exa
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United States eSIM
Plans from€0.26
100 MB 7 days
New York, United States
Before you buy
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
Choose your plan
Data for 7 days
Data for 10 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Data for 90 days
Data for 180 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | United States only. Canada and Mexico are not covered. Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands are not explicitly confirmed in this plan, so arrange confirmed coverage before relying on it there. |
| Local networks | AT&T USA, Verizon USA |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | A fixed total allowance for the stated number of days. No daily reset and no unlimited data. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. The plan's features exclude a local number, standard voice calls and SMS. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Needs an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone. Check your exact regional model first. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in United States.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in United States
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in United States
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how exa compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | exaTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.26 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick between the data packages?
Start from your total data need, not just the number of days. The 100 MB and 500 MB offers are 7-day data plans for quick checks, not YouTube. With hotel Wi-Fi for video, compare the 3 GB plan for 30 days at €2.97 with the 10 GB plan for 30 days at €9.53; the larger package has a lower cost per gigabyte only if you actually use that much. No plan valid for 14 days exists, so a trip of 2 weeks means choosing 7 days or 15 days. Even a one day visit still buys a 7-day plan; don't mistake a 1 day trip for a shorter package. Official carrier and travel-review recommendations can help, but weigh them against your own daily usage. The cheapest price is not automatically the best value, and the best price for your trip depends on matching your data use to the package. An affordable plan for one person may still be overpriced if it doesn't match your actual data consumption. Longer stays can take 20 GB for 90 days or 50 GB for 180 days.
Which networks does the plan connect to?
Listed networks: AT&T USA, Verizon USA. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Both networks are listed, but neither is guaranteed at every location, and 4G/5G speeds depend on your phone and the local mast. Do not treat the listing as a promise of the best coverage in rural areas or national parks, where service can drop entirely. Save maps before you leave a connected area.
Will my phone work with this eSIM?
Use an eSIM-capable phone that is unlocked from its carrier. On iPhone, look for Add eSIM in mobile settings and No SIM restrictions under Settings, General, About; on Android, open the SIM or network settings to add an eSIM. Regional models differ, so check your exact iOS or Android device with the manufacturer before buying an eSIM card, since a virtual sim card and a physical SIM can run side by side but compatible phones still depend on the model and region of purchase.
When does the plan start counting down?
The virtual sim card installs as a profile, but that is separate from when the plan starts counting down. Follow the activation steps supplied with your order, which may include a QR code delivered online after purchase. Install over reliable Wi-Fi before departure, and leave time for the process rather than expecting instant installation. Keep the instructions saved offline.
Does the plan include a phone number or SMS?
These are data-only plans, so there is no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. Apps like WhatsApp can still send messages and make calls over the data connection. Anything that verifies by SMS, such as a bank code, still routes through your regular number, so set those accounts up before you leave.
Can I tether a laptop to the plan?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The data hotspot feature supports tethering to a laptop or tablet, but every connected device shares the same allowance as the phone. Pause automatic updates and keep large downloads and backups on Wi-Fi.
Where does this plan actually work?
The plan covers the United States only. Canada and Mexico are outside it, and Puerto Rico, Guam and the US Virgin Islands are not explicitly confirmed in this plan's coverage. Check coverage before relying on it in any territory.
Is the data unlimited or reset daily?
No. Every offer has a fixed total allowance for its stated number of days, and nothing resets each day. Thirty days is not always the same as one month, and none of these packages are a monthly subscription. Pick both the data amount and the number of days that fit your trip.
What if I run out or need more time?
Check the top up options that came with your order before buying more data. A top up is not confirmed as an automatic feature, and a second purchase does not necessarily extend the current plan, reuse its profile or carry over remaining data. Keep the installed eSIM while you read the instructions for your next plan.
What should I check when there is no internet?
First confirm you are in the included coverage area, the United States travel line is enabled and set for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Apply any supplied roaming and APN instructions to that line. Try toggling airplane mode or restarting the phone, then test another location, since the network may simply be out of range. Keep the eSIM installed and note your phone model, location and order reference before asking for help.
How do I avoid roaming charges on my regular SIM?
Select the travel eSIM for data and turn off automatic mobile-data switching. Keep data roaming disabled on your regular SIM; any required travel-line roaming setting applies to that eSIM only. Calls and texts on your home line still follow your carrier's charges.
Where do I find support and refund terms?
Keep your order reference and installation details when asking for help, and read the purchase conditions for support contacts and refund eligibility before buying. Searching for a no contract plan is not the same as a confirmed seller policy, so check the terms yourself. Do not assume an installed or partly used plan qualifies for a refund.
Getting online across the United States
A United States eSIM matched to your trip
A United States holiday can mean a few subway rides in New York, a Bay Area stay or a drive into Yosemite. One prepaid country plan covers maps, bookings and messages wherever a supported network is available, but city signal is no promise of service on a park road. A tourist on a short city break and a family on a longer vacation pick different packages, and one day of streaming needs more data than a week of light browsing.
The 100 MB and 500 MB offers are small 7-day packages for brief checks, not a week of streaming. With hotel Wi-Fi for video, compare 3 GB for 30 days at €2.97 against 10 GB for 30 days at €9.53. Longer stays can take 20 GB for 90 days or 50 GB for 180 days, and the 100 GB plan lasts only 10 days, so the biggest package is not always the best value. Check the full pricing before you buy, and remember the plans are fixed totals, not a monthly subscription.
Coverage depends on your route
AT&T USA and Verizon USA are the listed networks, and the plan connects to 4G/5G where either network provides it. That listing is not a promise of the best coverage at every spot, and service quality changes with your phone and local masts. National parks and rural roads can sit outside every network, so save maps and bookings before you leave a connected area.
Your own route.New York, United States
New York: sort out your JFK transfer before you land.
JFK's AirTrain links every terminal to the NYC subway and the Long Island Rail Road. The airport's transit guide lists connections through Jamaica in Queens and Howard Beach, and all fares include the AirTrain fee on top of the subway or rail ticket. Pick the interchange that suits your hotel, not a generic route to Manhattan.
Check the current route and fare before you leave the airport terminal, then save the station where you exit and the final walk to your hotel. The subway accepts contactless payment at the gate, but the eSIM only supplies internet, not a transit ticket.
Use mobile data above ground to check service changes and pull up timed-entry bookings, then save them before going underground so a lost connection does not leave you searching for an address on the platform.
Save before you goYour AirTrain transfer point, hotel subway stop, walking route and saved bookings.
San Francisco: locate the BART station at SFO.
BART's SFO station sits in the International Terminal, a short walk from Terminals 1 and 3, with a free AirTrain from every terminal. Check the operator's airport guide for the connection from your arrival terminal and which train heads toward your destination. A Bay Area hotel may need a different line than one in central San Francisco.
BART fare gates accept contactless bank cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay, and each rider aged five and up needs their own card or device. Pull up your accommodation's check-in instructions and send an arrival estimate while you still have a connection, then save the last walking segment separately.
If the visit turns into a work trip, keep laptop updates and cloud backups on hotel Wi-Fi. Hotspot traffic shares the phone's plan allowance, and one large download can burn through data you wanted for the rest of the stay.
Save before you goYour BART line, accommodation entrance and check-in details.
Yosemite: download what you need before entering.
The National Park Service describes cell service in Yosemite as limited and dependent on your location and provider. AT&T reaches mainly the eastern valley, and Verizon's 4G LTE service is listed for the valley and a few nearby spots; Tuolumne Meadows has no reliable signal. Do not assume a listed national network means your eSIM connects at a particular trailhead.
Before you leave a connected area, check park conditions and save the maps, lodging details and any reservations you need. Agree on a return time and meeting point with your group before splitting up.
A bigger allowance cannot close a coverage gap. Keep navigation available offline, carry enough battery for the return, and plan a way to communicate that does not depend on an internet app working everywhere.
Save before you goPark maps, your road and trail route, reservations and the meeting point.
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