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USA eSIM for tourists 2026: data plans, networks and prices

2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
  • USA eSIM from $1.26; 5 GB / 15 days $6.93; unlimited 7 days $16.11.
  • Runs on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon. Data only: no US phone number, use messaging apps for calls.

Mobile data in the USA

The eSIM uses major US networks (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon in our catalog). Coverage is good in cities and along main highways; national parks and remote roads can have gaps on any network, so download offline maps.

USA eSIM plans

PlanPrice
1 GB · 7 days$1.72
3 GB · 7 days$4.38
5 GB · 15 days$6.93
10 GB · 30 days$12.46
20 GB · 30 days$22.00
Unlimited · 7 days$16.11
Unlimited · 15 days$25.44
Unlimited · 30 days$35.62
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-11-03.

How to install

  1. Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
  2. Keep your home SIM: bank SMS keep arriving on it.
  3. After landing, pick the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.

Tips before you go

  • For long trips, unlimited or 10 GB for 30 days is the usual pick.
  • Download offline maps for road trips: national parks can have no signal.
  • Install at home; the plan starts when you connect in the USA.

FAQ

Do I get a US phone number?
No. The plan is data-only; use messaging apps for calls and texts.
How much is a USA eSIM?
From $1.26; 5 GB for 15 days is $6.93.
Do I need a passport or ID to buy it?
No. A travel data eSIM is bought online without documents.
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it.
Can I keep my own number?
Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS; the eSIM handles mobile data.
What if I run out of data?
Top up the same eSIM from your profile; no new QR code or reinstall is needed.
See USA eSIM plans