I’m usually not one to plug stuff, but this I have to share. I’m planning three strips to the US this year. My cell provider is BELL and what they charge for roaming, data and long distance is outrageous. They’re not alone…. all Canadian cell companies gouge consumers. But there is finally a solution.
Roam Mobility went online January 16th. The company is located in Vancouver and works with T-Mobile in the US.
Here is what they offer:
- Roam Mobility connects you directly to a US network, eliminating roaming fees. You’ll receive a US phone number that’s yours to keep.
- Our plans are prepaid which means you’re not locked into any contracts or monthly fees.
- Pay for service only when you travel – even if you travel only once a year
For $40 you can get a Breeze Phone – a reusable travel phone for talk and text. Comes ready-to-go with a SIM card.
Just turn on your phone as soon as you are in the US and you’ll be automatically connected to the 4G network. You receive your phone number by text and email and can use the phone free for the remainder of that day. I bought a Breeze, took it over to Maine, turned it on and it authorized. It worked great on the test call back home.
The Roam Mobility plans are very affordable – Text & Talk for 7 days costs $24.95 and that’s to anywhere in the US or Canada. Text, Talk & Data for 7 days costs $44.95 and cones with free voicemail and caller ID.
They also offer the Liberty Hotspot, a superfast, portable Wi-Fi network right in your pocket. Perfect if you want reliable Internet access anywhere across the US. features include:
- Data rates start at 2 cents per megabyte.
- Securely connect any Wi-Fi device within a 150ft radius like your laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
- Blazing-fast Internet access with 96% coverage across the US.
- Comes with a SIM card.
These units cost $129.95, but if you are in a hotel with no free WiFi, or they only let you connect one computer to their network for $10 a days, this unit is for you. You can connect up to 5 devices. When we were in Florida we were in this situation. The hotel charged $9.95 a day and only authorized my laptop. We couldn’t use my partners laptop, or get WiFi for our iPhones. The Liberty will solve that problem and pay for itself quickly. That’s why I bought one. A 1GB data plan costs $39.95 for 30 days.
If you are Canadian and travel to the US on vacation or business… Roam Mobility is a great money-saver. Check them out. FYI… I am not a shareholder, or get any freebies from Roam, I just want to spread the word to help you save money and say “stuff it” to the big Canadian providers. I hope the competition smartens them up.
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