United States eSIM
Get mobile data in United States before you land. Pick a plan below and it arrives by email with a tap-to-install link and a QR code. There is no app to download and your home SIM stays untouched.
eSIM plans for United States
10 plan sizes are available for United States, from light plans for a weekend to bigger plans for a long stay. Every plan is prepaid. No subscription and no surprise bill.
| Data | Validity |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days |
| 1 GB | 7 days |
| 2 GB | 15 days |
| 3 GB | 3 days |
| 3 GB | 7 days |
| 3 GB | 30 days |
| 5 GB | 7 days |
| 5 GB | 15 days |
| 5 GB | 30 days |
| 10 GB | 7 days |
Using mobile data in United States
Your eSIM connects to a local network in United States, so maps, messages, rides, and translation work like they do at home. Data roaming must be switched on for the eSIM line. That is normal for travel eSIMs and it does not cost extra.
Networks in North America are fast almost everywhere people go. An eSIM beats paying your home carrier's daily roaming rate from the first day.
Mobile networks in United States
eSIM plans for United States connect through T-Mobile and Verizon, depending on the plan. 5G is available where the network has built it out. Elsewhere you get 4G.
These plans can connect through T-Mobile and Verizon, two of the three big national carriers, both on 5G where it has been built out. Having two networks available means your eSIM can use whichever performs better in a given city or stretch of highway.
Coverage is strong across the metro areas and interstate corridors. The wide open spaces of the mountain west and the desert are where you will still find dead zones, which is normal across such a large country.
Travel eSIMs on the T-Mobile network →
Travel eSIMs on the Verizon network →
Road trips and city stays
The plan mix includes short three and seven day windows for quick visits alongside longer options. A mid size plan covers maps and messaging for a city trip.
On a long road trip through remote areas, download offline maps before you set out, since coverage drops in the emptier stretches even on strong networks.
Data-only setup and rideshare
Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are the norm in US cities and run on data. Some may want an SMS code to confirm a new sign in.
The eSIM carries data only with no US number, so keep your home SIM in the phone to receive that text, then browse and ride on the eSIM.
Coverage on road trips and in national parks
Cities, suburbs, and interstate corridors have strong 5G and 4G coverage on both networks named above. An eSIM for the USA handles urban trips without a second thought.
National parks and long desert or mountain stretches are a different story on every network, including for locals. Download offline maps before Yosemite, Yellowstone, or a Route 66 leg, and treat in-park signal as a bonus.
Practical notes for visitors
The plans are data only, so calls home go over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or similar apps. Texts to US numbers for restaurant waitlists or verification codes need your home SIM or an app-based number.
Tethering works, which matters on Amtrak and long bus rides where onboard Wi-Fi is unreliable.
Good to know
Power: Types A and B, 120V
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Languages: English, with Spanish widely spoken
What a United States eSIM costs
Plans for United States run from 1 GB up to 10 GB. Plan lengths go from 3 days to 30 days. United States is also covered by the North America regional eSIM, which helps when your trip crosses borders.
To get a price, tell us your trip. We check the live catalog for United States on the day you ask, so the quote reflects what is actually on offer. Four priced options come back and you pick one.
How to get it
The fastest way is email. Forward your flight or hotel confirmation to trips@get.esimion.com and we reply with four plan tiers for your exact dates in United States, each with current pricing. Best Coverage, Best Value, Lowest Price, and Global Simplicity. You pick what matters most.
Or buy directly from this page. Current prices show at checkout. Either way the eSIM lands in your inbox and installs with one tap or a QR scan.
If you run low during the trip, email us and say "top up." We send a one-click link for more data.
First trip with an eSIM? Check your phone →
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The fastest way to buy: forward your trip email and we reply with four plan tiers matched to your dates.