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PigeonFart
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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 Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 11:05 pm Post subject: I need advice from Canadians about cellphones in Canada |
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My Korean friend is going to Canada on a working holiday visa. As i've never been to Canada, could Canadians please tell me if Korean cell phones will work in Canada? Can a Canadian sim card be easily purchased and put into a korean phone?
I use a cheap 'pay as you' go Korean phone in Korea. I bought it second hand in Itaewon for very cheap. Are the Canadian equivalents just as cheap? My friend wants to get a phone within the first few days of arriving in order to look for employment and housing.
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks. Any advice would be good. |
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WadRUG'naDoo
Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 4:20 am Post subject: |
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| I went back to Canada in the fall and got prepaid time/SIM card at Roger's on my Samsung cell that I purchased and use in Shanghai. Also bought a battery charger there. |
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ren546
Joined: 17 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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If he/she has a smartphone, it'll work on roaming (but it'll be somewhat expensive depending on the provider and the package).
It should be easy to get a cheaper pay per use phone...a few years ago, you could get them at convenience stores. Canada gets a lot of foreign workers, so most of the service providers should have some cheaper plan options available.
Tell your friend to check the Rogers or Telus websites for a start and see what they have. |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| My iPhone 4 was unlocked here in Korea... used it in Canada with a pre-paid SIM purchased through Bell. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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I have a knock-off smart phone and I just bought a SIM from the TELUS store.
Worked fine for voice and sms. Data service sucked but I think that was more about location (rural Alberta) than the phone. |
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PigeonFart
Joined: 27 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Everyone has given me great insider knowlegde and advice so thanks for that. I shall pass that information on.
(I wish i was going to Canada myself, haven't been there yet...)
Thanks^^ |
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Who's Your Daddy?
Joined: 30 May 2010
Location: Victoria, Canada.
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