The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for United States shown on this page use Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US and offer 5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.
T-Mobile offers the widest and fastest 5G network.
Plan share by operator
Share of the eSIM plans we sell for United States, by underlying operator.
- Verizon Wireless56%
- AT&T Mobility38%
- T-Mobile US6%
Network at a glance
Verizon Wireless is the network most travellers lean on in United States. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 84, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $1.24 per GB in June 2026 to $1.24 in September 2026.
The operators behind our plans
Each network we carry in United States, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.
Common questions
Which operator is best in United States?
Verizon Wireless offers the widest reach for most travellers. T-Mobile offers the widest and fastest 5G network. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.
Does United States have 5G?
Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.
How much is a local SIM in United States?
A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $30-50. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.
How many operators power United States eSIM plans?
We carry plans across 3 operators in United States. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.
How we read this
Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for United States run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.