Checking subway lines in New York, finding the next motel on a road trip or calling ahead to your car hire company in Florida: with a BeachSIM USA eSIM you get unlimited data and your own US phone number, so you're online and reachable from the moment you land.
eSIM or SIM card for the USA?
- USA eSIM: arrives by email and is installed by scanning a QR code. Plans run from 1 day to 60 days.
- USA SIM card: a SIM card for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide, with plans from 1 day up to 90 days for longer stays.
Unlimited data and a US number
Every plan includes unlimited 4G/5G data on the T-Mobile network, one of the largest in the US, plus a US phone number with unlimited calls and texts within the United States. Book a table, call your hotel and receive verification texts from US apps, without roaming charges on your home number. Unlimited data is subject to a fair use policy.
Calling home? Add the optional international calls add-on when you choose your plan: unlimited calls to landlines in 71 destinations and to mobiles in 37.
New York, Florida or a road trip: what you'll use your data for
- New York: subway and bus routes, museum tickets on your phone and a ride back to the hotel late at night.
- Florida: theme park apps, wait times and beach weather in Miami or the Keys.
- West Coast road trip: navigation on long drives, motel bookings on the go and streaming your playlist between stops.
Which plan suits your trip?
- 1 day: a stopover or transit day.
- 7 to 14 days: city breaks and two-week holidays.
- 21 to 30 days: road trips and longer holidays.
- 60 days (eSIM and SIM card) or 90 days (SIM card): extended stays.
How to get online in the USA
- Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel, and activate it as soon as you receive it.
- eSIM: install it up to 24 hours before your flight, while you're on Wi-Fi. SIM card: follow the instructions in the package.
- When you land, switch on the eSIM line or insert the SIM card, and you're connected on the T-Mobile network.
USA eSIM: frequently asked questions
Is the data really unlimited?
Yes, every plan includes unlimited 4G/5G data on the T-Mobile network, subject to a fair use policy.
Do I get a US phone number?
Yes. Every plan comes with a US number and unlimited calls and texts within the United States, which is handy for reservations and verification texts from US apps.
Can I call home to Germany?
Yes, with the optional international calls add-on, which you choose together with your plan. It includes unlimited calls to landlines and mobiles in Germany, plus landlines in 71 destinations and mobiles in 37 in total.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If it does not support eSIM, choose the USA SIM card instead.
Travelling on to Canada or Mexico? Find your next eSIM in our North America collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.