I've used Google Voice for several years without much issue until I went to Toronto. It turns out most (all?) agencies up there don't like texting apps (Voice, WhatsApp, etc.) and I wasn't able to get anything scheduled during my short stay.
So now I'm looking to use an old Android phone I have with a pay-as-you-go plan so I don't get turned away on my next visit. It needs to be with an actual carrier (ATT, Verizon, TMobile, Rogers, and likely MVNO carriers are OK too).
It won't get much usage, just needs to be cheap, not have to renew every 1-3 months (or longer), and work in Canada.
Based on what I'm seeing some agencies and providers stateside are also avoid texting apps, so hopefully others will find this helpful.
Any suggestions?
Open to agency/provider options in the Toronto/Montreal/Niagara/Ottawa areas as well.