AT&T roaming in Canada: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Canada is included with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid. An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
The best eSIMs in Canada for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$29.00$4.14 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: Bell, Freedom Mobile, SaskTel, Telus, and Vidéotron
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
6 GB · 30 days
$12.99$2.17 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€18.99€0.95 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: Bell, Rogers, SaskTel, Telus, and Vidéotron
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
AT&T or an eSIM in Canada: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.
With your AT&T plan
Keep AT&T
Data in Canada is included in AT&T’s reference plan at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$12.99
Today’s lowest price, from GoMoWorld. Useful if you go over your plan’s allowance.
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Data in Canada with AT&T: our analysis
What AT&T’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 2026.
If you go over your allowance
- 3 daysJetpac$7.50
- 1 weekGoMoWorld$12.99
- 2 weeksOrange Travel€18.99
- 1 monthJetpac$47.50
eSIMs in Canada at a glance
- In Canada, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $29.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
Plan by plan
What applies in Canada depending on your AT&T plan.
What AT&T’s official rate sheet sets out in Canada, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your AT&T account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Canada | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Included in Unlimited 2.0 plans (Value, Extra, Premium, Elite): plan talk, text and data at no extra charge | Included | Prepaid: inclusion depends on the plan price (see the 'AT&T Prepaid: Canada and Mexico depend on the plan' offer). Other postpaid plans can add the Roam North America feature (price not found). |
| Unlimited 2.0 postpaid | Included | Included |
What your trip costs
With the AT&T roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With AT&T | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | Included with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid | $7.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | Included with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | Included with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid | €18.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | Included with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid | $47.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
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Canada with other US carriers
The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 US carriers we track include Canada in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Verizon
Google Fi
T-MobileIf you take an eSIM: the settings with AT&T
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep AT&T for calls
In your settings, keep your AT&T line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off AT&T roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your AT&T line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
AT&T roaming in Canada: your questions
Answered from the AT&T price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Canada included in my AT&T plan?
Yes, with Unlimited 2.0 postpaid.
AT&T or an eSIM in Canada: which is cheaper?
If you go over your allowance, an eSIM can take over: for 3 days, $7.50 (Jetpac); for a week, $12.99 (GoMoWorld); for two weeks, €18.99 (Orange Travel); for a month, $47.50 (Jetpac).
Which US carriers include Canada?
All 4 US carriers we track include Canada in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Which network does an eSIM use in Canada?
Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Canada list Rogers, Vidéotron, Bell, Telus, Freedom Mobile, and SaskTel.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Canada?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your AT&T line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my AT&T number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your AT&T line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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