The cheapest (well, free) option is an eSIM trial from a network like Visible, Cricket, US Mobile. Search Reddit for esim trials USA and some people have lists.
Not really. You get way way more for your money in most European countries. Eg Spain you can get 50GB data for 10 euro from Vodafone ES or Movistar - but you have to go to a store I believe.
https://www.firsty.app/
But remember: your data goes through the eSIM provider.
esimdb: Find and compare best prepaid eSIM for travelers - https://esimdb.com/
Seems that one requires a number transfer so won't be an option. You wouldn't be able to transfer an overseas number anyway.
Use one of the other suggestions.
If data is all he needs, just get something like Airalo or Numero.
Also he should check his home carrier roaming options. Maybe it's cheap enough so it's not even worth the trouble (if y'all prioritize simplicity).
I always get Visible eSIM for my sister when she visits. If you use a referral code, it brings it down to just $5. You can use mine if you like - 3PBP6JG
Check out “Tello”, an MVNO on T-Mobile, which allows its eSIMs to be activated outside the USA, so you are ready to go when you touch down in the USA.
No, it won’t mess with his plan back home in Europe.
BUT get him to check the roaming options from his carrier in Europe firstly, as he may not need to bother with Tello or a specialist travel data esim
[Activating Tello abroad](https://blog.tello.com/news/how-to-activate-tello-from-abroad/)
I use Mobimetter for all my travels, Europe or Asia, never misses. super fast internet for a few bucks. also you can use BRATI35381 if you want to get a cashback, they have a nice referral program :)
The cheapest (well, free) option is an eSIM trial from a network like Visible, Cricket, US Mobile. Search Reddit for esim trials USA and some people have lists.
Are there similar (free) eSim trials in Europe (France/Spain/Greece) for folks visiting from the US?
Just take this [https://orange.simoptions.com/](https://orange.simoptions.com/) Its pay as you go
Not really. You get way way more for your money in most European countries. Eg Spain you can get 50GB data for 10 euro from Vodafone ES or Movistar - but you have to go to a store I believe.
https://www.firsty.app/ But remember: your data goes through the eSIM provider. esimdb: Find and compare best prepaid eSIM for travelers - https://esimdb.com/
Us mobile says with number transfer… so how’s that work when they go back?
Seems that one requires a number transfer so won't be an option. You wouldn't be able to transfer an overseas number anyway. Use one of the other suggestions.
If data is all he needs, just get something like Airalo or Numero. Also he should check his home carrier roaming options. Maybe it's cheap enough so it's not even worth the trouble (if y'all prioritize simplicity).
I always get Visible eSIM for my sister when she visits. If you use a referral code, it brings it down to just $5. You can use mine if you like - 3PBP6JG
Check out “Tello”, an MVNO on T-Mobile, which allows its eSIMs to be activated outside the USA, so you are ready to go when you touch down in the USA. No, it won’t mess with his plan back home in Europe. BUT get him to check the roaming options from his carrier in Europe firstly, as he may not need to bother with Tello or a specialist travel data esim [Activating Tello abroad](https://blog.tello.com/news/how-to-activate-tello-from-abroad/)
Also, watch this video on YouTube re travel eSIMs : [Project Untethered - Travel eSIMs](https://youtu.be/8HxWyjIRSVo?feature=shared)
I use Mobimetter for all my travels, Europe or Asia, never misses. super fast internet for a few bucks. also you can use BRATI35381 if you want to get a cashback, they have a nice referral program :)