11 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
It runs on Canada's national mobile networks, so the same plan works right across the country, including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. There is nothing extra to buy for a city or island.
Slashtel Canada eSIMs start at $2.89 for 1GB over 7 days, across 11 plans. The lowest price per GB is $1.82 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $2.89 (1GB). It connects to Rogers Wireless, Videotron, Bell and Telus on up to 5G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You are flying into Toronto Pearson or Vancouver International. You have a study permit, a suitcase, and no Canadian SIM card yet. Your UK or Indian number works but roaming will cost you. A Canada eSIM gives you data from the moment you land, without a contract, a store visit, or a Canadian address.
This guide covers how much data you actually need, what works on the ground, and how to keep your home SIM alive for bank OTPs.
Indian students on September or January intakes land in Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal with a phone that needs to work immediately. You need maps to find your accommodation, WhatsApp to tell family you arrived, and a way to book an Uber when the airport Wi-Fi drops. A UK resident visiting Canada for work or a holiday has the same problem: your UK plan charges per day, and you want a flat rate.
The other group is the NRI visiting family or attending a wedding across Toronto or Brampton. You need a local data connection but you also need your Indian SIM active for banking. An eSIM solves both: data on the Canadian network, your Indian number still receiving OTPs.
Match your plan to your habits, not your trip length.
| Plan | Good for | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 5GB / 30 days | 1-2 weeks | Maps, WhatsApp, email, light social media |
| 10GB / 30 days | 2-3 weeks | Adds video calls, Spotify, daily Instagram |
| 20GB / 30 days | 3-4 weeks | Streaming, heavy navigation, frequent tethering |
A 5GB plan covers a fortnight if you use offline maps and limit video calls to Wi-Fi. A 10GB plan fits most month-long stays. If you plan to stream Netflix or YouTube on your commute, go for 20GB. Canada eSIM plans start from $2.89 and activate on first connection, so the 30-day window is not wasted.
Arrival airport data. Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International both have free Wi-Fi, but it is slow and sometimes requires a browser login. Your eSIM activates the moment you connect to the Canadian network, so you can skip the airport Wi-Fi entirely. Install the QR code before you fly; the data starts when you land.
Keep your home SIM for OTPs. If you are from India, keep your Indian SIM in the second slot with roaming off. You will still get bank OTPs and Aadhaar-linked messages on your Indian number. The Canada eSIM handles all data. For UK travellers, your UK SIM can stay in the second slot for emergency calls, though standard roaming rates apply.
Scan the QR code on Wi-Fi before departure. The eSIM installs in under two minutes. Data starts on first connection in Canada. No store visit, no passport check, no credit check. Follow the install guide for iPhone and Android if you get stuck.
Pick a plan that matches your trip length. You get the QR code by email within a minute, and refunds are quick if you do not travel. Compare Canada eSIM plans and install before you board.
If you are keeping an Indian SIM active for OTPs, you can also recharge your Indian prepaid number from Canada without any hassle.
Yes. A 5GB plan covers maps, messaging, and occasional video calls for a fortnight of normal use. You avoid roaming charges from your UK or Indian carrier, which typically cost more per day than a full 30-day plan. Data starts when you land, so you are covered from the moment you switch off aeroplane mode.
Yes. Your Indian SIM stays active for SMS and calls. The Canada eSIM handles mobile data only. Keep the Indian SIM in the second slot with data roaming off. You will still receive bank OTPs and WhatsApp messages on your Indian number without any extra charges.
The eSIM connects to a major UK network's Canadian partner. Coverage follows that partner's national footprint. Urban areas like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal have full 4G/5G. Mountain parks have patchy coverage on all networks. Download offline maps before you leave the city.
You get a QR code by email within a minute of purchase. Scan it on Wi-Fi before your flight. The eSIM activates on first connection in Canada. No physical SIM swap, no airport kiosk queue. The full install guide takes about three minutes to follow.
Buy a new eSIM plan from the Slashtel website using any Wi-Fi or your hotel connection. It installs the same way and starts immediately. There is no top-up option on the current plans, so check your usage in your phone settings every few days.
Yes. Standard hotspot tethering works on all Slashtel Canada plans. You can share data with a laptop or tablet. Heavy streaming will burn through your allowance quickly, so stick to messaging and maps when tethering.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Canada is $12.79 on Rogers Wireless, Videotron and Bell. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.
From $2.89 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $8.39 (3GB), one month from $8.59 (3GB).
$1.82 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $36.39). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
Rogers Wireless, Videotron, Bell, Telus and SaskTel, with speeds up to 5G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.
No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Canada, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.
After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done, no shops, no queues.