eSIM for Canada

The best eSIM plans available in Canada provide flexibility for different data needs. Firsty offers both free and paid plans for seamless connectivity. With Firsty Free, you get ad-supported data for basic usage, while Classic and Unlimited are ideal for those who need high-speed internet for streaming and video calls, especially in cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

You can activate a travel eSIM for Canada in a few simple steps:

1. Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection to download the Firsty app.

2. Open the app and activate your free eSIM with the easy setup process.

3. When you arrive in Canada, you'll have a free connection right away.

4. For faster internet, upgrade to Classic or Unlimited, which you can purchase and activate anytime.

Firsty’s eSIM for Canada includes unlimited data with Firsty Free, allowing you to use essential apps like WhatsApp, Email, and Navigation for free. For high-speed internet and data-intensive activities, you can upgrade to Classic or Unlimited. This plan also allows you to pause your service, ensuring you get the most value from your data without any waste, which is especially useful when traveling between cities like Montreal and Calgary.

The best way to get data in Canada is through Firsty Free or purchasing days of fast data via the Firsty app. Canada’s top mobile internet providers include Bell, Rogers, and Telus. With Firsty, you automatically connect to the fastest provider depending on your location, whether you're in Toronto, Vancouver, or Ottawa. By paying per day with Firsty, you ensure a reliable connection without relying on WiFi for basic internet.

Yes! With Unlimited, you can create a hotspot in Canada to share your internet connection with others. This is perfect for connecting multiple devices or providing internet access to friends and family. Simply enable the hotspot feature on your phone, and others can connect using your Unlimited connection. This feature is particularly useful when exploring the Rocky Mountains or visiting Niagara Falls.

In cities and along the main highways, yes. Firsty uses Canada's major networks, which cover Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary and Banff well. Canada is huge, though: expect no signal on most of the Icefields Parkway, in the backcountry and in the far north.

Yes. Your Firsty eSIM works in both countries at the same price, so you can drive from Vancouver to Seattle or fly Toronto to New York without changing anything. It also covers Mexico and 176 other countries.

Firsty is a data eSIM: calls and texts work through WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime or any internet-based app. You won't get a Canadian number, so services that text a local verification code won't work. International calling to 200+ countries is available in the app.

Yes, if it's carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible. That's iPhone XS or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and most modern Android phones. Canadian networks use the same 4G and 5G bands as US and European ones, so there's nothing to set up.