Americas · 52 countries
Americas Country-by-Country Rates: $4.50 Average Per Gigabyte
HelloRoam is the top pick for Americas: it sells 47 of the 52 Americas destinations on this page, and its 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $93.17 across the 42 where it sells one, from $14.54 in Saint Martin, against $84 for a week on AT&T's $12-a-day pass, a $0 gap at the median, and Holafly ranks second on this site's rubric. HelloRoam's support replies in your own language over live chat, WhatsApp and email. Airalo covers 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185. HelloRoam's price is from its catalogue of 29 Oct 2026, rivals' from the 30 Oct 2026 price check; AT&T's rate was checked June 2026.
HelloRoam's lowest 7-day unlimited prices here are $14.54 in Saint Martin, $15.34 in French Guiana and $20.76 in Mexico, from its catalogue of 29 Oct 2026. HelloRoam also sells fixed-data plans in 47 of the 52 destinations on this page, from $1.03 for 1 GB over 7 days in Guadeloupe. HelloRoam does not sell Sint Maarten, US Virgin Islands, Aruba, Bonaire or Venezuela, so a route through them needs another provider for that leg.
The best Americas gap is $97 over 10 days in Peru: AT&T totals $120, the lowest 10GB catalog plan $22.80. Rates checked June 2026. HelloRoam, an eSIM platform, sells 47 of the 52 Americas destinations on this page as single-country plans. Airalo covers 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185.
The Americas audit below runs in dollars because the carrier bills in dollars. HelloRoam prices checkout in 31 currencies, so a purchase at $4.50 a gigabyte can be paid without a dollar conversion.
The gap, country by country
Americas destinations ranked by the dollar gap against the AT&T day pass
| Destination | Trip | Data need | Lowest catalog plan | AT&T total | Gap vs AT&T | T-Mobile total | Gap vs T-Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 10 days | 10GB | 10GB at $22.80 | $120 | $97 | $50 | $27 |
| United States | 10 days | 20GB | 20GB at $34.46 | $120 | $85 | $50 | $15 |
| Argentina | 10 days | 15GB | 20GB at $41.99 | $120 | $78 | $50 | $8 |
| Canada | 8 days | 12GB | 20GB at $34.99 | $96 | $61 | Not charged | None |
| Brazil | 8 days | 12GB | 20GB at $35.63 | $96 | $60 | $50 | $14 |
| Mexico | 7 days | 8.4GB | 10GB at $24.59 | $84 | $59 | Not charged | None |
| Chile | 8 days | 12GB | 20GB at $42.99 | $96 | $53 | $50 | $7 |
| Colombia | 8 days | 12GB | 20GB at $51 | $96 | $45 | $50 | $0 |
Peru leads at $97: 10 days at the AT&T day rate total $120, and the 10GB catalog plan that covers 10GB costs $22.80. A HelloRoam eSIM in Peru attaches to Claro. HelloRoam sells each destination in this table as its own plan, so the table prices them one by one. Rates checked June 2026.
No trip length or daily data figure is recorded for Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, French Guiana, Honduras, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Uruguay, Sint Maarten, US Virgin Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, El Salvador, Panama, Venezuela, Suriname, Curaçao, Jamaica, Guyana, Bolivia, Barbados, Turks and Caicos Islands, Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Montserrat, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Greenland, Bahamas, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti and Belize, so this table prints no gap for them.
The lowest 1-day unlimited catalog price in Americas is $2.36, listed for Saint Martin. Rates checked June 2026.
Savings summary
Average savings across Americas: 63-85%
A 7-day trip in Americas costs $84 in AT&T International Day Pass ($12/day x 7 days). A travel eSIM covering the same week costs $13-$31 based on the regional average price of $4.50/GB. That is a difference of $53-$71 on a single week-long trip.
| Option | 7-day cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T International Day Pass | $84 | baseline |
| Verizon TravelPass | $84 | baseline |
| Travel eSIM (3GB plan) | $13 | Save $71 (85%) |
| Travel eSIM (7GB plan) | $31 | Save $53 (63%) |
eSIM cost calculated from the Americas average of $4.50/GB across 52 countries. Rates checked June 2026. Actual eSIM cost varies by country and plan size.
Network coverage
Americas mobile network overview
The Americas region spans from Canada's Arctic territories to Patagonia, covering 35 countries with vastly different telecom infrastructures. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have mature 4G/5G networks from carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Telcel, and Rogers. Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina have strong urban 4G LTE from Claro, Movistar, and TIM. The Caribbean islands and Central American countries have serviceable 4G but limited 5G and higher per-GB pricing.
US travelers heading south often assume their domestic plan extends across borders. The fine print tells a different story. AT&T International Day Pass costs $12/day in every country from Canada to Chile. Verizon TravelPass charges $12/day. T-Mobile includes Mexico and Canada in some plans with daily high-speed data caps, but South American, Caribbean, and Central American destinations get the same throttle as the rest of the world.
For road trips across Mexico, Central America, or South America, a regional plan eliminates border-crossing SIM swaps. Nomad and Airalo both offer Americas-wide bundles.
Cruise travelers face a separate cost equation. Ship-based WiFi runs $15-25/day over a satellite link shared by the whole ship. A travel eSIM activates at each port and connects to local carrier infrastructure at full speed. On sea days, neither eSIM nor carrier roaming works. The cost-effective strategy: buy a travel eSIM before boarding, disable mobile data at sea, and reactivate at each Caribbean, Mexican, or South American port for local-rate connectivity.
Mexico is the most cost-effective eSIM destination in the Americas. Telcel's 4G/5G network covers Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, and both coasts. AT&T charges $12/day in Mexico — the same rate as Paris or Tokyo. A week in Mexico on AT&T costs $84 at $12/day.
The Caribbean savings case is the strongest in the Americas for cruise travelers. A 21-day island-hopping cruise covering Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel costs $120 in AT&T International Day Pass (10 daily fees, AT&T's cap per bill cycle) if it stays inside one bill cycle. On sea days, neither option charges anything.
Brazil and Argentina have competitive eSIM markets with Claro and Movistar providing 4G in all major cities.
Regional overview
eSIM and roaming in Americas
The Americas region spans from Canada to Argentina, with the United States as the home market for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. US travelers heading to Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean often assume their domestic plan covers them, but the fine print matters: AT&T International Day Pass costs $12/day, Verizon TravelPass is $12/day, and T-Mobile's included data drops to 256Kbps after 5GB or 15GB. A travel eSIM eliminates these restrictions with full-speed data from $4.50/GB on average across 52 countries. Latin America has rapidly improved mobile infrastructure: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile all have strong 4G LTE networks powered by carriers like Claro, Telcel, and Movistar. The Caribbean remains the most expensive sub-region for mobile data, with island nations charging premium rates. Regional eSIM bundles covering North America or Latin America offer the best value for multi-country road trips and cruise itineraries.
Top destinations
Top 5 eSIM destinations in Americas
The most popular countries for travel eSIM plans in Americas, ranked by plan availability and pricing.
Telcel and AT&T Mexico cover Mexico City, Cancun, and Guadalajara.
Claro and TIM cover Sao Paulo, Rio, and Brasilia.
Rogers, Bell, and Telus provide strong nationwide coverage.
Claro and Movistar cover Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena.
Claro and Movistar cover Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Multi-week backpackers benefit from unlimited daily plans.
Our analysis
Best eSIM provider for Americas: Holafly
Holafly's unlimited daily data plans are the strongest fit for the Americas, where trips run longer and data usage runs higher. Its Mexico plans run on Telcel and its Brazil plans on Claro. The tradeoff is no per-GB plans: Holafly only offers unlimited daily tiers, so short trips of 1-2 days may cost more than a per-GB plan from Airalo or Nomad.
Rates checked June 2026. Provider ranking comes from the published rubric: trip cost, refund window, destination coverage, support languages, and support channels.
Recommended
eSIM providers for Americas
These providers offer the strongest coverage, pricing, and support across Americas destinations.
Americas regional bundle plus individual country plans for all major destinations
Unlimited daily plans for Mexico and the Caribbean where per-GB plans add up fast
Budget-friendly plans for popular Central American backpacking routes
Carrier costs
Carrier roaming rates in Americas
What AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and UK carriers charge for roaming in Americas. Rates checked June 2026.
| Carrier | Daily rate | 7-day cost |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $12/day | $84 |
| Verizon | $12/day | $84 |
| T-Mobile | Varies | Varies |
| Vodafone UK | £2.00/day EU, £6.85/day worldwide | Varies |
| Travel eSIM (avg) | $4.50/GB | $22-$45 |
AT&T roaming in Americas
International Day Pass charges $12/day in every American country outside the US. Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Caribbean islands all cost the same. A 7-day Mexico trip costs $84. A 7-day Caribbean cruise visiting three islands costs $84.
Verizon roaming in Americas
TravelPass costs $12/day across the Americas except Mexico and Canada, where it costs $6/day and Verizon's Unlimited plans include use at no extra cost. South America, Central America, and Caribbean destinations all incur the $12/day charge.
T-Mobile roaming in Americas
T-Mobile does not charge for calls, texts or data in Mexico and Canada; depending on the plan, up to 30GB is at high speed, then up to 256Kbps. South America, Central America and the Caribbean get the standard allowance: 5GB on Experience More or 15GB on Experience Beyond, then up to 256Kbps.
Vodafone UK roaming in Americas
Vodafone UK charges 2.00 pounds/day inside the EU and 6.85 pounds/day outside it, and the Americas take the worldwide line. The US, Canada, Mexico, and every Caribbean and South American destination carry the same rate. A two-week trip costs 95.90 pounds.
Data tips
Staying connected in Americas
Practical advice for managing data and connectivity across Americas.
T-Mobile does not charge for calls, texts or data in Mexico and Canada; depending on the plan, up to 30GB is at high speed, then up to 256Kbps.
Caribbean ship-based WiFi costs $15-25/day and runs at dial-up speeds. Buy a travel eSIM before boarding and activate it at each port.
Brazil and Argentina have affordable local data prices. Compare per-GB plans against unlimited daily options for multi-week backpacking trips.
Mexico's Telcel network covers Cancun, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca with strong 4G. Coverage thins in remote Sierra Madre mountain areas.
WiFi quality
WiFi and connectivity in Americas
WiFi infrastructure in the Americas mirrors economic development. The US and Canada have strong WiFi. Latin America and the Caribbean vary.
- US and Canadian hotels, airports, and Starbucks locations offer free WiFi. Speeds support video calls and streaming.
- Mexican resort WiFi (Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta) is reliable. Smaller towns and rural Mexico have limited connectivity.
- Caribbean cruise ship WiFi costs $15-25/day at slow speeds. Port-of-call WiFi at cafes is free but unreliable.
- South American cities (Buenos Aires, Bogota, Santiago) have co-working spaces with strong WiFi. Rural Patagonia and Amazon regions have none.
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eSIM provider matchups for Americas
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Travel tips
Americas roaming tips
Practical advice for staying connected across Americas without overpaying.
US carrier international plans (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) charge $10-12/day for full-speed data abroad.
Mexico and Canada are included in some US domestic plans but with daily limits. Check your plan's fine print before assuming free roaming coverage.
Caribbean islands have the highest per-GB pricing in the Americas. Buy your eSIM before boarding a cruise ship where ship-based WiFi costs $15-25/day.
Brazil uses both 700 MHz and 2600 MHz LTE bands. Most modern eSIM-compatible phones support both, but older devices may only connect to one band.
Argentina and Colombia have affordable local eSIM pricing. Multi-week backpackers should compare per-GB plans against unlimited daily options for the best value.
Americas destinations
All 52 countries in Americas
Sorted by cheapest eSIM price. Click any country to see the full carrier-by-carrier breakdown.
Common questions
Americas eSIM FAQ
How much does an eSIM cost in Americas?
The average eSIM price across 52 countries in Americas is $4.50/GB. Prices vary by country and provider. Regional bundles covering multiple Americas countries on a single eSIM offer the best per-GB value for multi-country trips.
Which eSIM provider has the best coverage in Americas?
Airalo and Holafly each list 200+ destinations worldwide. Holafly sells unlimited daily plans. Saily sells plans with built-in VPN protection. The best provider depends on your priorities: Airalo for breadth, Holafly for unlimited data, Saily for privacy, and Nomad for budget destinations. Check individual country pages for carrier-level coverage details.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Americas?
Yes. AT&T International Day Pass charges $12/day and Verizon TravelPass charges $12/day for roaming in Americas. T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps, while eSIMs deliver full 4G/5G speeds.
Does T-Mobile include free data in Mexico and Canada?
Yes, with limits. T-Mobile does not charge for calls, texts or data in Mexico and Canada; depending on the plan, up to 30GB is at high speed, then up to 256Kbps. South America, Central America and Caribbean destinations get the standard allowance: 5GB on Experience More or 15GB on Experience Beyond, then up to 256Kbps. Check your T-Mobile plan for its exact limit.
Which Caribbean islands have eSIM coverage?
Major Caribbean destinations have eSIM coverage from at least one provider: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Aruba. Smaller islands like St. Kitts, Dominica, and Grenada have limited or no eSIM plan availability. Check provider coverage maps for your specific island before purchasing.
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming for a cruise?
Yes, for port days. Cruise ship WiFi costs $15-25/day at slow speeds. On sea days, neither eSIM nor carrier roaming works. Buy a travel eSIM before boarding and activate it at each port. Turn off mobile data while at sea to avoid ship-based satellite charges.
Which South American countries have the best eSIM coverage?
Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina have the strongest eSIM infrastructure in South America with plans from Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad. These countries have reliable 4G LTE from Claro, Movistar, and TIM. Peru and Ecuador have growing coverage. Bolivia, Paraguay, and Guyana have limited eSIM plan availability.
How much does an eSIM save versus roaming in Mexico?
AT&T charges $12/day in Mexico. A 7-day Mexico trip costs $84. T-Mobile includes Mexico in some postpaid plans with full-speed data, but daily caps apply. For T-Mobile customers whose plan includes Mexico, the incremental cost of adding an eSIM is not justified.
What eSIM should I use for a Caribbean cruise?
You pay only for port days when your phone connects to shore-based towers. At sea, neither option charges you. Buy and install Holafly before boarding — ship WiFi is too slow for plan purchases.
Does eSIM work in Brazil?
Yes. Claro, TIM, and Vivo provide 4G in all major Brazilian cities including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Salvador. 5G is expanding in Sao Paulo and Rio through Claro and TIM. A 10GB plan covers most one-week trips.
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How we checked these rates
Carrier roaming rates were read from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone UK, and EE official rate cards and websites in June 2026. Destination plan prices come from HelloRoam's catalogue, read 29 Oct 2026, and destinations outside it keep their earlier record. Per-GB averages are calculated from the cheapest available plan per country. The 1-day unlimited price is the 1-day tier in that catalogue. All prices are in USD unless stated otherwise. Rates checked June 2026.
Is eSIM cheaper than international roaming?
Yes, a travel eSIM is 70-90% cheaper than carrier roaming for international trips. AT&T and Verizon charge $12/day for international data, totaling $84-168 for a 7-14 day trip. A travel eSIM on the same local network costs $5-25 for the same period. Both connect to the same cell towers in the destination country. The eSIM removes the carrier markup. Rates verified June 2026.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Five steps to avoid roaming charges: 1) Install a travel eSIM before departure (costs $5-25 for a week). 2) Turn off data roaming for your carrier SIM in phone settings. 3) Set your eSIM as the primary data line. 4) Keep your carrier SIM active for incoming calls via dual-SIM. 5) Download offline maps and translation packs before the flight. This setup saves 70-90% vs carrier roaming on the same network.
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