# eSIM USA: prepaid data for your trip to the USA

> eSIM USA plans from $4.64 on 4G and 5G networks. No ID, QR code in minutes, keep your home number. Buy before you fly to the USA.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/united-states · Updated 2026-11-05

Get an eSIM USA and land in the USA with local data already working. Choose from 2 plans on Verizon, from $4.64. Buy online with no ID, scan the QR code before you fly, and keep your home number on for calls, WhatsApp and bank codes.

## eSIM USA plans

Pick a plan just for the USA, or a regional or global eSIM if the USA is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel.

### Regional plans

- 1 GB, 30 days (AUKUS): $4.64
- 3 GB, 30 days (AUKUS): $10.57

## Best eSIM for USA: which plan to pick

The best eSIM for USA is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.

Good starting points for the USA, based on today's plans:

- **About a week:** 3 GB for 30 days, $10.57.

Visiting more than one country? A regional plan covers the USA and its neighbours on one eSIM, so you don't switch SIMs at every border.

## USA coverage and networks

LinkPaLS plans in the USA connect through Verizon. Your phone joins the strongest available network automatically, with 4G and 5G speeds where the network supports them.

| Network | Technology |
| --- | --- |
| Verizon | 5G |

### Good to know before you go

- Distances are long and most public Wi-Fi asks you to sign up first, so rideshare, maps and mobile boarding passes depend on mobile data.
- US networks run 5G across most cities, with 4G LTE covering highways and smaller towns.

## USA eSIM prices

Typical prices for travel data in the USA today. You pay once in US dollars; there are no activation fees or monthly charges.

| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB | 30 days | $4.64 | $4.64 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $10.57 | $3.52 |

## eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming in the USA

|  | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | From $4.64, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |

For most trips to the USA, an eSIM gives you the best of both: local data prices without losing your number, and no time spent finding a SIM shop after a long flight.

## How to set up your eSIM USA

### Set up your eSIM for the USA in three steps

1. **Choose your plan.** Pick the data and days you need for the USA. Check your phone first on our [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices) list.
2. **Install before you fly.** Your QR code arrives by email within minutes. Scan it on Wi-Fi and keep the new line switched off.
3. **Connect on arrival.** When you land in the USA, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See [how to activate eSIM](https://linkpals.store/help).

## Why use an eSIM in the USA

- **Online at the airport.** No SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards on arrival in the USA.
- **Your number stays on.** Calls, SMS, WhatsApp and bank one-time passwords keep working on your home SIM.
- **No roaming bill.** Prepaid data at a fixed price, paid once.
- **No ID or KYC.** You only need an email address.
- **Share your data.** Turn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.

An eSIM USA costs less than most home-carrier roaming packs, because you pay local data rates instead of roaming fees.

## Regional and global plans that include the USA

- [AUKUS eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/aukus): 3 countries, from $4.64

## Frequently asked questions

### Which eSIM is best for the USA?

The best eSIM for the USA covers your whole trip with enough data. For the USA alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. LinkPaLS has 2 plans that work in the USA.

### Is an eSIM worth it for the USA?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.

### How much does an eSIM USA cost?

LinkPaLS plans that work in the USA start at $4.64 and go up to $10.57 for larger or longer plans. You pay once, with no contract.

### Which networks does the eSIM USA use?

It connects to Verizon in the USA, with 4G and 5G where available.

### Can I buy an eSIM for the USA before I travel?

Yes, and we recommend it. Buy and install it at home on Wi-Fi, then turn it on when you land. Most plans start counting days from the first connection in the USA.

### Will WhatsApp keep working in the USA?

Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.

### What are the downsides of an eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, most QR codes install only once, and LinkPaLS plans are data-only, so you call through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.