A Solution for Canadian Roaming Worthy of MacGyver

[rolandh]

@mwgardiner

I am in the process of Rube Goldberging/MacGyvering (select according to your generation) a solution to the Canada data roaming problem. 6 cents a minute for voice is not too bad, given that I’m not planning to make lot of calls while on vacation. If I do need a long call, I can find WiFi as I’ve tested that to work with Mint in Canada. The data charges are another thing entirely. 6 cents per megabyte. The modern web being what it is, this adds up at transwarp speed. Not quite going plaid, but costly. I have to take great care when away from WiFi.

I’ll admit to being fascinated by what this MacGyvered solution you’re teasing might be.

6 cents per MB; isn’t that like $60/GB? Wouldn’t it be considerably less expensive to buy cell data from a Canadian provider while there?

I know the Canadian cellular market is among the least customer friendly in the world but surely there are Canadian providers offering cell data at something more reasonable than $60/GB. Or, if not and one owns an eSIM capable phone, what about an international eSIM vendor such as Airalo?