TELUS roaming: Easy Roam daily rates, travel passes, and when an eSIM is cheaper
On 10 November 2026 TELUS charged $16 a day for Easy Roam in the US and $18 a day in 200 international destinations, with travel passes from $25 for 3 days. Here is how TELUS roaming is charged, what the 30-day passes cost, and when a travel eSIM is cheaper.
How does TELUS roaming work?
TELUS roaming runs under the name Easy Roam. Many people still search for "TELUS roam like home", but the travel page we read on 10 November 2026 uses Easy Roam throughout. You keep your Canadian number and use your monthly plan abroad, either for a flat daily fee or with a prepaid travel pass. If you have neither, pay-per-use rates apply.
TELUS says Easy Roam covers:
- all data from your monthly rate plan, including shared data
- calls to numbers in Canada and within the country you're in
- incoming and outgoing texts to any number in the world
Incoming texts don't start Easy Roam, so you can receive a code by text without paying the daily fee. Sending one does start it.
This is desk research from TELUS's own pages. We have not bought or tested a TELUS plan or pass.
How much are TELUS roaming charges per day?
| TELUS Easy Roam | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Roam United States | $16 a day | United States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands |
| Easy Roam International | $18 a day | 200 international destinations |
TELUS says Easy Roam starts the first time your phone uses cellular data, sends a text, or makes or answers a call on a partner network in a covered country. The flat daily fee then covers the full 24 hours from that first use. Wi-Fi doesn't trigger it, but background refresh, push notifications, updates and find-my-device pings can if data roaming is left on.
TELUS adds that all its 5G Complete plans include Easy Roam "from just $5/day", and that 5G Complete Explore plans include data, talk and text in 68 international destinations. We did not read the plan terms behind those figures.
Not included: cruise ships and flights are charged at $0.75 a text and $7.00 a minute, with data blocked. Calls to North American toll-free numbers from outside North America are charged at pay-per-use rates.
What is a TELUS 30 day travel pass?
A TELUS travel pass is a prepaid block of days that uses the data from your existing plan, plus unlimited talk and text, in a set region. Passes start automatically when you arrive, and must be used within 30 days of being added to your account (45 days for the 30-day passes). These are the passes TELUS listed when we read the page:
| TELUS Easy Roam pass | Price | Use within |
|---|---|---|
| USA, 3 days | $25 | 30 days |
| USA, 7 days | $40 | 30 days |
| USA, 14 days | $60 | 30 days |
| Caribbean and Mexico, 7 days | $50 | 30 days |
| Caribbean and Mexico, 14 days | $70 | 30 days |
| Europe, 14 days | $50 | 30 days |
| Europe, 30 days | $60 | 45 days |
| Asia, 14 days | $70 | 30 days |
| Latin America, 7 days | $60 | 30 days |
| Australia and New Zealand, 7 days | $50 | 30 days |
| Global, 14 days | $100 | 30 days |
| Global, 30 days | $125 | 45 days |
So the TELUS 30 day travel pass most people mean is the Europe one at $60, or the Global one at $125 for 30 days anywhere in the world. You add a pass through My TELUS or by a text code shown on the page. TELUS Rewards points can also be redeemed for Easy Roam vouchers, and linking a WestJet Rewards account lets you claim a 3-day roaming pass.
What are TELUS international roaming pay-per-use rates?
If you travel without Easy Roam or a pass, these are the rates TELUS listed:
| Region | Calls | Texts | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.60 a minute | $0.75 | $5.00 per MB |
| International zone 1 | $2.00 a minute | $0.75 | $5.00 per MB |
| International zone 2 | $3.50 a minute | $0.75 | $10.00 per MB |
| Cruise ships and planes | $7.00 a minute | $0.75 | Not available |
At $5 per MB, one map download or photo upload can cost more than a week of Easy Roam. If you want no TELUS roaming at all, switch data roaming off before you land.
Does TELUS roaming in Europe and the US make sense?
TELUS roaming in Europe compares well against its own daily rate: the 14-day Europe pass at $50 works out to under $4 a day, against $18 on Easy Roam International. For the US, the 14-day pass at $60 is about $4.30 a day against $16. Passes still use your plan's data, so a small plan runs out abroad just as it would at home.
When is a travel eSIM cheaper than TELUS roaming?
TELUS itself points out the main difference: Easy Roam keeps your number and plan exactly as at home, while a travel eSIM is usually data only, so calls, texts and two-factor codes still depend on roaming or Wi-Fi calling. That's fair. On price, though, the eSIM is usually ahead for anything data-heavy.
Our verified eSIM prices were read on each seller's own site in August 2026 and are in US dollars; TELUS prices are from its Canadian site. Even if the two currencies were at par, the eSIMs would be cheaper on most trips.
| Trip | TELUS pass | Airalo 10GB (US$) | Saily 10GB, 30 days (US$) | Nomad 10GB, 30 days (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US, 7 days | $40 | $21.50 (7 days) | $22.99 | $25 |
| Mexico, 7 days | $50 | $23.50 (7 days) | $23.99 | $15.50 |
| Italy, 14 days | $50 | $18 (15 days) | $20.99 | $18.50 |
| Japan, 14 days | $70 | $17.50 (15 days) | $17.99 | $16 |
| Europe, 30 days | $60 | $19 (Italy, 30 days) | $20.99 (Italy) | $18.50 (Italy) |
The Europe 30-day pass is the closest contest. If your TELUS plan carries plenty of data, $60 for a month of roaming on your own number is reasonable value, and you avoid managing a second line. For a single country, an eSIM is cheaper; for a multi-country trip, check a regional plan on our best eSIM for Europe page.
If you use an eSIM, turn data roaming off on the TELUS line so Easy Roam doesn't start a day. Our data roaming guide shows how, and international roaming plans compares carriers. Visitors to Canada should start with our TELUS SIM guide.
Common questions
How much is TELUS roaming per day?
On 10 November 2026 TELUS charged $16 a day for Easy Roam in the US and $18 a day in 200 international destinations. The fee covers 24 hours from your first use.
What is a TELUS 30 day travel pass?
It is a prepaid pass that uses your plan's data with unlimited talk and text for 30 days. TELUS listed a Europe 30-day pass at $60 and a Global 30-day pass at $125, each to be used within 45 days of adding it.
Does TELUS still have Roam Like Home?
The TELUS travel page we read uses the name Easy Roam for its daily roaming, with travel passes alongside it. It lets you use your plan's data, talk and text abroad for a daily fee.
What triggers a TELUS roaming charge?
TELUS says Easy Roam starts the first time your phone uses cellular data, sends a text, or makes or answers a call on a partner network. Incoming texts and Wi-Fi don't trigger it.
What are TELUS pay-per-use roaming rates?
TELUS listed $1.60 a minute, $0.75 a text and $5.00 per MB in the US, and up to $3.50 a minute and $10.00 per MB in international zone 2.
Sources and further reading
- US and International travel roaming passes, Easy RoamTELUSRead 10 November 2026