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eSIM for US - anyone recommend?

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YellowPixie · 26/01/2026 22:45

I am off to the US on business, will be there about a week. Obviously I will be able to use public wifi but I also need an eSIM so I can use whatsapp, google maps etc when out and about. Any recommendations?

Need something easy to install and Apple compatible.

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Wonderknicks · 26/01/2026 22:47

I use Airolo, I don't know if it's any better or worse than the others, but it's been fine. I've found each time I've had one (maybe 4 now?) it's been easier to install as they have improved the process.

YellowPixie · 26/01/2026 22:51

That was one of the ones I was looking at. I just find it very hard to estimate how much data I will actually need.

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Coconutter24 · 26/01/2026 22:56

I used Saily. It has been pretty good no complaints

Willyoushutthefrontdoor · 26/01/2026 23:02

we used Maya. No idea what we would need for 5 days but the teens managed on the £10 for 10 gig plan. Had no issues and was Very easy to set up. It has auto data renewal option also.

Vanillalime · 26/01/2026 23:04

I use the Revolut one. Very straightforward to use.

Soupdragon3 · 27/01/2026 05:04

Here now and using holafly

ALittleBitofWensleydale · 27/01/2026 05:42

I have used Airalo twice when visiting Kenya. It worked well both times.

Sunshinedahlias · 27/01/2026 07:48

I’ve used Maya, 10GB for two weeks

Wonderknicks · 27/01/2026 17:39

YellowPixie · 26/01/2026 22:51

That was one of the ones I was looking at. I just find it very hard to estimate how much data I will actually need.

With airolo (& the others, I imagine), you can top up while you are there, so I tend to take a lowish amount & then plan to top up if needed. I've never had to, I usually use about a third of what I've bought due to having WiFi in so many places.

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