# United States eSIM: prices and plans

Inbox eSIM sells a United States travel eSIM from $2.90; 5 GB for 30 days is $6.90. Data only, no app, no account: the QR arrives by email.

Page: https://inboxesim.com/united-states

## Plans

| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=hook |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $4.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=light |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $6.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=mid |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $12.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=fat |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $22.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=big |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $50.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?fare=jumbo |

Day Pass (3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps):

| Days | Price (USD) | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $9.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?pass=3 |
| 5 | $15.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?pass=5 |
| 7 | $21.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?pass=7 |
| 10 | $29.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?pass=10 |
| 15 | $40.90 | https://inboxesim.com/united-states?pass=15 |

## Details

- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Networks: Verizon (5G), AT&T (5G)
- Internet exit: US
- Hotspot: Usually allowed. The host network can still cap it.
- Validity starts: First attach to a covered network
- Top-ups: available on this pack

## Before you land

US networks are 4G and 5G only now. A phone that roams fine elsewhere can still struggle here if it is old; the notes below say why.
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shut down their 3G networks in 2022, so 3G-only phones do not work in the US. (source: FCC, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/plan-ahead-phase-out-3g-cellular-networks-and-service)
- Older 4G phones without VoLTE (HD Voice) can also lose calls and texts on US networks; data on a travel eSIM needs 4G or 5G. (source: FCC, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/plan-ahead-phase-out-3g-cellular-networks-and-service)
- Smaller brands such as Cricket, Boost and Straight Talk run on the AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile networks. (source: FCC, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/plan-ahead-phase-out-3g-cellular-networks-and-service)
- JFK has free Wi-Fi: pick the _Free JFK WiFi network. (source: JFK Airport, https://www.jfkairport.com/at-airport/wifi-instructions)
- iPhone 14 and later bought in the US have no SIM tray, so they are ready for eSIM out of the box. (source: Apple, https://support.apple.com/en-us/118569)

## Questions

### How much is the United States eSIM?

From $2.90 in USD, and the price on this page is the price you pay. Sizes run from the 1 GB pack up; pick one in the list above.

### When does the United States plan start?

First attach to a covered network. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. After you land, turn data roaming on for this line.

### Can I hotspot in United States?

Usually allowed. The host network can still cap it.

### Which networks in United States?

Verizon + AT&T. Your phone joins whichever of these is strongest where you are.

### Is this 5G in United States?

This pack runs on 3G/4G/5G. You get 5G where the local network offers it to visitors, otherwise 4G.

### Do I get a phone number in United States?

Data only · no voice · no SMS. Keep the home SIM for calls and SMS.

### What APN do I use in United States?

Automatic unless the QR mail names one

### Can I use this United States eSIM in another country?

No. This pack is United States. A new country is a new QR. Keep this one if you return.

### Can I top up the United States plan?

Same profile, same coverage. Extra GB is a top-up, not a new QR.

### How long do I have to install the United States eSIM?

Start using within 180 days of purchase. After that an unused pack can expire. Scan on Wi-Fi before you fly.

### What if I buy the wrong plan?

QR not scanned and not on the phone? Email within 30 days of issue. We cancel and refund. Installed? Buy the right country and keep this QR for later.

## About Inbox eSIM

- Inbox eSIM sells prepaid, data-only travel eSIMs online: no app and no account.
- After payment the QR code and a one-tap install link (iPhone and Android) arrive by email in about a minute.
- Prices are in USD, the same for everyone; card, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe, payable in the buyer's own currency.
- Plans: fixed GB packs from 1 GB to 50 GB, and a Day Pass in many countries (3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps). Nothing is sold as unlimited.
- Refund: full refund to the card if the eSIM is unused and not installed, within 30 days.
- Your home number keeps working for calls and SMS; the eSIM adds data only (no phone number).
- Support by email at hello@inboxesim.com, 24/7.
- Operated by White Cats Software, LLC (Delaware, USA).