Best United States eSIM — Compared

US
145plans
13providers
$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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Top 10 by overall value

#ProviderPlanPricePer GBNetworkScore
1 Orange Travel
 100GB / 30 days $36.90 $0.37 91 View →
2 Ubigi
 50GB / 30 days $36.00 $0.72 AT&T(5G) 89.1 View →
3 Orange Travel
 100GB / 45 days $80.73 $0.81 88.6 View →
4 Nomad
 50GB / 30 days $45.00 $0.90 AT&T / Verizon, dataT-Mobile+AT&T, unlimited 88.1 View →
5 Ubigi
 20GB / 30 days $18.00 $0.90 AT&T(5G) 88.1 View →
6 BNESIM
 100GB / 30 days $57.66 $0.58 AT&T / T-Mobile 87.9 View →
7 Yesim
 30GB / 30 days $28.89 $0.96 Yesim local carrier network(auto-switch) 87.8 View →
8 GoMoWorld
 24GB / 30 days $23.06 $0.96 87.8 View →
9 GoMoWorld
 36GB / 30 days $34.59 $0.96 87.8 View →
10 BNESIM
 100GB / 36500 days $69.20 - AT&T / T-Mobile 87.3 View →

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

Local carrier coverage

CarrierCoverageNotes
T-MobileNo.1 5G coverage nationwideFirst choice for most travel eSIMs
AT&TBroad 4G, steadier in rural areasSome providers auto-switch dual networks
VerizonBest-regarded network qualityFewer 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.

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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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Jul 29, 2026