E Sim for USA

tippingpoint

I'm travelling to the US for 10 days and I think using an e sim will be the cheapest option for data. Does anyone have a recommendation of one for US travel? I can see a few different options online but if anyone has any experience using these that would be great 😁

McSween

Airalo app has been mentioned on this site before. I havent used it but have a look at it

Nigel Fairservice

I've used Airalo and it didn't work very well. Ended up going out and buying a local sim card. I'd be reluctant to try them again.

fdevine

Used a physical T-mobile SIM when in NY and worked flawlessly

Available on amazon for various lengths of time

Just needed to register it to activate for dates required

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=t-mobile+prepaid+sim+card+usa&crid=2D8EQQOWL4SMV&sprefix=t-mo%2Caps%2C100&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4

BArra

See here -> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058242259/airalo-e-sim-for-data-when-travelling-non-eu

Marty Bird

OP have you looked at GoMo world descent rates.

https://www.gomoworld.com/

AngryLips

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120444566#Comment_120444566

Airalo worked perfectly for me while I was there.

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup

I used Gigsky back in October in NYC. It worked great. I've nothing else to say

Caranica

Airalo works perfectly. You just have to read the setup instructions properly.

towger

I’ve used Holafly. Works perfectly and has unlimited data allowance.

youcancallmeal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120445728#Comment_120445728

Same here. Bit of a faff to get up and running if I remember correctly. Deactivating data on my main sim, tweaking other settings and several restarts before it started working properly but after that it was solid for the week I was in the states. Very cheap too so it wasn't the end of the world if it didn't work

finbarrk

I used Airalo. It worked fine. I had an extra €50 or so on my bill alright, but I think it was because I allowed someone else to use my phone as a hotspot for a while.

dory

I used Holafly. Got 5 days unlimited for €20. Worked perfectly. Bought a second for my friend but she has an old iPhone so no eSim (will sell it to anyone who wants it for €5!). Make sure your phone is compatible.

tippingpoint

Thank you all! I ended up using Airalo. It was easy to set up and worked perfectly fine for the time I was there. It was handy to have the option to add on extra data if I had needed it also. I'll definitely use it again 😎

sharkman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120479710#Comment_120479710

I’d take that offer if still available..

The Nal

This seems pretty good

https://www.t-esim.com/en?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6KWvBhAREiwAFPZM7mJqTPl21ZMAet62hI_iLa8wso0czKgYvlYKjWfp_IhGHyGdXUNKkBoCApMQAvD_BwE#first_product

fdevine

Revolut launched an e-SIM today, according to the news.

Don't see their website updated to reflect it yet though.

The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121862231#Comment_121862231

https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/revolut-launches-pricey-new-esim-roaming-service/a880002274.html

In ‘global’ countries such as the US, Australia, Asia and South America, it costs from €4 for 1GB to €38.50 for 20GB, with a range of price tiers in between.

By comparison, Eir’s GoMoWorld eSim app costs €20 for 15GB in the US and €20 for 20GB in Australia, with other non-EU countries similarly less expensive.

VG31

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121861942#Comment_121861942

They seem to be selling T-Mobile e-SIMs. You're probably better off cutting out the middleman and buying one direct from T-Mobile https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/t-mobile-esim-app

fdevine

I actually bought a physical T-Mobile SIM on Amazon for travelling to NY (Nov 22) and had no issues with it. Cost around €30 IIRC

The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121883344#Comment_121883344

Working off a US number though?

fdevine

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121883449#Comment_121883449

Dual SIM phone so for data only but had the option of using the local number. Could be useful for bookings etc.

The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121884066#Comment_121884066

Apols for the stupid Q - assume if I get a TMobile sim, pop it in my dual sim phone I can get unlimited data on my Irish number with it? Ire assign the data part to my Whatsapp etc?

fdevine

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121936794#Comment_121936794

You'd be using the US SIM for data. Irish number/SIM switched off

The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121941245#Comment_121941245

Worked out great. Used the number the odd time too. Even got some spam calls which was impressive considering the number was only 2 days old at the time.