using a local payg sim in canada ????

hillendale

Does anybody know if when you are using a local payg sim in Canada will you be charged for incoming calls & texts . Its the first time i've been to Canada so i'm not sure how the mobile networks charge . I'm with o2 in the UK but have been told to avoid using my o2 sim when over in canada because of the high call costs .
Many thanks for any help .

BexTech

Using your o2 mobile whilst in Canada will be extortionate.

Using a local SIM whilst in Canada will be a lot cheaper, however due to the way the charging works in North America you will be charged to receive calls - that's the system over there.

In most countries the caller pays the extra cost of the call, in North America the callee pays the extra cost - so you pay to receive calls.

gbguyuk

BexTech wrote: »

Using your o2 mobile whilst in Canada will be extortionate.

Using a local SIM whilst in Canada will be a lot cheaper, however due to the way the charging works in North America you will be charged to receive calls - that's the system over there.

In most countries the caller pays the extra cost of the call, in North America the callee pays the extra cost - so you pay to receive calls.

Just to add to your answer the price of receiving a call is about 50% less than that of making a call. I used Rogers Wireless when I was in Canada as it was cheapest to call internationally and receiving calls internationally. The reception was great even when in the back of beyond.

Oh and have a great time. Canadians a really friendly and very welcoming. Don't forget to add the tax on to any purchases as I forgot a couple of times and the bargain ended up not being such a bargain!