Jan 2026
Great for USA travel
Set it up before my flight and had data straight away. Coverage across New York and LA was solid. Only minor issue was slightly slower speed in some rural areas, but that is expected.
Wanderly traveller
Free eSIM in United States — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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15 GB
30 days
Total plan price
$13.99USD
Price per GB
$0.93
15 GB30 days3G/4G/5G
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Available
- Activation
- On network connection
What's Included
Instant email delivery
QR code activation
24/7 customer support
No hidden fees
Data, calls and texts depend on plan
Requires an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone
Easy installation guide
Plan-specific refund policy
Traveller reviews for United States
1 verified reviewUnited States eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 42 fixed-data United States plans, ranging from 1GB up to 100GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.52/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $2.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 11 of the 47 United States plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a United States eSIM cost?
A United States eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $5.99 for 5GB (10 days) and $12.99 for 20GB (5 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.65/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, United States works out at a median of $1.00 per GB, below the $1.40 median across the 182 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 60 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 10 days | $5.99 | $1.20 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 5 days | $12.99 | $0.65 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare United States with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a USA eSIM for your itinerary
City break
Match validity to your arrival and departure dates, then compare fixed-data allowances for maps, messaging and ride-hailing. The cheapest price per GB can require buying more data than your trip needs.
Road trip or national parks
Check the selected plan's network details for your route. Download maps, reservations and tickets before remote stretches; a plan covering the USA does not guarantee a signal in every park or on every highway.
USA plus Canada or Mexico
A USA-only plan should not be assumed to cover either neighbour. Compare the full country list of a regional plan with separate country plans, including each plan's validity and total price.
Open the current plan's details before buying: check validity, activation timing, coverage, hotspot rules and any fair-use limits. Calls and texts are included only when stated for that plan.
🇺🇸 About eSIMs in United States
Choose a USA eSIM around your actual itinerary and the current plans above. For New York, Miami or Los Angeles, compare the total price and validity of a fixed-data allowance sized for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and tickets. Your recent phone usage is a better starting point than a universal number of gigabytes; streaming, uploads and hotspot sharing can increase that budget.
For road trips, check the exact plan’s supported networks and route coverage. Country coverage does not guarantee continuous service along interstates, in national parks or in remote terrain. Save offline maps, reservations and onward tickets before leaving a connected area. If you also visit Canada or Mexico, confirm those countries in the selected bundle rather than assuming a USA plan includes them.
Activation, hotspot permissions, calls, SMS and any fair-use limits depend on the selected plan. Some validity periods start at issuance after purchase, some on installation and others on first supported connection. Review those details before buying or installing, and keep data roaming off on your home line to avoid that carrier’s charges.
How to activate your eSIM in United States
- 1Check the plan before purchaseConfirm that your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check coverage, validity, activation timing, calls or texts and hotspot rules for the selected USA plan.
- 2Install at the specified timeUse reliable Wi-Fi and the supplied instructions. Do not assume installing before departure is always safe: validity may start at issuance after purchase, installation or first supported connection, and some plans require installation at the destination.
- 3Choose your travel data lineWhen ready to use the plan, select the USA eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming for that line as instructed. Keep data roaming off on your home line; home-line calls and texts can still incur carrier charges.
- 4Prepare for the roadTest a page or map while connected, then save route maps and reservations offline before visiting parks or remote stretches. Signal depends on the supported network and location.
United States eSIM FAQ
Which network does the Wanderly USA eSIM use?
Supported networks depend on the selected plan. Review its network and coverage details before purchasing; do not assume all USA plans use the same network.
Will it work in national parks?
Coverage varies by park, location and supported network. A plan covering the USA does not guarantee service at every campsite, trail or visitor centre. Download maps and booking details before remote journeys.
Can I make calls?
Calls and texts depend on the selected plan. Data-only plans provide internet for messaging and internet calls where available. A Calls & texts plan includes only the number and allowances stated in its details; your home carrier may charge for home-line calls or texts.
How much data for a two-week US road trip?
Estimate from your own recent usage, adjusted for navigation, uploads, streaming and hotspot sharing. Offline maps and Wi-Fi can reduce mobile usage. Choose validity covering the whole trip and check any daily or fair-use limits.
Does hotspot work?
Check hotspot permissions and limits on the exact plan before buying. Do not assume every fixed-data, daily or unlimited plan has the same tethering rules.
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