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United States travel eSIM comparison

US eSIMs host on AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon. T-Mobile-hosted plans usually win big-city mid-band 5G, Verizon dominates interstate highways, AT&T splits the difference. Data-only as everywhere — your HK number keeps working over IP calling.

Cheapest right now: Nomad Global · 5GB · 30 days at HK$188 per month.

What matters here

  • T-Mobile-hosted = fastest city 5G; Verizon = best highway coverage
  • National parks have big dead zones on every network
  • No US number needed — apps verify by SMS to your HK SIM

eSIMs with United States data (3)

Cheapest
NomadNomad

Nomad Global · 5GB · 30 days

HK$188one-time

HK$37.6 / GB

Destination
Global
Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days
Hotspot
Yes
UbigiUbigi

Ubigi Global · 10GB · 30 days

HK$235one-time

HK$23.5 / GB

Destination
Global
Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days
Hotspot
Yes
AiraloAiralo

Airalo Global (Discover+) · 10GB · 365 days

HK$280one-time

HK$28 / GB

Destination
Global
Data
10 GB
Validity
365 days
Hotspot
Yes

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FAQs

Will I get a US phone number?

No — travel eSIMs are data-only. Restaurant waitlists and hotel bookings that insist on SMS go to your HK number over roaming, or use the venue's web/app check-in.

Does it work in national parks?

At park entrances and visitor centers usually yes; deep into Yosemite, Yellowstone or Grand Canyon backcountry, every carrier drops out. Download offline maps and tickets beforehand.

Other destinations

Prices are compiled from provider publications and can change at any time; confirm with providers before purchasing.