The main carriers are AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon. Broad 5G coverage in the big cities and tourist corridors. In remote national parks there can be stretches with no signal from any carrier.
A travel eSIM like VoaSim uses those same towers: coverage is that of the local networks.
| Option | How it works in practice |
|---|---|
| Travel eSIM | Bought online before the trip, arrives by e-mail and connects on landing. Unlimited from USD 1.79/day at VoaSim, no paperwork or queues. |
| Local SIM | Prepaid T-Mobile or AT&T SIMs run USD 30-50 with taxes, bought at carrier stores or retailers (Target, Walmart) and requiring a passport in-store. The "tourist" prepaid SIMs at airport kiosks tend to cost more. |
| Your carrier's roaming | Convenient but with a daily cost that piles up, and passes usually carry few GB or fair use. Check the exact rate in your app before flying. |
| Wi-Fi only | Free, but leaves you without maps, translator or rides on the street — exactly where you need them most. |
Verizon barely sells prepaid to tourists; T-Mobile's 5G is among the most widespread in the world. In national parks (Yellowstone, Yosemite) there are long stretches with no signal from any carrier: download offline maps.
At JFK, MIA or LAX the free Wi-Fi is stable: if anything fails with your connection, it is enough for the eSIM Rescue diagnosis or to call the Uber.
| Days | Price | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | USD 18.90 | USD 3.78/day |
| 7 days | USD 23.90 | USD 3.42/day |
| 10 days | USD 30.90 | USD 3.09/day |
| 15 days | USD 42.90 | USD 2.86/day |
| 30 days | USD 61.90 | USD 2.07/day |
| 60 days | USD 106.90 | USD 1.79/day |
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