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Plan Overview OPTION 1 USA Unlimited USA & Hawaii DataUnlimited in USA (incl. Hawaii) (4G/5G) CallsUnlimited calls & texts in USA HotspotEnabled in USA only (3G speed) NetworkT-Mobile (largest 5G in USA) Duration7 · 10 · 15 · 30 · 60 · 90 days OPTION 2 USA Unlimited + 5GB CA/MX USA, Canada & Mexico USA DataUnlimited in USA (incl. Hawaii) (4G/5G) CA/MX Data5GB in Canada & Mexico CallsUnlimited calls & texts in USA, Canada & Mexico HotspotEnabled in USA only (3G speed) NetworkT-Mobile (largest 5G in USA) Duration30 · 60 · 90 days What else is included • Speed: 4G/5G (data may be de-prioritised after 50GB/month) • Phone Number: US number (+1) included. Dial #686# to retrieve your number. • Coverage: All 50 US states incl. Hawaii, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands. Limited coverage in Alaska — check T-Mobile coverage map. • Compatibility: Unlocked eSIM-compatible devices on T-Mobile. Dial *#06# to get your EID & IMEI2. • Hotspot: Enabled in USA only (3G speed) • In-flight Wi-Fi: Free on domestic USA flights (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United) • Network: T-Mobile • Recharges: Not available • ID Requirement: None • Delivery: Push notification to your device (submit EID,IMEI2 & arrival date after purchase). A generic eSIM QR code will also be sent to your email. • When to install: Arrive at destination → connect to Wi-Fi → tap the push notification (or scan QR code from email) to add eSIM. QR code only works once activated. Turn on data roaming in Canada & Mexico. • Activation: Auto-activated at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (PST) on your arrival date. • Valid: Runs for the selected duration from activation date. ⚠️ Attention:⚠️ USA/Canada/Mexico — Important Rules No Use Outside North America Do NOT turn on or use the SIM/eSIM outside the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Violations will result in immediate line termination. eSIM Install at a U.S. airport upon arrival. If installed overseas, keep it OFF until arrival (Settings → Cellular → Turn off eSIM). Physical SIM Insert only after arriving in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. If testing is needed beforehand, use Airplane Mode. Device Compatibility eSIM plans under 10 days are NOT compatible with Android devices or iPhone 12 and older. Violation Charges Any terminated line will still be billed as a full 30-day plan, regardless of usage. Network Operators Option 1 — USA & Hawaii: USA [T-Mobile] — All 50 states including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands. Coverage is limited in Alaska — check T-Mobile coverage map. For better Alaska coverage, try our AT&T US Prepaid eSIM. Option 2 — USA, Canada & Mexico: USA [T-Mobile] Canada [Rogers / Bell / Telus] Mexico [Telcel / Movistar] More USA Travel eSIMs
Three steps, and only the first one leaves Slow Boat.
The buy button opens Global Starlink, where you choose the data allowance and validity, and pay in AUD.
Global Starlink emails the eSIM profile after payment. Install it over wi-fi before you leave home.
Switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you arrive and it joins the local network automatically.
Your handset must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models qualify. If your phone came with a locked plan, ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
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Data allowance and validity are chosen on Global Starlink.
Checkout is completed on Global Starlink (gstarlink.com), our eSIM partner. Your order, QR code and support come from them.