1 2 Stay connected with family and friends Use your phone to stay-in-touch when travelling. If you have access to data or a Wi-Fi connection, you can use social media apps like Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date with your friends and family’s latest activities as well as share special moments from your travels with them by posting pictures and videos. With apps like Skype or Facebook Messenger, you can make voice and video calls with your loved ones all over the world. Smartphones have made communicating much easier by keeping family and friends connected more than ever before. Mobile navigation (GPS) Have you ever gotten lost on your way to a destination? Just look for the mobile navigation app on your smartphone and type in the address of your destination. It will start a voiceguided step-by-step navigation instruction, while also updating you with the current traffic on your route. You can also download these maps to your phone so that you can prepare better for your trip. Want to know where’s the best place to have dinner when you are out of town? Your smartphone can also look for nearby restaurants with ratings and reviews. You can also find other locations you may need on your trip, like the closest shopping mall or gas station with clear directions on how to get there. Conveniently access information Whether you have a question or want to learn something new, with a smartphone you can easily find the information you need right at your fingertips when travelling. You can use Google from your smartphone to discover famous tourist spots in the area. Are you taking the bus or train? Search for the transit schedule using your phone to plan your trip properly. Smartphones can help you find what you need wherever you are. News and weather updates Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather updates with your smartphone. Are you planning outdoor activities? Check your weather app for the most recent weather information and see if it’s going to be sunny the whole week. How about staying current on what is happening in the world? You can download news apps like CBC, CNN, BBC News, or other preferred news sources to stay consistently updated. Mobile banking Take control, save time and handle your finances by using mobile banking. You can easily access your bank account information as long as you have an internet connection. With easy access to bill payments, money transfers and account balances, you can stay on top of your banking needs even when you’re away. Book and track your appointments Are you planning activities and setting up appointments for your travel? Use the calendar feature in your phone to schedule your entire day, week or month. You can also create reminders or set up an alarm for upcoming appointments to make sure you’re always on time. Travel documents Want convenient access to your passport, boarding pass or health card while travelling? Take a picture or save your important documents in your email so that you have a digital copy easily accessible on your smartphone. SimplyConnect makes staying in touch while travelling easy with the new Canada/U.S. plans! You can pair the Canada/U.S. plans with your smartphone so you can enjoy all its benefits while in Canada or the U.S. all year long! These plans are perfect for Canadian Snowbirds who travel back and forth in both countries - one plan, one phone number and one SIM card for both your Canadian and U.S. wireless needs. SimplyConnect’s dedicated live agents will help you choose the right phone and Canada/ U.S. plan for your needs. For more information about current Canada/ U.S. plans and mobile phones, visit simplyconnect.ca/canada-us-plans/ or call 1-888-281-2105. 7 BENEFITS OF USING A SMARTPHONE WHILE TRAVELLING Smartphones have transformed the way we do things and have made many activities more efficient, especially while travelling. Smartphones can be intimidating but with the proper know-how, having one can make your life easier. Here are 7 benefits of using a Smartphone while travelling: 3 4 6 7 5
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