# United States eSIM — Instant Data from $1.50/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for United States (ISO US). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $1.50 - Pricing tier: 1 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $1.50 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $3.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $9.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $22.50 ## Network & carriers - AT&T — 5G - Verizon — 5G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - New York City — local time 2026-08-24T21:46:11-04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T10:16:16.757Z / sunset 2026-08-25T23:39:10.754Z - Miami — local time 2026-08-24T21:46:11-04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T10:58:15.246Z / sunset 2026-08-25T23:47:00.571Z - Los Angeles — local time 2026-08-24T18:46:11-07:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T13:21:47.669Z / sunset 2026-08-26T02:27:39.713Z - Orlando — local time 2026-08-24T21:46:11-04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T11:00:14.974Z / sunset 2026-08-25T23:54:27.640Z - San Francisco — local time 2026-08-24T18:46:11-07:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T13:33:59.309Z / sunset 2026-08-26T02:48:46.773Z Currency: USD — 1 USD ≈ 1 USD (as of 2026-08-25). ## Data situation The United States is one of the more expensive countries in the world for mobile data — locals pay roughly $6.00 per gigabyte on average, ranking 219th out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, well above the global average. That's despite the US having no shortage of carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and their prepaid sub-brands); the market is simply priced high relative to most of the world. Free Wi-Fi partly offsets this — it's widely available at coffee shop chains, fast-food restaurants, shopping malls, and airport terminals, with paid Wi-Fi now the exception rather than the rule. Still, relying on public Wi-Fi means gaps once you're using rideshare apps, maps, or translation tools between stops, which is where a pre-activated eSIM data plan matters most for travelers moving between cities. - Local price per GB: $6.00/GB average for locals (rank 219 of 237 countries, bestbroadbanddeals.co.uk Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Very common — most coffee shop chains (Starbucks, Dunkin'), fast-food restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, and airport terminals offer free Wi-Fi, and it's increasingly rare to find a US restaurant that doesn't. - Paid Wi-Fi: Uncommon as a standalone product — a handful of premium airport lounges and some older hotels still charge for Wi-Fi, but most venues now offer it free. ## International airports - JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) — https://www.jfkairport.com/ - EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) — https://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html - MIA — Miami International Airport (Miami) — https://www.miami-airport.com/ - LAX — Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) — https://www.flylax.com/ - MCO — Orlando International Airport (Orlando) — http://www.orlandoairports.net/ - SFO — San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) — http://www.flysfo.com/ ### Travel advisories - Advisory data not currently available for this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Unlike most of the world, the United States has no federal or state law requiring ID or passport registration to buy a prepaid SIM card — it's one of a small minority of countries (alongside Canada, the UK, and a handful of others) without mandatory SIM registration. In practice, prepaid SIMs are sold off-the-shelf at Walmart, Target, drugstores, and carrier stores with no ID typically required, and activation is usually self-service and instant. The catch is cost and convenience at the airport specifically: JFK's arrivals hall has only unstaffed SIM vending machines charging $29 for just 1GB — versus a 50GB online eSIM plan for $31 — and LAX has a single kiosk selling physical SIMs only, no eSIMs, at about $82 for 10GB versus a 20GB online eSIM plan for $22. Both airports charge dramatically more per gigabyte than a city store or an online eSIM. There are no eligibility restrictions on foreign travelers buying a US SIM, so the hassle here is overpaying and self-service friction rather than paperwork. - KYC requirements: No legal ID or passport requirement — the US has no mandatory SIM registration law, so retail stores and airport kiosks generally sell prepaid SIMs without ID, though a store may occasionally ask informally. - Wait time: Instant at retail stores and vending machines — no appointment or registration wait, though airport kiosks are self-service with no staff to assist activation. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 3/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types A, B — 120V, 60Hz - No alternative plugs will also fit in type A sockets - Type A plugs will also fit in type B sockets - Emergency numbers: police 911, ambulance 911, fire 911 - Calling code: +1 - Driving side: right - Tipping: Generally expected — mandatory or at least usual _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Do I need a passport or ID to activate my Jetogo eSIM in the United States?** No. The US has no SIM registration law, and your Jetogo eSIM is installed and activated before you fly, so there's no ID check, store visit, or vending machine involved on arrival. **Which US carrier network does my Jetogo eSIM use?** Jetogo eSIMs for the United States connect to major domestic 4G/5G networks, giving you coverage across cities and interstate highways comparable to what local prepaid customers get. **Is it cheaper to buy a SIM at JFK or LAX airport instead of using an eSIM?** No — airport SIM kiosks in the US are dramatically more expensive than the same data bought online (JFK's cheapest plan is $29 for just 1GB, versus 50GB for $31 with an online eSIM), and JFK's arrivals hall only has unstaffed vending machines. A Jetogo eSIM activated before departure is both cheaper and skips the airport line entirely. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. You simply choose which profile handles data while you're on Jetogo, and switch back anytime after your trip. ## Trust _Content coming soon._ ## Why Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Why Choose Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Practical travel info _Content coming soon._ ## Other countries pricing _Content coming soon._ --- Weather and air quality data © OpenWeatherMap, licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL): https://openweathermap.org/full-history Exchange rates via Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference rates): https://www.frankfurter.dev