Vodafone roaming in the United States: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in the United States is included with Global Roam (84 destinations). Otherwise, it costs £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide · Source: Vodafone
The best eSIMs in the United States for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$23.00$3.29 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Network: T-Mobile
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
9 GB · 30 days
$12.99$1.44 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€17.99€0.90 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: AT&T, T-Mobile, Union Wireless, and Verizon
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Vodafone or an eSIM in the United States: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.
If your plan includes the United States
Keep Vodafone
With Global Roam (84 destinations), data in the United States is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Vodafone
£8.00/day
Daily roaming charge Zone C. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect £56.00.
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Data in the United States with Vodafone: our analysis
What Vodafone’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£24.00
- 1 week7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£56.00
- 2 weeks14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£112.00
- 1 month30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£240.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
eSIMs in the United States at a glance
- In the United States, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $23.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
Vodafone applies the same rate in 5 other destinations we track, including Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Turkey.
Plan by plan
What applies in the United States depending on your Vodafone plan.
What Vodafone’s official rate sheet sets out in the United States, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Vodafone account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United States |
|---|---|
| Daily roaming charge Zone C | £8.00/day |
| Global Roam (84 destinations) | Included |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | £24.00 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | $6.00 Nomad | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | £56.00 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | £112.00 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | £240.00 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | €26.60 Yesim | See the plan |
Every eSIM in the United States →
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The United States with other UK carriers
The same trip with the other UK carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 UK carriers we track include the United States in at least one plan: EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Three
EE
O2Turn off Vodafone roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Vodafone for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Vodafone roaming in the United States: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United States included in my Vodafone plan?
Yes, with Global Roam (84 destinations). Otherwise, it costs £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C).
How much does data cost in the United States with Vodafone?
£8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C), so £56.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 21, 2026.
Which Vodafone pass should I get for the United States?
The best Vodafone option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£24.00); for a week, 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£56.00); for two weeks, 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£112.00); for a month, 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£240.00).
Vodafone or an eSIM in the United States: which is cheaper?
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
Which UK carriers include the United States?
All 4 UK carriers we track include the United States in at least one plan: EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Which network does an eSIM use in the United States?
Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in the United States list AT&T, Globalstar, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Union Wireless.
How do I avoid roaming charges in the United States?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Vodafone line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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