phone card upon landing

[acapeg]

hi all, i live in Hong Kong and will land in Alberta in March.
I want to know more about the cellphone plans in Canada.
Am I free to use my old phone in Hong Kong when I buy the cellphone plan in Canada ?

My husband told me that there is some lock on sim card and I have to use phones provided by the Canadian carriers when I buy the plan.
I doubt it, so wanna see if you guys can advise on this.

Phones bought in Hong Kong are not locked so should be used worldwide.

 

[steaky]

How old is it?

I don't think you can use 2G cell phones here in Canada!

BTW, I bought my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Hong Kong and had been using it here in Vancouver!

 

[acapeg]

i am using htc one and want to buy htc desire eye before i leave...

 

[acapeg]

so i dont think using my phone bought in hong kong will be a problem then.

 

[next2015]

i'll be landing this year my self. below is a quote i got from one of the carriers - FIDO

QUEBEC
$49 Unlimited + 1GB (No Data term)
(Quebec Only)
Unlimited Canada-wide calling
Call Display
Mini Voicemail
Circle Calling
Unlimited SMS/MMS from Canada to Canadian, US and international wireless
numbers
1GB

MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN
$55 Unlimited + 5GB (No Data term)
(Manitoba and Saskatchewan Only)
Unlimited Canada-wide calling
Call Display
Mini Voicemail
Circle Calling
Unlimited SMS/MMS from Canada to Canadian, US and international wireless
numbers
5GB

REST OF CANADA
$60 Unlimited + 1 GB (No Data term) Unlimited Canada-wide calling
Call Display
Mini Voicemail
Circle Calling
Unlimited SMS/MMS from Canada to Canadian, US and international wireless
numbers
1GB

they also offered me a 10% discount on the monthly plan for carrying my own unlocked device.

 

[torontosm]

hi all, i live in Hong Kong and will land in Alberta in March.
I want to know more about the cellphone plans in Canada.
Am I free to use my old phone in Hong Kong when I buy the cellphone plan in Canada ?

My husband told me that there is some lock on sim card and I have to use phones provided by the Canadian carriers when I buy the plan.
I doubt it, so wanna see if you guys can advise on this.

Phones bought in Hong Kong are not locked so should be used worldwide.

The major wireless carriers in Canada are Rogers, Bell and Telus. Each have their "value" sub-brands, namely Chat-R, Koodo and Fido. There are also a few independents that include Wind, Mobilicity and Virgin (operates on the Bell network). You can check the various plans and pricing on each of their websites.

 

[jazibkg]

hi all, i live in Hong Kong and will land in Alberta in March.
I want to know more about the cellphone plans in Canada.
Am I free to use my old phone in Hong Kong when I buy the cellphone plan in Canada ?

My husband told me that there is some lock on sim card and I have to use phones provided by the Canadian carriers when I buy the plan.
I doubt it, so wanna see if you guys can advise on this.

Phones bought in Hong Kong are not locked so should be used worldwide.

The most value plan you can get is $25+tax a month with unlimited calling/texting (no data) within and Canada-wide, through WIND. Depends on availability in Alberta though.