Best North America SIM Cards for Travel

Prepaid SIM Card for North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

North America is a large continent with many different cultures, languages, and landscapes. It can be difficult to travel from country to country without having the right phone plan. Luckily for you, there are prepaid SIM cards for North America! Or if you going to just USA OR Canada Or Mexico, we have prepaid options for them as well. This post will answer some of your most pressing questions about these international plans - how they work, why you should buy one with SimCorner, and what types of phones are best to use on them.

 

What are prepaid SIM cards for North America

A prepaid SIM card to stay connected whilst in USA, Canada, or Mexico without having to pay outrageous roaming fees. There are many different types of these international plans - we will go over the benefits and how you can set up one with us below!

One important thing that makes our service stand out from others on the market is its reliability. As the sim card is from one of the two main carriers in America, they offer coverage in most of the main cities and/or tourist areas.

 

How do I set up a prepaid SIM card for USA, Canada, or Mexico

The Sim Cards that SimCorner sells are activated based on the activation date you provide at the time of purchase. This is when your 30 days begin. This is also the date that you can start using your services when you're at the covered destination. All you need to do when you land is insert it into your phone and away you go.

Why should you buy a prepaid SIM card with SimCorner

One of the main reasons is that you can choose your plan and package before landing in America. This ensures that you purchase a service that will be most suited to your needs. Also, being able to activate the sim before you land means that you can start using your phone the moment you step outside of the airport.

Furthermore, when a sim is activated we can retrieve the phone number from the system. As an option for our customers, if you are travelling for less than 30 days you can look at providing an earlier arrival date when purchasing the sim card, bearing in mind that your 30 days of service will still begin from that date. You can then e-mail us on the activation date you provided requesting your phone number which we can then forward to you.

 

Get the Right SIM Card for USA, Canada, Mexico for you

For instance, if you’re heading to sunny Florida on a family holiday but are worried about keeping the children entertained, we’d suggest looking at a SIM for the USA with lots of data. Why not look at the Unlimited 5G/4G data SIM? That way your children can Snapchat their friends to their heart's content while you enjoy some peace and quiet - everyone’s happy.

Alternatively, if you’re visiting some friends in New York and need unlimited calls to USA mobiles and landlines, and then heading to the Great White North, why not look at our AT&T USA Canada Mexico eSIM Card? It’ll give you enough data to get you by while also giving you all the minutes you need to stay in touch while navigating the busy streets of both the USA, Mexico and Canada.

 

Which type of phone is best to use with your new international plan - smartphone

Any unlocked mobile phone (mobile phone not locked to any network) that is compatible with the Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T network. 

Please note that being on a post-paid plan or contract with your local carrier doesn't mean your phone is locked. If you are unsure, please check with your current service provider.

These are the most popular phones used with Verizon & T-Mobile USA sim card options: 

All phones noted below are also compatible with the T-Mobile network and Data WILL work on these phones;

• Apple iPhone:
  • iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14, 14 Mini, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE, SE2 and SE3
  • iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
  • 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus
• Samsung:  
  • Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Fold3 5G, Fold4, Fold5 5G, Fold 6
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip,  Flip3 5G, Flip4, Flip5 5G
  • S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 5, Note 8, Note 9, S10e, S10, S10+
• Google Pixel: 
  • Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL
  • Google Pixel Fold Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro
  • Google Pixel 7, 7a, 7 Pro
  • Google Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro
  • Google Pixel 5, 5a
  • Google Pixel 4, 4a, 4XL
  • Pixel Fold
  • Nexus 6P, Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL
• OnePlus: 5, 5T, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11
  

 

Is my phone compatible with the AT&T USA sim card options:

Unfortunately, Foreign model (Non-US) android phones are no longer compatible with AT&T. We recommend that you purchase the T-Mobile or Verizon sim card options HERE (subject to compatibility). Apple iPhone 6 or newer are still fully compatibility with the AT&T network. Should you have any queries, please email us at support@simcorner.com 

With so many options out there, it’s hard to know which international plan is best for you. We have a wide variety of plans from different providers that will suit your needs and budget - check them all out today! Your questions about these types of plans are answered by our team here at SimCorner. Contact us anytime if you need help finding the right Prepaid plan option for you or want more information on how they work with any phone type. Plus, we offer free shipping Australia-wide on all travel sim cards!