How do I get internet in the USA?

Keeping contact with their loved ones, planning their itinerary on the day or posting photos... many reasons push us to stay connected on a journey! Focus on the United States: how to have internet in the USA?

Difficult to cut completely when you travel. For a lot of personal and/or professional reasons, travelling while remaining connected to the Internet is often appreciable. However, we can quickly find ourselves with surprise roaming costs or a proposal for a priceless travel package.

To avoid these exorbitant amounts, some prefer to opt for a local number or run after Wi-Fi spots. However, these options are not the most practical and reliable.

Today we offer you two solutions to have Internet in the USA while keeping your French number on WhatsApp to communicate. ♪ SIM USA prepaid and eSIM USA Holafly exclusive. You will join a community of more than 80,000 satisfied travellers around the world!

Why use a SIM card in the USA?

Extending its French package to the USA or buying a local SIM card from several gigas costs relatively expensive. To remedy this problem, Holafly offers valid SIM cards in more than 60 destinations. Why is that the right solution?

One SIM card in the USA allows you first surf freely on the web and stay connected to your favorite apps throughout your stay.

The SIM card can also make life easier at the other end of the world! Indeed, having Internet in the USA will allow you to find and plan your activities with ease . You can also find yourself thanks to the GPS and have access to any type of information. Finally, you can passing and receiving calls and SMS on WhatsApp : the unavoidable application of passengers.

Prepaid SIM card: travel calmly with Holafly

How does it work?

Before buying your SIM USA , make sure your mobile phone is compatible with the country's network (especially the AT-T network). Rest assured, most of the motives are. If you don’t know how to check, contact the Holafly team on their online chat.

Then choose the SIM of your choice:

• 10 days – 6 GB : 29 €
• 15 days – 8 GB : 34 €
• 20 days – 10GB : 39
• 30 days – 12GB : 44 €

Good news! Thanks to the promo code Wanderlix You get an immediate discount on buying your Holafly prepaid SIM card.

Then choose your delivery mode. The latter is free for a reception between 7 and 10 working days or 4,50 € for quick delivery in 48 to 72 hours (worked days). In this case, you must be present to receive your order.

Finally, schedule the date from which you want to have internet in the USA (you must communicate the activation date at least 72 hours in advance).

When you arrive in the United States, you will only have to follow the instructions provided with your SIM card and activate roaming abroad!

Good to know:

• The SIM card does not include international calls and SMS (you can receive international calls for free but not pass). To communicate via messages or make calls, use WhatsApp messaging;
• As soon as you have used all your data or the number of days has expired, your USA Holafly SIM card will stop working. If you need more, a new purchase will be required. For this, the best thing is to opt for a digital eSIM that works with a QR Code (details below);
• With the US SIM card, you cannot share your mobile connection with other devices. If you are interested in this service you will need to opt for the North American SIM.

Benefits of prepaid SIM card

First, the prepaid SIM card is easy to use, the instructions to follow are very intuitive. Land, insert the card, activate roaming abroad: the tour is played!

In your package, you will receive three formats SIM USA , which guarantees accounting with any type of mobile:

• Normal (former);
• Micro SIM;
• Nano SIM.

You will also receive the metal ejection pin that allows you to extract your French SIM to easily introduce the Holafly SIM.

Then, thanks to WhatsApp, you can stay in touch with your family, friends and even your customers if necessary . The big advantage is that your number remains the same as you have in France. In addition, this messaging is not so greedy in Go and facilitates the sending of media. Of course, you can also surfing the Internet as you wish , on any site or application. In addition, prepaid SIM to have Internet in the USA gives you access to a phone number to receive calls (free).

On-site, the US SIM card from Herolafly offers excellent coverage (4G improved). Indeed, the team works only with the best operators in the country. Another advantage is the service in Puerto Rico, Miami and the Key Islands!

Price question, no unpleasant surprises when you receive your invoice or opaque conditions of use. If you take it in advance (reception in 10 days maximum), delivery of your US SIM card is free of charge.

Finally, in the event of a question or need of assistance, the team is present 24/7 by email ([email protected]) or via the chat on the website.

Good to know:

If you have an Apple device, you can use your French SIM card and USA at the same time! The first will allow you to make your calls and communicate by SMS (at the cost of your provider, with possible data roaming costs); The Holafly will allow you to have Internet in the USA.

The eSIM card: what is it?

The advantages of eSIM card

The eSIM card is a digital card. There is no no physical chip to insert in your phone . It allows you to have internet in the USA and keep your French SIM card to pass or receive your calls (tariffs applied according to your usual package). This innovative service also offers the possibility to keep your French number on WhatsApp.

Everything works with QR code technology. Delivery is immediate: your eSIM card arrives directly in your mailbox! The most important thing is not to make mistakes when writing your email address. For the rest, no factor to wait!

The eSIM card uses the AT-T and T-Mobile suppliers: the most powerful in the USA. Moreover, this solution for having Internet in the USA is environmentally friendly: no extra plastic thanks to digital.

Finally, you also receive 24/7 support by email ([email protected]) or via the online chat on holafly.com.

Good to know:

• The eSIM USA card offers connection sharing from your phone, with any other user;
• It does not include international calls and SMS: use WhatsApp and your gigas to communicate via messages or make calls at no extra charge;
• Once all your data is used or the number of days elapsed, your eSIM Holafly card no longer works. To extend the service, make a new online purchase.

How does it work?

For any eSIM purchased to have Internet in the USA (or anywhere else in the world), make sure first that your mobile phone is compatible with the eSIM card. To date, compatible models are:

• IPhone: SE, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (but also iPads released after 2018)
• Samsung: Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra 5G, Fold, Z Fold 5G and Z Flip
• Huawei: P40 and P40 Pro
• Google: Pixel 3, 3a, 3a XL, 4, 4a and 4 XL, Gemini PDA and Motorola Razr 2019

Then buy your eSIM. Several packages exist depending on the duration of your stay and your needs:

• 5 days – 3GB : 19 €
• 7 days – 5GB : 29 €
• 10 days – 7GB : 34 €
• 15 days – 12GB : 47 €
• 20 days – 16GB : 57 €
• 30 days – 20GB : 69 €
• 60 days – 25GB : 87 €
• 90 days – 30GB : 109 €

Good news! Thanks to the promo code Wanderlix , you receive an immediate reduction during the purchase of your eSIM USA .

Once your order is made, you receive an email containing your QR Code and the instructions to follow. You can already scan the QR Code on your phone (from your computer or paper print). This allows you to set up a data plan to enable in the United States (Parameters ♣ Data mobile ≡ Add a data plan). You can quite make this configuration once you arrive in the country. In any case, the count only starts when you activate the package.

Have you forgotten or lost your code in time? No worries, contact the support team and they will send you the code to your email address.