Question For Canadian Mobile Phone Users

Gerhard said:
Yes, the two numbers play nice with each other. Incoming calls come in the same as the number on the SIM card. Years ago it didn’t work that smoothly, often the ring wouldn’t sound and you would later see a missed call but all those wrinkles have been ironed out. I don’t have an android device but I am sure it would work the same.
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I also had MagicJack, and likely very similar to Fongo.... works with wifi, don't need no SIM card. I used it to make outgoing calls while in the US... Incoming calls OK if in Wifi, otherwise went to voicemail which showed up as an email... I have Android phone...
 
I changed my internet service from telus after twenty five years, my problem with telus was that customer support took too long every time. It was their only consistent attribute. In my opinion western Canada get with Rogers or Shaw for both phones and internet.
 
Uncle Phil said:
I now have a LG G3 smartphone from a 'certified' Canadian cell phone seller and it powers up.
Here's my question - what is my best option for a prepaid company?
I have a Telus SIM card now but it has no minutes on it.
I tried Telus, but the setup will not accept a USA zip code when setting up a user ID.
I just need voice and possibly some text in case of an emergency, so I am not interested in getting a big data plan or a ton of minutes.
Calls back to the USA would be a plus but I am not interested in spending a bunch of money for a plan that I will rarely use.
Once I get across the border for ONSToc (crossing at Prescott, Highway 16/416) is there a place I can pickup a sim card with some minutes?
The phone is unlocked so I should be able to use any carrier.
I also plan on using it when I ride to Alaska next year in BC and the Yukon and in any future trips up north so 'network' advice would be appreciated.
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No sure about everything else BUT I can say that my Telus Business cell works really well when others will not in remote parts of B.C. & Yukon & N.W.T.
I do also carry a VHF but rarely use it other than getting road reports from truckers
 
I ride a fair bit between NJ and Markham, ON. My best option for phone usage without hassles is to get a TMobile Magenta or Plus plan. Its covers text, calls and 5GB of data in Mex and Can in addition to unlimited calling in the US. You can pause or cancel the plan if you use it for a short period of time.

BTW I went down the prepaid route many years ago and trust me, the Canadian mobile phone duopoly makes the total cost higher than the TMo plan.
 
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