United States eSIM
Prepaid United States travel data from $1.99 USD (500 MB, 1 day). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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How many days?
Count arrival and departure days.How much data?
Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
United States
Mobile networks: AT&T, Verizon
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in United States — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
United States eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 43 fixed-data United States plans, ranging from 500MB up to 100GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, 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 48 United States data-only 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.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, United States's data-only plans have a median of $1.00 per GB, below the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 60 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $2.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 7 days | $4.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 15 days | $5.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $9.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| 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 checked November 10, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare United States with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a USA eSIM for your itinerary
New York or another city break
For New York, compare the USA plans above: match validity to your arrival and departure dates, then size a fixed-data allowance for maps, messaging, tickets and ride-hailing. Save subway routes and bookings offline for interruptions underground. 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.
US travel SIM card or eSIM? A prepaid SIM card from a US carrier store gives you a US number, which some restaurant waitlists and delivery apps ask for, but means a store visit and setup on arrival. A travel eSIM is installed before you fly and gives you data from the moment you land, while your home number stays on for calls and texts. Keeping your usual number is simple on a dual-SIM phone: leave the home line on for calls and codes with its data roaming off, and use the eSIM for data. See our USA eSIM guide for coverage and data sizing.
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.
Should I buy a US travel SIM card or an eSIM?
An eSIM if your phone supports it: it installs before you fly and keeps your home line available. A prepaid US SIM card from a carrier store makes sense if you need a US number for local services.
Can I keep my usual number with a USA travel eSIM?
Yes. On a dual-SIM phone your home line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. Turn off data roaming on the home line and check your carrier's charges for calls received abroad.
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