eSIM for United States
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- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +1
The United States has extensive mobile coverage through three major carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—operating on 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks across a range of frequency bands, including 1900 MHz, AWS, 700 MHz, and 600 MHz, as well as newer 5G bands at 2.5 GHz and 3.7 GHz.
Roaming charges from a home carrier are typically expensive in the United States, making a travel eSIM the usual best option for visitors. The travel-eSIM market is highly competitive, offering an accessible and cost-effective alternative. Local eSIMs are also available directly from the three major carriers if preferred, though a travel eSIM generally provides the easiest solution for temporary stays.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| Key travel bands | B2(1900), B4/B66(AWS), B12/B13(700), B71(600), n71(600), n41(2.5GHz), n77/n78(3.7GHz), n258(mmWave) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | North America |
| Capital | Washington |
| Calling code | +1 |
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Travel eSIM or local SIM in United States?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for United States
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
eSIM providers covering United States
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated United States destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.