Peter's Useful Crap - Topic: Best plan for a short visit http://www.theblog.ca/peter-forum/cell-phone-plans/best-plan-for-a-short-visit Simple:Press Version 5.5.1 Peter on Best plan for a short visit http://www.theblog.ca/peter-forum/cell-phone-plans/best-plan-for-a-short-visit#p3010 Canadian Pay As You Go Cell Phone Plans http://www.theblog.ca/peter-forum/cell-phone-plans/best-plan-for-a-short-visit#p3010 Usually I recommend 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless, but they are not in Quebec. You could try Petro Canada, Fido, Solo Mobile, or Rogers, who should all be able to sell you a SIM card on its own or with a phone. In fact, most wireless provider kiosks in malls nowadays can sell you a SIM on its own or with a cheap phone.

Even though 7-Eleven is not a viable option in your case, you could also try posting in this forum, which I've found to be very helpful and has members who have direct experience with Quebec:

http://www.speakoutwireless.ca/speak

One extra note: if while in Canada you need to call outside of Canada, do not use your cell phone, as the costs are quite high. Instead, buy a calling card or use an Internet service such as Skype.

]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:48:15 +0000 Paris Girl on Best plan for a short visit http://www.theblog.ca/peter-forum/cell-phone-plans/best-plan-for-a-short-visit#p3008 Canadian Pay As You Go Cell Phone Plans http://www.theblog.ca/peter-forum/cell-phone-plans/best-plan-for-a-short-visit#p3008 Hi Peter & all!
I'm planning a trip to Montreal and I'm thinking of getting a pay as you go plan because my French mobility contract doesn't cover overseas calls. What plan would be the best for a short period (less than a month) and which providers allow for the purchase of SIM cards. If I must buy a new phone, what kind of prices are we looking at for the cheapest version?
Many thanks!
Paris Girl

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