan
- 5 GB high-speed data
- Valid for 30 days
- Days start when you connect there, not at install
- Rogers · 5G
- Never installed? Full refund within 30 days of purchase
- A named networkWe name the network: Rogers Wireless in Canada. Canada plans
- Days start when you connectYour days start the first time the eSIM connects in Canada, not when you buy or install it. How days start
- US dollars, no added feesPrices are in US dollars, and we add no fees at checkout. See the prices
- Refund if never installedAn eSIM you never installed is refunded in full within 30 days of purchase. Refund policy
- Your own plan firstOur destination page tells you when your US phone plan may already cover the trip. Check yours
How we compared
Price per GB at 5 GB and 10 GB, using each provider's plan closest to 30 days, read on its own website. Next to price we list what each seller's own pages say about the network, the refund rule, when the days start, the currency prices are shown in and phone numbers, plus its unlimited plans with any daily limit it states. Every competitor entry shows the date we read it; prices change, so check before you buy. We did not speed-test any eSIM, so this guide makes no speed claims, and we gave no star ratings.
How they compare
Two tables of the same kind: the brands most US travelers know, then low-cost sellers. Our plans are in both, cheapest per GB first. Scroll sideways on a phone to see every column.
Aheadmarks a RoamClean cell that beats every other seller in that table on that point. Ties aren't marked.
- Esimul$1.65/GB
- RoamClean (us)$2.30/GB
- Nomad$2.60/GB
- Manet$2.96/GB
- Stixrs$3.50/GB
- Saily$3.60/GB
- Airalo$3.60/GB
No 5 GB plan, so not shown: Ubigi, Holafly. Their plans are in the tables below.
Provider | 5 GB | 10 GB | Network named | Refund rule | When the days start | Prices shown in | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RoamClean (us)Our prices | $2.30/GB$11.49 · 30 daysAhead | $1.70/GB$16.99 · 30 days | Rogers Wireless | US dollars | No (data only) | ||
NomadChecked Oct 4 | $2.60/GB$13.00 · 30 days | $1.70/GB$17.00 · 30 dayssale; was $23.00 | Rogers / Freedom Mobile | Ask within 30 days; may be full if not installed or not activated Seller's words“All refund requests should be made within 30 days from the date of purchase … If the customer has not installed the eSIM, or has not activated the plan, the plan may be fully refundable.” | On connection, or on its own 60 days after purchase Seller's words“Plan starts automatically when connected to network, or after 60 days” and “activate your plan within 60 days of the purchase date. After that, it will automatically activate” | US dollars | No local number |
SailyChecked Oct 4 | $3.60/GB$17.99 · 30 days | $3.10/GB$30.99 · 30 days | Not on the page* | Full refund if not installed, or installed but not activated Seller's words“If the eSIM (i) has not been installed or (ii) has been installed on your device but the Data Plan is not activated, you may request a full refund” | Automatically on arrival (180-day activation period) Seller's words“it will activate automatically the moment you reach your destination … All plans have a 180-day activation period.” | US dollars | US number add-on |
AiraloChecked Oct 4 | $3.60/GB$18.00 · 30 days | $2.30/GB$23.00 · 30 days | Bell | Withdraw within 14 days, until the eSIM is activated Seller's words“the legal right to unilaterally withdraw from your purchase within 14 days … expires on the earlier of 14 days after making the purchase, or the date on which the eSIM is activated” | Most on connection at the destination; some at installation Seller's words“Most eSIMs will activate when the installed eSIM connects to the supported network at the destination. Depending on the eSIM, it can also activate at the time of the installation” | US dollars | Data only |
UbigiChecked Oct 4 | No plan this size | $1.90/GB$19.00 · 30 days | Bell, Freedom, Sasktel, Telus, Videotron | Only if the QR code wasn't scanned Seller's words“the refund of your preloaded eSIM profile is only possible if you have not scanned the QR code” | On arrival in a covered destination Seller's words“Your data plan will automatically activate upon arrival in a destination covered by the plan” | US dollars | Not on the page* |
HolaflyChecked Oct 4 | No plan this size | No plan this size | Bell / Telus | Up to 6 months to ask for a refund Seller's words“You have up to 6 months to request a refund.” | On arrival, when you turn the eSIM on Seller's words“Your plan will begin once you arrive at your destination and turn on your eSIM.” | US dollars | Not on the page* |
Provider | 5 GB | 10 GB | Network named | Refund rule | When the days start | Prices shown in | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EsimulChecked Oct 4 | $1.65/GB$8.27 · 30 days | $1.34/GB$13.37 · 30 days | Not on the page* | Case by case, if never installed or used and it can't be made to work Seller's words“If an eSIM has not been installed or used and cannot be made to work … we will investigate and, where appropriate, refund it.” | On first connection at the destination Seller's words“The plan starts when it first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy it.” | US dollars | Data only |
RoamClean (us)Our prices | $2.30/GB$11.49 · 30 days | $1.70/GB$16.99 · 30 days | Rogers Wireless | US dollars | No (data only) | ||
ManetChecked Oct 4 | $2.96/GB€13.20 ≈ $14.82 · 30 days | $2.81/GB€25.00 ≈ $28.06 · 30 days | Not on the page* | Its provider decides, full or partial Seller's words“We’ll forward each case to our provider, who’ll autonomously decide about refunding it and the amount” | On activation at arrival Seller's words“activates it upon arrival: the validity period will start from that moment” | Euros only Seller's words“All orders are payable in euros, including taxes and compulsory contributions.” | Not on the page* |
StixrsChecked Oct 4 | $3.50/GB$17.50 · 15 days | $1.80/GB$18.00 · 30 days | Rogers, Bell, Telus and SaskTel | Within 14 days, if never downloaded, installed or activated Seller's words“you may request a refund within 14 days of purchase, provided the eSIM profile has not been downloaded, installed, or activated on any device” | On connection at the destination Seller's words“The countdown begins when the device connects to a supported local network.” | US dollars | Not on the page* |
* Not on the page: the seller's own pages that we read don't say. It doesn't mean the seller doesn't offer it. Quotes are the seller's own words.
Provider | Days | Price | Per day | Limit the page states | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi | 15 days | $39.00 | $2.60 | Not on the page* | Oct 4 |
| Saily | 15 days | $43.99 | $2.93 | 3 GB a day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps | Oct 4 |
| Airalo | 15 days | $45.00 | $3.00 | Not on the page* | Oct 4 |
| Holafly | 15 days | $50.50 | $3.37 | hotspot: share 1 GB of data per day | Oct 4 |
| Nomad | 10 days | $35.00 | $3.50 | Not on the page* | Oct 4 |
Provider | What you get | Price | Network named | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo (Data / Calls / Texts) | 5 GB, 50 minutes and 50 texts for 30 days | $24.00 | Bell | Oct 4 |
| Chatr | 5 GB a month with a Canadian number and unlimited Canada-wide calling (Ontario price) | CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 | Rogers | Oct 4 |
| Lucky Mobile | 4 GB a month with talk and text | CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 | Not on the page* | Oct 4 |
Prices as shown to a US visitor, in US dollars, checked October 4, 2026 (US Central). Sale prices are marked; coupons and member prices aren't used. Euro prices converted at the European Central Bank reference rate (1 EUR = $1.1225). Canadian prices converted at the Bank of Canada, Oct 2, 2026 rate (US$1 = CA$1.4246).
Do you need a Canada eSIM if you're from the US?
Often not. Check your plan before you buy anything, including ours.
T-Mobile Experience Beyond includes 30 GB of high-speed data in Canada and Experience More 15 GB, then up to 256 kbps. AT&T's unlimited 2.0 plans include Canada, though AT&T says roaming may run at 2G speeds. Verizon myPlan includes 2 GB a day at high speed, then 3G. Google Fi includes Canada on Unlimited Standard, Unlimited Premium and Flexible. All checked on the carriers' pages on Oct 4, 2026.
Without those, Verizon TravelPass costs $6 a day in Canada: a week is $42, more than any 10 GB plan in our tables.
Which Canada eSIM is cheapest per GB?
Esimul is cheapest at both 5 GB and 10 GB. RoamClean comes 2nd of 7 at 5 GB and 2nd of 8 at 10 GB.
At 5 GB, Nomad is next after us at $13.00 (Oct 4), then Manet €13.20 ≈ $14.82 (Oct 4), Saily $17.99 (Oct 4) and Airalo $18.00 (Oct 4). Stixrs sells 5 GB for 15 days at $17.50 (Oct 4).
At 10 GB the gap is small: Nomad charges $17.00 on sale (Oct 4) against our $16.99, then Stixrs $18.00 (Oct 4) and Ubigi $19.00 (Oct 4). Saily's 10 GB costs $30.99 (Oct 4).
Which network does each one use?
Each page names a different one, and some name none.
RoamClean uses Rogers. Nomad's page names Rogers and Freedom Mobile, Stixrs names Rogers, Bell, Telus and SaskTel, Airalo names Bell and Holafly Bell and Telus. Ubigi's plan page names Bell, Freedom, SaskTel, Telus and Videotron. Saily, Esimul and Manet don't name a network on the pages we read.
Rogers is Canada's largest wireless provider, with about 12.2 million mobile phone subscribers at the end of 2025 (its annual information form). No network covers everything: Parks Canada says there's no year-round cell coverage on the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper.
What about a trip to the US and Canada?
Our Canada plan works only in Canada.
If you'll be in the US too and your phone plan isn't from the US, our North America plan covers the US, Canada and Mexico on one eSIM, from $5.99. We didn't compare other sellers' North America plans in this guide.
What if you need a Canadian phone number?
Then a local prepaid line is the better buy, not a travel eSIM.
Chatr, on the Rogers network, lists 5 GB a month with unlimited Canada-wide calling for CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 (Oct 4); its prices are shown for Ontario. Lucky Mobile lists 4 GB a month with talk and text for CA$25.00 a month ≈ $17.55 (Oct 4). Both are monthly plans.
If you only need some minutes and texts, Airalo sells 5 GB with 50 minutes and 50 texts for 30 days at $24.00 (Oct 4). RoamClean plans are data only.
Our pick from our own Canada plans
Canada · 5 GB · 30 days
$11.49
Why
- $11.49 for 5 GB: 2nd of 7 on price per GB among all the sellers we compared, and the cheapest of Airalo, Saily and Nomad.
- Runs on Rogers, Canada's largest network.
- Hotspot allowed. The 30 days start when you first connect in Canada.
- Never installed? Full refund to your card within 30 days.
Not for you if
- Your US plan already includes Canada.
- You want the lowest price per GB: Esimul's 5 GB is $8.27 (Oct 4).
- You need a Canadian number or unlimited data.
Questions about Canada eSIMs
Which SIM is best for tourists visiting Canada?
It depends on what you need. For a Canadian number with calls, a prepaid line from Chatr or Lucky Mobile. For data only, a travel eSIM costs less per GB and can be installed before you fly. If your US plan includes Canada, neither.
Will a Canada eSIM work on an Alaska cruise stop?
Ours won't: the Canada plan works only in Canada, and Alaska is in the US. Our North America plan covers both countries. Check any other seller's Canada plan for the same limit before you buy. North America plans
When do the days start on a Canada eSIM?
Ours start when the eSIM first connects in Canada. Nomad's page says its plan starts when it connects, or on its own 60 days after purchase. Saily's says it activates automatically when you arrive. Airalo's help page says most of its eSIMs start when they connect at the destination, and some when they're installed.
Can I share data with my laptop in Canada?
On ours, yes: hotspot is allowed and counts toward your data. Nomad's page also says yes, and Holafly's allows sharing 1 GB a day. The other pages we read don't say, so ask before you buy if you need it.
Sources
Provider pages (prices, networks, refunds, start rules, currency)
- Nomadchecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US Central; prices re-checked 21:16Refund rule: www.nomadesim.com/help-center/en/articles/9886352-nomad-esim-s-refund-policy, checked October 4, 2026, 22:12
- Sailychecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US Central; prices re-checked 21:16Refund rule: saily.com/legal/terms-of-service/, checked October 4, 2026, 21:57
- Airalochecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US Central; prices re-checked 21:16Refund rule: www.airalo.com/legal/terms-of-use, checked October 4, 2026, 21:59When the days start: www.airalo.com/help/getting-started-with-airalo/E8DFWD88SHUX/when-does-my-esim-data-package-expire/0HBQDX9CSUPR, checked October 4, 2026, 21:59
- Ubigichecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US CentralRefund rule: www.ubigi.com/conditions/, checked October 4, 2026, 21:57When the days start, Network: cellulardata.ubigi.com/rates-and-coverage/canada-data-plans/canada-10gb-30-days/, checked October 4, 2026, 22:00
- Holaflychecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US Central
- Esimulchecked October 4, 2026, 20:28 US Central; prices re-checked 21:17Refund rule: esimul.com/terms, checked October 4, 2026, 21:57
- Manetchecked October 4, 2026, 20:37 US CentralRefund rule: about.manet.travel/faq-manet-esim/, checked October 4, 2026, 21:58Currency: about.manet.travel/general-conditions-of-sale-manet-travel-esim/, checked October 4, 2026, 21:53
- Stixrschecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US CentralRefund rule: stixrs.com/terms, checked October 4, 2026, 21:56When the days start: stixrs.com/faq, checked October 4, 2026, 21:56
- Airalo (Data / Calls / Texts)checked October 4, 2026, 20:35 US Central
- Chatrchecked October 4, 2026, 20:44 US Central
- Lucky Mobilechecked October 4, 2026, 20:29 US Central
Carrier terms and other facts
- T-Mobile: Use your phone in Mexico and Canadachecked October 4, 2026
- AT&T Support: Compare AT&T unlimited 2.0 plans (updated Apr 16, 2026)checked October 4, 2026
- AT&T: Canada roamingchecked October 4, 2026
- Verizon: myPlan unlimited plans (Mexico and Canada)checked October 4, 2026
- Verizon: TravelPass countries and daily priceschecked October 4, 2026
- Google Fi: International travel (Canada and Mexico)checked October 4, 2026
- Rogers Communications: 2025 Annual Information Form (wireless subscribers, market share, 5G)checked October 4, 2026
- Parks Canada: Icefields Parkway (cell coverage), modified Jul 9, 2026checked October 4, 2026
Last verified October 4, 2026