Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Canada is huge, and a trip almost always combines several very different places: cities, national parks, ferries, long highways and sometimes the north. A map, a taxi, parking payments, accommodation bookings and contact with family in another time zone are needed every day. An eSIM is installed at home in advance, so after landing in Canada all you have to do is switch data on.
You can buy an eSIM for Canada online right on this page from 6 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Ottawa and Toronto and the rest of the country.
Roaming in Canada with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Canada at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Distances here are such that even a short route can take several hours on the road, and hotels, car rental and excursions are usually booked through apps. You do not need to change SIM when moving from province to province, because one profile works across the country. See the plans above for data amounts and terms, and for trips where Canada is combined with other countries, look at the regional plans.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while mobile internet runs through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so it is easier to talk to guides, hosts and drivers in messengers. Right after landing you can order a taxi without hunting for Wi-Fi or a place that sells SIMs.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in a shop or store |
| What you do in Canada | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a shop and set up the SIM in person |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Needs a second SIM or a swap |
| Several provinces on one trip | One profile for the whole country | Depends on operator terms | Yes, but buying one takes time |
Cities and the main highways are well covered, while on long empty stretches, in the mountains and in the north signal is unpredictable. These are the routes where you will use the internet most.
The country's largest city and the main gateway for many flights. You need internet at once: to order a taxi or reach the centre, find the right stop and check your booking. The centre is good for walking, and in fine weather it is worth going to Lake Ontario and the islands opposite the city.
A city where both French and English are spoken, with an old quarter, an underground city and plenty of cafes. A translator and a map help with signs and menus, and mobile internet is needed to find your way around the metro and buses. In winter frosts many people move underground, where signal can be weaker.
An old town on a hill above the St. Lawrence River with fortress walls and narrow streets. It is best explored on foot, and the internet is needed for maps, museum opening hours and taxis. Signs and menus are often in French, so a translator is useful.
The capital, close to the border between Ontario and Quebec, home to Parliament, museums and the Rideau Canal. It is easy to get around on foot, and you will need the internet for public transport, bookings and timetables. In winter the canal becomes a skating rink, and it is worth checking in advance whether it is open for skating.
The Pacific coast, where the city is surrounded by water and mountains. Buses, SkyTrain and taxis are easier to use with a map on your phone. The road from Vancouver to Whistler is a scenic mountain highway where signal can drop, so download an offline map and check the forecast before setting off.
The capital of British Columbia is on Vancouver Island, and people usually get there by ferry. Signal on the water depends on the distance from the shore and can briefly disappear. It is easier to check tickets, timetables and taxis on shore, and on board keep offline copies of your confirmations.
The mountain road between Jasper and Banff runs through national parks with glaciers and lakes. Along it there are many stretches with no buildings and no network, so download an offline map and tell your hosts your arrival time. Petrol stations and cafes are few, and it is best to find them in advance.
The Atlantic coast with the port of Halifax, lighthouses and the scenic Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Part of the route follows the ocean and crosses hills where signal varies. The internet is needed for booking accommodation, checking the weather and finding places to stop for the night.
A town in the north that many people visit in the dark season to see the northern lights. Tours usually head out of town, where signal is weaker and nights are cold. You need internet for the activity forecast, contact with the organiser and taxis, and it is worth conserving your phone battery in the cold.
Most services work as at home, but a few apps are especially popular in Canada.
The most familiar way to call a taxi in Canada's big cities. The price and route are shown before the ride, and payment goes through the app by card. Install it in advance and check your registration.
A Canadian restaurant delivery service popular in cities across the country. Handy when you get back late and do not want to look for an open cafe. Other international services operate alongside it.
Shows buses, metro and trams on a map in real time in big cities. Useful when you need to see quickly when the next vehicle arrives.
Suited to trips by car, on foot and by public transport. For national parks and long highways, download an offline map of the region.
Useful in Quebec and other areas where signs and menus are in French. Download French in advance and use the camera to translate text.
A convenient way to reach hosts, guides and friends. It works over mobile internet, so you do not need voice calls.
Make sure your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the device settings.
Choose a Canada plan above and pay by card on the site. No passport is needed to buy.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you have Wi-Fi. You will not need to look for a network at the airport.
After landing, choose the eSIM for mobile data and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. Check the plan page to see whether you can share the connection with a laptop.
Before heading onto long highways and into national parks, download an offline map of the region: between settlements there may be no signal for dozens of kilometres.
