Roaming in Canada, Niagara Falls

I've been reading different and confusing reviews. What is the coverage while visiting Niagara Falls? I read that I could text, call US without roaming. I read that if I get too far from the river/falls I won't have coverage. If we are traveling there, will we be charged roaming fees/charges? Can we text one another while there without charges? Can we call home to family back home without roaming charges? Where does the line end at US border and how far in Canadian boarder until we are charged roaming rates?

Hello bwatlas
These are all very good questions that should be asked before travelling to avoid any roaming charges. Once you are past the American boarder any calls or data usage will be consider as roaming charges. While you are in Canada you can still text without any additional charges, as long as they are not iMessages since these are ran thru data. We have a great Canada/Mexico plan that gives you 1000 minutes to use while you are traveling in Canada. What plan do you currently have? Check out our Global Support page for additional information: http://vz.to/17KseUf
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