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Staying connected as a new Canadian

In the past, moving to a new country meant saying goodbye to friends and loved ones. With new technology, though, that’s no longer the case. With a modern smartphone and strong, affordable cellular service, it’s now easier than ever to stay connected with friends and family as a new Canadian—both at home and abroad. Let’s dig into how Virgin Plus will help you do it.

Affordable cellular plan for new Canadians

Virgin’s cell phone plans are some of the most affordable in the country, from 250MB per month to unlimited data.

Another great feature of most of Virgin Plus’ plans is that they offer unlimited international texting, so you can always stay connected with family and friends overseas.

Get 1,000 bonus long distance minutes with Virgin

You won’t have to worry about getting homesick when you sign up with Virgin Plus.

A big reason so many newcomers choose Virgin Plus is for the 1,000 bonus long distance minutes per month when you sign up at a store, which can be used when you call from Canada to foreign countries like Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

Affordable smartphones for new Canadians

Virgin Plus makes it super easy to get some of the newest phones by allowing you to pay it off over time with no interest and $0 down payment. With a new phone plan, the phone will be paid off after 24 months. So, you can get the newest phone without paying a large up-front cost. Sweet deal, right?

Member Benefits that give you even more to love

When you sign up with Virgin Plus, you become a Member. You will get loads of benefits and save with discounts on food, fashion and entertainment with Member Benefits – Canada’s #1 Telco rewards program¹. Members can save up to $1,200² per year on food, fashion, and entertainment.

Take a look at Virgin’s Members Lounge to get low down on the latest deals.

¹ Based on the telco with the most offers in 2023.

² Based on online offers available in 2023.

The best apps for staying connected as a new Canadian

Now that you’ve got your phone plan taken care of, it’s time to load your phone with the best apps to stay connected as a new Canadian.

Regarding international talk and text, no app is better than Whatsapp. It’s free and offers unlimited talking and texting around the world. All you need is an internet connection, and – with Virgin’s wide coverage and large amount of data, you’ll always be a few taps away from communicating with friends and family around the world.

For getting around your new home, you’ll need a map app. Nothing has up-to-date route suggestions and alerts like Waze. It’s a supercharged map app for the modern driver. Getting around a new city or town is hard but made easier with a little guidance.

If public transit is more your speed, make sure to add your city’s transit app. Your city might have their own app (such as the Vancouver Transit app, Calgary Transit app, My TTC app, etc.) but you can also get the Transit app. It’s endorsed by 20 different public transit agencies, giving you access to routes in places like British Columbia, Quebec, Ottawa, Halifax, Montreal, and Calgary.

You’ll also want to add some apps to help you enjoy the sites in your new home.

Libby is a great app to get access to libraries across the country. Want to get out in the great outdoors? The Parks Canada app will help you plan your trip.

You should also consider an app to help you find more general activities, like concerts, classes, workshops, festivals, and conferences. For that, look no further than the EventBrite app.

Before you get out and about, though, you’ll want to know how to dress for the weather. The Weather Network app has you covered – you can search for weather information for any city or town in Canada, and even get suggestions for what to wear.

Bundle phone and internet to stay connected

Virgin Plus might be best known for its mobile services, but it also offers home internet. You can bundle your home and internet to save even more money. And, with several bundle plans that cost less than $100 a month, you can stay connected reliably and affordably with Virgin Plus.

Moving to a new country doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to loved ones back home. With Virgin Plus, you can stay connected with people worldwide with its leading cell and internet services.