eSIM for the United States
A prepaid travel data eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in the United States. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find after a long flight.
- 108 data plans work in the United States, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 17 plans cover the United States only. 91 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Canada and Mexico.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.492 GB, 15 daysCovers 3 destinations | $3.492 GB, 15 daysCovers 3 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 days |
| 3 GB | $3.993 GB, 15 daysCovers 3 destinations | $3.993 GB, 15 daysCovers 3 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $5.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $5.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $5.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
| 10 GB | $9.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $9.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $9.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
| 20 GB | $16.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinationsStarts at install | $16.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinationsStarts at install | $16.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinationsStarts at install |
Plans for the United States only
Every size and length sold for the United States alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $3.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $4.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 7 GB | 30 days | $7.82 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $10.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 15 GB | 30 days | $15.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $20.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $47.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 100 GB | 30 days | $82.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
2 unlimited plans work in the United States. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $25.99 | 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | United States only | On first use |
| 10 days | $39.99 | 60 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | United States only | On first use |
Plans for the United States and nearby countries
- The United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands: 9 plans, from $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- The United States and Mexico: 7 plans, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- The United States, Canada and Mexico: 10 plans, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- The United States and Canada: 5 plans, from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- The United States and Puerto Rico: 5 plans, from $7.00 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- The United States and the United Kingdom: 1 plan, from $16.99 for 20 GB over 30 days.
- Regional plan, 6 destinations, including Canada and the United Kingdom: from $40.82 for 35 GB over 365 days.
- Americas plan, 26 destinations: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including Mexico: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 42 destinations, including the United Kingdom: from $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 51 destinations, including the United Kingdom: from $12.99 for 12 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 54 of the 108 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 108 plans for the United States, 98 start when you first use data and 10 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 34 plans, the US on 27 and the UK or Ireland on 16. 10 use other places. 21 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Country calling code: +1
- Plans: 108, from $3.49 to $116.99
First, the important distinction. This is a travel data eSIM: it gets your phone online for maps, messaging, and apps, but it does not give you a US phone number. If you need a real US number for calls and texts, that is a separate product: our US phone line. Pick this plan when you just need data for a trip.
What you can use the data for
Ride-hailing. Uber and Lyft both run on data and are the easy way from the airport into the city. For account sign-up they may want a phone number, so set that up before you travel if needed.
Maps. Google Maps and Apple Maps cover the cities, the interstates, and transit in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. They need a connection throughout.
Messaging. iMessage, WhatsApp, and your usual apps keep working over data, so you stay reachable with friends and hosts.
Bookings and parks. Theme park apps at Disney and Universal, timed-entry tickets, and restaurant reservations all need a live connection on the go.
Where it works
Coverage roams on the major US networks, strong across the cities travelers visit:
- New York, served by JFK, Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA)
- Los Angeles (LAX) and Southern California
- Las Vegas (LAS) and the Southwest
- Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO) in Florida
- Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and the major hubs
City and interstate coverage is strong. It thins out in the national parks of the West, the deserts, and remote rural stretches. Download offline maps before a road trip through Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, or the open country between cities.
Common situations
Tourist doing New York, Vegas, or Orlando
Activate at the airport, open Maps and your ride app, and head into the city without a SIM stop. A mid-size data plan covers a one or two week trip with maps and messaging running all day.
Road trip through the West
Keep maps live in the cities and download offline maps for the national parks and the long desert highways, where signal drops for miles at a time.
When you need a US number, not just data
If you need a US number for calls and texts, this data eSIM will not do it. Choose our US phone line instead, which is a real US number on a carrier network.
Need a US phone number too?
These plans are data only. For a real US number with calls and texts, see our US phone line, the US unlimited plan by the day, or all US number plans.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 10 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line United States and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for the United States cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days, on a plan that covers 3 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $9.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the United States?
Yes. 2 unlimited plans work in the United States, from $25.99 for 5 days. That plan gives 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps.
Is there a plan for the United States only?
Yes. 17 plans cover the United States only, from $3.99. 91 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover the United States and nearby countries?
Yes. 36 plans cover both the United States and Canada, from $4.49. 43 cover the United States and Mexico. 45 cover the United States and the United Kingdom. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 108 plans for the United States, 98 start when you first use data and 10 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM. If you need a US number, see our US phone line or the US number plans.
Which should I buy, the data eSIM or the US number?
If you just need internet for maps and messaging on a trip, this data eSIM is cheaper and simpler. If you need a US number for calls and texts, you need our US phone line instead.
Will it work in the national parks?
Cities and interstates are well covered. The national parks, deserts, and remote rural areas have long gaps, so download offline maps before a road trip.
Can I use Uber and Lyft with it?
Yes, the apps run on the data. Note that creating a new ride-share account may require a phone number, so set that up before you travel if you do not already have one.