- Network: Verizon [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
Start at $5. Size up only if you need it.
- Network: Verizon [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
- Network: Verizon [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
- Network: Verizon [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
One U.S. trip can mean city blocks, highways, airports and long days on maps.
For a U.S. trip, data needs can change quickly: navigation, ride-hailing, hotel check-in, event tickets and long driving days all add up. The $5 starter is the low-commitment option; larger allowances make more sense when the phone becomes part of the trip logistics all day.
United States trip essentials
Navigation
Keep maps and route changes available for city travel, airport transfers and road trips.
Rides + transport
Use ride-hailing, transit apps and mobile tickets without waiting for venue or station Wi-Fi.
Bookings
Keep hotels, rental-car details, boarding passes and attraction confirmations accessible.
Hotspot
If you plan to tether a laptop or another device, treat hotspot use as heavy data usage.
Set up while the connection is easy.
Set the travel eSIM as your mobile-data line after arrival. If you keep your normal SIM active for calls or texts, disable mobile-data switching unless you intentionally want your home line to take over.
Buy the trip, not just the cheapest card.
Road trips and hotspot use are the biggest reasons to look beyond the starter. A larger fixed-data plan gives you more room for navigation, media and long travel days.
United States · 5GB · 30 · $5
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Choose a trip length and usage style to match a current package.
Choose this plan →Fine-tune in Plan FinderWhich United States eSIM plan should you choose?
The starter plan gives you 5GB for 30 days at $5. That is the simplest option if you mainly need maps, messaging, ride-hailing, check-ins and everyday browsing. Larger plans are useful when you expect heavier social use, video, hotspot use, or a longer trip.
United States eSIM prices
These are the current retail plans selected for this destination. The live catalog can change when supplier inventory changes.
Install before you need the signal.
- Check compatibility.Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- Add the eSIM.Use the QR/install details delivered after the order is fulfilled.
- Keep data roaming on for the travel eSIM.Many roaming-based travel eSIMs require it to reach the supported local network.
- Select it for mobile data.You can usually keep your main SIM active for calls and messages.
- APN note.Auto-APN is expected for most plans; use the delivered installation details if a manual APN is shown.
Does the $5 plan renew automatically?
No automatic renewal is assumed. The package is a fixed travel-data plan; top-up availability depends on the selected supplier package.
When should I install it?
You can install before travel, but activation timing can depend on the package. The plan card shows the supplier activation rule when available.
Can I keep my normal SIM?
On dual-SIM/eSIM-capable phones you can usually keep your normal SIM enabled and use the travel eSIM for mobile data.
Is this a phone number?
These plans should be treated as data-only unless the checkout explicitly says otherwise.
Three checks save most setup headaches.
Check the phone before the plan.
Compatibility is more important than choosing between 5GB and 10GB. Verify the device first, then come back to this page and pick the allowance that matches your trip.
Check eSIM compatibility →United States eSIM questions, answered plainly.
Answers use the current starter-plan facts where relevant. Coverage and availability can still vary by exact location, device and supplier inventory.
How much data should I buy for a USA trip?+
Start with the trip length and how often you will use maps, social apps, video or hotspot. The current $5 starter is 5GB for 30 days; use the trip matcher if you want a plan sized to your stay.
Can I keep my normal number while using a USA eSIM?+
On many dual-SIM phones, yes. You can keep the home line available for calls or texts and select the travel eSIM for mobile data. Carrier charges on the home line still depend on your provider and settings.
Which network is shown for the USA starter?+
The current starter lists Verizon [5G]. Actual coverage varies by location, plan and device, especially across a country as large as the United States.





