North America

Yes, our Travel eSIM works across the USA, Canada and Mexico. This makes it ideal for cross-border road trips or multi-country business travel – especially because there’s no need to change eSIMs between countries.

Our Vodafone Travel eSIM connects you to premium local networks across North America for the best, most reliable coverage. In the USA, you'll be able to connect to T-Mobile network. In Canada, it’ll be Rogers Wireless. In Mexico, you'll connect to Telcel. Your device automatically selects the strongest available network in each location.

Activating your eSIM at major airports is easy. 1. Install your eSIM before departure using your home Wi-Fi (you'll get a QR code via email immediately after purchase) 2. When you arrive at the airport, activate your eSIM and turn on data roaming in your device settings. Connection typically happens within 1-2 minutes.

In downtown New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexico City, you can typically expect download speeds of 100-300 Mbps on 5G networks, with some areas achieving even higher speeds. 4G/LTE speeds generally range from 20-50 Mbps, which is more than enough for video calls, streaming, and using maps. Actual speeds depend on network congestion, your specific location, and local carrier. Business districts and tourist areas usually offer the best performance, but speeds may be slower in crowded venues or during peak hours.

Yes, our Travel eSIM can handle it all – Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, video calls on Zoom – you name it. These tend to use a lot of data, though, so if they are a must-have then a larger eSIM plan (like our 50GB plan) will be idea for you.

Coverage in rural North America varies by location. Popular tourist routes generally have good connectivity. In US national parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon, expect intermittent coverage – service is usually available at visitor centres and lodges but limited on remote trails. The Canadian Rockies offer coverage along the Trans-Canada Highway and in towns like Banff and Jasper, but wilderness areas have minimal signal. In Baja California, coastal highways and resort areas have reliable coverage, while remote desert regions may lack connectivity. It’s best to download offline maps and important information before going to areas that have poor signal coverage.

Yes, you can use your device as a Wi-Fi hotspot if you have a Vodafone Travel eSIM. All you need to do is enable the personal hotspot feature in your device settings. Bigger plans (like our 50GB plan) are more ideal for this if you’re sharing data between multiple friends or family members, as doing so can eat data quite quickly. Alternatively, you can get individual eSIMs for each traveler to ensure everyone has enough connectivity throughout the trip.

Most modern smartphones support eSIMs. For iPhones, all models from iPhone XS, XR, and newer (including the iPhone 14, 15, and 16) are compatible. Samsung Galaxy phones from S20 and newer, including the S23, S24, and Z Fold/Flip series support eSIM. Google Pixel 3 and all later models work with eSIM. Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an EID number, your device supports eSIM (models released in certain countries and regions may not include the eSIM functionality).

Don’t worry, your eSIM will continue to work even when hopping borders. When you cross from the USA into Canada or Mexico (or any combination), your device automatically detects the network change and connects to local partner carriers within minutes. You'll continue using the same data allowance from your plan without additional charges. This makes our North America eSIM great for road trips along the Pacific Coast Highway, Route 66, or cross-border journeys

Yes – you can use messaging and social media apps as normal with a Travel eSIM. That includes WhatsApp calls and messages, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and more.