What is the difference between roaming and long distance

In order to access mobile data services while roaming outside of the Shaw network, you must enable Data Roaming on your device. This includes accessing mobile data on the Nationwide network in Canada.

You do not need to enable mobile data roaming to use calling and text messaging services while roaming outside of the Shaw network charges may apply. Note : Mobile Data charges while roaming outside of Canada can cause you to incur significant roaming charges. We always recommend adding a One-Time Pass to your account for roaming to avoid unexpected charges.

All Shaw Mobile plans include unlimited calling from within Canada to any Canadian phone number and will not incur long-distance charges while on the Shaw or Nationwide network.

If you are calling to phone numbers outside of Canada, you will be charged according to Pay Per Use rates, Add-Ons or inclusions with your rate plan. Long-distance calls from Canada to an international phone number are charged the same from the Shaw or Nationwide network.

Only outgoing calls to phone numbers outside of Canada are subject to long-distance charges. Shaw Mobile charges long-distance calls by the minute — charges begin once the call is connected. For more information about calling rates to international destinations, visit our website. Long-distance rates while roaming outside of Canada will often be more expensive, and the cost varies by destination.

Will I be charged for having my phone turned on when roaming outside of Canada? You are not charged for incoming calls that you do not answer or for incoming text messages SMS. Unless voice roaming is included in your rate plan or a One-Time Pass Add-On, you will be charged Pay Per Use voice rates if you call your voicemail while roaming.

There is no charge to access voicemail when connected to the Nationwide network. Will I be charged for incoming text SMS messages while roaming? No, we do not charge for incoming text SMS messages. Yes, this is expected behaviour. Mobile data roaming must be enabled to access data services on the Nationwide network, otherwise only calling and text messaging services will be available.

Picture and Video messages also require that mobile data roaming is enabled in your device settings. Additionally, we do not charge data overage fees while using the Nationwide network. A quick guide to processor lingo.

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