Roaming USA

[Blackstone57]

Is there a monthly rate for roaming in the USA or is it a flat £25 a week? Last year it was £25 a month!

[bristolian]

A local network SIM will have a local (US) number and may be cheaper for data &/or local in-country calls. The local number will mean cheaper calls for anyone calling you from the US.

Depending on your UK allowances, in-country calls &/or data may well work out similarly priced to roaming. One major benefit is that UK callers are still calling your UK number, and the roaming pass covers the incoming international aspect.

Pros & cons both ways. Whatever you decide, do so on an informed basis.

[ukms]

If you can manage with WhatsApp calling (or any other app for calls) then an e-sim is probably the way to go for 3 months. Ive done this many times when travelling. 

For the US you can either get a local visitor e-sim for around $50 per month, ive previously used T-Mobile. Alternatively you can purchase a data only e-sim from one of the many e-sim companies around, for a 3 month trip T-Mobile might be more suitable and likely cost effective. T-Mobile coverage is pretty good in most major cities but maybe worth checking if you are heading anywhere rural. Just to also add that T-Mobile gives you unlimited 5G data and also allows tethering. 

[Blackstone57]

Many thanks for your useful advice!

[Blackstone57]

Many thanks!