USA SIM & eSIM for UK Travellers

Most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, and Google Pixel phones work with our USA eSIMs. Older devices may need to use a physical SIM card instead.

To check if your phone supports eSIM:

✓ Go to your phone settings. If you see “Add eSIM” or “Add Mobile Plan”, your phone supports eSIM.

✓ Or dial *#06# on your phone. If an EID number appears, your device supports eSIM.

You do not need to choose your activation date when placing your order.

After purchase, you’ll submit your activation details separately.

You can activate before leaving the UK, but your bundle will only begin once you arrive in the USA and connect to the network.

We offer a range of USA eSIM and SIM bundles to suit different types of trips and data usage.

Choose from:
• Unlimited data bundles
• 12GB, 30GB, 50GB, 100GB and 200GB bundles
• Short and long trip durations

If you use maps, social media, video calls, streaming, hotspot, or upload lots of photos and videos while travelling, an unlimited bundle is usually the best option.

Lighter users can save money with a smaller data bundle.

Yes. Our USA eSIMs and SIM cards include a real USA mobile number.

USA mobile numbers are in the standard American format, for example 310-123-4567. Friends or family calling or texting you from the UK would use +1 310 123 4567.

You can use your USA number for:
• Calls and texts within the USA
• Uber and rideshare apps
• Restaurant and hotel bookings
• Online forms and verifications
• Staying in touch while travelling

Many travel eSIMs are data only. Ours include a real USA number with USA calls and texts included.

Yes. Most of our USA eSIM and SIM bundles allow hotspot and tethering.

This lets you share your data connection with:
• Laptops
• Tablets
• Other phones
• Travel companions

Hotspot availability and speeds can vary depending on the bundle you choose. 

All our USA eSIMs and SIM cards work in Hawaii, as well as across the mainland USA.

Our T-Mobile Bundle doesn’t work in Alaska. Our AT&T Bundles do work in Alaska.

Coverage and speeds can vary depending on your exact location, especially in remote areas, national parks, mountains, or while travelling between towns.

Physical SIM cards arrive within 14-21 business days.

If you need your USA service quickly, choose eSIM for instant delivery by email.

Some plans include unlimited data, while others have fixed high-speed data allowances such as 12GB, 30GB, or 50GB (and you can’t add more data to these if you run out).

If you expect to use lots of data for streaming, hotspot, video calls, or uploading photos and videos, we recommend choosing an unlimited bundle.

Yes. You can usually keep using your UK number while travelling in the USA.

If you use our USA eSIM, you can leave your UK physical SIM or UK eSIM active in your phone settings to continue receiving important text messages, including bank security codes and verification texts.

Most modern phones also allow you to choose which SIM is used for:
• Mobile data
• Calls
• Texts

Apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, Telegram and Signal continue working normally because they are linked to your account and internet connection, not just your mobile number.

We recommend disabling data roaming on your UK SIM or eSIM to avoid unexpected roaming charges from your UK provider.

For most travellers, eSIM is the easiest and best option for USA travel.

Benefits of eSIM:
• Instant delivery by email
• No waiting for shipping
• No need to swap physical SIM cards
• Keep your UK SIM active in your phone
• Faster setup before you fly
• Easy to switch between UK and USA service

eSIM works with most modern phones, including:
• iPhone XR and newer
• iPhone SE 2020 and newer
• Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer
• Samsung Fold and Flip models
• Google Pixel 3a and newer
• Many newer Oppo, Huawei, Xiaomi and Motorola phones

Physical SIM cards are still a good option for older phones that do not support eSIM.

Yes. Support is available while you’re travelling in the USA.

You can contact us by email or WhatsApp if you need help with:
• eSIM setup
• SIM activation
• Troubleshooting
• Network questions
• General travel connectivity support

We regularly assist travellers while they are already in the USA, including after arrival at airports, hotels, road trips, and during interstate travel.