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United States eSIM

from $2.06 per GB

Use mobile data across the United States for maps, messages and travel apps, with practical coverage tips for cities, highways and national parks before you choose a package.

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100 GB · 30 days for $205.79. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for the United States

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for United States

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBAT&T · Verizon5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$3.32$3.32Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.26$10.26Choose plan
3 GBAT&T · Verizon5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$8.80$2.94Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$9.08$3.03Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$13.24$2.65Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$24.16$2.42Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$46.36$2.32Choose plan
20 GBAT&T · Verizon5GReloadable90 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$57.08$2.86Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$112.00$2.24Choose plan
50 GBAT&T · Verizon5GReloadable180 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$140.00$2.80Choose plan
100 GBAT&T · Verizon5GReloadable10 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$279.60$2.80Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$205.79$2.06Choose plan
UnlimitedAT&T · Verizon5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$7.44—Choose plan
UnlimitedAT&T · Verizon5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$22.32—Choose plan
UnlimitedAT&T · Verizon5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$52.08—Choose plan
UnlimitedAT&T · Verizon5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$104.16—Choose plan
UnlimitedAT&T · Verizon5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$223.20—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

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Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to connect an eSIM in the United States

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim United States”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim United States
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in the United States

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

This page lists researched nationwide mobile networks in the United States based on official carrier coverage tools and FCC material: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. It does not mean every Letisim package includes every network.

AT&T

Use the public map to check approximate outdoor mobile coverage by address, city or ZIP code for the places on your route. [1] [2]

Check coverage ↗

T-Mobile

Search by address or landmark to compare approximate coverage in the areas where you expect to use mobile data most. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

Verizon

Verizon’s public map helps you check approximate outdoor mobile coverage by address before you travel. [1] [3]

Check coverage ↗

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across the United States

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇺🇸 United States
  1. Washington, D.C.
  2. Los Angeles
  3. Grand Canyon National Park and South Rim area
  4. Arizona

Washington, D.C.

In central Washington, D.C., mobile data is most useful for maps and Metro planning. Keeping transit tools ready makes station changes and museum-heavy days easier to manage. [8] [10]

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is spread out, so repeated map checks and real-time transit updates are practical through the day. The official LA Metro app is useful if your trip mixes several parts of the city. [9] [10]

Grand Canyon National Park and South Rim area

The National Park Service says cellular and internet access can vary across parks and visitor areas. Download offline maps before leaving the highway, and do not rely on a constant connection inside the park. [6] [7] [10]

Arizona

If your Arizona itinerary includes park areas or scenic stops, save offline maps and key addresses in advance. That makes route checks easier when mobile service is less predictable. [6] [10]

United States · eSIM

How connectivity works

The United States has three researched nationwide mobile networks in current FCC material: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. For travelers, the useful question is not which brand sounds best in general, but which network looks better for the exact places on the trip: your airport, hotel, city neighborhoods, highway stretches and any park entrances. Public coverage maps are estimates, so they are best used as a comparison tool rather than a promise of identical service everywhere.

That matters because a U.S. itinerary can change quickly from dense urban streets to long drives or park roads. In Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, mobile data is often used for navigation and transit updates throughout the day. In national parks, the National Park Service notes that cellular and internet access can vary across visitor areas, so offline maps are a practical backup. Before you buy, also check the package page for the included network and whether validity starts at purchase or on first connection.

Useful apps and travel tools

SmarTrip ↗

Official WMATA app for the Washington, D.C. area. Useful for managing SmarTrip on the go. [8]

LA Metro App ↗

Official LA Metro app with real-time arrivals, directions and service alerts for Los Angeles County transit. [9]

Google Maps ↗

Google Maps supports downloaded offline areas, which helps with navigation when you do not want to depend on a live connection. [10]

Before you buy

Check the exact route before you choose

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all publish public coverage tools. They are estimates rather than guarantees, but they are the most practical way to compare the neighborhoods, highways and stops on your itinerary. [2] [3] [4]

City trips and park trips use data differently

In cities, travelers lean on navigation and transit updates. In parks, offline maps and saved directions matter more because service can vary across visitor areas. [6] [8] [9] [10]

Prepare key apps before the trip

Transit tools for Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, plus Google Maps offline areas, are easier to use when everything is set up in advance. [8] [9] [10]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in the United States

Which network should I choose for a trip to the United States?

Start with the exact places on your route: airport, hotel, city neighborhoods, highway stops and any parks. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all publish public coverage maps, so the practical choice is the network that looks strongest for your own itinerary rather than the best-known brand in general. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Will one eSIM work for both cities and national parks?

Often yes, if the package fits your usage. City days usually depend on navigation and transit tools, while park visits benefit from offline maps because the National Park Service says access can vary across visitor areas. [6] [8] [9] [10]

Can I rely on coverage maps for the Grand Canyon or Arizona?

Use them for planning, not as guarantees. The National Park Service notes that cellular and internet access can vary in parks, so it is smart to download offline maps before leaving the highway and treat live service as something that may change by location. [6] [7] [10]

Do I need special apps for Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles?

Not necessarily, but the official transit tools are useful. SmarTrip helps with WMATA travel in Washington, D.C., and the LA Metro App provides real-time arrivals, directions and service alerts in Los Angeles. Google Maps offline areas are a practical backup for navigation. [8] [9] [10]

When should I install the eSIM?

If your phone supports eSIM and the package instructions allow it, installing before the trip is usually more convenient. Do not assume one universal start rule, though: the package page is authoritative, and validity may begin at purchase or on first connection depending on the package. [11]

How much data should I choose for the United States?

Choose based on trip length and how you use your phone: online maps, messaging, social apps, photo uploads and streaming all change the total. A short city break usually needs less than a longer trip with daily navigation, but the best fit depends on your habits rather than the destination alone. [8] [9] [10]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Communications Marketplace Report · FCC
  2. AT&T Wireless Coverage Map · AT&T
  3. Verizon Coverage Map · Verizon
  4. T-Mobile 4G & 5G Coverage Map · T-Mobile
  5. How to Use the FCC’s National Broadband Map · FCC
  6. Cellular & Internet Access in National Parks · National Park Service
  7. Grand Canyon Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal · National Park Service
  8. SmarTrip App · WMATA
  9. LA Metro App · LA Metro
  10. Download areas & navigate offline in Google Maps · Google
  11. Letisim public catalog · Letisim