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    United States eSIM plans

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    Why get an eSIM for United States?

    Landing at JFK, LAX, or Miami with no data plan means airport Wi-Fi hunting and $10-a-day roaming passes. An AeroCell USA eSIM fixes that before you board: buy online, install with one tap from the AeroCell app (or scan the QR code from your email), and your phone connects to AT&T or Verizon 5G the moment you touch down — the same two networks that cover the vast majority of the country, from Manhattan to national parks.

    Plans are prepaid and data-only, ranging from 1 GB for a quick city break up to 50 GB for a month-long road trip, with validity from 1 to 90 days. There's no contract, no US paperwork, and no bill shock: when the data or the days run out, the plan simply stops. Your home SIM stays active alongside the eSIM, so you keep receiving calls and texts on your own number while Google Maps, Uber, and WhatsApp run on fast local data.

    Two things worth knowing before you fly. First, your phone must be carrier-unlocked — US-bought iPhones on a carrier plan sometimes aren't, so check with your carrier at home. Second, install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before departure; validity only starts when the eSIM first connects to a US network, so setting it up early costs nothing and saves you fumbling with settings at the arrivals gate.

    Traveling beyond the US? If your trip continues into Canada or Mexico, a North America bundle covers all three countries on one eSIM — check the Bundles tab above.

    United States eSIM—frequently asked questions

    Which networks does the USA eSIM use?

    AeroCell USA eSIMs connect to AT&T 5G and Verizon 5G — the two largest networks in the United States. Your phone picks the strongest available signal, and you get the same coverage a local SIM would, including 5G where available.

    How much data do I need for a US trip?

    For a 1–2 week trip with maps, messaging, and social media, 5–10 GB is comfortable. Streaming video or hotspotting a laptop pushes that up — a 20 GB or larger plan is safer for longer stays or work trips. Plans go up to 50 GB for 90 days.

    Will my phone work in the USA?

    If your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked, yes. US networks use bands that virtually all modern international phones (iPhone XR and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models) support. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, your phone has eSIM.

    Can I make calls and use my WhatsApp number?

    The eSIM is data-only, but your regular SIM keeps working for calls and texts alongside it. WhatsApp, iMessage, and FaceTime keep using your existing number over the eSIM's data — most travelers never miss having a US number.

    Does the USA eSIM support hotspot / tethering?

    Yes. You can share the eSIM's data with a laptop or travel companions through your phone's personal hotspot, subject to your plan's data allowance.

    When does the plan start counting?

    Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a US network — not when you buy or install it. Install over Wi-Fi at home before you fly; it takes about a minute and nothing is consumed until you land.

    Does it work in Canada or Mexico too?

    The USA plan covers the United States only. For a trip spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico, pick a North America bundle instead — one eSIM, one plan, all three countries.

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