eSIM for the USA: online the moment you land, no roaming bill
Your mobile data in the USA for the price of two or three days of roaming. Install it at home, it activates on arrival, and your number stays on for texts.
The math that hurts
for 7 days at the default daily rate of Bell, Virgin Plus, Rogers, Fido or Telus ($13–$16 per day, before tax).
≈ CA$32.75 · Bank of Canada rate, October 2, 2026: US$1 = CA$1.4246.
for 10 GB valid 30 days, paid once, however many days you stay (price as of October 3, 2026, before any tax).
Saily plans for the USA
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$8.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$13.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$22.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$36.99 |
| Unlimited 5 GB/day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps | 15 days | US$45.99 |
Prices shown on saily.com on October 3, 2026, in US dollars. Prices can change: check in the app before buying.
Crossing the border without surprises
It's the most common use case for Canadians: a weekend in Plattsburgh, a week in Florida, a road trip to Boston. Before you buy, check your Canadian plan: some already include the US. If you go back and forth between Canada and the US, Saily also sells a North America plan (Canada, US, Mexico) so you don't juggle two plans. Saily says its plans run on the country's best networks; the coverage map in the app shows signal quality by city.
How much data do you need?
- 1–3 GB: email, WhatsApp, maps, a few photos. A short stay with hotel Wi-Fi.
- 5–10 GB: a normal week with GPS, social media and some video.
- 20 GB or unlimited: video, video calls, or sharing your connection with a laptop or family.
Set up the eSIM in 4 steps
- Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked (on iPhone: Settings > General > About, "No SIM restrictions").
- Buy the plan and download the Saily app.
- Install the eSIM at home, on Wi-Fi, a few days before you leave.
- On arrival: choose Saily for mobile data and turn off data roaming on your Canadian SIM. Calling or texting with your Canadian number can trigger your carrier's daily rate.
The alternatives, honestly
- Your carrier's roaming: the simplest, but CA$13–16 per day at current rates. Some carriers also sell travel passes (e.g. Bell Caribbean and Mexico 14 days: CA$70; Rogers International 7 days: CA$75): compare the data included. Roaming is still the answer if you need your Canadian number for calls.
- A local SIM card: often cheaper for long stays, but you have to find it on arrival, sometimes show a passport, and swap chips.
- Another eSIM: Airalo is the other big name; see our Saily vs Airalo comparison.
Land connected
Install your eSIM before you leave: your phone connects as soon as you step off the plane.
Pick my Saily plan →Frequently asked questions
Do I need an eSIM for the USA?
It's not required, but it's often the cheapest option: Canadian carriers charge CA$13–16 per day for roaming, while a 10 GB, 30-day Saily plan costs US$22.99 (price as of October 3, 2026).
How much is a Saily eSIM for the USA?
From US$3.99 for 1 GB valid 7 days, per the saily.com price table checked on October 3, 2026. Prices are in US dollars.
Do I keep my Canadian number?
Yes. Your regular SIM stays in the phone for texts and calls; Saily only provides data. Turn off data roaming on your Canadian SIM; calling or texting with your Canadian number can trigger your carrier's daily rate.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Yes, per Saily, tethering (hotspot) is allowed.
When should I install the eSIM?
Before you leave, on Wi-Fi. The plan activates automatically on arrival; per Saily, all plans have a 180-day activation period.
Sources: plans and prices read on saily.com on October 3, 2026; daily roaming rates from Bell (bell.ca/travel), Virgin Plus, Rogers, Fido (official sites, including travel passes) and Telus (MobileSyrup, March 2026), checked on October 3, 2026; Telcel (tourist eSIM) and Tico Times (kölbi eSIM, July 2026) where relevant.
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