How to Turn Off Rogers Roam Like Home Permanently

To turn off Rogers Roam Like Home permanently, you must contact Rogers customer support to opt out of the daily roaming rate or disable the feature via your MyRogers account settings. However, simply turning off "Data Roaming" in your phone's settings is the most effective way to prevent the $12 to $15 daily trigger while using an alternative data source like a MapleSim eSIM. This allows you to keep your Canadian number active for essential texts while avoiding the steep daily surcharges.

The Real Cost of "Roam Like Home"

For many Canadian travelers, Rogers Roam Like Home feels like a convenient safety net. You land in Florida or London, turn on your phone, and everything works just like it does in Toronto or Vancouver. But that convenience comes at a significant premium. Currently, Rogers charges $12 per day for travel within the United States and $15 per day for over 185 international destinations.

If you are a snowbird heading to Arizona for three months or a family taking a two-week vacation to Italy, those daily fees add up faster than a tab at a ballpark. A 14-day trip to France can result in over $210 in roaming fees alone—per person. For a family of four, you are looking at nearly $1,000 just for the privilege of using the data you already pay for back home.

Why "Turning It Off" Can Be Tricky

When you ask how to "turn off" Rogers Roam Like Home, there are actually two different things you might mean:

1. Disabling the feature at the account level: This reverts your account to "Pay-Per-Use" rates. This is often a dangerous move because Rogers' pay-per-use data rates are astronomical (often several dollars per megabyte). One accidental background app update could cost you hundreds of dollars.
2. Preventing the daily trigger: This involves keeping the feature active on your account but ensuring your phone never sends the signal that triggers the $15 charge.

For most Canadians, the goal is the latter: keeping the account safe from pay-per-use shocks while using a much cheaper data solution like MapleSim.

How to Prevent Rogers Roaming Charges on Your Device

To ensure you aren't billed the daily rate, you need to manage your device settings carefully. The daily fee is triggered the moment your phone uses data, makes/receives a call, or sends a text message while connected to a foreign tower.

Step-by-Step for iPhone Users

1. Go to Settings > Cellular.
2. Under the SIMs section, select your primary Rogers SIM.
3. Toggle Data Roaming to OFF.
4. To be extra safe, you can set your Network Selection to "Manual" and select Rogers before you leave Canada; once you land, it won't automatically jump onto a partner network like AT&T or T-Mobile.

Step-by-Step for Android Users

1. Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks.
2. Toggle Data Roaming to OFF.
3. In the SIM Manager, ensure your Rogers SIM is not selected as the "Primary Data" source when you are abroad.

The Better Alternative: Using a Data eSIM

Instead of paying Rogers $15 a day, savvy travelers are switching to data-only eSIMs. A MapleSim eSIM allows you to connect to local networks in Spain, Japan, or The United Kingdom for a fraction of the cost. Because these are data-only plans, they do not come with a local phone number, but they provide all the high-speed data you need for Google Maps, Uber, and WhatsApp.

Feature	Rogers Roam Like Home	MapleSim eSIM
Daily Cost	$12 (USA) / $15 (Intl)	Fraction of the cost
Data Source	Your Canadian Plan	Local High-Speed Data
2FA & Banking	Included (triggers fee)	Works via Rogers SIM (if careful)
Local Number	Canadian Number	Data Only (No local number)
Setup	Automatic	Quick QR Scan

Keeping Your Canadian Number for 2FA

One of the biggest concerns for Canadians is losing access to bank alerts and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes. If you completely disable your Rogers SIM, you won't get those texts.

The solution is to keep your Rogers SIM active but check your device compatibility to ensure you can run two SIMs at once. Most modern iPhones (XS and newer) and Androids support Dual SIM technology. You can set your MapleSim eSIM as the "Cellular Data" source while leaving the Rogers SIM on for "Default Voice Line." As long as you don't answer calls or send outgoing texts, and your Data Roaming is off for the Rogers line, you can often receive incoming SMS for free (though you should always verify your specific Rogers plan's terms for incoming international SMS).

Regional Coverage Realities

Traveling to the United States

Snowbirds heading to Florida or Arizona often find that Rogers roams on AT&T or T-Mobile. While coverage is generally good, you are paying a massive premium for it. By using a USA eSIM, you get the same 5G/LTE coverage on those exact same towers without the $12 daily hit. Whether you are navigating the strip in Las Vegas or hiking in Sedona, the connectivity is identical.

Vacationing in Europe

If you are planning an Isle of Skye Scotland Road Trip and Photography Guide, you will need reliable data for GPS in remote areas. Rogers' roaming partners in the UK are robust, but so are the networks available through a United Kingdom eSIM. Similarly, if you are exploring the Lake District England Hiking and National Park Guide, having local data ensures you can download trail maps without worrying about a $100 phone bill at the end of the week.

Exploring Asia

In countries like Thailand or Japan, roaming fees are almost always $15 per day. In these regions, local data is incredibly affordable. Using an Asia-specific eSIM allows you to hop between countries like Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand on a single data plan, which is much more efficient than re-triggering a Rogers daily fee every time you cross a border.

How to Install Your MapleSim eSIM

Setting up your alternative data is simple and can be done before you even leave the airport in Canada. You can find a detailed guide on how the installation works on our website, but the general process is:

1. Purchase your plan: Select your destination, such as Mexico or Portugal.
2. Scan the QR Code: You will receive an email with a QR code. Scan it with your phone's camera.
3. Label your SIMs: Label your Rogers SIM as "Primary" and your MapleSim as "Travel."
4. Switch Data: Once you land, go to your settings and switch "Cellular Data" to the "Travel" line. Ensure "Allow Cellular Data Switching" is turned OFF to prevent your phone from accidentally using Rogers data if the eSIM signal dips.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• iMessage and FaceTime: These services can sometimes use your phone number to register. Ensure your settings are set to use your Apple ID email address as well, so you don't lose connectivity when the Rogers data is off.
• Background App Refresh: Even if you aren't actively using your phone, apps like Instagram or Mail will refresh in the background. If your Rogers Data Roaming is on, this will trigger the $15 fee instantly.
• Voicemail: In some rare cases, an incoming call going to voicemail can trigger a roaming charge. If you want to be 100% safe, some travelers choose to disable their Rogers SIM entirely until they specifically need to check for a 2FA code.

The Bottom Line

Rogers Roam Like Home is a convenience that many Canadians can no longer afford, especially with the rise of affordable eSIM technology. By disabling data roaming on your primary line and switching to a MapleSim data-only eSIM, you can enjoy high-speed connectivity across the globe—from the beaches of Mexico to the bustling streets of Tokyo—without the fear of a massive bill waiting for you at home. Stay connected on your own terms and save your money for the actual vacation.