eSIM USA: Mobile Data for Your Trip to the United States
A prepaid data plan, no commitment and no roaming. 4G/5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & US Cellular: activate your eSIM in 2 minutes with a QR code emailed to you, before you leave.
A TravelNet eSIM for the USA gives you mobile data from the moment you land at JFK, LAX or any other US airport, without looking for a SIM card counter. You install it by QR code at home, keep your usual line for calls and texts, and pay from $1.99 for a fixed data volume and validity.
Choose your United States of America eSIM plan
This plan includes
- 1 GB of data
- Valid for 3 days
Can I activate later?
- You have 30 days to activate your eSIM after purchase.
- Activation happens automatically when the eSIM connects to the local network.
- Secure payment
- Instant delivery
- eSIM compatible
Which eSIM should you choose for the USA in 2026?
Compare what you pay for the whole trip: TravelNet keeps you connected in the United States with data plans from $1.99, up to 400 Mbps on 5G, and instant activation with no physical SIM card. No roaming fees, no airport queue.
Carrier roaming
$10-20
per day
Local SIM
20-40$
+ airport queue
TravelNet eSIM
$1.99
entire trip
Why choose a TravelNet eSIM?
Compare the on-the-spot price, roaming and time-to-connect before you leave.
- ❌ Surprise bill at the end of the trip
- ❌ Frequent drops abroad
- ⚠️ Queue at the airport
- ⚠️ Useless plastic waste
- ✅ Activation in 2 minutes by email
- ✅ No plastic, 100% digital
- ✅ 4G/5G on local carrier networks
Get connected in 3 simple steps
From purchase to connection in under 2 minutes
Purchase your eSIM
Choose your United States of America eSIM plan and complete secure checkout with your Visa or Mastercard credit card.
⚡ < 2 minutesReceive your QR code
Your QR code and setup instructions arrive by email instantly after purchase.
⚡ Instantly by emailConnect in United States of America
Scan the QR code in Settings > Mobile Data. Enable data on arrival and enjoy 4G/5G.
⚡ Instant on arrivalFast connectivity for all your apps
Uber
Facebook
Gmail
Airbnb
Booking.com
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Reviews
What travellers say
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Excellent service et excellent tarif, pour une carte SIM multi-pays Asie avec tarif étudiant via Student Beans.
AlexIndiaAugust 13, 2026
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Le service a été efficace tout au long du voyage à Bogota. Merci pour ce service stable et fiable.
Daniel DanisCanada
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Good enough. Aucun problème de connexion réseau.
Ivor ClaritoArgentina
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Toujours simple l'activation et ça fonctionne à tous les coups, peu importe le pays.
Dany DanyCanada
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Frequently asked questions — United States of America eSIM
Everything you need to know before you go. Another question? Support 7 days a week, reply within 12 hours on average.
See the full FAQWhich mobile networks does the USA eSIM use?+
The eSIM connects to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and US Cellular and switches automatically to the strongest signal. There is no SIM to swap and no network to pick by hand.
What is 5G coverage like in the United States?+
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile each run their own 5G network, densest in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas. Elsewhere the eSIM falls back to 4G LTE; real speeds depend on local coverage.
Does the eSIM work in every state?+
Yes: one plan covers the whole country, from New York and Chicago to Miami, Las Vegas and California, with no extra charge between states. Signal can drop in national parks such as the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone, so download offline maps first.
How do I install my USA eSIM?+
The QR code arrives by email after purchase. On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan; on Samsung: Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM. Install it over Wi-Fi before you leave; it activates the first time it connects in the US.
Is my iPhone or Samsung compatible?+
Yes from iPhone XS, Galaxy S20 (including Z Fold and Z Flip) and Pixel 3 onward. Watch out for phones bought on a US carrier contract: they are often locked.
How is it different from my carrier's roaming?+
Roaming can cost $10–20 a day in the USA. The eSIM is a prepaid plan from $1.99 for the whole trip, with no airport queue for a local SIM.
Can I call home on WhatsApp from the USA?+
Yes: WhatsApp and FaceTime calls run over US data, with no change of number. Family and friends still reach you on your usual number, even mid road trip.
Can I share the connection on a road trip?+
Yes, hotspot is included at no extra cost on every USA plan. Passengers and laptops connect to the phone that holds the eSIM, the only device tied to the profile.
Which data plan should I choose for the USA?+
A New York city break fits in 5 GB; a two-week road trip with maps and photos fits in 10 GB. For a long stay or remote work, choose 20 GB or unlimited.
What if the eSIM has no signal when I land in the US?+
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line (not your main line) and restart. Still nothing: pick AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon manually, or email support, which replies 7 days a week within 12 hours on average.
Can I top up my plan from home?+
Yes, from your TravelNet account, wherever you are. Extra data is added within minutes, with no profile to reinstall.
Will I get a US phone number?+
Data-only plans do not include a US number. You can call and message over WhatsApp, FaceTime or iMessage, and keep your home SIM active on a dual-SIM phone to receive SMS codes from your bank.
Can I use a USA eSIM in Canada or Mexico?+
A USA plan covers the United States only. If your itinerary also includes Canada or Mexico, the North America regional eSIM covers the three countries with one QR code.
Are Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico included?+
Check the coverage list in the plan details: Alaska and Hawaii are part of the United States, but Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are territories with their own destination pages on TravelNet.
Using your United States of America eSIM
Install the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave: the 4G/5G plan activates the first time it connects on arrival. The eSIM is data only, so your usual number stays active for WhatsApp, iMessage and calls.
Network coverage
- Cities covered
- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami
- Transport
- Airports, Amtrak stations, interstate highways
- Rural areas
- Signal depends on the local network: download offline maps before leaving the cities.
- Help
- Support 7 days a week, reply within 12 hours on average. Full refund if not activated, replacement first if faulty.
Since T-Mobile absorbed Sprint in 2020, the United States has three nationwide networks: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. Your plan connects through the partner network named in the plan details. All three run 4G LTE and 5G, with 5G concentrated in metro areas such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami. Signal drops in remote areas: large national parks such as Yellowstone or Death Valley, desert stretches of the Southwest and mountain passes in the Rockies can have no coverage for many miles, so download offline maps before a road trip.
How much data do you need?
| Trip length | Suggested data |
|---|---|
| Weekend (2-3 days) | 3 GB |
| 1 week | 5 GB |
| 2 weeks | 10 GB |
| 1 month or remote work | 20 GB or unlimited |
Practical info
- Language: English
- Currency: USD ($)
- Power plug: Type A/B
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Ready to leave with your United States of America eSIM?
12 United States of America plans — pick one, pay once and receive your QR code by email. Set up in under 2 minutes, before you leave.
- QR code by email, activated in 2 minutes
- 4G/5G connection on local networks
- Hotspot included on every plan
- Full refund if not activated
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