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ken0042 · 07-31-2017, 10:03 AM

I know there are tidbits in some of the other threads, and the last thread on this topic is over 2 years old. We are going to the States in August, and are looking at our roaming options. I do have a spare cell phone to use, so my plan was to use that phone as a mobile hotspot, as there will be 3 of us using the data.

All 3 of us are on Koodo, on various Manitoba/ Quebec plans so I don't really want to call in to start asking questions and have somebody look at our accounts. Here are the options as I see them:

Koodo- we can just pay as we go for data, $5 for 20 MB. We can also add on plans that have give 250 MB for $40. Includes voice minutes and texting; which we don't need.

Roam Mobility- they have a great plan for $5 per day that essentially includes 500 MB per day. We will be there for 4 days so this seems like a slam dunk; until I looked at their coverage map. Pretty much no coverage on the highways through Montana; and even no coverage in Great Falls.

T Mobile- they have a Tourist plan that for $30 US gives 21 days of talk, text, and 2 GB of data. The only problem is that you have to pick up a SIM at a store. They have a shipping option, but will not ship outside the US.

I'm leaning towards T Mobile, but just wanted to hear of any other options, or experiences with Roam Mobility's coverage through Montana.

07-31-2017, 10:03 AM	#1
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	US Data Roaming I know there are tidbits in some of the other threads, and the last thread on this topic is over 2 years old. We are going to the States in August, and are looking at our roaming options. I do have a spare cell phone to use, so my plan was to use that phone as a mobile hotspot, as there will be 3 of us using the data. All 3 of us are on Koodo, on various Manitoba/ Quebec plans so I don't really want to call in to start asking questions and have somebody look at our accounts. Here are the options as I see them: Koodo- we can just pay as we go for data, $5 for 20 MB. We can also add on plans that have give 250 MB for $40. Includes voice minutes and texting; which we don't need. Roam Mobility- they have a great plan for $5 per day that essentially includes 500 MB per day. We will be there for 4 days so this seems like a slam dunk; until I looked at their coverage map. Pretty much no coverage on the highways through Montana; and even no coverage in Great Falls. T Mobile- they have a Tourist plan that for $30 US gives 21 days of talk, text, and 2 GB of data. The only problem is that you have to pick up a SIM at a store. They have a shipping option, but will not ship outside the US. I'm leaning towards T Mobile, but just wanted to hear of any other options, or experiences with Roam Mobility's coverage through Montana.