Yes, you can get a USA eSIM with a phone number: four US plans on Code eSIM come with a +1 number, 10 to 100 minutes and the same number of texts, on T-Mobile and Verizon, from $4.80. They are unusual. In our catalogue of 877 travel eSIM plans on 28 September 2026, only 12 include calling minutes and only 6 include SMS — and these four are the only single-country plans that include both.
That matters more in the US than in most places. Plenty of American businesses still expect a local number: restaurants confirming reservations, rental car desks, apartment managers, delivery drivers, doctors’ offices. Here is what the four plans include, the one detail that differs from most “calls included” plans — incoming calls use your minutes — and an honest look at what the number costs you compared with a data-only plan.
- Four plans: 1 GB to 10 GB, 7 to 30 days.
- A US (+1) number, per each plan’s description.
- Minutes and texts: 10, 20, 50 or 100 of each, depending on the plan.
- Incoming calls count: the minutes cover receiving calls as well as making them.
- Networks: T-Mobile and Verizon, with 5G where available.
- Activate within two months of purchase, or the eSIM expires.
The four US plans with a +1 number
All four run on T-Mobile and Verizon, list 5G, support hotspot and top-up, state no speed cap, and start counting on first data use. Prices are in US dollars as listed on 28 September 2026.
| Plan | Data | Minutes | Texts | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA 1 GB + 10 minutes | 1 GB | 10 | 10 | 7 days | $4.80 |
| USA 2 GB + 20 minutes | 2 GB | 20 | 20 | 15 days | $8.00 |
| USA 5 GB + 50 minutes | 5 GB | 50 | 50 | 30 days | $16.00 |
| USA 10 GB + 100 minutes | 10 GB | 100 | 100 | 30 days | $25.20 |
Minutes and texts scale together, one for one. For a week in one city where you mostly need to be reachable, the 1 GB plan is the practical choice; for a longer trip with car rentals, apartment viewings or regular callbacks, the 5 GB and 10 GB plans give you the minutes to actually use the number.
What the +1 number does, and the detail most people miss
Each plan’s description says the eSIM “comes with USA (+1) phone number”, includes a stated number of minutes and SMS, and that the minutes “can be used to receive calls and make domestic calls to USA only”.
| What you want to do | On these US plans |
|---|---|
| Give a US number to a restaurant, driver or landlord | Yes |
| Receive calls on that number | Yes, from your minutes |
| Call a US number | Yes, from your minutes |
| Send texts | Yes, within the SMS allowance |
| Call home or any number outside the US | No — domestic US calls only; use an app |
| WhatsApp, FaceTime and other app calls | Yes, over the data allowance |
Incoming calls use minutes. This is the difference from plans that advertise free incoming calls, and it changes how you size the plan. On the 1 GB plan, 10 minutes is ten minutes in total, in or out: enough for a few short callbacks, not for a long conversation with a landlord. If people will ring you, size up.
Texts and verification codes. The plans include an SMS allowance, but the listing does not say whether incoming texts count against it, and automated codes from banks and apps are sometimes sent from short codes that not every number receives. Do not make this number your only route for one-time codes; keep your own line switched on. Our dual SIM guide covers the settings.
Treat it as a trip number. These are one-time prepaid packages, and nothing in the listing promises you keep the number after the plan ends.
What the number costs you: the honest comparison
A number is not free. Here is each plan against the cheapest data-only US plan of the same size and at least the same validity in our catalogue on 28 September 2026.
| Size | With +1 number, minutes and texts | Cheapest data-only | Extra you pay for the number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.80 | $4.19 | $0.61 |
| 2 GB | $8.00 | $4.99 | $3.01 |
| 5 GB | $16.00 | $6.30 | $9.70 |
| 10 GB | $25.20 | $9.80 | $15.40 |
Read that table two ways. At 1 GB the number is almost a free extra — 61 cents for a reachable US line. At 10 GB you pay about two and a half times the data-only price. If you need lots of data and a number only occasionally, a data-only plan plus app calls is the cheaper structure; if a local number is the point of the trip, the small plans are excellent value.
Who should buy one, and who should not
Worth it if:
- Restaurants, rental desks, hotels or drivers need a US number to call or text you back.
- You are apartment hunting, starting a job or dealing with offices in your first weeks.
- You want to text US numbers that do not use WhatsApp — which is most of them.
- You are travelling light on data and want the number almost for free: the 1 GB plan costs 61 cents more than data-only.
Not the right buy if:
- You only need data. Apps handle calls to people back home. Our data-only US plans start at $3.00, and there are 103 US plans in total.
- You need lots of data. At 10 GB the number adds $15.40; a bigger data-only plan is better value.
- You rely on bank or app verification codes. Keep your own number for those.
- You are staying long term. A US carrier prepaid plan with a number you keep suits a move better than a travel eSIM.
- You will not travel within two months. These eSIMs expire if not activated within two months of purchase, so buy closer to departure.
Networks across the US catalogue
The four number plans list T-Mobile and Verizon. Across all 103 US plans in our catalogue, travel eSIMs list the three nationwide networks:
| Network | US plans listing it |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 73 of 103 |
| AT&T | 64 of 103 |
| T-Mobile | 39 of 103 |
Counts overlap because many plans list more than one network. Coverage outside cities is the operators’ business, and we have not run speed tests; our USA travel eSIM guide covers what coverage looks like beyond the big metros and how much data a US trip usually needs.
Need a US number for the trip? Pick a plan from the table above, or compare all 103 US plans. Heading to Britain too? The UK plans with a phone number work differently — incoming calls there are free.
How to set it up
- Buy within two months of travelling. The eSIM expires if it is not activated within two months of purchase.
- Install before you fly, on Wi-Fi. The plan starts counting on first data use, so installing early does not burn days.
- Keep your home line on for verification codes, with data roaming off on that line.
- Set the US eSIM as your data line after landing, and check you are on T-Mobile or Verizon before leaving the airport.
- Save your +1 number from the line’s settings before you give it out.
- Top up if needed — all four plans support it.
Method and citation
Plan details come from the four US plan listings in our catalogue, read on 28 September 2026: data, minutes, texts, validity, price, networks, hotspot, top-up and speed-cap fields, and each plan’s description. Catalogue-wide counts come from reading the calls and SMS fields on all 877 plans on sale that day, excluding items hidden from the catalogue. The data-only comparison uses the cheapest single-country US plan of the same data size and at least the same validity. Prices change daily; product pages are authoritative.
Citing this: you are welcome to quote these figures with credit to Code eSIM and a link to this page. Suggested citation: Code eSIM, USA eSIM plans with a phone number, 28 September 2026. For the catalogue-wide picture, see our travel eSIM calls and SMS audit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a USA eSIM with a phone number?
Yes. Four US plans on Code eSIM come with a +1 number, plus 10 to 100 minutes and the same number of texts, on T-Mobile and Verizon. Prices started at $4.80 on 28 September 2026. Most travel eSIMs are data-only, so these are the exception.
Do incoming calls use my minutes on a US eSIM?
Yes, on these plans. Each description says the minutes can be used to receive calls and make domestic US calls. On the 1 GB plan, 10 minutes covers everything in and out, so size up if people will call you regularly.
Can I text with a US travel eSIM?
These four plans include texts: 10, 20, 50 or 100 depending on the plan. The listing does not say whether incoming texts count against the allowance, so keep a margin, and keep your own number active for bank codes.
Can I call home with the US eSIM minutes?
No. The minutes cover domestic calls within the US only, so calling another country is not included. For calls to family or colleagues abroad, use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another app over the plan’s data, which works on all four plans.
Which network does a US eSIM with a number use?
The four number plans list T-Mobile and Verizon, with 5G where available. Across all 103 US plans in our catalogue, travel eSIMs list Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, so a data-only plan may use a different network.
How much extra does a US number cost?
Compared with the cheapest data-only plan of the same size, the number added $0.61 at 1 GB, $3.01 at 2 GB, $9.70 at 5 GB and $15.40 at 10 GB on 28 September 2026. It is cheap on small plans and expensive on large ones.
Does a US eSIM expire if I do not use it?
These four plans do: the descriptions say the eSIM expires if not activated within two months of purchase. Buy within two months of your trip, then install before you fly so it starts counting on first data use.
Can I receive bank verification codes on the US number?
Do not rely on it. Many banks and apps send codes from short codes that not every number receives, and the listing does not cover that. Keep your usual number switched on alongside the eSIM so codes reach you as normal.
Bottom line
If you need to be reachable in the US, these four plans give you a +1 number with minutes and texts on T-Mobile and Verizon from $4.80 — and on the smallest plan the number costs just 61 cents more than data alone. Size them knowing that incoming calls use minutes, keep your own number for verification codes, and buy within two months of travelling. If you only need data, or a lot of it, the data-only US plans are the better buy.
Last reviewed 28 September 2026. Plan details and prices are from our own catalogue and plan descriptions on that date and change daily; product pages are authoritative. Coverage and speeds are the operators’. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are trademarks of their owners; this article is independent and not affiliated with them. Illustrations are our own.