Does the eSIM work as soon as I land in North America?

Yes. Install the eSIM before you leave Germany and it connects to a local network when you arrive in North America. Make sure data roaming is switched on for the eSIM.

Can I top up my plan for North America?

Yes. You can buy another plan at any time and add it to the same phone. Your existing eSIM profile stays in place.

How fast is the eSIM in North America?

Our plans for North America use local 4G/LTE networks. Real speeds depend on local coverage and are usually 10–50 Mbit/s.

Do I keep my German number while I use the eSIM in North America?

Yes. The eSIM is added as an extra data plan, so your German SIM and phone number stay active. You can still be reached on messenger apps and over Wi-Fi.

How much does an eSIM for North America cost?

eSIM data plans for North America start at €3.19. You pay once for the data you choose — no contract, no monthly fee and no surprise roaming bill. Bigger data packs and longer validity cost more.

Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in North America?

It depends on the destination. Inside the EU your German plan usually includes roaming, often with a fair-use data cap; outside the EU, roaming is typically charged per day or per megabyte, and a travel eSIM is usually much cheaper. With an eSIM you see the full price before you buy and pay only for your data pack.

Can I use the eSIM as a Wi-Fi hotspot in North America?

Yes. You can share the connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion through your phone's personal hotspot. Hotspot use comes out of the same data allowance, so choose a slightly larger pack if you plan to tether.

Should I install the eSIM before I leave or after I arrive?

Install it at home over Wi-Fi before you travel. The data plan switches on automatically when your phone joins a network in North America, so you are online the moment you land instead of hunting for airport Wi-Fi.

How much data do I need for a trip to North America?

For maps, messaging and some browsing, 1–3 GB is usually enough. Add social media and photo uploads and around 5 GB is safer; for streaming, video calls or hotspot use, plan on 10 GB or more. If you run short, you can buy another pack at any time.

Will the eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-capable phone, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later and Google Pixel 3 and later. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one network). To check yours, look for "Add eSIM" under Mobile Data or Connections in your settings.

eSIM plans for North America

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A regional eSIM for North America covers several countries such as the USA, Canada and Mexico with one data plan, which makes it ideal for road trips across borders. You are online straight away, without expensive roaming, and you do not have to buy a new SIM when you cross a border.

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eSIM for North America at a glance

Price from: €3.19
Technology: 4G/LTE (5G where available)
Activation: QR code — install before you leave
Suggested data: 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming

All eSIM plans for North America

Data	Validity	Price
Unlimited	1 day	€3.19
Unlimited	3 days	€15.99
Unlimited	5 days	€23.99
Unlimited	7 days	€30.99
Unlimited	10 days	€40.99
Unlimited	15 days	€51.99
Unlimited	30 days	€83.99
1 GB	7 days	€4.99
2 GB	15 days	€8.99
3 GB	30 days	€12.99
5 GB	30 days	€19.99
10 GB	30 days	€30.99
20 GB	30 days	€41.99
50 GB	30 days	€75.99

North America invites big trips, from the national parks of the USA through the cities of Canada to the beaches of Mexico. If you combine several countries on one trip, a regional eSIM pays off: one plan works across countries, you keep the same data connection and save compared with your German provider's roaming, which gets expensive fast outside the EU. You install the eSIM before you leave using a QR code and activate it on arrival, so you use navigation, bookings and messengers without interruption.

When is a North America eSIM worth it?

A regional North America eSIM is worth it for trips that link several countries, such as a road trip from the USA to Canada or Mexico. Instead of booking a new plan at every border, you stay online throughout. If you visit just one country, a single-country plan is usually cheaper.

3 countries in this region

Canada

Mexico

United States

Instant delivery

Your eSIM arrives by email right after purchase, with a QR code and setup steps.

Fast mobile data

4G/LTE speeds for maps, streaming and video calls on the road.

200+ destinations

Plans for more than 200 countries and regions, all bought from Germany in euros.

Customer support

Our team helps with setup and use by email, in English or any other language.

How do I install an eSIM for North America?

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for North America that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in North America and you are online straight away.

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for North America that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in North America and you are online straight away.

Which eSIM plan suits me?

Holiday

Away for 1–2 weeks? A 3–5 GB plan covers maps, photos and messages.

Business trip

For video calls and email on the go, choose at least 5 GB or an unlimited plan.

Backpacking

On longer trips, a 10 GB+ plan or a regional plan for several countries pays off.

Family

With several devices, pick a plan with hotspot support and enough data for everyone.

eSIM vs. local SIM vs. Wi-Fi hotspot — what works best for North America?

	eSIM	Local SIM card	Wi-Fi hotspot
Activation	Instant (QR code)	Buy on arrival	Pick-up or delivery
Setup	2 minutes	SIM swap needed	Extra device
Price	From €3.19	€5–30	€5–15 per day
Network	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE
Devices	1 smartphone	1 smartphone	Up to 5 devices
Flexibility	Top up any time	Fixed allowance	Daily rental
Best for	Most travellers	Long stays	Groups and families

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How do I install an eSIM for North America?

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Scan the QR code

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Buy a plan

Scan the QR code

Add the eSIM

Go online

Which eSIM plan suits me?

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Backpacking

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