Dear students and OFWs going to Canada, there’s now an easier way to travel and switch mobile networks! If you’re packing light or simply wanting a seamless network transition, then getting an eSIM is the way to go!

Embedded SIM, or eSIM, is the latest innovation in mobile networks that has become a norm for international travellers and dual SIM owners. From the name itself, eSIMs are embedded directly into your phone via digital delivery. This allows users to switch and activate their SIM without the need for a physical SIM card. It also offers the flexibility to switch between multiple networks with a few clicks in a single device. The flexibility and convenience of eSIM has revolutionized the way people can seamlessly connect during international travel right at hand.

However, not all phones are eSIM-ready. And not all phone brands from the Philippines are open to Canada’s local networks. This is your sign to upgrade your phone to the latest models so you can experience the power and convenience of eSIMs. And when choosing your Canada travel SIM, it’s best that it has the power of 5G so you can maximize your network needs anywhere you go. To guide you through it, here’s some notes on choosing your phone for your Canadian SIM card.

If you’re travelling from the Philippines to Canada, these phone brands are not open to Canada’s local networks–OPPO, realme, vivo, itel, infinix, Xiaomi, Huawei, and more. So, if you plan to get the best international SIM card for Canada, then we recommend you match it with the latest phone models.

With that said, here are some phone brands and their latest models that are compatible to eSIM and Canada’s local networks: