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A tip re cell phone use by HoundDog1973

A few years ago I was in Toronto for business, and thinking nothing of it I used my cell phone for texting a few times. No actual phone calls. When my next AT&T bill showed up it had charges of several hundred dollars for international use. I called and they reversed the charges but told me I needed a different international plan for going to Canada. I changed plans and eventually shifted to Verizon with an international plan, but it is worth checking with your carrier to see if you need an add-on to your plan.