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   Is it cheaper to use an eSIM provider like Airalo or buy my carrier's roaming add-on?

   It depends on your carrier, destination, and how much data you need, but in many cases an eSIM provider like Airalo is cheaper for data, while your carrier's roaming add-on is more convenient if you need to keep your regular number fully functional.

   Here's a comparison:

   Feature	eSIM (e.g. Airalo)	Carrier roaming add-on
   Cost	Often lower, especially for data	Often higher, but varies by carrier
   Phone number	Usually data only	Keeps your existing number for calls and texts
   Setup	Install an eSIM before or after arrival	Usually enable through your carrier
   Coverage	Uses local partner networks	Uses your carrier's roaming partners
   Convenience	May require adjusting phone settings	Typically works automatically

   eSIM is often the better value if:

   • You mainly use data for maps, messaging apps, and browsing.
   • You're traveling for several days or weeks.
   • Your phone supports eSIM.
   • You're comfortable using apps like WhatsApp or iMessage instead of traditional SMS/calls.

   For example:

   • A 5–10 GB eSIM plan for one country might cost $10–30 USD.
   • Your carrier's international pass might be $10–15 per day, which can add up quickly on longer trips.

   A carrier roaming add-on may be the better choice if:

   • You're traveling for just a day or two.
   • You need seamless access to your normal phone number for calls, SMS, or banking verification codes.
   • Your employer pays for roaming.
   • You don't want to change any phone settings.

   A hybrid approach

   Many travelers use:

   • Their carrier SIM with roaming disabled for data but active for calls/SMS.
   • An eSIM for inexpensive mobile data.

   This lets you keep your regular number while avoiding high roaming data charges.

   If you tell me:

   • your home carrier (e.g. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, EE, Vodafone),
   • the country or countries you're visiting,
   • and how many days you'll be there,

   I can compare the costs and recommend the most economical option.

   

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   How do I get a notification if my roaming charges reach the $50 threshold as required by new CRTC rules?

   Under the new CRTC rules, you generally don't need to sign up or enable anything to receive the $50 roaming notification.

   The updated Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Wireless Code requires wireless providers to:

   • Notify both the account holder and the device user when international roaming begins, including the applicable voice, text, and data rates, as well as information about available roaming options.
   • Send another notification when data roaming charges reach $50, which is half of the existing $100 roaming data cap. That notification must also explain your roaming options and how to access them.
   • Suspend further data roaming charges once they reach $100 in a billing cycle unless the account holder or an authorized user explicitly agrees to pay more. This cap includes "Roam Like Home"-style daily roaming plans.

   One important exception is that the Wireless Code allows you to opt out of roaming notifications. If you've previously disabled those alerts, you won't receive them until you opt back in through your carrier.

   These new $50 threshold notifications are scheduled to take effect on April 13, 2027. Before then, providers are generally only required to send the initial notification when your device starts roaming internationally.

   If you tell me which mobile carrier you use (for example, Rogers, Bell, Telus, Freedom Mobile, etc.), I can explain where to check that roaming notifications are enabled on your account.

   

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