T-Mobile USA prepaid now roams on Bell in Canada

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Originally Posted by PhotoJim

The last few days, I've had my old iPhone turned on with my T-Mobile SIM in it. As always, the SIM registers on Rogers here in Regina, Saskatchewan...

... until Tuesday. And it was on "BELL"! (We don't actually have native Bell coverage here but SaskTel broadcasts Bell's and Telus' ID code on their towers as well as their own.)

An outgoing test call works.

This is terrific news for Canadians who want very occasional service in Canada, or need a complement to Rogers, as well as US (and other) users of T-Mobile prepaid who come to visit Canada.

Bell's network is all 3G so you'll need a properly equipped phone, supporting both the 850 and 1900 MHz bands to get full service.

Not surprising. Bell and other telcos are never ones to turn down roaming revenue. I wouldn't be surprised if Telus at some point offers roaming. I believe Wind offers roaming as well for T-Mobile. T-Mobile 3G is the same as is used for Wind.