eSIM for North America

A North America trip rarely stays inside one border. You fly into New York, road-trip up into Ontario, then head down through the Rockies into Mexico’s Baja Peninsula — or any combination of the three countries that make up the continent’s most-visited stretch. Google Maps for driving directions that don’t care about the border you just crossed, Uber and rideshare apps working the same in Toronto as in Los Angeles, a hotel confirmation checked the moment you land — a trip runs smoothly when your data does. A Jet eSIM for North America gets you connected in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on a single eSIM, with no need to swap SIMs or buy a new plan every time you cross a border.

Network 4G & 5G
Hotspot Yes
Voice / SMS Data-only
Activation Instant, QR
Refunds Before activation
Instant activation
No roaming bills

Why Jet eSIM

Why an eSIM Makes Sense for North America

Three things about a multi-country North America trip make a regional eSIM the right call:

01

Border crossings shouldn't mean SIM swaps

Whether you’re driving from Vancouver into Washington State, flying between New York and Toronto, or crossing into Tijuana for the day, a single-country eSIM stops working the moment you cross a border. A North America eSIM keeps working across all three countries without you having to think about it.

02

Road trips through this region cover huge distances

The classic cross-border road trips — the Pacific Coast Highway extending into British Columbia, a Great Lakes loop through Ontario, a Southwest USA trip dipping into Baja California — all mean long stretches where you’re relying on navigation, and you don’t want your data plan to expire the moment you cross a state or national line.

03

One eSIM is simpler than three

Buying and installing three separate country-specific eSIMs for a single trip means three QR codes, three activation windows, and three different data pools to track. A North America eSIM consolidates all of that into one plan you set up once. The North America eSIM plans run from a few days up to a full month, so you can match the plan to your itinerary.

Pricing

North America eSIM Plans

All plans cover the USA, Canada, and Mexico on local 4G/5G networks with automatic country and carrier switching as you cross borders. Hotspot is included on every plan. Rechargeable online. Top-up available while abroad. Unused top-up credit does not expire.

Fixed Data Plans

Data Price (USD)
1 GB / 7 days $4.90
2 GB / 15 days $8.90
3 GB / 30 days $11.90
5 GB / 30 days $18.90
10 GB / 30 days $28.90

Unlimited Plans

Data Price (USD)
Unlimited / 3 days $14.90
Unlimited / 5 days $22.90
Unlimited / 7 days $28.90
Unlimited / 10 days $37.90
Unlimited / 15 days $48.90

Setup

How to Install Your North America eSIM

01

Buy your plan

Choose a North America plan with the validity that matches your trip length across all three countries. You’ll receive an activation QR code by email within minutes of purchase.

02

Scan the QR code

Open your phone’s settings before you fly. Add the eSIM by scanning the QR code from your email or entering the activation details manually. Full step-by-step guides are available for iPhone and Android.

03

Land connected

Once activated, your Jet eSIM automatically switches to the strongest local network as you move between the USA, Canada, and Mexico — no new QR code, no re-activation, no second purchase.

Coverage

Networks Covered in the North America

Jet eSIM connects to leading local networks in each of the three countries covered — including major carriers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico — with automatic switching to the strongest available signal as you cross borders. Coverage is strong across major cities and well-traveled highway corridors in all three countries. As with any regional plan, coverage in remote areas — the Canadian Arctic, the USA’s rural Mountain West and Alaska, or Mexico’s more remote interior and desert regions — can be thinner, consistent with domestic coverage in each country.

Details

What's Included With a Jet eSIM for Norrth America

Data

Yes, 4G & 5G on the local network.

Voice calls / SMS

No. Jet eSIM is data-only. 

Privacy tools

Yes.

Hotspot / tethering

Yes on all plans.

Countries covered

United States, Canada, and Mexico on a single eSIM, with automatic network switching as you cross borders. This does not include other North American territories or Central America — check individual country pages or the Latin America regional plan for wider coverage.

Refunds

Available before the eSIM is activated on any device. See our refund policy.

Jet eSIM vs Airalo vs Holafly for North America

Feature Jet eSIM Airalo Holafly
1 GB / 7 days $4.90 USD $6.50 USD Do not offer
5 GB / 30 days $18.90 USD $25.50 USD Do not offer
Unlimited plans Available Available Available
Hotspot on all plans Yes Yes No (fair use)
Built-in privacy tools Yes No No
Refund before activation Yes Yes Yes

Prices and features are subject to change. Verify with each provider before purchase.

FAQ

North America eSIM FAQ

Does one North America eSIM really work in all three countries without doing anything?

Yes. Once activated, your eSIM automatically connects to the strongest available local network as you move between the USA, Canada, and Mexico — no need to reconnect, reinstall, or buy a new plan at each border.

How much data do I need for a North America road trip?

For a typical 10-day to two-week trip crossing between countries, with maps running frequently, rideshare apps, and photo uploads, an unlimited plan removes the need to think about it. If you know your usage will be light, check whether a single-country fixed-data plan for your primary destination might suit you better.

Can I use this eSIM in Central America too?

No. The North America regional plan covers the USA, Canada, and Mexico only. For a trip extending into Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, etc.), look for a Latin America regional plan instead.

Is a North America regional plan cheaper than buying three separate country eSIMs?

It depends on your itinerary. If you’re spending most of your trip in one country with just a short visit to another, a single-country eSIM plus a short top-up may cost less. If you’re splitting your time more evenly across two or three countries, or don’t want to manage multiple eSIMs, the regional plan is usually simpler and can be more cost-effective.

Does this plan cover Alaska or Hawaii?

Alaska is covered as part of the United States. Hawaii is sometimes treated separately by providers due to its distinct geography — check with Jet eSIM directly or consider a dedicated Hawaii or USA-specific plan if that’s your primary destination.

Do I need to enable data roaming for my Jet eSIM across North America?

Yes — in your phone’s settings, enable data roaming on the Jet eSIM line specifically. This isn’t the same as your home carrier’s paid roaming; it’s just telling your phone to accept whichever local network the eSIM connects to as you move between countries.

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