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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.

  • VerizonBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Verizon Wireless

    36 of 40 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MicroESIM, and MeSIM +31 more

  • AT TBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by AT&T Mobility

    35 of 40 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, and ASIMGO +30 more

  • T MobileBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by T-Mobile USA

    27 of 40 providers

    RedEx eSIM, iroamly, eSimCard, MeSIM, and MicroESIM +22 more
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  • GlobalstarBest stated technology: 5G

    1 of 40 providers

    GigSky

  • Union WirelessBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Union Telephone Company

    1 of 40 providers

    RedteaGo

  • GCIBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Alaska Communications

    1 of 40 providers

    NXTL eSIM

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 providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), ASIMGO (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Esimatic (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, GigSky, MoodSIM, SimSmash~20 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), SimSmash~106 ms
  • Flag of BelgiumBreaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~110 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended)~128 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~133 ms
  • Flag of Hong KongBreaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: YonoSIM~210 ms

What eSIM data costs in United States of America

A gigabyte of data on a United States of America eSIM typically costs $1.16 today — 33% 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 11,513.

That is 41% below the $1.97 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — only 73 of them come in lower, which puts United States of America among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. The move is recent: the figure went up 15% in October 2026 alone.

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$1.16
  • All destinations$1.97
Typical per GB
$1.16down 33% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.93up 4% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
11,513up 9,678 since Dec 2025
Providers
70up 48 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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October 2026$1.16up 15% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.93down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day11,513up 32% on the previous monthPlans70up 17 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$1.01down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.96up 55% on the previous monthTypical per day8,728up 108% on the previous monthPlans53up 26 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?

Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are among the US networks named in travel eSIM listings, with Globalstar also appearing in provider-stated network details. Most major travel eSIM providers sell plans here, so the brand list alone does little to narrow the choice. Corelinx, RedEx eSIM and Bloomy eSIM have deep catalogues, but catalogue size does not show which plan fits your trip. Check how much data each plan includes, how long it lasts and what happens when the allowance runs out.

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 listings for the United States. That gives buyers a genuine choice of underlying network, although the choice is usually made indirectly: each eSIM provider publishes its own operator list, and the eSIM you select determines which network you may use. Compare the network details attached to individual plans rather than assuming every travel eSIM uses the same one. The listed operator is one of the practical differences between providers, alongside the allowance and validity.

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

A free data option is listed, but it is a trial allowance rather than a realistic US travel plan. It is meant for getting online briefly or testing the service, and typically requires an account with the provider; access may also be limited to one redemption per customer. Since most major eSIM providers sell plans for the US, this is an exception within a broad paid market, not evidence of generally free mobile data.

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

Unlimited-labelled eSIM plans are widely available from major providers in the United States, but “unlimited” refers to usage volume rather than consistently high speed. The headline can conceal important differences: one plan may refresh its fast-data allowance daily, while another may slow the connection for the rest of its validity after that allowance is used. Once reduced, messaging may remain practical, but streaming and map loading can become frustrating. Check the allowance, reset timing and reduced speed in the plan details before choosing.

Destinations near United States of America

Crossing a border from United States of America? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover United States of America: North America

eSIM Providers for United States of America

Verizon and AT&T are part of a broad mix of networks named across US eSIM plans, rather than one default shared by every option. Providers collectively state access to most of the country’s networks, and only a few list just one, so multiple-network plans offer another operator to try if reception is weak in an area. Check the networks named for the places on your itinerary before choosing.

56 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.