Reasons to Get Travelling in July

Summer's in full flow in the upper hemisphere, and in North America, there are two big national celebrations that are set to unfold every July – which both Canadians and Americans based all over the world head back home for. A great time, don't you think, to grab yourself an eSIM or two?

This is the first article as part of a brand new monthly feature where we'll be taking a look at some of the best reasons to get travelling. As mentioned, we're starting by focusing on North America for July, so let's make tracks to the Great White North...

Canada Day (July 1st)

July 1st every year celebrates Canada's Confederation, which took place on this day all the way back in 1867. Specifically, it's all about the unification of Canada's once separate colonies – thanks to the British North America Act, which helped to establish the Canadian Constitution.

In fact, the name 'Canada Day' is actually pretty new. It was known as Dominion Day all the way up to 1982. The changeover happened again, thanks to shifts in the law! In 1982, the Canada Act officially separated the country from the legal arm of UK Parliament.

As such, it's pretty much Canada's independence day – a massive excuse for Canadians at home and abroad to get out and celebrate their heritage and everything they've done in the decades since unification and breaking free from British legal constraints.

Many people see today as Canada’s 'official' birthday as we know it, though Canada's route to becoming a sovereign nation in its own right is a little complex. As mentioned, it wasn't until the early 80s when the UK was released from legal oversight.

That said, Canada remains part of the Commonwealth and has a strong relationship with the UK, and people from the Great White North who have settled all over the globe make sure to celebrate in style at the start of July.

For millions, too, it's a great opportunity to get travelling and to explore Canada to its fullest. Naturally, that's going to mean making sure they have enough mobile data to use while on the move – and thankfully for them, SIMOVO has everything covered.

We offer eSIMs for Canada that start with 1GB of data to last up to seven days, and more packages all the way up to 20GB for 30 days. That means you're covered for up to a month – and if you know you're staying a while longer, you can always buy and install another eSIM to take its place.

Alternatively, why not use an unlimited Canada eSIM? While our unlimited eSIMs do have daily data caps, they reset every day for up to 14 days. That means you can use up to 2GB of high speed data in Canada every day for up to two weeks, and you won't have to worry about hunting down any WiFi spots.

You can celebrate Canada Day and access mobile data whenever you need to with high speeds available for Rogers Wireless (up to 5G connectivity) and Fido (up to 4G connectivity) – and you can also tether and share your data with other devices if you need to.

US Independence Day (July 4th)

Perhaps one of the most famous independence days on the planet, US Independence Day takes place every year on July 4th, officially commemorating the day the Declaration of Independence was ratified by US Congress. It's commonly referred to by US citizens as the 'Fourth of July' – because pretty much all Americans know what it refers to!

The Fourth of July celebrates American citizens breaking free from British rule, specifically with a decree that the UK monarch no longer had any kind of legal or authoritarian oversight. This effectively freed the states all the way back in 1776 – and every year, Americans typically celebrate with big displays, sports games, carnivals, you name it. If there's one thing Americans know how to do, it's throw a big party!

All the more reason, then, for US diaspora all over the world to either take part in distanced celebrations, or even to jet back home to celebrate with friends and family. Luckily, again, SIMOVO absolutely has their mobile data needs covered!

The Fourth of July demands all kinds of data – from sharing photos and videos online to getting in touch with friends via WhatsApp and FaceTime, if you're visiting the US, you'll need a reliable eSIM that keeps you connected to the fastest networks available.

Like with Canada, SIMOVO offers a USA eSIM that covers you for the whole of the country from 1GB for seven days, all the way up to a massive 50GB for 180 days. We also offer single-use eSIMs, too, meaning if you just need a quick burst of data, we have you covered.

There are unlimited USA eSIMs, too, with up to 2GB of high speed data per day available for up to two weeks. You're covered in every state thanks to connectivity with T-Mobile and Verizon, both of which offer up to 5G speeds and stability.

But what if you're travelling to the US and Canada in July? You'll want to take advantage of our North America eSIMs, with up to 50GB covering you for 180 days across Canada, the US, and Mexico.

And, again, there's an unlimited data package! With SIMOVO, you can roam across all three territories with up to 2GB data daily for two weeks.

There are plenty of great reasons to visit the US and Canada every July. However, don't let your mobile data needs take a backseat! SIMOVO’s fantastic range of eSIMs keep you connected to super-efficient and stable mobile data no matter where you go.

Be sure to load up with a standard or unlimited SIM before you travel, and activate when you land – and that's one less thing to have to think about when you set foot in North America.

See you again in August for the next installment of our reasons to get travelling!