Canada’s verified entry prices start at $5.29 for 1 GB over seven days with Saily and $7 for the same allowance and validity with Airalo. Unlimited plans are harder to compare because several providers do not expose an equivalent duration in the retained research. Start with the data you actually need, then compare networks and hotspot limits.
Quick verdict
- Lowest verified 1 GB / seven-day price: Saily at $5.29, compared with Airalo at $7.
- Lowest verified three-day unlimited price: Airalo at $19, narrowly below Holafly at $19.90.
- Broadest named Canadian network list: Maya names Bell, Telus and Rogers. Holafly names Bell and Telus, while Airalo names Bell as its primary network.
- Clearest hotspot limit: Holafly publishes a 1 GB/day sharing allowance. Maya includes hotspot use on prepaid plans, while Yesim says support depends on the operator.
Canada eSIM prices compared
| Provider | Useful verified plan | Network / speed | Hotspot | Condition to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 1 GB / 7 days — $7 | Bell | Not verified | Fixed plans run up to 20 GB; top-ups are available |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 3 days — $19.90 | Bell, Telus; 5G/4G/LTE | 1 GB/day | Unlimited total data does not make hotspot use unlimited |
| Saily | 1 GB / 7 days — $5.29 | Network not verified | Not verified | Activates on arrival when the eSIM and roaming are enabled |
| Maya | Prepaid and unlimited offers from $5 | Bell, Telus, Rogers; 5G/4G/LTE | Included on prepaid plans | Exact allowance and validity at the starting price were not retained |
| Yesim | Unlimited / 1 day — $5.16 | Partner not named | Depends on operator | Operator fair-use rules may reduce speed |
The table deliberately avoids filling gaps with estimates. Airalo lists fixed packages up to 20 GB over 30 days and unlimited durations from three to 30 days, but only its verified starting prices are shown. Saily also lists fixed plans up to 20 GB plus an unlimited option from $48.99; the retained research does not identify an equivalent unlimited duration for a fair comparison.
Choose by how you will use data
For maps, messaging, transit apps and light browsing, the cleanest like-for-like comparison is 1 GB for seven days. Saily was $5.29 and Airalo was $7. One gigabyte is a small allowance, so download offline maps and avoid automatic photo backups if you choose either entry plan.
For a longer trip, both Airalo and Saily list fixed allowances up to 20 GB over 30 days. Their exact 20 GB prices were not retained in the verified snapshot, so compare the live checkouts instead of treating an older price as current.
For short heavy-use trips, Airalo’s verified three-day unlimited plan was $19 and Holafly’s was $19.90. Holafly separately limits hotspot sharing to 1 GB per day. Airalo’s Canada hotspot rule was not verified, so do not assume the phone can provide unrestricted laptop data.
Maya’s prepaid and unlimited offers start at $5, but that starting price is not a like-for-like unlimited comparison because its exact allowance and validity were not retained. Yesim’s $0.54 first-time offer includes only 200 MB, while its verified one-day unlimited option was $5.16.
Networks, hotspot and coverage
Maya publishes the broadest named network list in the checked Canada research: Bell, Telus and Rogers. Holafly lists Bell and Telus, while Airalo names Bell as its primary network. Saily and Yesim did not have a Canadian carrier retained in the verified snapshot.
Network access matters across a country as large as Canada. A plan that advertises 5G may still fall back to 4G or LTE, and no destination page guarantees identical coverage in every rural area, mountain corridor or national park. Save critical maps, booking details and addresses offline before leaving a city.
Hotspot rules differ by provider and plan. Holafly permits up to 1 GB per day. Maya says hotspot is included on its prepaid Canada plans. Yesim makes support dependent on the selected operator. Airalo and Saily hotspot terms were not verified in the retained research, so check the checkout or help page before buying for laptop use.
Ordinary calls, SMS and a Canadian phone number were not verified for the compared offers. Keep your normal SIM active if you need your existing number, use internet calling apps when appropriate, and disable data roaming on the home line to reduce accidental charges.
Install before landing
Confirm that your exact phone model supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Install the profile over reliable Wi-Fi before departure, save the QR code or manual setup details offline, and label the line “Canada” in your settings.
After arrival, select the Canada eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming on that travel line only. Saily states that its plan activates automatically on arrival when the eSIM and roaming are enabled. Yesim begins validity when the plan connects to a compatible network. For Airalo, Holafly and Maya, follow the current activation confirmation attached to the exact plan you buy; the retained Canada research does not establish a more specific rule.
FAQ
Which Canada eSIM had the lowest checked 1 GB price?
Saily displayed 1 GB for seven days at $5.29. Airalo displayed the same allowance and validity at $7. These were the only directly comparable verified entry plans in the retained snapshot.
Is unlimited data really unlimited in Canada?
Unlimited total data does not guarantee unlimited hotspot use or permanently unrestricted speed. Holafly limits sharing to 1 GB/day. Yesim says operator fair-use rules may reduce speed. Numerical Canada fair-use thresholds were not verified for the other compared providers.
Which providers name their Canadian networks?
Maya names Bell, Telus and Rogers. Holafly names Bell and Telus. Airalo names Bell as its primary network. The retained Saily and Yesim research does not identify a Canadian carrier.
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