Best United States eSIM — Compared

191plans

15providers

$1.40lowest price

$0.37lowest per GB

US prepaid SIMs are overpriced at airports and the big three carriers differ a lot by region. Install a travel eSIM before you fly, connect on landing, and pay roughly a third of the airport-counter price.

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Quick answer (verified Aug 28, 2026): For a 7-day trip, the cheapest option is MobiMatter 2GB/15 days at $3.49 ($1.75/GB). Cheapest per GB: Orange Travel at $0.37/GB. For unlimited data, RedteaGO Unlimited/7 days at $4.90 (code RTGF96F2E) is the cheapest.

Top 10 by overall value

Last updated: Aug 28, 2026

#	Provider	Plan	Price	Per GB	Network	Score
1	Orange Travel	100GB / 30 days	$37.00	$0.37	AT&T, Manx Telecom, T-Mobile, Union Telephone Company, Verizon	91	View →
2	Global YO	100GB / 60 days	$52.99 Code 8GW4Q2Enter it during sign-up; check Global YO's sign-up page for the exact reward	$0.53	AT&T Network details · 1 countries United StatesAT&T	90.1	View →
3	Ubigi	50GB / 30 days	$36.00	$0.72	T-Mobile / Verizon	89.1	View →
4	Global YO	50GB / 45 days	$36.99 Code 8GW4Q2Enter it during sign-up; check Global YO's sign-up page for the exact reward	$0.74	AT&T Network details · 1 countries United StatesAT&T	89	View →
5	Roamless	50GB / 30 days	$39.95	$0.80	Verizon / AT&T	88.7	View →
6	Nomad	50GB / 30 days	$41.00	$0.82	AT&T / Verizon Network details · 1 countries United StatesAT&TVerizon	88.6	View →
7	Orange Travel	100GB / 45 days	$80.96	$0.81	AT&T, Manx Telecom, T-Mobile, Union Telephone Company, Verizon	88.6	View →
8	Global YO	100GB / 60 days	$87.99 Code 8GW4Q2Enter it during sign-up; check Global YO's sign-up page for the exact reward	$0.88	Automatically switches between local carriers Network details · 3 countries United StatesAT&TT-Mobile USA CanadaBell MobilitySaskTelTELUS Communications MexicoAT&T MexicoTELCEL GSM	88.3	View →
9	Ubigi	20GB / 30 days	$18.00	$0.90	T-Mobile / Verizon	88.2	View →
10	BNESIM	100GB / 30 days	$57.82	$0.58	Network not disclosed	87.9	View →

Score = price 60% + network 20% + hotspot 10% + app 10%, normalized within this destination; live prices on provider sites prevail.

Local carrier coverage

Carrier	Coverage	Notes
T-Mobile	No.1 5G coverage nationwide	First choice for most travel eSIMs
AT&T	Broad 4G, steadier in rural areas	Some providers auto-switch dual networks
Verizon	Best-regarded network quality	Fewer travel eSIMs, higher prices

Pick by travel style

🎒 City sightseeing5G in NYC, LA and SF is excellent — a T-Mobile-based plan is plenty; pick the cheapest per-GB tier.

🚗 Road tripsRoute 66 and national-park corridors have sparse signal — prefer AT&T-based or dual-network plans.

💼 Business travelChoose a plan with hotspot sharing so your laptop stays online when hotel Wi-Fi flakes.

FAQ

Do US eSIMs need ID or a passport?

No. Travel eSIMs are sold online with a QR code — no KYC at all.

Is there signal inside national parks?

Most of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon etc. has no coverage on any carrier — download offline maps beforehand.

Can I make US phone calls?

Most travel eSIMs are data-only; use internet-calling apps for voice.

Other destinations

Data are compiled from official provider plan pages and publicly available sources. We make reasonable efforts to keep pricing and coverage current, but rates, terms and availability may change without notice — always confirm at the provider’s checkout before purchasing. This is an independent comparison site; some links are affiliate links (we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you).

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Aug 28, 2026