{"id":14948,"date":"2024-06-24T22:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T21:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/?p=14948"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:20:15","slug":"best-sim-cards-for-usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/best-sim-cards-for-usa","title":{"rendered":"Best SIM Cards for Using Your Smartphone in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re travelling to the United States, having the right SIM card can save you a lot of money. We review the best value SIM cards for using your phone in the USA.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Each year, almost 4 million Brits<\/a> visit the USA. Whether you’re travelling to New York to do some shopping, touring California to enjoy the beautiful scenery, or visiting Florida to enjoy the theme parks with your family, you’ll probably want to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having a smartphone in America can make it a lot easier to stay in touch with friends and family who are back home in the UK. It can also be useful for staying in touch with each other on your travels and for getting around (e.g. finding nearby restaurants and attractions on Google Maps).<\/p>\n

The good news is it’s now really easy to take a UK smartphone and to use it in the US. You can either roam on your UK SIM card or you can buy a local US SIM card upon your arrival in the States. In this article, we’ll review and compare the best SIM cards for using your smartphone in the US. We’ll also discuss network compatibility with your UK handset.<\/p>\n

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Best USA SIM Card:<\/th>\nThree Pay As You Go (UK-based SIM)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended Plan:<\/th>\n\u00a310 for 30 days usage in the USA<\/a>
\n(up to 6GB data, 3000 minutes & 3000 texts to UK)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inclusive Features:<\/th>\n\n
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  • Roam at no extra cost with a Three Pay As You Go SIM in the USA.<\/li>\n
  • Set up & activate your SIM card in the UK, before you depart.<\/li>\n
  • Up to 3,000 minutes for calling the UK & each other when abroad.<\/li>\n
  • No contract & no credit check required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network Coverage:<\/th>\n99% US population coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatibility:<\/th>\nWorks with most unlocked smartphones (including iPhone & Android)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free SIM Card:<\/th>\nGet a Three Pay As You Go SIM card \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eSIM Alternative:<\/th>\nUS$9 (~\u00a36.60) for 3GB data on Airalo<\/a>
\n(data only plan, valid for 30 days, requires an eSIM-ready phone<\/a>)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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