Skip to main content
Beantwoord

Can I temporarily take my current number with me to a Canadian provider?

  • May 13, 2026
  • 6 reacties
  • 24 Bekeken

I want to take my *non* smart phone to Canada and transfer my number temporarily to a phone plan there. How will this work?

 

Moderator: Title has been adjusted for clarity and improved searchability.

Beste antwoord door Shaniqua

Hello ​@lesleyfast,

Good to hear that you are going to Canada. I understand that you would like to take your phone number with you.

You can look up which providers transfer 06 numbers for this. The country code for Canada is +1 or 001, so I cannot say for sure if they can transfer your number. If it doesn't work, I recommend getting a local SIM card with a Canadian number.

Since you mentioned that you do not have a smartphone, I assume you will not be using the internet. We do have international bundles for that. Unfortunately, we do not have an international bundle for calling and because it is in Zone 2, your normal EU bundles are not valid there. I advise you to turn off all international options in your Mijn Simyo before you go there to avoid high costs. You can find more information about this here: https://www.simyo.nl/klantenservice/roaming  

Kind regards,
Shaniqua

6 reacties

Shaniqua
Moderator
Forum|alt.badge.img+2
  • Moderator
  • antwoord
  • May 13, 2026

Hello ​@lesleyfast,

Good to hear that you are going to Canada. I understand that you would like to take your phone number with you.

You can look up which providers transfer 06 numbers for this. The country code for Canada is +1 or 001, so I cannot say for sure if they can transfer your number. If it doesn't work, I recommend getting a local SIM card with a Canadian number.

Since you mentioned that you do not have a smartphone, I assume you will not be using the internet. We do have international bundles for that. Unfortunately, we do not have an international bundle for calling and because it is in Zone 2, your normal EU bundles are not valid there. I advise you to turn off all international options in your Mijn Simyo before you go there to avoid high costs. You can find more information about this here: https://www.simyo.nl/klantenservice/roaming  

Kind regards,
Shaniqua


  • auteur
  • Beginner
  • May 13, 2026

Veel dank Shaniqua!


  • auteur
  • Beginner
  • May 13, 2026

Thanks for writing in English. I live in NL and am supposedly bi-lingual but English remains easier :-)


Shaniqua
Moderator
Forum|alt.badge.img+2
  • Moderator
  • May 15, 2026

Hello ​@lesleyfast,

Thank you for your message. I am happy to hear that everything is clear now and that you are satisfied.

At Simyo, we believe it is important that everyone feels comfortable, so the customer can choose between Dutch or English. It is really nice that you speak multiple languages!

If there is anything else I can do for you, please let me know.

Best regards,
Shaniqua


  • auteur
  • Beginner
  • May 15, 2026

👍🏽I have a follow-up question, Shaniqua. The providers in Canada say that I need to have my phone (or my card?) unlocked before I can use their plan on my phone (or before their sim card will work?). Can I do that on my Nokia TA 1551 https://media.s-bol.com/q8JRzWJ6NEQ2/gx5KRl/345x840.jpg ? If so, how? Thanks. Lesley


Shaniqua
Moderator
Forum|alt.badge.img+2
  • Moderator
  • May 15, 2026

Hello ​@lesleyfast,

Thank you for your message.That is a very good question!

If you want to use a Canadian provider’s SIM card in your Nokia TA-1551, your phone must be “unlocked.” This means it should not have a simlock from your previous provider. If you see messages like “SIM not valid,” “Network code,” or “SIM locked” when you insert a different SIM card, your phone is likely locked. In that case, you need to request an unlock code from the provider where you originally bought the phone. Simyo phones are always simlock-free, but if you got your Nokia from another provider, you’ll need to contact them for the unlock code.

If you have any further questions or need help, feel free to let us know!

Best regards,
Shaniqua