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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for United States of America 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in United States of America

Seven distinct networks are named for the United States, but the spread is top-heavy: AT&T Mobility is the network most providers state, with T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless close behind. U.S. Cellular, Globalstar, Union Telephone Company and Alaska Communications also feature, yet a long list of names does not necessarily mean seven wholly independent choices; some are operating entities within larger corporate groups. Profiles here list up to 5G, though that is a published ceiling, not a promise of sustained 5G throughout a journey.

  • AT TBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by AT&T Mobility

    16 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, iroamly, and Esimatic +11 more

  • VerizonBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Verizon Wireless

    16 of 19 providers

    Roamix, MicroESIM, AbestESIM, iroamly, and PuraSIM +11 more

  • T MobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by T-Mobile USA

    16 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, iroamly, MicroESIM, eSimCard, and AirPlans +11 more
Show 3 more networks

  • U.S. CellularBest stated technology: 5G

    2 of 19 providers

    JamboSIM and Simsima

  • GlobalstarBest stated technology: 5G

    1 of 19 providers

    GigSky

  • Union WirelessBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Union Telephone Company

    1 of 19 providers

    RedteaGo

Where your data comes out in United States of America

Breakout is split here: four providers route traffic through the United States itself, while others use the United Kingdom or Hong Kong. That makes provider choice worth checking in the table: a local IP should let US banking and government apps behave normally, whereas a foreign IP may be rejected or switch your streaming catalogue. The UK route is estimated at about 106ms to US services and Hong Kong at about 210ms, adding responsiveness delay rather than reducing download speed; maps and messaging should still work normally.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United States of America~20 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of United States of America~20 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of United States of America~20 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~20 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of United States of America~20 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~142 ms

What eSIM data costs in United States of America

A gigabyte of data on a United States of America eSIM typically costs $0.98 today — 43% less than the $1.72 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for United States of America went from 1,835 to 5,112.

That undercuts the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track, and leaves United States of America ranked 85 of them, counting from the cheapest. It has never been cheaper: $0.98 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for United States of America.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • United States of America$0.98
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$0.98down 43% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.70down 21% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
5,112up 3,277 since Dec 2025
Providers
31up 9 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.98down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70up 13% on the previous monthTypical per day5,112up 22% on the previous monthPlans31up 4 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$1.02down 19% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.62down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day4,204up 18% on the previous monthPlans27up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$1.26down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.66up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,560down 1% on the previous monthPlans23down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$1.31down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.65up 141% on the previous monthTypical per day3,612up 13% on the previous monthPlans24Providers
May 2026$1.33down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.27down 65% on the previous monthTypical per day3,203up 6% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$1.38down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.77up 8% on the previous monthTypical per day3,028up 19% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$1.40down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.71up 18% on the previous monthTypical per day2,553down 27% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
February 2026$1.55down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60down 14% on the previous monthTypical per day3,518up 102% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
January 2026$1.70down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70down 21% on the previous monthTypical per day1,739down 5% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
December 2025$1.72Typical per GB$0.89Typical per day1,835Plans22Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for United States of America

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in United States of America, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

US access is standard among the larger travel eSIM brands: MicroESIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, AirHub, iroamly and Stellar eSIM all carry sizeable catalogues for it. These brands resell access to local operators rather than running their own networks; the operators named here, ordered by stated reach, are AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular. The choice is therefore less about finding a seller and more about comparing the allowance, how long it remains valid, and what happens once the included data has been used.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in United States of America?

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular are the operators named in provider information for the United States. That means there is a genuine choice of underlying network, but travellers do not usually choose the operator directly. It is tied to the eSIM provider and offer selected, with the relevant operator normally identifiable from the provider’s published details before purchase rather than being a surprise on arrival. These listings describe what providers disclose, not signal strength or local coverage, so the exact plan’s network information is the most relevant detail to examine.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for United States of America?

A zero-priced data option is currently listed for the United States, but it is a limited trial rather than a trip-sized plan. It usually requires signing up with the provider, and the service may have reduced speeds or other restrictions. That makes it useful for getting online on arrival or checking that your phone supports the eSIM, not for normal day-to-day use throughout a visit. With most major eSIM providers selling US plans, this kind of free allowance is the exception rather than a standard offering.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for United States of America?

Unlimited-labelled eSIMs are widely available for the USA, but the label is only a starting point. Providers set their own rules: one plan may give more full-speed data before slowing, while another may restore that allowance each day. After the included fast data is used, service can become slow enough to make video streaming difficult and leave maps loading slowly, even though messaging still works. Check the reset schedule and reduced-speed terms before choosing.

eSIM Providers for United States of America

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all appear among the networks stated by eSIM providers in the US, giving travellers a genuine choice rather than a single default connection. Some eSIMs can use more than one operator, which helps when a particular network is weaker in one area than another; a few are tied to just one. For a route crossing cities, suburbs and rural areas, prioritise a plan that names multiple operators.

27 providers sell eSIMs for United States of America. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.