US to Canada calling . . . Cell Phone Providers?

LiLMermaid · October 6, 2009

I'm a bit confused over this post. They do international text messaging and you can opt for the per-text billing..... I think it's 35 cents per message or something. I don't recall there being a restriction on non-domestic texts. Maybe that's a new thing.

Okay, there's an international texting package that you pay $9.99 for, and it gives you 100 text messages. With this package, you're paying roughly $0.09 a text message to Canada. Without the package, you pay $0.25 a text message, but there isn't a restriction. Should you get the package, every text past 100 will charge the standard $0.25 rate. There's no restriction on the number of texts, in general, just on how many you can get for the cheaper rate if you get the package. Does that make any sense?

That's why I just use the program I recommended with my iPhone. However, I know that not everyone has one, so the package is an option if you're willing to spend the extra cash.

You'd think they'd allow some type of unlimited international texting package... I keep hoping they will someday, since my fiance texts all of his friends, and he'll likely just be added to my package when he moves down here. Silly AT&T...

Canada to US isn't considered international on any provider in the US and Canada that I have seen. I used Bell in Canada and he had verizon in the US and all txts were included on both our plans as part of the unlimited txt msging. Telus doesn't charge extra either....nor does At&t. I don't think any of them do.

The_Dude · October 6, 2009

I'm a bit confused over this post. They do international text messaging and you can opt for the per-text billing..... I think it's 35 cents per message or something. I don't recall there being a restriction on non-domestic texts. Maybe that's a new thing.

Okay, there's an international texting package that you pay $9.99 for, and it gives you 100 text messages. With this package, you're paying roughly $0.09 a text message to Canada. Without the package, you pay $0.25 a text message, but there isn't a restriction. Should you get the package, every text past 100 will charge the standard $0.25 rate. There's no restriction on the number of texts, in general, just on how many you can get for the cheaper rate if you get the package. Does that make any sense?

That's why I just use the program I recommended with my iPhone. However, I know that not everyone has one, so the package is an option if you're willing to spend the extra cash.

You'd think they'd allow some type of unlimited international texting package... I keep hoping they will someday, since my fiance texts all of his friends, and he'll likely just be added to my package when he moves down here. Silly AT&T...

Canada to US isn't considered international on any provider in the US and Canada that I have seen. I used Bell in Canada and he had verizon in the US and all txts were included on both our plans as part of the unlimited txt msging. Telus doesn't charge extra either....nor does At&t. I don't think any of them do.

Both AT&T and Verizon consider calls and texts to Canada "international", or at least they bill you that way.

SapphireDreams · October 6, 2009

I'm a bit confused over this post. They do international text messaging and you can opt for the per-text billing..... I think it's 35 cents per message or something. I don't recall there being a restriction on non-domestic texts. Maybe that's a new thing.

Okay, there's an international texting package that you pay $9.99 for, and it gives you 100 text messages. With this package, you're paying roughly $0.09 a text message to Canada. Without the package, you pay $0.25 a text message, but there isn't a restriction. Should you get the package, every text past 100 will charge the standard $0.25 rate. There's no restriction on the number of texts, in general, just on how many you can get for the cheaper rate if you get the package. Does that make any sense?

That's why I just use the program I recommended with my iPhone. However, I know that not everyone has one, so the package is an option if you're willing to spend the extra cash.

You'd think they'd allow some type of unlimited international texting package... I keep hoping they will someday, since my fiance texts all of his friends, and he'll likely just be added to my package when he moves down here. Silly AT&T...

Canada to US isn't considered international on any provider in the US and Canada that I have seen. I used Bell in Canada and he had verizon in the US and all txts were included on both our plans as part of the unlimited txt msging. Telus doesn't charge extra either....nor does At&t. I don't think any of them do.

You're definitely right about Canada --> to the US. No Canadian provider charges international texting.

But I think certain US companies charge it. T-Mobile doesn't, that's what I have and I can text all I want to Canada.

I don't have long distance on my cell phone, but I have a BB and unlimited data, so I BBM and text with most of my friends and when we talk on the phone, I just buy a $4 phone card at the bodega that lasts me over 8 hours in talk time. Or, I can just call people from work since we are allowed to use long distance here whenever we want. Can't really beat that. My Mom works for Bell in Canada, so she just calls me since she has a sweet long distance plan.

If I had to call Canada more often, I'd totally get Verizon.

Hugglebuggles · October 6, 2009

I have the unlimited texting package with Verizon and I don't get charged any extra for texts I send to Canada

frenzyheart · October 6, 2009

I'm a bit confused over this post. They do international text messaging and you can opt for the per-text billing..... I think it's 35 cents per message or something. I don't recall there being a restriction on non-domestic texts. Maybe that's a new thing.

Okay, there's an international texting package that you pay $9.99 for, and it gives you 100 text messages. With this package, you're paying roughly $0.09 a text message to Canada. Without the package, you pay $0.25 a text message, but there isn't a restriction. Should you get the package, every text past 100 will charge the standard $0.25 rate. There's no restriction on the number of texts, in general, just on how many you can get for the cheaper rate if you get the package. Does that make any sense?

That's why I just use the program I recommended with my iPhone. However, I know that not everyone has one, so the package is an option if you're willing to spend the extra cash.

You'd think they'd allow some type of unlimited international texting package... I keep hoping they will someday, since my fiance texts all of his friends, and he'll likely just be added to my package when he moves down here. Silly AT&T...

Canada to US isn't considered international on any provider in the US and Canada that I have seen. I used Bell in Canada and he had verizon in the US and all txts were included on both our plans as part of the unlimited txt msging. Telus doesn't charge extra either....nor does At&t. I don't think any of them do.

Both AT&T and Verizon consider calls and texts to Canada "international", or at least they bill you that way.

That they do. It's like the only thing I hate about having AT&T Everything else has been so wonderful!

CiscoG. · October 8, 2009

METRO PCS is the best way to go. I get free messaging and even picture messaging and believe me i text ALOT, and now they added a unlimited call anywhere around the world for 5 bucks more. Honestly this is a extremely good deal, specially when you call or text alot. I know is kind of you new company but for 50 bucks totalk plus 5 more for the talk plan, so yeah you should go ask or find out about that.

Edited October 8, 2009 by CiscoG.

sly_wolf · October 8, 2009

2 words... Google voice, completely free if calling or texting from US to anywhere to north america

Yes, I just got this. Very cool and free

sly_wolf · November 25, 2009

For those of you that have AT&T, they have a new cell plan for Canada. See Nation with Canada Plans below:

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-ser...phone-plans.jsp

They also have the family plans like this.

I have been waiting for this and its finally here

Arabella · November 26, 2009

For those of you that have AT&T, they have a new cell plan for Canada. See Nation with Canada Plans below:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-ser...phone-plans.jsp

They also have the family plans like this.

I have been waiting for this and its finally here

I have ATT so I looked it up:

Family Nation Plans

Nation with Canada FamilyTalk 700

First Line $80.00