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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.
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. More...
Choosing a provider:
Local and long-distance calling plans
Competition for local and long distance calling services is intense. The recent introduction of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service in Canada will likely reshape the competitive landscape driving prices further down. More...
Getting Connected:
How to get a phone line in Canada
The majority of phone lines into the home continue to be provided by BellCanada (in Ontario and Quebec), Aliant (in the maritime provinces), SaskTel in Saskatchewan, Telus in BC and Alberta and MTS in Manitoba. More...
Calling:
How to use the phone in Canada
Using the phone in Canada works pretty much the same as in any other country. Almost all foreign countries can be direct-dialed. More...
Dialing Area codes:
The most important prefixes in Canada
For your convenience, we have put together the most important dialling codes in Canada. More...
Cell phones :
Canadian mobile phone operators
There are two different systems for mobile phones in Canada; CDMA and GSM, and they operate in the 800, 850 and 1900 MHz frequency range. That said, if you bring your foreign phone into Canada, it might not work in the Canadian Network. More...
Cell phone rates:
What to consider when choosing a calling plan
In recent years mobile operators have shifted towards encouraging subscribers to sign a two or three year contract by providing significant discounts on the handsets...some of the handsets are even offered free of charge. More...
Calling cards:
How to save money on international calls
International calls home can be really expensive. One of the cheapest ways to keep in touch with your family and friends is to use an international prepaid calling card. More...
Choosing:
Choosing a prepaid calling card
Working out which prepaid international calling card to buy is difficult. There are many cards available; tariffs and conditions are really complicated. More...
How to use:
Using an international phonecard
Using prepaid calling cards is straightforward once you understand how they work. All you need is the right access number to dial and a PIN number. More...
Internet access:
How to get an Internet connection at home
Getting connected to the Internet in Canada is fairly easy. Regular residential service class options include: dial-up, ADSL and cable. More...
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