Data only sim?

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:33 pm

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jackie999 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3280 posts; 727 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:33 pm

Is this not possible here in Canada? I have a 'pay as you go' phone that I rarely use and I'd like to have access to data once in a while so thought I'd buy a data only sim (either switch sims or use the dual sim slot) but I can't find anything? Am I missing something?

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:38 pm

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23665 posts; 6053 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:38 pm

The data sim of choice for RFDers is Fido’s 4gb data plan.

More deets here:

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You don’t need to be a Fido Mobile customer to get this, just need to find the right Place that will sign you up (like bestbuy or wireless wave).

Gluck!!

Nothing at the moment
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Aug 2nd, 2020 3:46 pm

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jackie999 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3280 posts; 727 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:46 pm

Thanks - I was reading up on that but decided I didn't want to hunt store to store in the hopes I'd get lucky. With my luck I'd probably catch the virus while I was shopping.
I'd hoped there was somewhere I could order online...

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:59 pm

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TheNightOwl: Sr. Member; Jun 2, 2010; 694 posts; 383 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 2nd, 2020 3:59 pm

jackie999 wrote: ↑ Thanks - I was reading up on that but decided I didn't want to hunt store to store in the hopes I'd get lucky. With my luck I'd probably catch the virus while I was shopping.
I'd hoped there was somewhere I could order online...

Several RFDers are filling up groups for Rogers/AT&T data. You don't have to leave your home.

You get 25 GB a month of LTE data on the Rogers network. If you don't use your 8 GB of base data in a month it rolls over so you get 33 GB the next month.

Or is that too much data?

As low as $24 USD a month for 25 to 33 GB Rogers LTE data every month:
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TELUS: Unlimited 25 $37.50/25GB x 2 (50 GB pooled data)
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX: Unlimited talk & text in and between the U.S., Canada, & Mexico, ?? GB data

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Aug 2nd, 2020 4:33 pm

#5

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23665 posts; 6053 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 2nd, 2020 4:33 pm

+2 @TheNightOwl ....

I managed to join a AT&T group with 25Gb...awesome amount of data and you get to make calls & txts!!!

I actually have both Fido & AT&T sim.......but finding I don't need so much data with wfh...

Nothing at the moment
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Aug 2nd, 2020 4:50 pm

#6

ROYinTO: Deal Fanatic; Dec 12, 2009; 5601 posts; 3101 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 2nd, 2020 4:50 pm

Is the T-Bay tel still an option?

I don't seem to be able to copy & paste a link using the RFD app. Search this forum for Tbaytel.
Oops just noticed the share button up on the top right.
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Aug 2nd, 2020 5:37 pm

#7

jackie999 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3280 posts; 727 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Aug 2nd, 2020 5:37 pm

Thanks for the links ...I should have mentioned I only wanted a smidge of data (when camping for weather etc) and I really only want it for a month or two. I don't think I'm going to find anything for my meager needs....

Aug 2nd, 2020 6:31 pm

#8

batcave: Deal Fanatic; Nov 14, 2003; 5969 posts; 4514 upvotes; LaLaLand

Aug 2nd, 2020 6:31 pm

Can you not buy a data pass with your existing mobile phone plan? That would be the easiest because of the startup effort required to get a new sim and plan, etc.

The cheapest I know of is T-Mobile at $10 for 2gb of data. This is prepaid so you can run it for a month or two and then discard it. The only problem is you need to activate it in the US.

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Aug 2nd, 2020 7:34 pm

#9

jackie999 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3280 posts; 727 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Aug 2nd, 2020 7:34 pm

batcave wrote: ↑ Can you not buy a data pass with your existing mobile phone plan? That would be the easiest because of the startup effort required to get a new sim and plan, etc.

I did look into that. I have a monthly plan with zoomer for $22.50, they offered to add 1 Gig and bring up my monthly bill to $27 which was a generous offer but I declined for a few reasons. I don't want to be that person camping with my head in my phone and I didn't want to give up my current 'grandfathered' plan. All I wanted was a few meg to tell me there is a tornado heading my way

Aug 2nd, 2020 8:45 pm

#10

ROYinTO: Deal Fanatic; Dec 12, 2009; 5601 posts; 3101 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 2nd, 2020 8:45 pm

1 gig for $4.50 a month or $54 / year sounds OK to me.

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Aug 2nd, 2020 8:46 pm

#11

batcave: Deal Fanatic; Nov 14, 2003; 5969 posts; 4514 upvotes; LaLaLand

Aug 2nd, 2020 8:46 pm

jackie999 wrote: ↑ I did look into that. I have a monthly plan with zoomer for $22.50, they offered to add 1 Gig and bring up my monthly bill to $27 which was a generous offer but I declined for a few reasons. I don't want to be that person camping with my head in my phone and I didn't want to give up my current 'grandfathered' plan. All I wanted was a few meg to tell me there is a tornado heading my way

Is a data plan a requirement to receive emergency alerts? I thought it would alert every device connected to the cellular network - regardless if one has a data plan on not.

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Aug 3rd, 2020 9:48 am

#12

wearysky: Deal Expert; Nov 28, 2013; 21062 posts; 10594 upvotes; Oakville

Aug 3rd, 2020 9:48 am

Public Mobile's $15 plan gives you a bonus 250mb of data if you turn on auto-pay. And if you sign up now you get two months for the price of one. Per mb rate isn't great, and it's not technically data only, but for low hassle and only a small amount of data it seems to check your checkboxes.

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Aug 3rd, 2020 11:28 am

#13

DeJesus: Member; Feb 29, 2020; 266 posts; 79 upvotes

Aug 3rd, 2020 11:28 am

Maybe there’s something for you. Feel free to review this entire Webpage.... Hope this can help!

jackie999 wrote: ↑ Thanks for the links ...I should have mentioned I only wanted a smidge of data (when camping for weather etc) and I really only want it for a month or two. I don't think I'm going to find anything for my meager needs....

Aug 3rd, 2020 11:41 am

#14

jackie999 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2009; 3280 posts; 727 upvotes; Aurora, ON

Aug 3rd, 2020 11:41 am

To anyone else asking the same question that I was - for a quick temporary data source - it isn't available here in Canada for a reasonable rate. I've decided I'll go without rather than enable the bottom feeders that supply us with this essential service. I do thank everyone that made suggestions but realized there isn't anything here at the moment with the providers we're forced to use.

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Aug 3rd, 2020 12:19 pm

#15

Amourek: Deal Guru; Feb 6, 2003; 10671 posts; 1132 upvotes; Vancouver

Aug 3rd, 2020 12:19 pm

If you have a compatible phone you can try an eSIM data provider like Airalo.

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Aug 4th, 2020 8:40 am

#16

rabbit: Deal Guru; Jun 27, 2004; 14501 posts; 3754 upvotes; Vancouver.bc.ca

Aug 4th, 2020 8:40 am

If 7-Eleven Speakout offered on demand data, that would be perfect for me.

Aug 5th, 2020 12:39 am

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Gangsta101: Deal Addict; Nov 30, 2016; 1479 posts; 2048 upvotes; Waterloo Region

Aug 5th, 2020 12:39 am

Lots of really good info consolidated into this thread. Almost worth being "stickied"

Aug 5th, 2020 12:09 pm

#18

IanBrantford: Sr. Member; Dec 4, 2017; 635 posts; 330 upvotes

Aug 5th, 2020 12:09 pm

For data-only, try the $15 500 MB plan at Lucky Mobile. All of Lucky's data plans and options feature unlimited low speed data if the high speed (bit-rate limited to "3G", about 3 Mbps -- very serviceable) runs out. So, you will never be cut off or billed overage.

https://www.luckymobile.ca/shop/plans/prepaid

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