Telus Drops a Roaming Bombshell With 68 Destinations in One Plan
Canadian phone players are reshaping how we travel online. Telus has overhauled its roaming options again. The big shift comes as the provider swaps its older 5G+ Complete Canada/U.S./Mexico/Caribbean lineup for a fresh 5G+ Complete Explore plan. The key change is roaming. Instead of a long-distance list for 27 countries, these new plans bundle unlimited data, calls, and texts in Canada plus 68 other places. Long distance to those same 68 locations is now unlimited too.
What the new Complete Explore plan includes
The roaming upgrade sits alongside the familiar perks. You still get 250GB of 5G+ data, with speeds capped at up to 2Gbps. The price stays at $100 per month, or $95 if you bring your own phone. Telus keeps the five-year price lock that comes with Complete plans. You also get $5 per day Easy Roam and access to premium financing for devices.
From Telus’ pages, the plan names and perks stay clear. The main draw is roaming across many places while enjoying solid data limits. It’s a strong mix for users who travel or have friends and family abroad. The move also tightens Telus’ grip on customers who want one bill and steady costs over time.
Where you can roam with Complete Explore
Here’s the current map of supported roaming regions, grouped for easy reading:
– U.S. destinations: The United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
– Mexico and the Caribbean: Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos.
– Central and South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru.
– Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the U.K.
– Asia and the Middle East: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
– Oceania: Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand.
That’s a large slate. It marks a step up for a major carrier. The new roaming reach also sets Telus apart in the Canadian market. It comes hot on the heels of rivals copying the old unlimited long-distance idea.
How this stacks up against rivals
Bell and Rogers have mirrored Telus’ approach. They copied the unlimited long-distance feature for 27 countries. Freedom Mobile has its own take. It bundles roaming in Canada and the U.S. and Mexico with most plans. Beyond that, Freedom runs a “Roam Beyond” option. It gives unlimited talk and text and some data in more than 120 destinations.
Pricing helps shape the choice. Freedom’s get-started plan sits at a lower price point, with a 200GB option around $69. Telus’ Complete Explore BYOP plan lands at about $95 for 250GB. The gap isn’t huge, but it does matter for budget-conscious buyers. Telus still wins extra value with the price lock and Easy Roam at a fixed daily rate.
For travelers who want one big roaming package, Telus’ option looks strong. It blends heavy roaming coverage with meaningful data that stays fast. The other carriers offer competitive routes too, but Telus keeps its offer fresh and easy to compare.
What this means for everyday users
If you often roam in the U.S. or hop to Europe for work or fun, the new plan is a practical upgrade. You get steadier access to data abroad without worrying about steep roaming charges. The unlimited long-distance inside the 68 locations helps families and teams stay connected. Those who already own Telus devices can ride the BYOP path and save.
For shoppers weighing options, the choice boils down to coverage, speed, and overall cost over a term. Telus’ 250GB cap with top speeds, plus roaming everywhere, remains appealing. The five-year price lock adds a nice sense of predictability. And the Easy Roam option makes short trips smoother, avoiding surprise bills.
Telus has shown it can move quickly when the market shifts. By expanding roaming and keeping strong core perks, it raises the bar for Canada’s big three. The real test is whether rivals will broaden their own roaming nets in response. For now, Telus puts more red on the map for travelers.
You can review all the plans and roaming details on Telus’ site. It’s worth a look if you plan trips or long stays abroad.
Closing thoughts for broadband-minded gamers and tech fans: the roaming landscape in Canada is getting more flexible. Telus’ Complete Explore plan adds solid value for anyone who stays connected on the move. It’s a reminder that the best network wins when it pairs good speeds with simple roaming options.
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