Canada Guide: Telephone & Internet
Getting connected is often one of your highest priorities when moving to a new country. Our Telephone & Internet guide explains how to get a fixed phone line, how to avoid roaming fees for your mobile and how to get an internet connection.
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Getting started
Telecom 101 in Canada
There is no such thing as a truly national provider in Canada. Each of the 10 provinces has a unique mix of regulations and companies providing a wide variety of telephone related services such as wireline (fixed line), Long Distance, Internet, wireless (cell phone service), VoIP, satellite, IP-based and cable TV.
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Why is mobile data so expensive in Canada?
Avoid surprises
In many countries today, the cost of cell phone plans is relatively a lot cheaper than ten years ago and in many cases you get a generous data allowance or have an unlimited amount. If you are coming from a place where you never had any problems scrolling for hours through social media or catching up with your favorite series on your commute to work, you might get a shock.
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