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PCS U.S. Data Roaming FAQs


How is U.S. data roaming pricing determined?

PCS U.S. data roaming is charged by the MB when used within 1X areas, and is prorated to the closest KB (1MB = 1024KB or approximately 1¢ per KB). It is charged in addition to the amount you are billed in Canada.

However, depending on your phone's browser and coverage area, you may be charged at a rate of 95¢ per minute for some browser services (Wireless Web, wireless Web games, Instant Messaging, downloadable ringtones and images, and e-mail via your browser). See next FAQ.

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What is the average price per data service in the U.S.?

Below is the average charge per service based on the applicable rate.

Service Standard Service Fee U.S. Roaming Rate
(Cdn $)
Text Messaging 15¢ per text message sent None
Web Alerts 15¢ per web alert message received None
Connect rate plan 1MB = approximately 200
e-mails without attachments
Varies by rate plan
BlackBerry 1 MB = approximately 500
e-mails without attachments
$8/MB
Picture Messaging 25¢ per picture $10/MB
Video Messaging 50¢ per video
Wireless Web Starts at 5¢ per page
Instant Messaging 10¢ per message sent; free to receive
Web Games Starts at 5¢ per page
Web Games Starts at 5¢ per page
mobile radio Starts at $15.00/month or included in select SPARK bundles
mobile TV Starts at $15.00/month or included in select SPARK bundles
Downloadable Games Starts at 50¢ per game + 50¢ per download
Downloadable Images Starts at $1.50 per image + 50¢ per download
Downloadable videos Starts at $1.00 per video + 50¢ per download
Downloadable Ringtones Starts at $2.00 per truetone + 50¢ per download
E-mail (My Inbox, Office Inbox) Starts at 5¢ per page sent & received


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Where is 1X coverage in the U.S.?

Our data services use the network of one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States. Data service roaming is available along most major U.S. highways and within major cities and popular destinations.

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What PCS services are available in 1X areas only?

Picture Messaging, Downloadable Games, BlackBerry services and Connect rate plans are limited to 1X coverage areas and are always charged by the megabyte.


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How do I determine how much I will be charged for my browser service?

U.S. data roaming pricing varies for browser services based on the service itself, the phone's browser type, and the coverage area you are roaming in. Wireless Web, wireless Web games, Instant Messaging, downloadable ringtones and images and e-mail via your browser can all potentially be charged at 95¢ per minute. See next FAQ.


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Is my PCS phone's browser 1X data capable or digital PCS capable?

The rate you are charged for browser services depends on your phone's browser version. If your phone's browser operates in both 1X and digital PCS modes, you may be charged 95¢ per minute (see next FAQ). Check the chart below for your phone's browser type and rate.

1X Phones Browser Type
U.S. Data Roaming Rate
LG TM520
digital PCS Digital PCS - 95¢ per min
Motorola V120x
Sony Ericsson T206
Audiovox 8300/8150
1X and digital PCS 1X - MB
or
digital PCS - 95¢ per min
Kyocera KE424C
Samsung A540/A520/A220
Motorola T731/V60ci
Kyocera 7135 / K440
Nokia 3205i
Intermec 760A
Audiovox Thera
Samsung SPH i700/A630
BlackBerry 6750/7750/7250/7520/7130e
Audiovox 8900
Samsung A600/A840
LG 200/ 8100 / 125 / 4750 / 535 / 6190 / 5450/ 4600 / 6070
Audiovox PPC 6600
Treo 650
UTStarcom 6700 / 860 /
Motorola RAZR v3c / V265 / V262 / V65p / V710 / M800
1X 1X - MB

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How does coverage affect my U.S. roaming rate?

Most U.S. cities are covered by 1X service, but some areas are covered by digital PCS only. There is also a chance that a phone with a 1X and digital PCS browser can find a digital PCS network within 1X coverage. Therefore, if you are in digital PCS area or if your phone uses the digital PCS network within a 1X coverage area, you will be charged at a rate of 95¢ per minute for the following browser services: Wireless Web, wireless Web games, Instant Messaging, downloadable ringtones and images, and e-mail via your browser.


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What is a megabyte (MB)?

A megabyte is the standard used to measure data that is transmitted to or from your device, similar to transferring data through the Internet. Note: 1MB = 1024KB of data.


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How can I enhance 1X performance for my device in the U.S.?

We recommend downloading a new roaming list on your handset prior to travelling to the U.S. to enhance your data roaming connection.

The enhancement takes approximately three minutes to complete and must be done within our digital PCS coverage areas in Canada.

Just follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Dial *22803 to reach our automated system. Select your language.
Step 2: Select option 2 to begin the roaming list download process.

For LG 5450/4600/6070 phones only - After you have downloaded the new roaming list to your phone, the Roaming Indicator will not appear on your handset display when you're in the U.S. This does not impact the performance of your handset in any way.

If you encounter issues with the download, please contact a Client Care representative.

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