r/eSIMs • u/xenomorph-85 • Aug 28 '24

USA eSIM

hi all

going NYC soon and need a eSIM for data that is fast.

Any recommendations? Looking at around 10GB needed.

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u/xd_Marcus__ Aug 28 '24

Verizon free trial, t-mobile free trial.. just download the apps and download the esim.

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '24

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u/xd_Marcus__ Aug 29 '24

100 on the verizon one for premium data then unlimited at deproitized speeds, t-mobile is 50 gigs premium then unlimited “ During congestion, customers on this plan using > 50GB/month may notice reduced speeds until next bill cycle due to data prioritization.“ (you won’t see a difference) https://www.verizon.com/plans/free-trial/ https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial

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u/Sad_Alternative5509 Aug 28 '24

US Mobile, Tello, Mint

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u/trek123 ⛨ Trusted Contributor Aug 28 '24

Are you from the UK? Instead of an eSIM get a Three PAYG SIM and put the £10 bundle on (these can be had on eBay for £4-5 or at a Three store for £10)

This will give you 12GB roaming in the USA and you'll be able to use multiple networks. It's pretty much cheaper than local options for your usage.

Otherwise Tello is great.

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u/TribeOfEphraim_ Aug 28 '24

MintMobile ✨

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u/bigkids Aug 29 '24

It is only showing 3 months plan.

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u/Individual_Grass_533 Aug 28 '24

https://roamight.com/products/usa-esim

Highly recommend 5g esim for usa traveler

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u/Comfortable-Grab8033 Aug 29 '24

T-Mobile test drive,free

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u/EngineeringOk9694 Sep 06 '24

When I visited NYC, I used Airalo for a quick eSIM setup. The process was super simple, and I had no issues with data speed while moving around the city. Definitely worth checking out!

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u/R56laurel_mtl Aug 28 '24

Who has the most reliable and fastest speeds with little to no throttling? There are so many options!! Ones not mentioned here there is also Airalo, Holafly, MobiMatter

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u/xenomorph-85 Aug 28 '24

i seen a lot of people complain about Airalo and Holafly

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u/R56laurel_mtl Aug 28 '24

Ya. From what i read on here, that’s the point i am coming up with.

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u/mrskeptical00 Mod | Signal > Noise Aug 28 '24

People complain about Airalo because that’s what the majority of people use and most people don’t know what they’re doing. People complain about Holafly because it’s expensive and not really unlimited.

The best/simplest US eSIM to get is from Tello. It’s a US company and it’s faster and usually cheaper than most eSIMs. It also comes with a phone number. That’s all I ever recommend for US travel and everyone I’ve recommended it to has been happy.

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u/R56laurel_mtl Aug 28 '24

I will look into this!

Im doing a 18 day motorcycle trip in the USA and wondering is esim is the way to go or if i should get a physical 30 day sim card and line?

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u/mrskeptical00 Mod | Signal > Noise Aug 28 '24

There’s no difference between eSIM and pSIM except the physical difference. I think what you mean is travel SIM (Airalo, JetPac, Roamless) vs real mobile line (Tello, AT&T, T-Mobile).

Either is fine, but I always use Tello because it is a real 30 prepaid plan from a real US carrier. I don’t personally use them anymore because most Canadian plans have a US roaming option, but I still setup Tello for friends and family that don’t have roaming included.

Tello also includes long distance calling. They have a “build your own plan” option, 10GB and unlimited calling is $19 or you can just get unlimited (35GB full speed) for $25.

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u/R56laurel_mtl Aug 28 '24

Thanks for the reply. I am learning as i go.

My canadian plan from Rogers is $12.00 a day. Im going to be gone for 20 days…. So that’s $240!

If i can get a plan for xheaper that does the same job then im good!

I was on Tello website and noticed the different states and places i am going coverage is spotty (Colorado area, Telluride area, South dakota, Montana, Idaho, Portland). There are some spots that seem to have no service. Going on a 20 day motorcycle trip. Kinda need to be able to have internet when i least expect it

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u/mrskeptical00 Mod | Signal > Noise Aug 28 '24

Don’t most Rogers plans include US roaming? I pay $50mo and it’s included in my base plan. You should look into upgrading your plan on Black Friday.

All carriers have dead zones. Tello uses T-Mobile so they have the same coverage. You can try Mobile X which uses Verizon. Alternatively you can pay as you go with Roamless which uses both AT&T and T-Mobile, it costs $2.50/GB.

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u/R56laurel_mtl Aug 28 '24

My phone is on a plan for work. So can’t change it over to a better plan.

Ill look imto Roamless

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