Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in America

Are you travelling to the United States soon and want to stay connected without paying sky-high costs? Your phone works fine in the US, but mobile internet and calling via your own SIM card is often extremely expensive. Fortunately, there is a smart solution: a local SIM card or eSIM specifically for the United States. This allows you to go online immediately upon arrival, make affordable calls and avoid unexpected roaming charges. In this blog, you can read all about the best options for calling and using the internet in the United States.

Using a phone in America

Your mobile phone will work in America, but beware: calling and using mobile internet in the United States with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card for America or an eSIM for America. This will prevent unexpected high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• Calling in the United States
• Fast mobile internet in the United States for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• Receive free calls in the United States

For short holidays such as a city trip to New York, the 7-day Unlimited USA bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie from Times Square or from the boat around Manhattan. Unlimited data for 7 or 14 days is also perfect for a business trip to Hollywood or Silicon Valley. For longer stays, such as a motorbike trip on Route 66 or a camper van tour of San Francisco and San Diego, choose the 14 or 30-day Unlimited America bundle. This way, you can easily send a WhatsApp message from the vineyards of Napa Valley or from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Choice of SIM card or eSIM in the United States

Mobile calling in the United States is affordable with a US SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high mobile data costs in the United States. Ideal for travelling to the United States, especially if you are travelling between different states, such as from Florida to Arizona. You benefit from reliable 4G and 5G connections in the United States via the networks of America’s largest providers, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue calling from the United States to the United Kingdom, France or Germany with the corresponding 12GB or Unlimited bundles. Mobile network coverage in America is good in cities and populated areas. Expect less coverage on your phone in nature reserves such as the Grand Canyon, among the trees of Sequoia National Park, at the hot springs of Yellowstone and Yosemite Falls. Coverage is always good in cities. From The Strip in Las Vegas to Chicago, and from the Space Centre in Houston to Venice Beach in Los Angeles, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

eSIM USA

Unlimited 7 Days

€ 23,00

eSIM USA

Unlimited 14 Days

€ 43,00

eSIM USA

Unlimited 30 Days

€ 69,00

Will my phone work in the United States?

Many modern phones are suitable for use in the United States. This applies, for example, to all iPhone models from iPhone 6S and above. If you have a different brand of phone, check whether your device is supported by American networks. AT&T in particular has many requirements for Android phones, while T-Mobile USA does not. Please also note that older European models sometimes do not support American 4G or 5G frequencies. It is also a good idea to check whether your device has a SIM-lock, but this is almost unheard of in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM from Airport Telecom, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering, ‘Can I use my phone in the United States?’ When ordering, you will be asked whether you have an iPhone or Android smartphone. Based on this, we will select the right American provider so that you receive a SIM card or eSIM for America that is suitable for your phone.

Options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making calls in America and using mobile internet in America: roaming with your own SIM card, a local SIM card for America, or a prepaid eSIM for America. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travelers are faced with high bills for using their overseas subscription in the United States. It is mainly the data costs that add up. Simple actions such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so you can make cheap calls and use the internet in the United States. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: activation is done via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. There are several data bundles available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, many bundles include hotspot and tethering, so you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in the USA.

eSIM USA

Unlimited 7 Days

€ 23,00

eSIM USA

Unlimited 14 Days

€ 43,00

eSIM USA

Unlimited 30 Days

€ 69,00

How to arrange it in advance online

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM America by email. The prepaid SIM card for the USA will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up at the shop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, where you will receive expert help with installation. This way, everything is taken care of before you leave for the United States and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is suitable for business travelers too, who can choose 7-day bundles with unlimited internet anywhere in America. It is also beneficial for families, as the eSIM America allows unlimited data to be shared via hotspot or MiFi.