eSIMbundle

Best eSIM for the USA: land ready to ride-share, road-trip and stream.

Fly into JFK, LAX, Miami, O'Hare or Las Vegas and step out of arrivals already online. Buy your bundle before departure, turn airplane mode off after landing, and Uber, Google Maps, your airline app, hotel bookings, streaming and iMessage are ready before you reach the curb.

Plans from €2.49

VPN included at no extra cost

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Connected in the USA

Mobile data
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Included VPN
Ready in app
Rideshare & Maps
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Quick answer

What is the best eSIM for the USA?

If you want US mobile data on the phone you already own — without the international rates from a home carrier — eSIMbundle is a strong option. Choose a USA data bundle before departure, land at any major US airport, and use Google Maps, Uber, Lyft, your airline and hotel apps, streaming, iMessage and WhatsApp straight away. A VPN is included with every plan and you can top up online from your account.

From landing to hotel

From the runway to your rideshare, your phone is already working.

  1. 1

    Land

    Turn off airplane mode after touchdown and your eSIMbundle eSIM connects automatically to an available US partner network.

  2. 2

    Order a ride

    Open Uber, Lyft or a local rideshare app, book a car curbside and follow live pickup instructions on Google Maps.

  3. 3

    Check in

    Confirm your hotel or Airbnb, stream music on the drive, and message your host over iMessage or WhatsApp.

  4. 4

    Road-trip ready

    Use Google Maps and Waze for cross-state driving, stream podcasts on long stretches, and share photos as you go.

Apps you keep using:

Google MapsUberLyftiMessageWhatsAppAirline appHotel & AirbnbStreaming

Network reality

Strong in cities and major travel regions, less predictable in remote country.

US mobile networks generally deliver a comfortable everyday experience across cities and populated travel corridors, with performance falling off as you head into truly remote country.

Where it works best

New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas — and the popular travel regions around them — generally provide dependable service for Google Maps, Uber and Lyft, iMessage and WhatsApp, streaming and photo uploads, with 5G reaching modern devices in and around the major metros.

Where coverage can weaken

Remote interstate stretches, deep national parks, desert basins, mountain passes and long subway or building interiors can thin signal out for anything from minutes to hours. Service varies by partner network, device and exact location, so downloading offline maps before long remote drives is worth the extra minute.

Where travellers go

Reliable across the continental US.

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Major destinations

  • Los Angeles· West Coast
  • Las Vegas· Nevada
  • Chicago· Midwest
  • New York· East Coast
  • Miami· Florida

The markers above are the destinations shown on this page. Broader coverage extends across most US metros, but individual routes — remote interstate stretches, national park interiors, desert and mountain terrain, long tunnels and building basements — can drop out.

Skip the SIM counter

Skip sourcing a US SIM after landing

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Extra stop, extra plastic

Picking up a US prepaid SIM after landing means an extra stop at a carrier store, gas station or airport shop, comparing unfamiliar plans and activation flows, and swapping out your normal SIM so your usual number goes offline for the trip. When you fly home you throw the plastic away.

  • Extra stop at a store or airport shop after landing
  • Compare unfamiliar US carriers and plans
  • Swap out your normal SIM to install it
  • Throw the plastic away when you leave
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eSIMbundle account

the USA data

Remaining2.1 GB
Add more data

Added to your existing eSIM.

Prepare before you fly

Choose your data bundle before departure and keep your normal SIM installed. After landing, turn off airplane mode and your phone connects through an available local partner network. If you need more data during the trip, add another bundle from your eSIMbundle account.

  • Buy your data before departure
  • Keep your normal SIM installed
  • Connect after landing — no rental counter, no second device
  • Add more data online whenever you need it

No separate US SIM to source after landing, no roaming bill from your home carrier — just data on the phone you already own.

One eSIM. Global coverage.

One eSIMbundle eSIM for the USA and every trip after

Install your eSIMbundle eSIM once. Add a the USA data bundle now and bundles for other supported destinations whenever you travel next. They all work through the same eSIM already installed on your phone, so you do not need to install a new eSIM for every country.

More than mobile data

Mobile data gets you online.
eSIMbundle gives you your internet.

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Private connection active

VPN
Included
Apps & websites
Work like home

Every plan includes a VPN at no extra cost. Turn it on in the app for a more private connection on US mobile data, hotel Wi-Fi, café networks and airport Wi-Fi — so streaming, banking and the apps you already use at home behave the way you expect while you travel.

Sizing your plan

Not sure how much data you need in the USA?

Tell the Travel Data Calculator how long you are travelling and how you expect to use your phone. It will estimate your usage and help you choose an available the USA plan.

Calculate my travel data

Answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is the best eSIM for the USA?

For travellers who want US mobile data on the phone they already own — without paying home-carrier roaming — eSIMbundle is a strong option. Choose a bundle before departure, land at any major US airport, and use Google Maps, Uber, Lyft, iMessage and streaming apps straight away. A VPN is included with every plan.

Which mobile network does eSIMbundle use in the USA?

Your eSIMbundle eSIM connects automatically to an available US partner network when you land, so you don't pick a carrier at the airport. The US is served by a small number of very large national operators; which one you end up on can vary by location and time.

Does eSIMbundle have good coverage across the USA?

Coverage is generally strongest in cities and populated travel corridors, while remote highways, national parks, desert regions and mountain routes can have gaps. Long subway tunnels and building basements can also thin signal briefly.

Is 5G available with a USA eSIM, and how fast is it?

4G is broadly available in populated US regions and 5G is generally strong across the major metros. Whether your phone connects on 4G or 5G depends on your device, location, available partner network and live conditions — speeds are typically comfortable for navigation, rideshares, video calls, streaming and moderate hotspot use.

How much data do I need for 7, 15 or 30 days in the USA?

Light users on Maps and messaging often manage on 1–3 GB a week. Normal travellers using rideshares, streaming, social media and hotel bookings usually want 5–10 GB a week. Heavy video or hotspot use on a road trip can push past 20 GB a week or benefit from an unlimited plan. Use the Travel Data Calculator to size a US plan for your trip.

Can I get unlimited data for the USA?

Yes. eSIMbundle currently offers unlimited USA plans. Available durations and current usage conditions are shown on each plan before checkout.

Does a US eSIM include a US phone number, calls or SMS?

eSIMbundle US plans are data plans. Use mobile data for iMessage, WhatsApp, FaceTime and other internet-based calling and messaging. Keep your normal SIM active for calls, SMS and verification messages, subject to your home carrier's roaming charges and support.

Can I keep my normal SIM, phone number and WhatsApp?

Yes. On a compatible dual-SIM phone, keep your normal SIM installed and use your eSIMbundle eSIM for mobile data. Your normal phone number stays with your home SIM, and WhatsApp and iMessage continue using the numbers already registered to your accounts.

Can I add more data while I am in the USA?

Yes. Sign in to your eSIMbundle account and add another USA data bundle whenever you need more. The new bundle activates on the same eSIM already installed on your phone — no new QR code, no reinstall.

Should I buy my USA eSIM before travelling?

Yes. Buy your bundle and install the eSIMbundle eSIM before departure while you have a stable internet connection. Then arrive at a US airport, turn off airplane mode and you're online — no extra stop for a local SIM and no roaming charges to worry about.

Does eSIMbundle include a VPN in the USA?

Yes. A VPN is included with every eSIMbundle plan at no extra cost. Switch it on in the app for a more private connection on US mobile data and on airport, hotel and café Wi-Fi.

Can I use the same eSIM on my next trip elsewhere?

Yes. Your eSIMbundle eSIM stays installed on your phone. When you travel next, add a bundle for another supported destination in your account and it activates on the same eSIM — no new installation required.

Ready to go

Get your USA eSIM before you fly

Arrive ready to book a rideshare, hit the road and stream on the highway — with no US SIM to source and no roaming bill from your home carrier. Choose the data you need, add more online whenever you need it, and get a VPN included with every plan.

Choose my USA planPlans from €2.49 · VPN included at no extra cost