Rogers Roam Like Home alternative
Skip the $16/day Roam Like Home fee
Roam Like Home charges $16 every day you use your phone abroad — capped at 20 days per bill, then it's free for the rest of the cycle. Silent eSIM charges per GB with no daily fee, so you only pay for what you use.
Get connectedHow Roam Like Home actually works
Most postpaid Rogers customers are automatically enrolled. The mechanics matter more than the headline price.
- $16/day, charged only on days you use it. Make a call, send a text, or use data — that triggers the fee for the full day, in any of 185+ destinations.
- Uses your existing data plan. There's no separate roaming bucket — Roam Like Home draws from the same data allowance you use at home.
- Capped at 20 days per bill. After 20 charged days in a billing period, Roam Like Home continues free for the rest of that cycle — but resets at the next bill.
- Travel Passes exist as an alternative. 14 or 30 consecutive days for one flat price, covering the US, Mexico & Caribbean, Europe, or up to 185 destinations on an International Pass.
- Confirm before you fly. Text TRAVEL to 222 to confirm enrollment and your destination's rate — older plans may not include Roam Like Home by default.
A typical week away, day-rate vs per-GB
At $16/day, a 7-day trip on Roam Like Home costs $112 in roaming fees alone — before counting anything else. Silent eSIM charges per GB with no daily fee, so a typical traveller using 2-4GB for the week pays a fraction of that, regardless of how many days the trip runs.
| 7-day trip | Roam Like Home | Silent eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Daily fee | $16/day, charged every day used | No daily fee |
| 7-day total (typical use) | $112 | $2.56–$5.12 (2-4GB) |
| Uses your home data plan | Yes | No — separate balance |
| Resets between trips | Cap resets each bill cycle | Balance carries, never expires |
You don't have to cancel Rogers
Silent eSIM runs alongside your Rogers SIM as a second line. Every modern iPhone (XS and later), Google Pixel (3 and later), and Samsung Galaxy (S20 and later) supports dual SIM. Keep Rogers active for calls, texts, and two-factor authentication. Set Silent eSIM as the data line the moment you land — especially useful on longer trips where Roam Like Home's daily fee adds up fast.
When you leave, your Silent eSIM balance doesn't disappear — it carries to your next trip, to any of 200+ countries. Load it once, use it for years.
FAQ
How much does Rogers Roam Like Home cost?+
Roam Like Home costs $16/day in the US and most other eligible destinations, charged only on days you make a call, send a text, or use data abroad. Rogers also sells Travel Passes covering 14 or 30 consecutive days for a flat price, and a 30-day International Travel Pass at no cost on travel bookings over $1,000.
Is Roam Like Home capped?+
Yes. You're only charged for 20 days of Roam Like Home usage per monthly bill. After 20 days, you can keep using Roam Like Home for the rest of that billing period at no extra cost — but the cap resets each billing cycle, so a trip spanning two bill cycles can reset back to day-rate charges.
Does Roam Like Home use my Rogers data plan or separate data?+
Roam Like Home uses your existing Rogers plan's data allowance — there's no separate roaming data bucket. If your monthly plan has limited data, roaming abroad eats into the same pool you use at home.
Will I keep my Rogers number?+
Yes. Silent eSIM is installed alongside your Rogers SIM as a second line. Your Rogers number stays active for calls, texts, and 2FA — only the data plan changes.
Is Silent eSIM cheaper than Roam Like Home?+
For most trips, yes. Roam Like Home charges $16 every day you use any data, regardless of how much. Silent eSIM charges per GB with no daily fee, so a typical traveller using 2-4GB for a week pays a fraction of the day-rate total.
Does this work in countries beyond the US?+
Yes — the same Silent eSIM works in 200+ countries with no reinstall. Your USD balance carries between trips and never expires, unlike Roam Like Home's per-bill-cycle structure.
Do I have to cancel Rogers?+
No. This is a per-trip replacement for roaming data, not your home plan. Keep Rogers active for everyday use at home.