The “Dual-SIM” Strategy
Pro Tip: You don't need to remove your physical SIM card. Keep it in your phone to receive important SMS and 2FA codes, while using GlobaleSIM for all your data needs. It's the safest way to travel.
Prepaid Data Plans + Phone Number
Usa, Mexico, Canada
One plan covers major networks across the entire region, including:
providing premium 4G/5G mobile data infrastructure across 3 countries with a single activation. Experience seamless, borderless connectivity without the hassle of switching plans or swapping SIM cards as you cross borders.
Designed specifically for travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals, this regional plan delivers the reliable, low-latency connectivity required for GPS navigation, HD video conferencing, and remote work throughout your entire journey.
Stop worrying about roaming fees or finding Wi-Fi. With GlobaleSIM, you get instant, reliable connectivity in North America from the moment you touch down, keeping you connected throughout your entire journey.
Includes a dedicated USA (+1) or UK (+44) mobile number — use your dedicated number to call local landlines and mobiles within the North America zone.
Supports inbound SMS. Please note that these are VoIP numbers; while they may work for many services, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all platforms, as many restrict the use of virtual/VoIP numbers for registration.
Enjoy a fixed-price cellular plan with no hidden activation fees, no contracts, and zero roaming charges — the perfect cost-effective solution for international data and calling.
Access real-time assistance from our human support team anytime, anywhere. Get expert help with installation, troubleshooting, or plan management via our app or web portal.
Works with all eSIM-enabled, carrier-unlocked smartphones including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel.
List of compatible devices:
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– iPhones purchased in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or Macau
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– All Samsung S20 FE / S21 FE models
– Samsung S20 / S21 / Galaxy Z Flip 5G purchased in the USA
– Samsung Note 20 Ultra / Galaxy Z Fold 2 purchased in the USA or Hong Kong
* The following devices are NOT supported:
– Pixel 3 from Australia, Yemen, or Japan
– Pixel 3a purchased in South Asia with the Verizon carrier
* Huawei P40 Pro+ does NOT support this technology.
AutresA North America eSIM is built for the trip that does not stop at one border: a road trip from Seattle to Vancouver, a winter escape from Toronto to Cancun, or a business loop through New York, Mexico City and Montreal. Instead of buying a local SIM in each country or juggling three roaming passes, you install a single eSIM North America plan before you fly and the phone connects automatically in every covered country. Nothing to swap at the border, and your own number stays live on your primary SIM.
The regional plan covers three countries: the USA, Canada and Mexico. In each one, the eSIM attaches to our partner network in that country, and where more than one partner network is available you can choose manually if a particular spot has better reception on another operator. Crossing a border is hands-off: the phone drops the old network, searches for the partner network on the other side and joins it without any settings change. Coverage is strong in cities, along interstates, Trans-Canada routes and Mexico’s main highways, and weaker in national parks, the far north and remote desert or mountain stretches on every network.
The North America prepaid data plan starts from $4 for 1GB, with 2GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 15GB and 20GB also on offer. Validity follows the size: 1GB for 7 days, 2GB for 10 days, 3GB for 14 days, 5GB for 21 days, and 10GB, 15GB and 20GB for 30 days. A two-week itinerary that mixes navigation, ride-hailing, mobile boarding passes and social media sits well in 10GB. Long road trips with a hotspot feeding a tablet in the back seat, or anyone working remotely from a rental, should choose 15GB or 20GB. Validity begins only when the device first connects to a supported network in the region, so installing early is free.
Turn-by-turn navigation is the single biggest data user on a North American road trip, followed by parking apps, ride-hailing and streaming in the car. Download offline maps for national parks and the stretches between towns, where every carrier fades. In Mexico, ride-hailing apps and messaging are the norm for getting around cities and confirming tours, while in Canada and the USA mobile boarding passes and contactless payments are near universal. Cafe and hotel Wi-Fi is easy to find but often slow; keep the North America eSIM as your main line. If your whole trip is inside one country, a single-country USA, Canada or Mexico eSIM is the better fit; the regional plan wins as soon as a second country enters the route.
The plan is data-only by default, and WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working on your existing number alongside it. Add a voice-minutes bundle (+100, +200 or +300 minutes) and you receive a dedicated international phone number, US +1 or UK +44, for calls and SMS. On this side of the world a US number is especially useful for calling hotels, rental-car desks and restaurants, and for receiving verification codes on the road.
Three countries on one prepaid data plan, automatic switching at every border, hotspot support and the option of a real phone number. The eSIM North America plan is compatible with any carrier-unlocked eSIM device, including iPhone 11 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel.
Still have questions? Check our Global Connectivity Guide for expert tips on 5G, device compatibility, and travel hacks.
Traveling to North America shouldn't be complicated. Whether you're navigating urban centers or exploring rural areas, our 5G-ready eSIM ensures you stay connected from the moment you land. We simplify your international connectivity so you can focus on the experience, not the roaming bills.
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| GlobaleSIM Digital eSIM | Itinérance internationale Traditional carrier | Physical SIM Local store purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Activation | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No Hidden Fees | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Keep Your Number | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 5G High-Speed Internet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affordable Pricing | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Why choose digital over physical? GlobalESIM eliminates the need for card swapping, protects your primary SIM, and offers instant activation—the modern standard for international travel in 2026.
Pro Tip: You don't need to remove your physical SIM card. Keep it in your phone to receive important SMS and 2FA codes, while using GlobaleSIM for all your data needs. It's the safest way to travel.
Optimization Trick: To make your data last longer, disable “Background App Refresh” for non-essential apps and turn off automatic photo backups while on cellular data. You'll be surprised how much further your plan goes!
Traveler's Hack: Before heading to remote areas or national parks, download your destination on Google Maps while on Wi-Fi. Your GPS will work perfectly even if you hit a “dead zone” in the mountains.
Quick Start: Buy your eSIM today, but only activate it when you land. Your plan validity only starts from the moment you connect to a local network at your destination.
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