eSIM for a road trip across the United States
Data for the satnav, your bookings and the music in the car for the whole trip, with the United States eSIM.
Download the maps before you set off
Download the map of the area before you go. In Google Maps: search for the city → Download → Download. On Wi-Fi, before your trip.
Navigating with the map already downloaded brings map data down to almost zero.
On the road, a downloaded map keeps working even if you lose signal, which is exactly when you need it most.
Coverage in national parks: be cautious
In the big national parks and on many roads in the West there are long stretches with no signal from any carrier. It’s not the eSIM: there are no masts there.
Before you go into a park, download the map of the area, save your bookings offline and tell someone which way you’re going.
How many GB do you need?
| Trip | Just enough to get around | Like at home, but travelling | My phone is my life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 1 GB · 7 days (€3.95) | 10 GB · 30 days (€13.95) | 20 GB · 30 days (€23.95) |
| 14 days | 3 GB · 30 days (€6.95) | 20 GB · 30 days (€23.95) | 50 GB · 30 days (€53.95) |
| 21 days | 3 GB · 30 days (€6.95) | 50 GB · 30 days (€53.95) | None is enough: 50 GB · 30 days and, if it runs out, another |
The GB range for each type of use comes from our data calculator, and the plans are the ones in the catalogue today.
Do you need it?
If your carrier already includes the United States in your tariff, you may not need it: check how many GB it gives you and at what price.
It’s worth it if your tariff charges roaming separately or includes few GB abroad: on a road trip the satnav and music use data every day.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work in every state?
It works wherever the plan’s networks have coverage. In national parks and rural areas there are stretches with no signal from any carrier.
How many days does it last?
It depends on the plan: the table above shows the ones available today, with their validity. It starts counting when it connects to a network in the United States.
Can I use it for GPS in the car?
Yes. And with the map downloaded before you set off, the GPS keeps working even if you lose signal.
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