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Roaming Price Audit: What 10 Days of Data Cost in United States
HelloRoam is the top pick for the United States: its 7-day unlimited plan costs $21.50, at full speed for the first 2 GB a day, against $84 for a week on AT&T's $12-a-day pass, a $62 gap, and Nomad is next cheapest at $23. HelloRoam takes checkout through Stripe, with Apple Pay and Google Pay, in 31+ currencies. 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.
Currency is the column nobody prices. HelloRoam settles a United States order in 31 currencies, and a dollar charge on a euro or sterling card picks up 2 to 4 percent at the bank.
eSIM plans, price and coverage data, United States
T-Mobile covers cities, transport routes, and tourist areas in United States. HelloRoam sells into that market: fixed data from $2.87 for 1 GB over 7 days, and unlimited at $21.50 for 7 days of unlimited data, at full speed for the first 2 GB each day. Rural gaps affect the eSIM and carrier roaming equally.
Get eSIMHolafly's United States plan on a local network includes unlimited data but caps mobile hotspot at 1GB/day. If you plan to tether a laptop, factor that limit into your decision.
Get eSIMIn United States, Nomad uses T-Mobile at $2.30/GB with a two-minute checkout. No app required — QR code delivery works via email, scannable from any camera app.
Get eSIMAiralo's United States plans carry a 14-day refund policy for unused eSIMs. Coverage runs on a local 5G network from $2.40/GB.
Get eSIMIf United States is part of a multi-destination trip, check whether a Saily regional plan covers your other stops, because buying one plan is less friction than managing several.
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The full picture
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile rates, United States
Every major carrier's published United States rate, side by side, with the eSIM winner highlighted.
| Carrier | Plan type | Daily | 7-day | Speed | Data limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | International Day Pass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| Verizon | TravelPass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| T-Mobile | International Pass | $10.00*source | $50.00 | LTE | 2GB per 1 Day pass |
| Xfinity Mobile | International Pass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | 200 MB/day |
| eSIM · HelloRoam | 20GB data plan | — | $34.46 | 5G | 20GB |
*T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. The 1 Day International Pass costs $10; the 7-day figure is the cheapest pass mix, 10-day pass.
* Xfinity Mobile International Pass: $10/day with 200 MB/day high-speed cap
Compare all carrier roaming plans to see how AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and EE stack up against eSIM providers.
Pay-per-use cost audit
United States data charges on AT&T pay-per-use: real dollar amounts
The worst-case AT&T pay-per-use scenario in United States: you land, turn off airplane mode, and forget to activate an international plan. Your phone syncs email, checks for app updates, and loads the map you opened. AT&T charges $2.05/MB in that state. A 30-minute Zoom call costs $922. 1 hour of Google Maps adds $102. Uploading 20 photos to iCloud runs $410. One hour of YouTube while hotel WiFi lags: $1025. A full gigabyte at AT&T's pay-per-use rate: $2,099. Source: AT&T international rate card, June 2026.
Personalize your savings
Your United States saving against $12 a day
Adjust the trip length, the carrier and the daily data below and the calculator reprices both sides. The starting point is the 10-day average stay recorded for United States: $120 on an AT&T day pass at $12 a day, against $34.46 for a 20GB travel eSIM. Both prices buy access to the same local operators.
Network coverage
United States roaming network partnerships explained
AT&T sets the wholesale roaming rate for United States. AT&T marks that rate up to $12/day for its customers. Travel eSIM providers sell the same AT&T access from $1.06/GB. Same signal, same speed, same carrier towers. Different price tag. United States has 5G through AT&T. There is no 5G-premium tier in carrier roaming or eSIM plans. AT&T's $12/day covers 5G. An eSIM at $1.06/GB covers 5G. You do not pay more for faster service under either model. United States has widespread 5G coverage. T-Mobile leads with widest 5G; all three carriers have extensive urban 5G; rural gaps remain T-Mobile provides the widest 5G footprint; eSIM providers using T-Mobile deliver the best coverage for tourists.
Network attachment record
The networks behind both prices in United States
HelloRoam publishes 2 local operators for United States: AT&T and Verizon.
An eSIM attaches to one of them on arrival.
HelloRoam names no default, so the file cannot say which one your handset picks.
HelloRoam records a 5G label against all 2 operators.
Carrier roaming runs on local operators too. That is what a roaming agreement buys.
Same masts, two invoices. The gap on this page is a billing gap.
5G and 4G here are capability labels. Neither one is a speed reading.
The operator file behind this page covers 185 destinations and 154 operators, 98 of those destinations carrying a 5G label. United States is one of 68 destinations with more than one operator on file: AT&T and Verizon. Carrier roaming reaches the same radios, so the gap between the two prices is a billing gap.
| Operator | Network generation on file |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5G |
| Verizon | 5G |
Source: HelloRoam package feed, read 17 August 2026. The feed publishes an operator list for every destination it sells. No speed test sits behind this table, and we ran none. The full operator map covers 185 destinations.
Pricing breakdown
Per-day data costs in United States: roaming and eSIM
Carrier roaming costs for 14 days in United States, ranked: T-Mobile high-speed add-on $75, Verizon TravelPass $168, AT&T International Day Pass $120, eSIM 10GB on a local network $10.60. The eSIM option costs 91% less than AT&T, which bills $12 a day.
Per-day data costs in United States: AT&T $12, Verizon $12, T-Mobile $10, eSIM $0.76. The eSIM figure is derived from a $10.60 10GB plan spread across 14 days. Carrier rates are fixed regardless of how much data you use each day. US prepaid SIM at $30-50 for 10GB is expensive globally — eSIM providers offer similar plans at $15-25 for visitors.
eSIM plan tiers for United States: 1GB at $2.87 ($2.87/GB), 3GB at $6.87 ($2.29/GB), 5GB at $10.01 ($2/GB), 10GB at $16.41 ($1.64/GB), 20GB at $34.46 ($1.72/GB). Unlimited daily data costs $2.79/day on the 14-day plan ($39.09 in all). Even the unlimited eSIM tier costs less than AT&T's $120 roaming bill. US eSIM at $1.06/GB is mid-range globally but represents savings vs local prepaid which starts around $2.50/GB. Travelers in United States average 2.0GB of mobile data per day, so a 14-day trip needs roughly 28GB.
Unlimited data for United States starts at $3.49 for 1 day and runs to $71.20 for 30, priced 1 day at $3.49, 3 days at $9.95, 7 days at $21.50, 14 days at $39.09, 30 days at $71.20. Unlimited here means 2GB a day at full speed before a fair-use policy applies. Catalogue prices read 29 Oct 2026.
Trip cost breakdown
Carrier roaming vs eSIM cost in United States by trip length
AT&T bills $12/day for roaming in United States — that is $0.50/hour around the clock, whether your phone is in your pocket or active. A 2GB eSIM on a local network costs $6.87 for 3 days — $0.10/hour at continuous use. Difference for a 3-day trip: $29.13.
Over 14 days, AT&T's per-hour rate stays at $0.36. A 20GB eSIM on a local network for 15GB averages $0.10/hour over the same 14 days. AT&T total: $120. eSIM total: $34.46. Difference: $85.54.
A 30-day stay at $0.17/hour on AT&T reaches $120. A 50GB eSIM on a local network covering 50GB for video calls and streaming costs $66.26 — $0.09/hour. Total difference over 30 days: $53.74 (45%). Rates checked June 2026.
Airport options
United States arrival data: airport SIM vs eSIM
The posted price at JFK (NYC) / LAX (LA) / ORD (Chicago) / MIA (Miami)'s T-Mobile and AT&T and Mint Mobile and Lycamobile counter is $30-50 for 10-30GB / 30 days. That figure may not include applicable taxes or activation fees added at the counter. A 1GB eSIM at $2.87 is an all-in price paid online — no surprises at checkout. Off-airport shops in United States sell SIMs for $25-40 for 10-30GB / 30 days, the lower-cost option if you have extra time.
Local alternative
Local SIM vs eSIM in United States
A local SIM in United States costs $25-40 for 10-30GB / 30 days at T-Mobile and AT&T and Mint Mobile and Lycamobile. A travel eSIM starts at $2.87 for comparison. The trade-off: you wait 10-20 min; available at electronics stores in terminals at the airport counter, and lose your home number while the local SIM is active.
Data planning
How to plan your data for 10 days in United States
Uploading photos to Google Photos or iCloud uses roughly 10 MB per photo in full resolution. Fifty photos per day adds 500 MB before you factor in maps or calls. At 2.0GB average daily usage in United States, a 10-day trip needs 20GB minimum.
The 20GB plan at $34.46 ($1.72/GB) is the best fit for this usage. Compare that to AT&T's $120 for the same 10 days on the same local towers. For heavy data users, a 1-day unlimited plan costs $3.49, still under AT&T's $12/day pass.
Connectivity
How reliable is WiFi for travelers in United States
WiFi in United States: Free WiFi at Starbucks, McDonald's, libraries, and most hotels; widespread but not universal Coverage is strong in urban areas. Rural spots are less consistent. An eSIM keeps you connected when WiFi drops — directions, translations, and payment apps all need steady data.
Plan your data
United States data demand by trip length and usage
Airport SIM counters in United States charge $30-50 for 10-30GB / 30 days — and that requires waiting in line after a long flight. AT&T roaming adds $12/day on top if you skip the counter. A 20GB eSIM at $34.46 installs before you board, no line required.
United States has two mobile operators: AT&T and Verizon. When AT&T or Verizon customers roam here, their calls and data pass through these exact networks. A travel eSIM reaches AT&T or Verizon directly at $1.06/GB — the service is identical; the roaming markup is not.
Airport SIM counters at JFK (NYC) / LAX (LA) / ORD (Chicago) / MIA (Miami) charge $30-50 for 10-30GB / 30 days after a 10-20 min; available at electronics stores in terminals wait — still more than a 20GB eSIM at $34.46. Local prepaid SIMs in United States run $25-40 for 10-30GB / 30 days, requiring an in-person stop and sometimes a passport copy. An eSIM at $34.46 skips that entirely. Prices stable; US mobile data more expensive than most countries
Quick reference
United States Travel Essentials
911
911 reaches police, fire, and ambulance in United States. Save the number before you arrive — do not rely on memory in an emergency. 911 works from any phone, including a travel eSIM with no local number.
Type A/B
US plugs (Type A flat two-prong and Type B three-prong) fit United States's outlets directly. No adapter is needed for phones, laptops, or standard US electronics. Voltage is 120V — compatible with dual-voltage US chargers.
EST/CST/MST/PST (UTC-5 to -8)
USD ($)
Tap-to-pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) is accepted at most stores and restaurants in United States. Visa and Mastercard work at virtually all merchants. Carry a small amount of local USD for markets, taxis, and small vendors that do not have card readers.
Quick tip
A local prepaid SIM in United States costs around $25-40 for 10-30GB / 30 days at convenience stores and carrier shops. That beats most travel eSIM prices — if you have time to buy and register one on arrival.
Good to know
United States's emergency number is 911, not 112. Both carrier roaming SIMs and eSIMs can dial emergency numbers without an active data plan.
Step by step
How to cut roaming charges on a United States trip
- On Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer: go to Settings > Connections > SIM manager to verify eSIM support — Pixel 3a and later also qualifies — T-Mobile covers 5G in United States
- First-time buyer: HelloRoam offers United States data at $2.87 for 1GB — create an account, add a payment method, and your QR code arrives in under 60 seconds. Compare eSIM providers to see your options.
- First-time eSIM install: your phone walks you through the QR scan step by step — the profile downloads in 10-30 seconds over a WiFi connection — do this before your flight to JFK (NYC) / LAX (LA) / ORD (Chicago) / MIA (Miami) so it activates the moment you land
- Returning traveler shortcut: set your home carrier SIM to Data Off in the dual-SIM panel rather than navigating through roaming menus. The full data roaming guide covers all shortcuts.
- Enable the eSIM data line at JFK (NYC) / LAX (LA) / ORD (Chicago) / MIA (Miami) — it connects to T-Mobile automatically
- Leave your home SIM enabled for incoming calls: WiFi Calling routes them over the eSIM data connection at no extra cost
Data tips
App settings that cut data use in United States
Travel booking apps — flights, hotels, and train tickets — typically use 5-20 MB per search session. If you book in-country transport while in United States, plan for one session of 15-30 MB. Download booking confirmations to your phone over WiFi so you can access them without cellular data.
Regional context
United States carrier coverage and North America roaming agreements
A few things to know before turning off carrier roaming in United States:
US spans 4 mainland time zones plus Alaska and Hawaii — check local time zone for each destination
T-Mobile has the widest 5G coverage; AT&T strongest in rural areas; Verizon best in cities
No SIM registration required — buy at any Walmart, Target, or Best Buy without ID
US uses 110V power — same as Japan; most USB chargers work globally
National Parks often have zero mobile coverage — download offline maps for Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, etc.
Free WiFi at Starbucks, McDonald's, libraries, and most hotels; widespread but not universal Roaming passes charge $12/day to fill WiFi gaps. An eSIM covers the same connectivity at $1.06/GB.
iPhone 14+ US models are eSIM-only (no SIM tray) — eSIM is the only option for these devices.
Summer and holiday season (Thanksgiving through New Year) are peak periods
Nearby
Related destinations
3 destinations near United States are priced on the same rate card. AT&T bills $12 a day in every one of them, and the figure beside each flag is that destination's own per-gigabyte floor. The cheapest of the group is Canada at $1.60 a gigabyte.
Forgot your eSIM?
You forgot to buy an eSIM for United States — here is what to do
Post-arrival eSIM installation in United States works from any WiFi connection. No cellular data is required to purchase or install. JFK (NYC) / LAX (LA) / ORD (Chicago) / MIA (Miami) provides free WiFi to arriving passengers in the terminal. Open your preferred provider — HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily — and complete the purchase. Each one delivers the eSIM QR code by email and in-app simultaneously. If you miss the airport window, check into your hotel and use the lobby WiFi. Front desks in United States provide the WiFi password at check-in. A 1GB plan at $2.87 gives you 1GB of T-Mobile data from the moment you scan the QR code.
Savings math
How much you save in United States
Solo traveler
T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps. More high-speed data in United States takes International Passes from $10 a day, $50 over 10 days at the cheapest mix (10-day pass). A 20GB eSIM on a local network delivers full 5G for $34.46. The gap: $15.54 (31%). At 256Kbps the included data is usable mainly for text messages.
Family trip
Two travelers on Verizon in United States for 10 days: 2 lines x $12/day x 10 = $240. Two 20GB eSIMs: $68.92. Savings: $171.08 for the couple. If only one person needs heavy data, one eSIM with tethering costs $34.46 total and covers both devices through the phone's hotspot feature.
AT&T roaming rate analysis
AT&T International Day Pass billing for United States: $12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a local network. A background sync after that window closes starts the next $12 fee. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle, and $6 for each extra line used the same day. Over 10 days the pass costs $120. A 20GB eSIM at $34.46 uses data-bucket billing, which charges for data bought, not for days used.
All-carrier summary
AT&T: AT&T International Day Pass costs 248% more than an eSIM for United States.
Verizon: Verizon TravelPass costs 248% more than an eSIM for United States.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile's International Passes cost 45% more than an eSIM for United States.
The savings math for United States is clear. Solo: $85.54 saved vs AT&T for 10 days. Family of four: $162.16 saved. Annual (2 trips): $171.08 saved. All figures use the same local 5G network. The eSIM costs less at every trip length and every group size.
Quick answers
Common questions about United States data costs
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming in United States?
Yes, an eSIM is 71% cheaper than carrier roaming in United States. AT&T charges $120 for a 10-day trip at $12/day. A travel eSIM on a local 5G network costs $34.46 for 20GB. Both use the same cell towers. The eSIM saves $85.54 on identical infrastructure. Rates checked June 2026.
How much does roaming cost in United States?
AT&T roaming in United States costs $12 for each 24 hours from the first time your phone connects to a local network. The charge triggers on background data sync at landing, not intentional use. A 10-day trip costs $120. An eSIM: $34.46 flat. Rates checked June 2026.
Does T-Mobile work in United States?
Yes, T-Mobile connects to a local network in United States. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. The 1 Day International Pass costs $10. A travel eSIM at $34.46 for 20GB provides full 5G speed on the same local towers. Rates checked June 2026.
AT&T fine print for United States
$12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a foreign network, and a single background push notification at 2 AM can start it. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle (terms read 31 Oct 2026).
iCloud Photos, email push, app updates all trigger the daily charge. A phone left in a bag with data roaming on starts a new $12 fee each time a sync lands after the last 24 hours ran out.
United States FAQ
United States eSIM & roaming questions
United States carrier roaming costs $12 a day on AT&T and on Verizon
AT&T charges $12/day on International Day Pass for United States. Verizon charges $12/day on TravelPass. T-Mobile's Experience More and Experience Beyond plans include 5GB and 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then at a reduced speed, and Essentials includes texting only. Land without a plan and AT&T bills $2.05/MB, so a single gigabyte costs $2,099. Five travel eSIM providers sell United States data against those rates: HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily. Fixed plans start at $2.87 for 1GB on a local 5G network. HelloRoam posts the lowest fixed rate in the group, $2.01/GB on the median 5 GB plan across 40 countries, against $2.30 on Nomad. HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan has the lowest median of the five at $21.50 across 35 countries, against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
T-Mobile's included data in United States runs at high speed until the allowance ends
For light use, yes. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. Even at 256Kbps you stay reachable on WhatsApp and iMessage text in United States, which is more than AT&T gives you without a pass. Fixed-data eSIM plans across HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily run full 5G on a local network from $1.06/GB, with no daily activation trigger. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
United States roaming bills by the day, not by the gigabyte
A traveler lands in United States, checks one notification, and AT&T bills $12 for the next 24 hours. That is per-day billing: any cellular connection, including a background sync, starts the full 24-hour charge. Without a day pass the rate is $2.05/MB, so a 20 MB burst of photo syncing costs $41. An eSIM is a fixed cost at 1GB for $2.87, with no per-day trigger and no per-MB meter. HelloRoam's unlimited plan removes the meter a different way, at a 7-day median of $21.50 against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
A week of United States data, priced across the five eSIM providers
A week of unlimited data is the like-for-like price. The median 7-day unlimited plan across the 35 countries where all five were priced costs $21.50 on HelloRoam, $25 on Nomad, $26.99 on Saily, $27 on Airalo, $27.50 on Holafly. In United States the 7-day plan reads $21.50 on HelloRoam against $23 on Nomad, the next cheapest. The plans differ in full-speed data: HelloRoam's plan runs at full speed for 2 GB a day in 33 of those 35 countries, while Airalo's holds 3 GB in most and Holafly states no daily cap. AT&T bills $84 for the same week in United States at $12 a day, $62.50 more than the HelloRoam median. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
United States eSIM data starts at $1.06 a gigabyte against $12 a day
Yes, if you use more than a few megabytes per day. AT&T charges $12/day for roaming in United States, which totals $84 for a week. A travel eSIM on T-Mobile starts at $1.06/GB for the same 5G speeds. The breakeven point is day one: even a single day of eSIM data costs less than one day of carrier roaming. The eSIM connects to the same local towers your carrier uses, so speed and coverage are identical.
AT&T's day pass keeps your number live in United States, which a data-only eSIM does not
Your own number, live on the cellular network, with no app and no WiFi. That is the whole list, and it is worth $12/day to some travelers. International Day Pass covers United States at $12/day, or $84 a week, and draws data from your home allowance. Without it AT&T bills $2.05 a megabyte, which reaches $2,099 a gigabyte. Data-only plans from HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily cost $1.06/GB on T-Mobile and carry no number at all. Most travelers close that gap free with WiFi Calling, which routes the home number over any connection. If calls from local numbers matter to you, the day pass is the simpler product. Rates checked June 2026.
Verizon TravelPass costs $84 for a week in United States
No. Verizon TravelPass costs $12/day in United States — $84 for a week. A travel eSIM starts at $1.06/GB on a local 5G network. The eSIM delivers the same speed on the same carrier infrastructure at 80-95% lower total cost.
T-Mobile's free international data in United States carries text and little more
T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. Past the allowance, GPS navigation, photo messaging, video calls and ride-hailing apps stall; basic text-only WhatsApp works. T-Mobile's 1 Day International Pass costs $10, against $12 per 24 hours at AT&T and $12 at Verizon. A travel eSIM on T-Mobile at $1.06/GB delivers full 5G without per-day billing.
Switching data roaming off before landing in United States stops the bill
Turn off data roaming on your carrier SIM before landing in United States. AT&T's per-day charge fires from any background cellular contact — even a push notification overnight — at $12 per 24 hours. Without a plan, the rate is $2.05/MB. Install a travel eSIM via QR code before departure and set it as the active data SIM. Your carrier SIM stays active for calls and texts with WiFi Calling; the eSIM handles data at $1.06/GB.
A week of United States carrier roaming costs $84
AT&T: $84/week (International Day Pass at $12/day). Verizon: $84/week (TravelPass). T-Mobile: 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data included on its Experience plans, then up to 256Kbps, or $50 for a week of passes (10-day pass). The cheapest eSIM for United States starts at $1.06/GB on a local 5G network — better per-GB value than all three carriers.
Fact check
United States travel data: correcting the record
You need to unlock your phone to use an eSIM
eSIM installation does not require an unlocked phone in most cases. iPhones sold in the US since iPhone 14 are sold unlocked by law. iPhones XS through 13 require unlocking to add a foreign carrier eSIM, but AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all offer free unlocking after your contract ends. Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer models support eSIM on both locked and unlocked variants. Check your carrier's unlock policy before your trip to United States.
Roaming charges only apply to data
US carrier international plans charge separately for data, calls, and texts. AT&T's International Day Pass at $12/day includes data but charges $0.25–$1.50/minute for calls beyond the bundled allocation. Incoming voicemail retrieval can trigger per-minute roaming charges even when you make no outgoing calls. A data-only eSIM in United States at $2.87 covers data and uses WhatsApp or FaceTime for voice at no additional carrier cost. Rates checked June 2026.
EU roaming is free for Americans
EU roaming-within-the-EU rules apply only to SIM cards issued by EU-based carriers. AT&T and Verizon are US carriers — they charge full international day pass rates in every EU country. AT&T's International Day Pass runs $12/day in EU destinations. Verizon TravelPass is $12/day. A travel eSIM on a local network covers United States for $2.87 total. Rates checked June 2026.
Our recommendation
Which eSIM to get for United States
HelloRoam covers United States on a local network and scores 9.9/10 on our rubric, the highest of the 5 providers we price. A 1GB plan costs $2.87. Unactivated plans are refundable for 180 days, and its support replies in your own language. That makes HelloRoam our pick for United States. Holafly is the alternative for heavy data users: it states no daily cap, at a 7-day unlimited median of $27.50 on 30 Oct 2026.
Learn more
Travel guides, United States
4 guides carry the parts of a United States trip this page does not price: installing the profile before departure, switching data roaming off on the home SIM, and what happens to the allowance once a fair-use policy applies. Each one reads the same rate card as this page, where AT&T bills $12 a day.
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