Telus's 14-day option is C$60. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 14GB for the same trip is C$23.48. Keep your Telus number for calls and texts.
Buy the USA eSIM →Telus's 14-day USA pass option costs C$60. A Slashtel data eSIM for the USA with at least 14GB for 30 days costs $16.49, about C$23.48, so C$36.52 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Canadian SIM in the phone for calls and texts. Telus prices checked on telus.com on 19 October 2026.
| Telus | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C$54 · 3 daysC$18/day x 3 days | C$18/day x 3 days | 3GB, 15 days: $5.49 (≈C$7.82) | C$46.18 less |
| C$90 · 5 daysC$18/day x 5 days | C$18/day x 5 days | 5GB, 30 days: $6.89 (≈C$9.81) | C$80.19 less |
| C$126 · 7 daysC$18/day x 7 days | C$18/day x 7 days | 10GB, 30 days: $11.89 (≈C$16.93) | C$109.07 less |
| C$180 · 10 daysC$18/day x 10 days | C$18/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $11.89 (≈C$16.93) | C$163.07 less |
| C$48 · 3 daysC$16/day x 3 days | C$16/day x 3 days | 3GB, 15 days: $5.49 (≈C$7.82) | C$40.18 less |
| C$80 · 5 daysC$16/day x 5 days | C$16/day x 5 days | 5GB, 30 days: $6.89 (≈C$9.81) | C$70.19 less |
| C$112 · 7 daysC$16/day x 7 days | C$16/day x 7 days | 10GB, 30 days: $11.89 (≈C$16.93) | C$95.07 less |
| C$160 · 10 daysC$16/day x 10 days | C$16/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $11.89 (≈C$16.93) | C$143.07 less |
| C$25 · 3 days | Talk, text and data | 3GB, 15 days: $5.49 (≈C$7.82) | C$17.18 less |
| C$40 · 7 days | Talk, text and data | 10GB, 30 days: $11.89 (≈C$16.93) | C$23.07 less |
| C$60 · 14 days | Talk, text and data | 15GB, 30 days: $16.49 (≈C$23.48) | C$36.52 less |
| C$100 · 14 days | Talk, text and data | 15GB, 30 days: $16.49 (≈C$23.48) | C$76.52 less |
| C$125 · 30 days | Talk, text and data | No matching plan | - |
Telus prices from telus.com, checked 19 October 2026; Telus's options include calls as well as data. Where Telus charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 1.42 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. TELUS is a trademark of TELUS Corporation. Slashtel is not affiliated with Telus.
Yes, Telus roams in USA, at C$60 for 14 days on its USA pass option (checked 19 October 2026). A travel eSIM gives you local data there instead, while your Telus number stays active for calls and texts.
For data, the eSIM. Telus's 14-day option is C$60; a Slashtel eSIM with 15GB for 30 days is $16.49 (about C$23.48). Telus's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your Telus SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the Telus line. Whether Telus charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with Telus before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.