Using a mobile phone in America

Does a Dutch, French or German mobile phone work in the USA?

Mobile phones from the Netherlands, Germany, France and any other European country can be used to make calls and use the internet in the United States. Calls can be received and made on them. Apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Google Maps can also be used without any problems. Everything that can be done with a mobile phone in Europe can also be done while staying in America. Just be careful with the data and call costs if you are going to use your own phone in the USA, as these can add up considerably. A handy solution for this is a an eSIM or a prepaid SIM card for the USA.

Prepaid SIM card for America

Due to roaming charges that apply outside Europe, travellers are often faced with high bills afterwards for using the mobile phone with their own subscription in America. It is then mainly data costs that add up considerably. Simple actions such as WhatsApp, navigation, YouTube and the like become unexpectedly very expensive. To avoid high bills, you can use a local prepaid sim or eSIM USA during your trip to America .

How prepaid sim and eSIM USA works

With a local US prepaid SIM card or eSIM in your phone, you get access to local networks like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile USA throughout the USA, and at favourable local rates. A local SIM card USA offers a low-cost solution for mobile calling and internet in the United States.

Order a SIM card USA

You can order an eSIM or SIM card for USA even before leaving for the United States on the Airport Telecom website. eSIM will be send to you by email so it does not matter where you are in the world. Physical sim cards can be delivered to your home address for free. We offer a choice of Unlimited eSIM for the USA and two prepaid SIM cards for the USA: the 12GB SIM card USA and the SIM card USA Unlimited. Tips to help you choose the right sim can be found in our blog Which sim card for America is the best.