Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
The United States is enormous, from the towers of Manhattan to the Nevada desert and the beaches of Hawaii. Coverage is excellent in cities and along major highways but thins out in mountains, deserts and national parks. An eSIM lets you skip the SIM card hunt from the first minute after landing, and you can leave your Kazakh operator's expensive roaming switched off.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for the USA from 4 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Washington, D.C. and New York and the rest of the country.
Compared with roaming in the USA, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for the USA at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
There is no single national network in the US: several large carriers and many virtual ones share the market, and coverage depends heavily on the state and even the valley. It is hard for a visitor to work out in advance which plan fits, especially as many offers assume you have a US address and a payment history.
An eSIM removes the problem: you buy the plan online before the trip, install the profile at home and get data as soon as you land. For navigation, rideshare, maps and messengers that is enough. See the plans above for the options and data amounts.
A separate advantage on long routes: if you fly with a connection or drive through several states, one eSIM works the whole way without swapping profiles. Your home SIM stays in the phone, so bank codes and calls to your Kazakh number do not disappear, while data runs through a separate line.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Online before departure, no passport | Activated with your own operator | In a store or online, often needs an address |
| Start at the airport | Switch on data roaming and go | Instant, but pricey | Queue at a shop or kiosk |
| Cost | Fixed package, see the plans | Usually much higher, check your operator | Depends on plan and requirements |
| US phone number | No, plans are data-only | Your home number stays | Yes, but setup takes time |
| Home SIM | Stays in the phone for bank SMS | Used as the main line | Needs a second slot or a swap |
These are the cities and regions travelers from Kazakhstan visit most often, and what to know about connectivity in each.
Mobile data in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens is usually steady, but in the subway you often get signal only on platforms and in some tunnels. You need internet for maps, attraction tickets, rideshare and translating menus. JFK and Newark are handy because you can activate the eSIM right after landing. Before leaving the hotel, download an offline map of the city: it helps if the signal drops in a tunnel or on a bridge.
The city sprawls across a huge area and is hard to manage without a car or rideshare. Navigation with live traffic is on almost constantly, so data goes faster than in walkable cities. For trips to Santa Monica, Hollywood, Disneyland and Malibu an eSIM is convenient: maps, parking and taxi apps work without Wi-Fi. Save the addresses of your hotel and meeting points in advance so you do not have to look them up in an app in the middle of a freeway.
Hills and microclimates define the city, and mobile coverage in town is good. An eSIM helps with navigation around San Francisco, ferries and the Golden Gate Bridge, and with routes north to Napa Valley and south along Highway 1, where the signal drops on some stretches of coast.
Casino hotels on the Strip often charge for Wi-Fi or limit it to guests, so mobile data is easier. You use it for show tickets, taxis, food orders and maps, since distances between hotels are deceptively long. Download offline maps before excursions to canyons and parks outside the city. At night the Strip is crowded, so order a taxi ahead of time while the app still shows free cars.
In Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando the connection is usually solid. Data matters at theme parks, where ride times and queues are checked in apps, and for rental cars and the drive to Key West. On the Overseas Highway between islands there can be short signal gaps.
The New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston corridor is easy by train and bus. An eSIM helps with timetables, e-tickets and museum maps. Wi-Fi in some museums and stations is weak or needs registration, so mobile data is more reliable.
On Oahu, Maui and the Big Island coverage is good in towns and at popular beaches, but in the mountains, on volcanic roads and in remote coves the signal can vanish. Data is needed for maps, weather, tour bookings and parking. Before the trip make sure the plan covers the whole of the USA, Hawaii included. If you rent a car, save your lodging address and mark fuel stations in advance, because on roads near the volcanoes the gaps between them can be long.
The classic route through canyons and deserts passes places with limited coverage. Near visitor centers and in tourist villages there is a signal, but on remote roads and trails no carrier may have one. Download offline maps and stock up on water and fuel in advance. Check the park website in advance for closed roads and visitor center hours while you still have a signal.
Mobile data in Seattle and Portland is usually good and is needed for ferries, public transport and maps. If you head to Olympic or Mount Rainier national parks, expect stretches with no signal in the mountains and forests, and save timetables and bookings beforehand.
In Orlando most of the holiday happens inside huge parks, where apps show ride wait times, the map, e-tickets and food ordering. You need internet in your pocket all day, and park Wi-Fi is often overloaded, so mobile data is far more convenient.
Install them before you fly and sign in while you still have your usual internet, because some services send confirmation codes.
The best-known ride-hailing service, working in most large cities. You pay with a linked card and see the price and wait time upfront. Airports have dedicated pick-up zones, so follow the in-app signs.
Uber's main rival, popular in big cities. Sometimes the fare is lower or the car arrives faster, so travelers keep both apps and compare offers before ordering.
The main app for walking, driving and transit directions. It lets you download offline maps of whole regions, which matters for national parks and empty desert roads.
Popular with American drivers: it shows traffic, accidents, police checks and roadworks in real time. Great for trips between cities, but it uses data constantly.
Contactless payment is accepted almost everywhere: shops, cafes and public transport in big cities. Check in advance that your card supports such payments abroad.
Widespread food delivery services. Useful when your motel or apartment has no kitchen and there is no cafe nearby. You need internet and a card to place an order.
Shows timetables and routes for subways, buses and commuter trains in many American cities. Handy where Google Maps lacks detail about transfers.
The official national parks app: maps, trails, visitor centers and alerts. Download the data for your park in advance, because there is often no signal inside.
Translates text, speech and camera signs. Handy at a pharmacy, at a station, at check-in and when talking to a landlord. You can download language packs in advance to use offline.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked. Place the order online: no passport is needed to buy, and you pay by card.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, with the Quick install button or manually, while you have reliable Wi-Fi. Do not delete the profile after installing.
Before you fly, keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS, and choose the eSIM line for mobile data.
After landing at JFK, LAX, Miami or any other airport, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line. The network connects within a minute or two.
If no internet appears, toggle airplane mode, check which line is selected for data and restart the phone.
At the end of the trip do not rush to delete the profile: if you plan to return to the US, you can leave it in settings and top up a package when needed.
For long US routes, download offline maps and tickets beforehand: they stay at hand when the signal drops.
