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Traveling is all about making choices, time is always too short and there is way too much to see. At least that’s the struggle I always face when travelling. When I decided I wanted to travel the Eastern parts of Canada and the USA, in three weeks, I knew it was all about making choices again. Therefore I chose to use CityPASS and these are my experiences.

Local SIM cards are relatively expensive, and not all unlimited data eSIM plans are actually unlimited. Prices, data limits and reliability vary a lot between providers.

I have traveled to more than 170 countries and over 35 US states, testing SIM cards and eSIMs all over the world. In this guide I compare the best eSIMs for the USA based on real data, pricing, and my own experience using them on the road.

If you just want a quick answer: there is no single best eSIM for everyone. It depends on the length of your trip and your data usage. But my top pick right now and the eSIM I used on my recent trip to the USA: Sim Local.

I have traveled to the USA more times than I can count and so far visited more than 35 states. From road trips through the Midwest, California and Arizona, snowboarding in Colorado and Utah to exploring cities like New York, Miami and Chicago, I have tested pretty much every way of staying connected in the US.

Here is the truth: buying a prepaid SIM card in the USA is not as straightforward as you might think.

The cheapest prepaid SIM card at JFK Airport costs $29 USD for just 1 GB data. That is extremely poor value, especially because there is no staff to help you with activation or registration. You buy the SIM card from a vending machine and then you have to set everything up yourself.

In this complete guide I will show you exactly where to buy a SIM card at New York JFK Airport, the latest JFK Airport SIM card prices for 2026, why the vending machine SIM cards are not worth it, and what better alternatives you have for staying connected in New York and the rest of the USA.

Find out everything you need to know about buying a SIM card at Newark Airport EWR with up to date prices, where to buy a SIM card, my recommendation, info about international and eSIMs for the USA and more.