Compare the best eSIM plans for the United States
Internet from the moment you land in the United States
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.27 for 1 GB or more
- 5,800+ plans compared
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€0.27
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
5,800+
US plans compared
121+
Providers available
5G
Supported network
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for United States
AbesteSIM
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
US
€0.27
Stellar eSIM
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
US
€0.43
eSIM4Travel
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
US
€0.60
eSIM.dog
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
US
€0.68
MicroEsim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
US
€0.81
Strongesim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
US
€0.83
eSIM for United States at a glance
From
€1.86
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the offer
Local networks
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
4G / 5G in every major city
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work normally
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in the United States: everything you need to know
The United States has over 330 million mobile subscribers and one of the most mature telecom markets in the world (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 4G LTE covers 99% of urban areas and sub-6 5G is deployed across the top 100 metros. A US eSIM connects you to AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon the moment you land at JFK, LAX or Miami : no need to buy a local SIM.
- ●4G/5G coverage in all major cities (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, San Francisco) and along interstate highways; pockets remain in national parks and Southwest deserts.
- ●Speed is not the variable to watch in the US : the national average covers everything a traveller does on a phone. Coverage is what thins out, and it thins out fast once you leave the interstates.
- ●No EU roaming agreement : a travel eSIM is essential coming from Europe to avoid the €10/MB charges of legacy carriers.
- ●Perfect for Uber, Lyft, Google Maps, Waze, ticketing apps (Ticketmaster) and road-trip streaming.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse : United States, ITU DataHub : United States
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 186.6 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- Coverage
- Nationwidemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- AT&T · T-Mobile · Verizonmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Everywheremeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Payments
- Card accepted everywhereATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- 18% of the bill
- Power socket
- Type A, Type B120 V, 60 Hz
- Official languages
- EnglishAlso spoken : Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, FrenchEnglish widely spoken
- Dialling code
- +1Time zone : America/New_York, America/Chicago, America/Denver, America/Phoenix, America/Los_Angeles, America/Anchorage, Pacific/Honolulu
- Emergency numbers
- 911
When to go
- Best time to go
- May, June, September, October
- Shoulder season
- April, November
- Peak season
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- HurricanesAugust, September, October
- Extreme heatJuly, August
There is no single right month for a country this wide: Florida works in winter, New England in autumn, the western parks in late spring and early autumn. May, June, September and October are the months that hold up across the most of the country, once you route around hurricane season in the southeast.
Hurricanes and desert heat
Late summer concentrates storm risk on the Gulf, Florida and the Atlantic seaboard, and a named system cascades into flight cancellations well beyond the coast it hits. The same weeks make the desert southwest a dawn-only proposition, which quietly rules out midday hiking in the parks people fly in for.
Shoulder months are the real answer
The weeks either side of the summer peak give you open roads, open visitor centres and prices that have not been set for school holidays. Autumn in particular buys cool mornings in the canyons and colour in the northeast, which are the two things summer cannot deliver at once.
Park seasons are not calendar seasons
High-altitude roads and whole park entrances close under snow for months, and the dates move year to year rather than following a published season. Check the individual park before fixing the itinerary around it, because a closed road can add an entire day of driving.
Plan around driving time, not distance
Distances between headline sights are measured in days behind the wheel, and intercity rail only really works on a few eastern corridors. Outside the big metros a car is the condition of access rather than a convenience, including for reaching a national park gate.
Iconic sites and coverage
Statue of Liberty
A gift from France unveiled in 1886, the statue stands on Liberty Island and is reachable only by ferry from Battery Park. Crown access is capped and books out far ahead; pedestal and museum tickets are much easier to get hold of.
Times Square
Once the home of the city's newspaper trade, now a permanent advertising surface, Times Square is worth seeing for its sheer luminosity after dark. It is also the natural entry point to the Broadway theatre district, which plays every night except Monday.
Golden Gate Bridge
Completed in 1937, the bridge links San Francisco to Marin County and keeps its original orange paint, chosen for visibility in fog. The walkway is open to pedestrians and cyclists, though summer fog can hide the towers for hours at a stretch.
Walt Disney World
Opened in central Florida in 1971, the resort holds four separate theme parks across an area the size of a mid-sized city. Queues are managed through the resort's own app, and crowd levels track the American school calendar far more closely than the weather.
Grand Canyon
Cut by the Colorado through layered sedimentary rock, the canyon is seen from two rims that behave quite differently: the South Rim open year-round, the North Rim closed through winter. Hiking to the river and back in one day is the classic visitor mistake.
Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park sits on an active caldera that drives its geysers, hot springs and coloured basins. Interior roads close under snow for much of the year, and wildlife, bison included, has absolute right of way on the road.
Monument Valley
The red sandstone buttes lie within the Navajo Nation, which manages the land and controls access to it. The scenic loop needs a high-clearance vehicle or a Navajo guide, and the areas off that loop are not open to wander.
National Mall
Washington's esplanade lines up the Capitol, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial over a couple of miles, with the Smithsonian museums on either side. Those museums are free, which makes this one of the cheapest things to do in the country.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in the United States: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in the United States comes down to 0.14 €/GB, across a sample of 2,453 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.14 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
2,453
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
75 / 215
United States is 70% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for United States?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for United States, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbesteSIM | 0.27 €/GB | 0.27 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 0.36 €/GB | 0.43 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM.dog | 0.39 €/GB | 0.68 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| MicroEsim | 0.55 €/GB | 0.81 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 Monty eSIM | 0.59 €/GB | 0.88 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| eSIM4Travel | 0.60 €/GB | 0.60 € | 7 d | No | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for United States
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/us
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in the United States.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in the United States?
Yes. Most international eSIMs connect to AT&T or T-Mobile the moment you land at JFK, LAX, Miami or any major airport. Coverage is excellent across major cities and along main interstates.
Do I need a VPN in the United States?
No. All Western services (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Netflix) work normally. A VPN can be useful to access your home Netflix catalogue.
Can I use my European plan in the United States?
Roaming outside the EU is charged at premium rates (up to €10/MB). Check whether your plan covers the US (some Free Mobile/Sosh/RED tiers include it); otherwise a dedicated eSIM is far cheaper.
What is the best eSIM for New York or a road trip?
For 5–7 days in New York, a 3–5 GB plan is enough. For a 2-week coast-to-coast road trip, aim for 10–20 GB on a T-Mobile-compatible provider (best urban 5G).
Does the eSIM work in national parks?
Coverage is limited in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Death Valley. Pre-download Google Maps for offline use. AT&T and Verizon lead on rural coverage.
Can I share my connection with other devices?
Most US eSIM plans allow hotspot sharing. The detail is shown on every offer page on Datadopt.
How much does an eSIM cost in the United States, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in the United States comes down to 0.14 €/GB, across a sample of 2,453 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. United States is 70% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, United States sits at position 75 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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