Yes. chatr prepaid plans are a good fit for students. There are no term contracts, credit checks or long-term commitments. Choose a prepaid plan with the data you need and pay the same monthly fee each month. That makes it easier to manage your budget and avoid surprise charges or overage fees.

No. You don't need a credit check to activate a chatr prepaid plan. Pay for your plan in advance and top up when needed or set up Auto-Pay for automatic payments.

Yes. You can bring a compatible unlocked phone to chatr. Get a SIM card or eSIM, choose a prepaid plan and activate. Your phone must be unlocked and support LTE and VoLTE on the chatr network. If you're not sure whether your phone is compatible, use the device compatibility tool or visit a chatr store for help.

Yes. You can transfer an active Canadian phone number to chatr at no charge. Keep your current service and phone number active until the transfer is complete. If you're transferring a mobile number, you'll receive a text message asking you to approve the transfer. Reply “yes” within 90 minutes. After the transfer is completed, your previous provider will cancel your old service.

Yes. chatr prepaid plans can help international students get connected in Canada without a Canadian credit history. There are no credit checks, term contracts or long-term commitments. Choose a SIM card or eSIM and pick an eligible plan that includes international texting. Plus enjoy chatr’s budget-friendly international calling rates, starting from 1¢/min. You may need to show a passport or other government issued ID when activating your service.