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5G · AT&T, Verizon

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Starts when you first connect

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Selected20 GB · 90 days

7 days

30 days

90 days

180 days

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Starts when you first connect

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Before you go

United States eSIM: what to expect.

Plans for the United States range from 1 to 50 GB and 7 to 180 days, plus day plans with a fixed daily allowance. You pay once. No contract, no roaming bill.

Networks and speed

  • NetworksAT&T and Verizon
  • SpeedUp to 5G on both networks. Where there is no 5G, you connect over 4G/LTE.

Which plan for your trip

Our pick · 1 week5 GB · 30 days$9.49About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this planOur pick · 2 weeks10 GB · 30 days$14.19About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this plan

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for $10.09: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for United States.

Tips for United States

  • Coverage is strong in cities and along highways, but national parks, deserts and mountain roads can have long stretches without signal. Download offline maps before a road trip.
  • Uber and Lyft work in most cities, and Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted almost everywhere.
  • Going to Canada or Mexico as well? A US plan covers the US only. See our regional plans.
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Questions

Which networks does the United States eSIM use?

AT&T (5G) and Verizon (5G). Which one your phone uses depends on the plan and on where you are.

Does the United States eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, 5G on AT&T and Verizon. Your phone needs to support 5G; where there is no 5G signal, it uses 4G/LTE.

Will my phone work with the United States eSIM?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to one carrier. Most iPhones from the XS and XR onwards do, as do recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Check yours in our list of eSIM phones.

Does the United States eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is data only: no phone number, no calls or SMS. Your own SIM stays in your phone, so WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your usual number.

How much data do I need for a week in the United States?

About 0.7 GB a day covers maps, messages, social media and some video, so around 5 GB for a week. Our pick for one week: 5 GB · 30 days for $9.49.

What is the cheapest United States eSIM?

1 GB · 7 days for $3.89 is the lowest-priced plan. The lowest price per GB is 50 GB · 30 days at $0.69 per GB. A single day with 0.49 GB costs $2.29.

How long is the United States eSIM valid?

Plans run for 7, 30, 90 or 180 days. Day plans can be booked for 1 to 30 days.

When does my plan start?

When your phone first connects to a network in the United States, not when you buy or install the eSIM. So you can install it at home before you travel.

Is there an unlimited United States eSIM?

Not at full speed. Day plans come closest: up to 10 GB a day at full speed, then 384 Kbps until the next day.

Can I use the United States eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, your phone can share the connection with a laptop or a second phone. Everything you share counts against your plan. Whether a network limits sharing depends on the plan, so ask us before you buy if it matters. More in our hotspot guide.

Can I top up my United States eSIM?

Yes, on plans marked “Top-up possible”: add data under My eSIMs while the plan is still valid. No new eSIM needed.

What happens when I use up my daily data?

On day plans you get full speed up to the daily allowance. After that, the speed drops to between 384 Kbps and 1 Mbps, depending on the plan, until the next day.

Can I get a refund?

eSIM purchases are final. If something isn’t right, write to us in Help and we’ll take care of it.

The USA in detail: networks, speed and coverage

Networks and 5G

2 networks · 5G

Your eSIM uses AT&T and Verizon.

  • 5G where the network offers itOtherwise 4G/LTE on the same plan.
  • Older phonesConnect over 4G/LTE, nothing to change.
  • Remote areasSignal can be missing, see national parks below.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Speed in New York and Los Angeles

239 Mbps

Speeds are high across the country, while national parks, deserts and mountain roads can have long stretches without signal.

DownloadGlobal rank
United States191 Mbps11 of 100
New York239 Mbps28 of 151
Los Angeles208 Mbps36 of 151

Sources: Ookla Speedtest Global Index (September 2026)

National parks and road trips

Gaps in parks

National parks are where travellers most often lose signal, and Yellowstone calls its cellular service extremely limited.

  • Offline maps: download the region in Google Maps or Apple Maps before you leave the city.
  • Park information: save trail maps, tickets and reservations to your phone in advance.
  • Meeting points: agree on a place and time with your group, in case messages do not go through.

Sources: National Park Service: Yellowstone goods and services

Local SIM card or travel eSIM

Online on landing

A US SIM suits a longer stay or work, and our guide to US tourist SIM cards compares the options.

Local SIMTravel eSIM
WhereShop or counterOnline, at home
OnlineAfter setupOn landing
Home SIMUsually comes outStays in
NumberLocal numberData only

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Canada and Mexico

US only

A US plan covers the United States only, so for Canada or Mexico choose a plan that includes them.

RG-NA-3 eSIM200+ destinations, ready in minutesCharged only when your eSIM is ready
Get your RG-NA-3 eSIM

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How much data for the USA

0.7 GB a day

Our shop suggests about 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages, social media and some video, and our data guide shows what each app uses.

1 week2 weeks
Maps, messagesabout 2 GBabout 4 GB
Plus social mediaabout 5 GBabout 10 GB
Plus videoabout 10 GBabout 20 GB
Plan for
NYC, 5 daysabout 4 GB
California, 2 weeksabout 10 GB
Parks, 3 weeksabout 15 GB

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Set up before you fly

4 steps

Four steps at home make sure you are online when you land.

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked: list of eSIM phones.
  2. Install the eSIM at home over Wi‑Fi, on iPhone or Android.
  3. On arrival, use the eSIM for mobile data and turn on its data roaming.
  4. Keep data roaming off for your home line, so your operator does not charge you.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Plan types and more countries

Data only

The eSIM is data only, so WhatsApp and FaceTime keep your usual number, as our WhatsApp guide explains.

  • Data plans: a total amount for a set number of days, unused data carries over to the next day.
  • Day plans: a fixed amount per day at full speed, after that as each plan states.
  • Top up: on plans marked “Top-up possible”, add data under My eSIMs without a new eSIM.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

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