Using an iPhone in Canada

[spacecomplex]

If I have an American iPhone and I use it only for calls and text messages in canada, will I escape a giant bill?

I don't plan on using e-mail, maps, or the internet at all, but I'm worried I might still see some fees.

I understand that there will be international roaming on calls, but does the iPhone automatically use the edge or can I turn it off?

[killmoms]

I understand that there will be international roaming on calls, but does the iPhone automatically use the edge or can I turn it off?

You have to do it manually. It's in Settings > General > Network. If it's already off, you should be golden.

[atropos]

There is several plan you can sign up with, such as 3.99 Canada Roaming plan from ATT and 20 sth roaming data plan too~ just call them and ask if you really need to use roaming in Canada~ in fact the ATT's roaming data charge actually is cheaper than local service provider..... doesn't make sense indeed.

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There is several plan you can sign up with, such as 3.99 Canada Roaming plan from ATT and 20 sth roaming data plan too~ just call them and ask if you really need to use roaming in Canada~ in fact the ATT's roaming data charge actually is cheaper than local service provider..... doesn't make sense indeed.

Or you could unlock your phone and use it on a canadian GSM carrier (Fido/Rogers) no problem.

[vanmacguy]

Or you could unlock your phone and use it on a canadian GSM carrier (Fido/Rogers) no problem.

This is by far the best solution.

A friend of mine did it at work and it took literally less than 5 minutes.

Cheers.