UBC has a three-year agreement in place with TELUS for mobile plans and rates, effective September 1, 2017. For complete information on TELUS plans, rates and travel packs, view the Telus Mobility Agreement
Roam Rates and Passports
- Standard International Roam Rates (pay per use)
- Smartphone World Passport
- Data Roaming Passports
- Voice Roaming Passports – United States
- Voice Roaming Passports - Regional
TELUS International Roam Rates
| Continent Based Zones | Voice Roam per minute | Data Roam per MB | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe | $2.00 | $25.00 | $0.60 |
| Eurasia, CALA (Caribbean & Latin America) Middle East, Oceania | $3.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Africa | $4.00 | N/A | N/A |
| United States (Includes Alaska & Hawaii) | $1.45 | $3.00 | N/A |
Smartphone World Passport (International Data & Voice Roaming)
The TELUS Smartphone World Passport costs $50/month and provides a set discount off of international roaming market rates. It automatically expires one month after being added to an account.
TELUS Smartphone World (BlackBerry, PDA, iPhone, & Feature Phone) Passport
| Voice | 25% off market rate - all International Regions |
|---|---|
| Data | 4 MB data included ( Additional Data $15 / MB ) |
| Cost | $50 / month |
Data Roaming Passports
| Passport | Cost | Discount over market rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS Passport International Data | $25.00 | 50% | International Data Roam Up to 2 MB included additional Data $15 / MB |
| TELUS Passport U.S. Data Roam | $10.00 | 33% | $1.00 per MB |
Voice Roaming Passports – United States
| Passport | Cost | Discount over market rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS Passport U.S. Voice 5 | $5.00 | 31% | $1.00 per minute |
| TELUS Passport U.S. Voice 10 | $10.00 | 65% | $0.50 per minute |
| TELUS Passport U.S. Voice 20 | $20.00 | 33% | $0.25 per minute |
Voice Roaming Passports – Regional
- A monthly subscription requires a 6-month minimum; $25 early cancelation fee applies
- For one-time or occasional travelers, purchase as a one-time fee; automatically expires after 30 days
- Does not include usage in Canada or United States
| Passport | Cost | % savings off market rate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELUS Passport UK (more info) | $15.00 | 37% | $10.00 with monthly subscription $1.25 per minute |
| TELUS Passport Europe Top 15 (more info) | $15.00 | 32% | $10.00 with monthly subscription $1.35 per minute |
| TELUS Passport Asia Top 10 (more info) | $15.00 | 41% | $10.00 with monthly subscription $1.75 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Western Europe | $10.00 | 25% | $1.50 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Eurasia | $10.00 | 25% | $2.25 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Caribbean & Latin America | $15.00 | 25% | $1.25 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Middle East | $10.00 | 25% | $2.25 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Oceania | $10.00 | 25% | $2.25 per minute |
| TELUS Passport™ Africa | $10.00 | 25% | $2.25 per minute |
