Best eSIM for New York: prices, data and how to set it up (2026)
A Slashtel eSIM for New York costs from $2.79, with 14 plans from 1GB to 20GB, valid 7 to 90 days. Install it before you fly; it connects when you land at JFK (JFK), Newark (EWR) or LaGuardia (LGA) on Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile and works across the USA. Data only: your own number stays on your usual SIM for calls, texts and bank codes.
This is a data-only eSIM that works on arrival in New York and across the USA. Install it before your flight, and it starts on your first connection in the destination. Plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid for 7 to 90 days, from USD 2.79.
New York eSIM plans: the facts
| Price (USD) | Data | Valid for | Per GB | Networks | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.79 | 1 GB | 7 days | $2.79 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $3.49 | 1 GB | 7 days | $3.49 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.49 | 3 GB | 15 days | $1.83 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.49 | 3 GB | 15 days | $1.83 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.69 | 3 GB | 30 days | $1.90 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.69 | 3 GB | 30 days | $1.90 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $6.69 | 5 GB | 30 days | $1.34 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $8.89 | 5 GB | 30 days | $1.78 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $11.89 | 10 GB | 30 days | $1.19 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $14.99 | 10 GB | 30 days | $1.50 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $16.49 | 15 GB | 30 days | $1.10 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $23.89 | 20 GB | 30 days | $1.19 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $27.29 | 20 GB | 30 days | $1.36 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $31.19 | 20 GB | 90 days | $1.56 | Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile | Yes | Yes, where available |
Prices checked 10 October 2026, all-in, no roaming charges. Networks and 5G are from our supplier's network list for the USA; the eSIM joins the strongest one automatically and speed depends on local coverage. Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS.
Which plan for your trip to New York
| Trip | Maps, messages, light browsing | Social, video calls, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 3GB · 15 days $5.49 about 3GB needed | 10GB · 30 days $11.89 about 7GB needed |
| 2 weeks | 5GB · 30 days $6.69 about 5GB needed | 15GB · 30 days $16.49 about 14GB needed |
| 1 month | 10GB · 30 days $11.89 about 9GB needed | Ask us |
Live prices from our USA plans. Usage estimates: about 0.3GB a day for maps, messaging and browsing; about 1GB a day with video and calls.
How to set up your New York eSIM
iPhone
- On Wi-Fi, open the QR email and go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Scan the QR and label the new line "Travel".
- Keep your usual line on for calls and texts; choose the Travel eSIM for mobile data.
- When you land in New York, turn on Data Roaming for the Travel eSIM.
Android
- On Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network & internet (Connections on Samsung) → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Choose "Scan QR code" and scan the code from your email.
- Set the new eSIM as the SIM for mobile data; keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
- When you land in New York, turn on Roaming for the new eSIM.
Menu names vary a little by phone and software version. The QR works once: don't delete the eSIM after installing it. Full guide with screenshots · Check your phone supports eSIM
Getting online in New York
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
- Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls, texts and OTP.
Other options
Other eSIMs, such as Airalo and Holafly, also cover the USA, and you can buy a local SIM at the airport with your passport. We publish every seller's price for the same data side by side: compare USA eSIM prices.
Travelling on from New York? The same eSIM also works in Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Hawaii.