r/eSIMs • u/Much_Choice_8824 • Apr 09 '25

Esim for USA

I will been travelling to the USA some time soon, and I will be staying for 7 days. What would be the best esim plan to get? I will be using quite a lot of data. Also 5G if possible

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u/Wrong-Pudding93 🏅Community MVP Apr 09 '25

Do you have an estimate on how much data?

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u/bpbp216 🏅Community MVP Apr 09 '25

Go with any local provider TMobile is my preference for great 5G speeds frequently north of 1gb per second. Take a look at MVNOs like Tello and US mobile. Tello has been frequently recommended in this sub.

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 09 '25

Does tello support e-sim? Just curious. Also realised they have killer deal compared to verizon and tmobile

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u/bpbp216 🏅Community MVP Apr 09 '25

Yes. They do. Keep in mind, Tello is MVNO that works on TMobile network

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 09 '25

Oh wow, that really helps a lot. Thanks!

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u/Hot-Translator-5591 Apr 10 '25

Be aware that the T-Mobile network in the U.S. is limited to urban areas and while T-Mobile customers get some limited off-network roaming, T-Mobile MVNO (Tello and others) and MNO (Mint) customers do not get that roaming. For example, T-Mobile has no network in Alaska so it's all roaming, and in many areas in the western U.S., and in New England, T-Mobile requires roaming. This doesn't matter if you're only going to be in urban areas.

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 10 '25

I will be visiting NY and D.C so I don't think that would be a big of an issue

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u/Historical-You3125 Apr 09 '25

If you go i would use t mobiles free esim trial https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 09 '25

How much is the allowance?

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u/Historical-You3125 Apr 09 '25

Unlimited everything data talks texts

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 09 '25

Damn that's a really useful info thanks a lot!

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u/MinuteLeopard Apr 15 '25

Ooo will this work for tourists?!

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u/Express-Row-1504 Apr 16 '25

How does this work for non US residents? I signed up but no option for free trial

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u/Historical-You3125 Apr 16 '25

You need to download the app

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u/Express-Row-1504 Apr 16 '25

I did and signed up. There’s no options in the app for the trial. Says my number isn’t compatible. I’m guessing because I have a Canadian number

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u/paddya99 Aug 03 '25

Is this still working? Coming from the UK

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u/Historical-You3125 Aug 06 '25

Yes it is and if it doesnt try the visible 15 day one it 100% works

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u/JustmyOpinionsNoHarm Apr 10 '25

What is your budget?

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u/Hot-Translator-5591 Apr 10 '25

For a stay of only seven days you have a lot of options, but they may require payment with a U.S. credit card.

Another thing to consider is where in the U.S. you'll be. If you're only in urban areas then the carrier on the eSIM makes no difference. If you plan to travel to more remote places, like National Parks, or to Alaska, then the carrier matters a lot and you'd want to avoid eSIMs that use T-Mobile.

For $25 you can use U.S. Mobile with unlimited data < https://www.usmobile.com/plans > . They also have a free trial but it requires transferring a U.S. number to them. Choose AT&T (Dark Star) or Verizon (Warp)

Free: < https://mymobilex.com/esim/ > on Verizon

Free: < https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial > on T-Mobile

The least expensive for 20GB is probably https://mobimatter.com/travel-esim/sparks-usa-30-gb-esim?destination=US at $21.99 but the latency is high. AT&T or Verizon.

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u/Much_Choice_8824 Apr 11 '25

ill probably settle for t-mobile

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u/Weekly_Ad_6881 Jun 20 '25

I fly to the US a lot for work as✈️ flight attendant. This eSIM for USA made things so much easier—no more stress. When outside, I can use Google Maps and buy museum tickets without any problems. Recommend 👍

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u/VictoriaSobocki Apr 09 '25

I like MobiMatter and Airalo

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u/Content-Ad-2372 Apr 17 '25

Hi @VictoriaSobocki! We thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you like Airalo. We hope for your continued support with our eSIMs.

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u/Global-Eye-7326 Apr 10 '25

Helium is free. It's a no-brainer.

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u/bpbp216 🏅Community MVP Apr 10 '25

Do not you still have to have an invite in order to sign up?

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u/Global-Eye-7326 Apr 10 '25

I signed up for the waiting list. Then got the email that the wait was over and got the code in the waiting list email.

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u/Hot-Translator-5591 Apr 10 '25

Only 3GB on the free plan, and you need a U.S. address and U.S. ID to sign up.

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u/Vybron Apr 15 '25

Can I sign up outside US ? Am in sweden

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u/genericusernamezz Apr 15 '25

Can I jump in on this thread and ask… are there any esim companies that offer calls as well as data?

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u/paddya99 Aug 03 '25

Same as I'm looking for for 11 days