foreigngirl

So we're off in 2 weeks' time (yikes) and I will need one of the above. Will only be making calls to my partner (who is likely to be on a contract - don't know which network, will be a work mobile), and texting (around the world). From what I've heard there are lots of free wi-fi spots around Vancouver, so not really worried about the internet.
Which to go for? Thank you.

iaink

Will your phone support this one?

http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/prepai...akout-sim-card

"Just slide your SIM into any unlocked GSM 850/1900MHz handset"

TBH I think any SIM card you can find here will operate on those bands, so a "quadband" UK phone might be needed.

jerseytocanada

I got a chatr pay as you go once i arrived in Calgary (assume its canada wide)

$50.

Unlimited canada wide calls while your on the chatr network

Unlimited international texts

Unlimited incoming calls and texts

100mb data so good for iMessage if your on an iPhone.

I will eventually get a plan but this will do me for now.

Londonuck

Our UK phones work on Speakout. Been using them since we discovered, to our horror, what people pay here per month. God i miss giffgaff.

foreigngirl

Thank you everyone. Will take a look a these. I have an HTC Desire S, so I'm assuming it will work in Canada.

The4BellsLondon

Go on the diff providers websites -most have a linky where you can put your phone type in and it will tell you if it will work with their stuff!

foreigngirl

Great tip - thank you!