There is the Sonim XP10 that is available if looking for a rugged phone sold through TELUS. It also includes a 3 year warranty that includes accidental damage if worried about breaking it and needing to replace it constantly.
They did and the older Stream+ is still available in store, however a newer version was launched recently with add the changes of having a standard Netflix plan along with Disney+ standard and Prime or the other option still includes Netflix Premium ...
I think that rep gave you the wrong information as International texting includes text/pic/video messaging from Canada to other countries and plans without international texting cover Canada to Canada messaging.
It will not as long as connected to WiFi and not cellular data. Can even have the SIM card removed and phone in SOS mode and long as connected to Wi-Fi be able to do FaceTime Video and Audio calls as well as iMessage.
You are able to continue using the same SIM however the new purple 5G SIM card would need to be used if wanting to connect to the TELUS 5G SA network (where it’s available) which will allow for faster speeds and lower latency. The other option would ...