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Roaming Cost question

alam — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:01:33 GMT

hi everyone, i am about to go to the USA and i have a 20gb data plan call text Canada free, and my question is when i go to america, is there a way I can use my data without making calls and all, just data when i roam around at no cost.

Re: Roaming Cost question

BellKris — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:35:58 GMT

Hi there @alam.

Welcome to the Community.

With a Canada only plan, there is no way for you to roam outside of Canada at zero cost. You can read more on our roaming options under How do I use my mobile device outside Canada and how much will it cost?

Alternatively, you can also consider switching to a Canada/US plan. These plans provide you an exemption to roaming charges in the US and treat it as if you were still using your services while in Canada.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Roaming

Scoot13 — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:28:48 GMT

I'm heading to Texas for a week. Will I be charged roaming if I only use my cell for texting?

With roam better is there a charge for me &/or caller for incoming calls?

DavKnox — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:29:18 GMT

With roam better in UK is there a charge for me &/or caller for incoming calls?

roaming

neovix — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:30:01 GMT

if i use my Canada sim in the Philippines, how much does Bell charge ?

Roaming charges in Finland with Roam Better activated

Court — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:32:41 GMT

What will I be charged for roaming in Finland

Re: Roaming charges in Finland with Roam Better activated

WelshTerrier — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:53:24 GMT

Roam Better rates for UK, Phillippines & Finland

You have two choices:

1. $16.00 / day - Unlimited Talk & Text + 500mb data / day

2. $16.00 / day Unlimited Talk & Text & use the data from your account.

Data usage in Greece

Greece23 — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:38:02 GMT

Can I use my data in greece

Re: Data usage in Greece

WelshTerrier — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:56:58 GMT

Yes. You would need to subscribe to Roam Better - with home data.

Available with most monthly plans. It is not available on prepaid plans.

The Roam Better - with home data feature includes maximum download speeds for up to 5 GB of data usage per day. Beyond 5 GB, speeds are up to 512 Kbps for the rest of the day, suitable for light web browsing, email and messaging. I have attached the following web link to assist you:

Roam Better

https://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Coverage_map?EXT=MOB_off_vanity_travel_120412_TM_EN

Roaming with a Smart Watch

Patrick_lam — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:01:23 GMT

I have 2 Apple watch for me and my son, we travelling to USA during Christmas, it there any additional charge like the mobile for $10 per day? or how it work for Smart watch using data outside of Canada?

Re: Smart Watch

WelshTerrier — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:13:20 GMT

Depends on your your mobility service & whether they are using data. Is this a Smartwatch Number Share plan with shareable data or a stand alone plan? Is this Non -shareable?

I have included the following web links for you to review. Without seeing your mobility plans, it is next to impossible for me to answer your question.

SmartWatch Plans & FAQs

Please pay particular attention to Q.'s 8 & 11.

Smartwatch Data Plans | Bell Mobility | Bell Canada

Roam Better FAQs

Please pay particular attention to Q.'s 7.

Roam Better FAQ | Bell Mobility | Bell Canada

If you can provide further specific details, I can try to help you. Otherwise, I would suggest that you contact Bell Mobility Customer Service Billing & orders & let them know that you are travelling to the U.S, considering Roaming, verifying what plan you have, coverage, best solution & the related approximate mobility travel costs.

You can reach Bell Mobility by calling: 1 800 667-0123 or dial *611 from any Bell mobile device.

Enjoy your Christmas vacation in the U.S.

Take care.

Re: Smart Watch

Patrick_lam — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:29:54 GMT

both my watch register under: BYOD Watch SA Unlimited Share, does it help?

Long distance plan

Richardo — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:23:22 GMT

Is it possible to get a plan that allows for just a few (under 10) calls and the same amount of text messages per month without paying $16.00 a day? I don’t need any data. I just don’t want to miss an important call.

Re: Long distance plan

WelshTerrier — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:00:56 GMT

If you log in on MyBell and verify your existing plan, you can select Manage my plan. You will be able to view which plans that you would be able to change that might meet your travel needs. E.g. BYOD Ultimate US/MX 150GB etc. (It is approximately $100.00/month.)

Roam Better - with home data is about the only other option that I can see that would might meet your needs. It is $16.00/day.

Both of these include data.

Thank you for reaching out to the Bell Community Forum.

Take care.

I am travelling to Punta Cana, how do I ensure that I am not getting data charges?

BigSis — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:40:02 GMT

I am travelling to Punta Cana. How can I not incur huge data charges?

Re: I am travelling to Punta Cana, how do I ensure that I am not getting data charges?

dks — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:10:56 GMT

You have a couple of options. You can shut your cellular data off entirely or you can add the Roam Better add on which will allow you to use your data you have on your Bell account already. See here. https://www.bell.ca/Mobility/Coverage_map

Re: I am travelling to Punta Cana, how do I ensure that I am not getting data charges?

WelshTerrier — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:34:36 GMT

Before you leave Canada, turn off Data, & Roaming in your settings. Turn on Airplane mode. By following these steps you will not be charged for data, etc. You will be able to manually connect to a Wi-Fi network & Bluetooth. You will be able check your email using a browser when connected to a network. You will be able to view movies, listen to music, etc. previously download. You will not be able text, message, etc.

Enjoy your holiday!

Roam Better

Silverfox — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:57:08 GMT

What is best for our phones when travelling to the Dominican. We may use data

Re: Roam Better

WelshTerrier — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:17:49 GMT

Could you explain further?

Do you want to use data or do you want to avoid using data? If you want to avoid using data, then please review my earlier reply. "Before you leave Canada, turn off Data, & Roaming in your settings. Turn on Airplane mode."

By following these steps you will not be charged for data, etc." You will still be able to connect to the internet by connecting manually to a local Wi-Fi network.

If you plan on using data, texting, email, social apps, etc. then Roaming or Pay per use are the only other viable options. I have included the following for your reference. Select your country & you will be able to view comparative costs.

Coverage Map & Travel Options | Bell Mobility | Bell Canada

Take care & enjoy your trip.

Roaming Billing

Roaming Billing — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:10:07 GMT

The Canadian Telecommunications commission mentions that providers should not charge more than 100$ per billing cycle. Please clarify ?https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/mobile/trav.htm#