What is the time limit for using T-Mobile SIM cards in Canada?
Looking at prepaid SIM card options in Canada it seems that the best choice by far is to get a T-Mobile prepaid plan for $50/month which includes 4GB of data and allows you to use the same tariff in Mexico, US and Canada. The detailed T&C's mention that:
Not for extended international use; you must reside in the U.S. and primary usage must occur on our U.S. network. Device must register on our U.S. network before international use. Service may be terminated or restricted for excessive roaming or misuse.
However it's not clear what "excessive use" means. Is it one month outside the US? 6 months? 1 year? If they let you roam for at least a month it would be perfectly fine as one could easily stash numerous anonymous prepaid SIM cards and swap them out once per month.
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I was told by the representative before leaving the US that the plan would be terminated after a few months of full-time data roaming.
I got a warning message with this link for using too much T-Mobile in Canada.
- post-paid plan
- message came after about 6 weeks of full time roaming
I heeded this warning and bought a Canadian data plan because I didn't want to lose my (legacy priced) T-Mobile plan.
It is unclear what further action they would take if I didn't reduce the roaming usage.
For a cheap Canadian plan it's worth noting that Fizz now charges $32 CAD for 4 GB including roaming to the States: not sure yet what "fair usage" limits, if any, they're imposing on the roaming part.
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Do T-Mobile Sims expire?
Funds expire 90 days after being deposited. Account expires 90 days after funds are empty. Also, understand that a "month" for prepaid IS 30 days. So, you need to take this into account with your timings.Can u use T-Mobile in Canada?
T-Mobile will let you use your phone in Canada and Mexico without a roaming fee. You'll also be able to call Canadian and Mexican numbers from the US at no extra charge.How long can you use the same SIM card?
There are tons of anecdotal web mentions of people using the same SIM card for up to 10 years. Given they are not terribly complicated IC devices, I would expect that on average they last a very long time, if not subjected to water damage, over-voltage or physical damage.Will my SIM work in Canada?
Yes, Indian SIM can work in Canada if you call your service provider and activate the international roaming service.Buying a Sim Card in the USA in 2022 🇺🇸
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I just called the T-mobile customer service. The kind lady explained that if I wanted to use the sim card for extended periods of time (months) in Canada it won't be terminated as long as I keep it active.
As a T-mobile Pay-As-You-Go customer, you would have to keep some balance on the account to use service for 30 days. Then after that, the account would continue for another 30 days as long as there are funds in it. However, you will have to activate it once in the US before you can use it in Canada.
On the other hand for a monthly plan, for the US only it's $45 and if you want to include Canada & Mexico too it's $50 for what you mentioned. The service will automatically renew at the end of 30 days provided there is enough balance in your account. And it will continue to do so as long as you are paying the $50 before the 30 days complete.
It seems that line in the TOC is to keep the corporate company on the safe side of legal matters.
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