{"id":144523,"date":"2026-05-18T14:02:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/att-releases-new-short-term-esim-passes-for-international-visitors\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:03:42","slug":"att-releases-new-short-term-esim-passes-for-international-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/att-releases-new-short-term-esim-passes-for-international-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&#038;T releases new short-term eSIM passes for international visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_St\" style=\"max-width:1340px\"><picture class=\"e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;aspect-ratio:1340 \/ 754\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ATT-logo-on-smartphone-2-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_1v e_Tt\">\n<p>Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_ek e_e e_Y\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AT&#038;T is launching new short-term eSIM plans for international travelers to the US, Mexico and Canada this summer.<\/li>\n<li>Plans include unlimited data, 5GB hotspot access, and upcoming unlimited talk and text support.<\/li>\n<li>Passengers using an eSIM by AT&#038;T also get access to Turbo Live, which prioritizes data speeds in crowded places for smooth streaming and faster rideshare access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>Going to the US, Mexico or Canada usually means either paying a lot for international roaming or trying to find a physical SIM card at the airport. Just in time for the massive wave of football fans arriving next month, AT&#038;T is changing that old process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>In a new announcement Monday, AT&#038;T launched &#8220;eSIM by AT&#038;T,&#8221; a new short-term wireless offering for tourists visiting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_7l e_6l\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_mn\"><picture class=\"e_qn e_rn e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_rg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_qn e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_rg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>AT&#038;T is modeling the service around major soccer events this summer in North America, where packed stadiums and overloaded networks can make uploading a fast video or hailing a rideshare a frustrating experience. According to the carrier, travelers using an eSIM by AT&#038;T will also get access to Turbo Live by AT&#038;T, a feature that prioritizes data traffic in crowded places for smooth streaming and faster connectivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>While this isn&#8217;t AT&#038;T&#8217;s first foray into travel-focused eSIM plans, it&#8217;s now streamlining the offerings with more flexible pass options. When that feature kicks in, you get unlimited data, 5GB hotspot access, and unlimited talk and text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_St\" style=\"max-width:768px\"><picture class=\"e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:17.71%;aspect-ratio:768 \/ 136\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans.jpg.webp 678w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans-64w-11h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans-675w-119h.jpg.webp 675w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_rg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"AT&#038;T eSIM plans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans-64w-11h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans-675w-119h.jpg 675w\" alt=\"AT&#038;T eSIM Plan Breakdown\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ATT-eSIM-plans.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>Travelers can purchase a 1-day, 7-day, 15-day, or 30-day pass. Prices vary depending on whether travelers want coverage only in the US or all of North America. The US one-day pass starts at $3.99, and the most expensive North America 30-day pass is $59.99, including taxes and fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>AT&#038;T&#8217;s new eSIM offering comes just days after T-Mobile introduced its prepaid day pass for international travelers visiting the US, with prices starting at $25 for seven days and as high as $50 for 30 days. Unlike T-Mobile&#8217;s offering, AT&#038;T&#8217;s current eSIM plans don&#8217;t yet include unlimited talk out of the box. The company says the feature is &#8220;coming soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>To get started, download the AT&#038;T Connect On Demand app on your Android or iPhone, activate an eSIM when you land, and choose a plan directly from the app. But there are some obstacles. For example, you need an unlocked dual-SIM 5G phone and an international phone number.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>Whether travelers actually switch to AT&#038;T instead of cheaper local eSIM options has yet to be seen, but the company clearly wants football fans and international tourists locked into its network before the crowds arrive this summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_8c e_Y\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority TL;DR AT&#038;T is launching new short-term eSIM plans for international travelers to the US, Mexico and Canada this summer. Plans include unlimited data, 5GB hotspot access, and upcoming unlimited talk and text support. 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