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phone and text in USA

  • June 15, 2026
  • 3 replies
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I have a yearly prepaid plan.

i am going to USA.

What add-ons do I need to do the following:

  1. Talk in the USA 
  2. Text in the USA 
  3. Talk back to Canada
  4. Text back to Canada

3 replies

Dinh
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  • Mobile Master
  • June 15, 2026

Hi,

To talk and text while roaming in the US, you will need a U.S. Roaming add-on. You can purchase this through self-serve. There are several details and options regarding roaming, which you can find more information about here  https://www.koodomobile.com/en/help/long-distance-travel-and-roaming-prepaid?


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  • Mobile Master
  • June 15, 2026

The prepaid add-ons are pretty expensive. You will only get unlimited U.S. talk and text and 3GB of roaming data for $25 and the add-ons expire within 15 days after the date of purchase. You are probably better off getting an eSIM elsewhere with more data at a fraction of the price.


  • Guardian
  • June 15, 2026

Why do need to text to Canada?  Could you use apps over Wifi instead?  Also, is your phone Esim compatible?  If not, you can buy eim adaptors so you can purchase esims as MilkyWay has suggested.  I used an adapter in the Phillipines last winter with a  Esim installed., worked great.