Does it work underground on the New York subway?

You'll get signal on most platforms, which increasingly have mobile coverage, but data can drop inside tunnels between stations. Download your Google Maps route or a podcast before heading down so you're never stuck without directions.

How much data do I need for a few days in New York?

For maps, ride-hailing, social posts and general browsing across a long weekend, most travellers are comfortable with 3–5GB. If you're streaming or hotspotting a laptop, choose a larger plan to cover the heavier use.

New York eSIM.

Name: New York travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Brooklyn Bridge to a late-night subway home, stay connected across all five boroughs.

from $3.12/day · unlimited dataAll of USA →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$8.24$0.82/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$8.24

Good to know in New York

Subway platforms across New York increasingly have mobile coverage and free Wi-Fi, but signal drops in tunnels between stops — download your route offline before you tap in so directions don't stall mid-journey.

Two simple ways to buy

New York eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every New York eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in New York — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in New York?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your New York eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in New York are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

New York eSIM: your local data guide.

New York moves fast, and so should your phone — a New York eSIM keeps Google Maps live as you navigate the subway from Times Square to Williamsburg. You'll want data to summon an Uber after a Broadway show, split the bill at a Lower East Side diner, and pin that perfect shot from the Top of the Rock.

One eSIM for New York and all of USA. It's the national USA eSIM — from $3.12/day with unlimited data, working the same in New York as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

New York eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.82

$8.24

−22%

15 days3GB

$0.55

$8.24

−48%

30 days5GB

$0.37

$10.98

−65%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in New York

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

New York eSIM from $3.12/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in New York.

Midtown & Times Square

Lean on live transit data to decode the subway lines and the MTA app while dodging the Times Square crowds.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Use maps and restaurant apps to hop between DUMBO's waterfront views and Williamsburg's coffee spots without getting lost.

Central Park

Keep GPS running to find Bethesda Fountain or Strawberry Fields across 843 acres, and upload photos as you go.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Book Statue City Cruises ferry tickets and check departure times from Battery Park on your phone.

The practical bit

Getting around New York on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in New York

Citymapper— Maps NYC's subway, buses and ferries with live MTA times and real-time service changes.
MYmta— The MTA's official app for live subway and bus arrivals and service alerts.
Uber— Summons a ride after a late Broadway show or out to Brooklyn; fares update live.
Lyft— The other main ride-hailing app; also unlocks Citi Bike docks across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

How long to stay in New York

Most visitors spend three to five days in New York, enough to cover Manhattan's big sights, a Brooklyn day and a couple of evening shows or neighbourhood dinners.

How much data for New York

With constant subway navigation, ride-hailing and photo-sharing across the boroughs, a balanced 3-5GB plan suits most long weekends here; choose Unlimited if you'll stream on the go or hotspot a laptop from cafes.

Coverage in New York

5G and 4G are excellent across Manhattan and the outer boroughs, at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, and on most subway platforms; signal still drops in the tunnels between stations, so download your route before tapping in.

Where you're headed

Discover New York.

New York, USA — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a New York eSIM from My Holiday SIM

New York, USA — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a New York eSIM from My Holiday SIM

New York, USA — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a New York eSIM from My Holiday SIM

New York, USA — a travel moment · stay connected with a New York eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your New York eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in New York

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in New York?

What is a New York eSIM?

A New York eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local New York data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your New York eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your New York eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in New York, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for New York.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in USA.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins USA's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon

Popular places covered

New YorkLos AngelesMiamiLas VegasSan FranciscoOrlandoChicagoWashington DC

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your New York eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

New York eSIM questions, answered.

Yes — activate it the moment you land and you'll have data at JFK, LaGuardia or Newark to book a ride or check subway directions before you even reach baggage claim. It runs on major US networks like T-Mobile and Verizon.

Your New York eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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