USA eSIM for Australian travellers
Travelling from Australia to the USA? Use a prepaid data eSIM on a compatible, unlocked phone for maps, bookings and messaging. It does not replace your Australian number’s standard calls and SMS; check coverage for your road-trip stops.
Plan option: 20GB total, 30 days — A$28.90 including GST. Catalogue price retrieved 31 October 2026; confirm at checkout. This is data only. Compare Australian roaming costs and inclusions.
Choose your USA eSIM
Select a product, then choose its data allowance and validity. Check whether the allowance is total or daily and read any speed conditions.
United States eSIM
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From $2.90 AUD
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United States Unlimited eSIM
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From $1.90 AUD
Choose plan: United States Unlimited eSIMCheck coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and the final price on the selected product before paying. These travel eSIMs are data-only, with no local phone number, standard calls or SMS.
Coverage in the United States
The United States is geographically large, so coverage can vary between major cities, highways, national parks and rural regions. Check the product page for the supported network, speed conditions and any fair-use policy.
Will my phone work in the USA?
Your phone can use a travel eSIM in the USA if it supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Check for an “Add eSIM” option or an EID in your phone settings. Your Australian SIM can stay in the phone: with dual SIM it may remain available for calls and texts (your own carrier’s roaming charges apply), while the travel eSIM is used for mobile data. Check phone compatibility.
USA eSIM questions
Can I use hotspot?
Yes. Every USA plan listed hotspot support on 17 October 2026. Hotspot traffic uses the same data allowance; see sharing data with a hotspot.
Does the eSIM include a US phone number?
No. The plans are data-only, with no local number, standard calls or SMS. Internet calling and messaging apps use the data allowance.
Short answer: sizing a plan for 1–2 weeks
Best fit by data per day for most Australians visiting the USA for 1–2 weeks: the 20GB, 30-day plan, $28.90 AUD — about 1.4GB a day over 14 days, sized for everyday maps, messaging, bookings and photo uploads. It is data-only: no local phone number, standard calls or SMS. For lighter use (mostly maps and messaging), the 5GB, 30-day plan is $7.90 AUD, about 0.36GB a day over 14 days. If you want a set amount every day, daily plans start at $5.90 AUD for 1GB a day for 3 days.
| Plan | Price | Data per day | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB · 7 days | $2.90 AUD | About 0.14GB over 7 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 3GB · 15 days | $5.90 AUD | About 0.21GB over 14 days | Short trips, or messaging and maps only |
| 5GB · 30 days | $7.90 AUD | About 0.36GB over 14 days | Light use: maps, messaging and bookings |
| 20GB · 30 days | $28.90 AUD | About 1.4GB over 14 days | Everyday use, including photo uploads and social media |
| 50GB · 30 days | $63.90 AUD | About 3.6GB over 14 days | Heavy use: video calls, streaming or sharing a hotspot |
| 1GB/day · 3 days | $5.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 7 days | $11.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 15 days | $25.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
| 1GB/day · 30 days | $50.90 AUD | 1GB high-speed | A set high-speed allowance every day; speed is reduced after it is used |
Data per day is the plan’s data divided by the trip length (up to 14 days): a planning average, not a daily allowance or a guarantee it will cover your use.
How much data do you need in the USA?
A USA travel eSIM gives a compatible, unlocked phone prepaid mobile data for your trip without replacing the physical SIM. Compare the data allowance, validity period and network notes before choosing a plan.
Maps, rideshare, messaging and travel bookings are usually light uses. Streaming, video calls and hotspot use consume data much faster. Match the allowance to your travel days and leave extra capacity for road trips or itinerary changes.
Using your Australian number
Most travel eSIMs are data-only. On a compatible dual-SIM phone, you can usually keep your Australian SIM installed for calls and messages while using the eSIM for mobile data. Turn off data roaming on the Australian line to reduce the risk of carrier roaming charges.
USA eSIM setup
- Confirm your exact phone model supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- Install the QR code on reliable Wi-Fi before departure.
- Label the new line “USA”.
- Follow the plan’s activation and roaming instructions after arrival.
USA eSIM plans and prices
Compare United States eSIM plans
Choose a plan below to open its selected option. Plan names show the data allowance and validity supplied for that option.
| Plan | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB, 7 days | $2.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB, 15 days | $5.90 AUD | Available |
| 5 GB, 30 days | $7.90 AUD | Available |
| 20 GB, 30 days | $28.90 AUD | Available |
| 50 GB, 30 days | $63.90 AUD | Available |
Before paying, check the selected plan’s coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and any daily high-speed limit. Prices and availability can change; confirm the final total at checkout.
Compare United States Unlimited eSIM plans
Choose a plan below to open its selected option. Plan names show the data allowance and validity supplied for that option.
| Plan | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB/day, 1 day | $1.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 1 day | $8.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 1 day | $11.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 3 days | $5.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 3 days | $25.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 3 days | $33.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 7 days | $11.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 7 days | $59.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 7 days | $78.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 15 days | $25.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 15 days | $128.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 15 days | $167.90 AUD | Available |
| 1 GB/day, 30 days | $50.90 AUD | Available |
| 3 GB/day, 30 days | $256.90 AUD | Available |
| 10 GB/day, 30 days | $334.90 AUD | Available |
Before paying, check the selected plan’s coverage, activation timing, hotspot rules and any daily high-speed limit. Prices and availability can change; confirm the final total at checkout.
View coverage and setup details for United States Unlimited eSIM
Three checks before checkout
- Find “Add eSIM” or an EID in phone settings.
- Confirm your exact model and region support eSIM.
- Confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked.
How to install a travel eSIM
- Choose a plan: Match the data allowance and validity to your itinerary.
- Open the QR code: Use a second screen so your phone can scan the supplied code.
- Install on Wi-Fi: Scan the QR code in your delivery email while connected to reliable Wi-Fi.
- Use it at your destination: Your plan's validity starts when you first use it in a covered destination, not when you install it. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Install and activate your eSIM within 180 days of purchase. The installation guide explains each step.
More help planning your trip
- Estimate your travel data budget
- Compare travel eSIMs and Australian roaming
- Keep your Australian number overseas
- Installation and phone setup
Telroo sells the plans linked here. This is a purchase-planning guide, not an independent provider comparison or a coverage test. Guide last checked 27 October 2026. Prices come from the current catalogue and are confirmed at checkout.