Can I Use My Canadian Cell Phone In Lebanon?

Yes, you can use your Canadian cell phone in Lebanon. The only issue with that is the huge bill that you have to deal with once you come back. So no matter which cell phone provider you are with, you are looking at an enormous bill when you come back from your trip.

With all this said, we will look at your options with using your Canadian cell phone in Lebanon and how you can avoid paying huge bills the next time you want to travel to Lebanon.

Rogers

If you are a Rogers client and you wish to use your Canadian cell phone in Lebanon, you cannot use Rogers Roam like home in Lebanon, because Lebanon is not an eligible destination (at this time). Furthermore, you can click here to check out Rogers Roam Like Home Countries list.

And since Lebanon is not an eligible Roam like home destination, you can still use your phone in Lebanon, however, you will be charged pay per use rates (please see below for the rates):

So as you can see, it’s not worth it to use your Canadian Cell Phone in Lebanon. Please keep reading further to read about your options (more cost effective) to using your phone in Lebanon.

Telus

If you are a Telus customer and you want to use your Canadian cell phone in Lebanon, you can, but let’s see how much it would cost you. Unlike Rogers, Telus actually has a couple of options for you if you wish to use your Canadian cell phone in Lebanon.

For example, you could either use a travel pass (2 travel passes available), or if you do not wish to use the travel passes, you could still use your phone but be charged pay per use rates.

If you want to use the travel passes. Please see below how much it would cost you to use your phone in Lebanon.

Explorer Combo Pass (valid for 30 days, and costs $150):

Explorer Talk and Text Pass (Valid for 30 days, and costs $75):

Telus Pay Per Use Rates (Lebanon):

Again, as you can see, using your Canadian Cell phone in Lebanon using the pay per use rates is not the best option for you. Let’s check out what other cell phone carriers have to offer.

Can I Use My Canadian Cell Phone In Lebanon?

Bell

To use your Canadian Cell Phone in Lebanon through Bell, you could either use the pay per use rates or a travel pass. If you choose to use the pay per use rates, please see below the rates:

The pay per use rates are very high. I don’t think they are the best option again. But on the other hand, if you wish to use the travel passes (please check them out below), they are a slightly less costly than the pay per use rates.

Zone 2 (Includes Lebanon) Voice, Text and Data Travel Pass (30 days)

Includes 75 anytime minutes, 200 sent and Unlimited Incoming text messages, and 200 MB of data. And is valid for 30 days. Not to mention, it costs $60 per pass.

Zone 2 (includes Lebanon) Voice, Text and Data Travel Pass (30 days)

75 anytime minutes, 200 sent and Unlimited Incoming text messages, and 500 MB of data. Costs $100 per pass.

Zone 2 (includes Lebanon) Data Travel Pass – 200 MB (30 days)

This travel pass has 200 MB and costs $30. Moreover, with this data Travel Pass, you can use data day or night while in Lebanon. Please note that you must start using your data Travel Pass in Lebanon within 30 days of purchase or it will expire. Once you start using your data Travel Pass it will be valid for 30 days.

Furthermore, Bell will send you a notice when you have used 80% of the pass, and another when you have used 100%. Notices will include a link to buy another pass. As you probably already know that this Travel Pass is a one-time offer and does not automatically renew each month. This Travel Pass does not cover roaming charges on cruise ships and in-flight services.

Zone 2 (includes Lebanon) Data Travel Pass – 500 MB (30 days)

With all this said, so far bell is the best to go with if you wish to use your Canadian Cell phone in Lebanon. But let’s keep reading and see what Koodo and Fido have to offer!

Koodo

Koodo easy roam is not available in Lebanon. Thus, if you wish to use your Canadian Cell phone In Lebanon, you will be charged the pay per use rates (please see below).

I don’t know about you, but “No Thank You”.

Fido

Lastly, if you wish to use your Canadian Cell Phone in Lebanon using Fido Roam, you will be able to use it using the pay per use rates (please see below).

To be honest, this is not worth it at all.

Now that we know what the top cell phone carriers in Canada offer for using our Canadian Cell Phone in Lebanon. Let’s look at alternatives to using our phones in Lebanon.

Option #1 Get a local SIM card in Lebanon

There are currently 2 mobile companies in Lebanon, they are Alfa and MTC. Each company has its own rates and bundles. We will look at what each company has to offer. But before we do that, if you wish to purchase a local SIM in Lebanon, you must provide a Passport in order to register your SIM. Plus, you need to have an Unlocked GSM Cell phone.

ALFA

They have a variety of Prepaid Plans which you can choose from. You can click here to check out the different plans they have.

MTC

Again, MTC also has a variety of prepaid plans for visitors. You can click here to read more about the plans they offer for visitors.

From personal experience, purchasing a local SIM in Lebanon is by far the best options yet. It is definitely much cheaper than to have to use the roaming plans out Canadian cell phone providers currently offer. And please note, ensure you have your Canadian cell phone unlocked through your Carrier or you can purchase one online.

Also, you could purchase a local SIM from the Airport or from a mobile store in the country. But you must provide a Passport as mentioned earlier. And you should be up and running in no time!

Option #2 International SIM Cards

I know there are a lot of SIM cards which you can purchase prior to your trip from Amazon or other online retailers. But I just want to let you know that they are NOT worth it and they are really expensive to use compared to if you were to purchase local SIM in Lebanon.

In conclusion, if I ever come across any good well worth it roaming SIM cards, I will share them with you ASAP. Thanks for visiting my site. If you have any questions or concerns about any of the content I have up on my site, please leave your comment below and I would be more than happy to connect.

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