Your BuddySIM Guide to Using a USA eSIM
Your BuddySIM Guide to Using a USA eSIM
If you have landed here, you are most likely planning a trip to the USA and facing the big question of how to use mobile data once you arrive and avoid high roaming fees in the United States.
Spoiler: Buying an eSIM for the USA is your solution, because you can easily purchase and activate it online before you depart. This saves you the hassle of searching for and buying a physical SIM card after landing in America. With an eSIM, you can use data in the USA and make calls via apps like WhatsApp without running up high roaming charges.
eSIM USA vs. SIM Card USA: A Comparison
| Feature | eSIM USA | SIM Card USA |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Instant digital activation | Physical and often inconvenient |
| Flexibility | High, easy switching possible | Lower, tied to the card |
| Cost | Often cheaper, no physical card required | Often more expensive, physical pickup required |
| Use | Easy use through apps | Traditional, possible number change |
What should a USA SIM card offer?
The ideal prepaid eSIM USA should offer 5G speed (who wants slow internet in the land of endless possibilities, right?), support hotspot use, and be rechargeable without a new installation. It is important that it can be topped up flexibly and ideally purchased before departure from Germany or Austria. Of course, a BuddySIM USA eSIM meets all of these requirements. :)
How much data do I need?
Based on average gigabyte usage per hour for different apps, you can estimate which BuddySIM data package in the USA is best suited to your trip:
| App/Use | Data usage per hour (GB) |
|---|---|
| Maps | 0.05 GB |
| 0.015 GB | |
| 0.6 GB | |
| YouTube | 1.5 GB |
| Telegram | 0.1 GB |
| Spotify | 0.072 GB |
| Safari | 0.06 GB |
| 0.002 GB | |
| Video calls (e.g. Facebook) | 0.3 GB |
| Uber | 0.03 GB |
We offer packages from 1GB to 50GB, and USA eSIM packages from 7 to 30 days, to cover every use case.
eSIM USA Canada – Our North America Bundle
If your trip also includes Canada, our eSIM North America Bundle is an excellent choice. It offers ideal network coverage in both countries without requiring you to adjust your settings or buy a new SIM.
