eSIM United States
Why travelers choose eSIM0 for United States
- Data-only plan
- Installation guides
- Money-back guarantee if the plan can't be used
Compare prepaid travel eSIM plans for United States by data, validity, coverage and price, then get your QR code by email.
Choose your Mobile Data eSIM United States
Each eSIM has its own QR code. The data allowance shown is per eSIM.
We'll guide you through the activation process in the eSIM0 dashboard after purchase.
If you can't use your plan, you'll be eligible for a refund.
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United States travel eSIM: prepare your connection
Compare prepaid travel eSIM plans for United States by data, validity, coverage and price, then get your QR code by email.
Choose your Mobile Data eSIM United States
1–100 GB. Compare data and validity with your trip length and usual usage. Maps, video and hotspot sharing use the same allowance. Check daily limits on unlimited plans.
Which network does your eSIM use in United States?
Check the carriers and coverage of the exact package. Signal and speed depend on your location, device and network; 5G is not available everywhere.
eSIM installation
Check your exact device model and carrier unlock status. Read the activation rule before installing: validity may start at installation or the first network connection. Save the QR code on another screen.
Choose your Mobile Data eSIM United States
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB United States eSIM | 7 days | $2.99 |
| 3 GB United States eSIM | 15 days | $4.99 |
| 3 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $5.99 |
| 5 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $7.99 |
| 10 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $13.99 |
| 15 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $18.99 |
| 20 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $25.99 |
| 20 GB United States eSIM | 90 days | $31.99 |
| 50 GB United States eSIM | 30 days | $61.99 |
| 50 GB United States eSIM | 180 days | $77.99 |
| 100 GB United States eSIM | 10 days | $153.99 |
| Unlimited United States eSIM — 1 GB a day→ 1 Mbps | — | $2.99 / Per day |
| Unlimited United States eSIM — 2 GB a day→ 1 Mbps | — | $3.99 / Per day |
| Unlimited United States eSIM — 3 GB a day→ 1 Mbps | — | $5.99 / Per day |
PREMIUM CONNECTIVITY
Why Choose an eSIM for United States?
No Roaming Fees
Roaming fees can add up quickly. Get a prepaid data plan for United States and stay in control of your phone bill.
Installation guides
Use Wi-Fi and an unlocked, eSIM-compatible device. Confirm compatibility for your exact model and country of purchase.
Flexible Plans
Choose from various affordable data plans for United States. Get the amount of data you need.
Your eSIM, in your browser
Find your QR codes, check your plans and contact support from your esim0 account.
TECHNICAL SPECS
eSIM Features and Specifications for United States
Works In
United States
Plan Type
Prepaid Data Only
Hotspot / Tethering
It depends on the local network each plan uses and on your phone, so we can't promise it on every plan. If you need to share your connection, contact us before you buy.
Identity Verification
Most plans do not require ID verification.
Activation Policy
Check the activation policy for your plan before installing: validity can begin at installation or at the first network connection. Reinstallation may not be supported.
How much data do you need?
Maps, messages and email
1–3 GB
7 days
Social media and music
5–10 GB
7 days
Video, calls and hotspot
20+ GB
7 days
These are planning examples, not usage guarantees. Video quality, hotspot use and time online change your needs.
Installation guides
Find your device →Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our eSIM services.
eSIM plans for United States at a glance
- Plans from
- $2.99
- Available plans
- 14
- Fixed-plan validity
- 7 days – 180 days
- Plan type
- Data-only plan
Prices and availability can change. Check the data allowance, coverage and activation rules of your selected plan before paying.
Before you buy a United States eSIM
IP address location
United States
Your data is routed through our partner's network there, so websites and apps see an IP address in that country.
Daily Plans
- Unlimited United States eSIM — 1 GB a day · $2.99
1 GB of high-speed data per day. After this allowance, data continues at 1 Mbps; the connection does not stop.
- Unlimited United States eSIM — 2 GB a day · $3.99
2 GB of high-speed data per day. After this allowance, data continues at 1 Mbps; the connection does not stop.
- Unlimited United States eSIM — 3 GB a day · $5.99
3 GB of high-speed data per day. After this allowance, data continues at 1 Mbps; the connection does not stop.
Best eSIM plans for United States
Data Plans
Which network does your eSIM use in United States?
Plans for United States connect to these carriers:
- AT&T5G
- Verizon5G
Fastest network available: 5G
Activation Policy
Check the activation policy for your plan before installing: validity can begin at installation or at the first network connection. Reinstallation may not be supported.
Activate your United States eSIM in four steps
- 1
Before you start
Use Wi-Fi and an unlocked, eSIM-compatible device. Confirm compatibility for your exact model and country of purchase.
- 2
Open your settings
Open Settings and follow the path below. Menu names vary by model, language and software version.
- 3
Scan your QR code
Open the QR code from your esim0 account on another screen. Scan it using Add eSIM and follow the prompts. Label this line Travel.
- 4
Connect at your destination
At your destination, select this eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming for this line. Keep roaming and automatic data switching off for your home SIM.
What United States plans cost
Data Plans
Plans here run from $2.99 to $153.99, which is $1.24 to $2.99 per gigabyte. The smallest allowance suits a few days of maps and messaging; the largest is sized for a long stay or for tethering a laptop.
Travelling beyond United States?
This North America plan includes United States among its 3 destinations. Compare its total price, data and validity with separate country plans for your itinerary.
See the North America plan →When your United States data runs out
The plan stops when the allowance is used. There is no overage bill and nothing keeps charging in the background — that predictability is the main reason travellers use a prepaid eSIM instead of their operator’s roaming. Plans with a fair-use limit slow down rather than stop. You can buy another United States plan whenever you need one, and adding a second eSIM does not remove the first.
Keeping your own number in United States
Keep your usual SIM for your own number and select the travel eSIM for mobile data. Disable home-line data roaming and automatic data switching. Your operator may still charge for calls or SMS; check its terms.
What this United States eSIM does not do
It carries data only. There is no phone number on this line and no calls or SMS: apps that message over the internet work normally, but a bank sending a verification code by SMS will send it to your own number, so keep that line switched on. The device has to support eSIM and must not be locked to an operator. And data roaming has to be enabled for the eSIM line, or the plan will not connect at all.
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Questions about eSIM in United States
Which eSIM is best for United States?
It depends on the trip, which is why the three above are picked by different measures: the cheapest to get online at all, the best value per gigabyte, and the longest validity. For a week of maps and messaging the smallest plan is usually enough; for a month, or for tethering a laptop, the per-gigabyte price is what to compare.
How much does an eSIM for United States cost?
Plans here run from $2.99 to $153.99, which works out at $1.24 to $2.99 per gigabyte. You pay once, up front, and there is no bill afterwards.
When does the validity start?
Check the activation policy for your plan before installing: validity can begin at installation or at the first network connection. Reinstallation may not be supported.
What happens when my data is used up?
The plan stops. There is no overage charge and nothing continues to bill in the background. Plans with a fair-use limit slow down instead of stopping. You can buy another plan at any time, and it does not remove the one already installed.
What is the downside of an eSIM?
It is data only — no phone number, no calls and no SMS on that line, so a verification code sent by SMS still goes to your own number. The phone has to support eSIM and must not be locked to an operator, and data roaming has to be switched on for the eSIM line or nothing connects.
Can I share the connection with a laptop?
It depends on the local network and on your phone, so it isn't guaranteed on every plan. Where it works, factor it into the size you choose — a laptop gets through data considerably faster than a phone does.
eSIM, local SIM card or roaming in United States?
An esim0 eSIM
Check the activation policy for your plan before installing: validity can begin at installation or at the first network connection. Reinstallation may not be supported. Data-only plan
A local SIM card
Often the cheapest per GB once you have one, but you buy it after landing — a shop, a queue, and in many countries a passport registration. It replaces your SIM unless the phone takes two.
Roaming with your operator
Works the moment you land with nothing to set up, and is normally the most expensive of the three. Outside your home region a daily fee on top of your plan is common.