Quick Facts
- Plan Type
- Unlimited data (1 GB/day high-speed, then 128 Kbps)
- Coverage
- United States
- Validity
- 1, 3, 5 or 7 days
- Networks
- AT&T, Verizon Wireless
- Activation
- Scan QR code and enable data roaming
- Top-up
- Not available – purchase a new eSIM when validity ends
- Phone Number
- None – data only, no calls or SMS
How to Get Your eSIM
- Purchase online
Select a 1, 3, 5 or 7-day United States Unlimited plan from the catalogue and complete checkout. - Receive your QR code
The eSIM QR code arrives by email within minutes. Save it or print it before you travel. - Install on your device
Open Settings → Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code. Label the line for easy switching. - Activate in the US
Enable data roaming on the new line when you land. Your 1 GB daily allowance begins immediately.
How the Unlimited Plan Works
Every day you receive 1 GB of high-speed data on the AT&T or Verizon Wireless network. Use it however you like—tethering, navigation, cloud sync, video calls. When the gigabyte runs out, your connection slows to 128 Kbps but never disconnects. At that speed you can still load map tiles, send and receive messages, refresh email, and handle lightweight tasks. Video streaming and voice-over-IP calls will not work reliably.
The daily quota resets at 00:00 UTC; that is a fixed moment in UTC, not midnight where you are, so check your phone's UTC offset if you plan around it. This cycle repeats every day until your plan's validity expires.
Because this is a data-only eSIM, there is no phone number attached. You cannot make or receive traditional calls, and SMS is not available. Use internet-based apps for voice and messaging.
Staying Connected on the Road
Is This Plan Right for You?
When the Unlimited plan fits
You need a connection that absolutely cannot die mid-task—think uploading a contract, staying reachable on Slack, or navigating unfamiliar highways. You prefer the rhythm of a daily reset over rationing a single pool across your trip. Your US visit is seven days or shorter, and you can tolerate slower speeds once the gigabyte is gone.
When a standard data plan fits better
Your work demands sustained high-speed uploads or hours of video conferencing each day. You are staying longer than a week and want one eSIM to last the trip. You rarely hit 1 GB daily and would rather have a larger one-time bucket you can draw from unevenly. In those cases, browse the United States for plans with higher data caps and longer validity windows.
Traveler Tips
- Download offline maps of your US destinations before you leave—navigation will keep working even at 128 Kbps.
- Schedule large file uploads and cloud backups right after the daily reset when your full 1 GB is available.
- Keep your original SIM or a secondary eSIM active for any SMS-based two-factor authentication codes.
- Test the hotspot connection on your laptop before leaving for meetings; some laptops need manual network selection.
- Set a data-usage alert at 800 MB so you know when to switch to lighter tasks for the rest of the day.
- Carry a portable battery—continuous hotspot use drains your phone faster than normal browsing.
Compare Connectivity Options for United States
eSIMno | Local SIM / Operator | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEATURES | |||
| Setup time | Few minutes | Store kit, needs activation | Auto |
| No local ID needed | Online checkout | No SSN; passport at carrier stores | Use home account |
| Speed | 4G/LTE on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon; 5G in some areas | One carrier only | Partner-dependent |
| Travel support | English support 24/7 | English-language service | Home carrier hours |
| Keep home number | Dual SIM | Replaces it | Same number |
| Cost predictability | Fixed price | Advertised price needs Auto Pay | Bill-shock risk |