United States roaming charges: all four UK networks compared
Roaming in United States for 7 days costs from £38.50 (EE daily charges) — or £55.15 with a holafly eSIM.
- EE: £5.50/day (Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (24-hour)); USA is in EE's ROW Zone 1; £5.50/day 24-hour pass; 7-day pass £26.50.
- O2: £7/day (O2 Travel Bolt On); USA is one of the 75 O2 Travel destinations; £7/day unlimited mins/texts/data (2Mbps cap).
- Vodafone: £8/day (Zone C daily charge); USA is in Vodafone Zone C (Global Roam); £8/day from 14 Apr 2026; 25GB cap.
- Three: £8/day (Go Roam Around the World daily charge); USA is a band-2 (Around the World) destination; £8/day for newest plans; 12GB cap.
- Best eSIM: £55.15 (holafly, United States Unlimited / 30 days (converted), snapshot 2026-11-01)
How much is roaming in United States?
It depends on your network. The table below compares all four UK networks against the cheapest tracked eSIM, and the calculator lets you price your own trip length and data allowance. Every figure is checked directly against official network price guides and provider store pages, most recently 2026-10-11.
Your trip
EE£38.50
O2£49
Vodafone£56
Three£56
Best eSIM (holafly, United States Unlimited / 30 days (converted))£55.15
Your network's daily charge is the cheapest tracked option.
- eSIM prices are snapshots from 2026-11-01 — live prices vary.
Your network's daily pass is the best option for a 7-day trip at £38.50.
eSIM option
Check live eSIM prices ↗All four networks' United States roaming charges (verified 2026-10-11).
| Network | Daily charge | Pass / product name | Fair-use note |
|---|---|---|---|
| EE | £5.50/day | Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (24-hour) | USA is in EE's ROW Zone 1; £5.50/day 24-hour pass; 7-day pass £26.50. |
| O2 | £7/day | O2 Travel Bolt On | USA is one of the 75 O2 Travel destinations; £7/day unlimited mins/texts/data (2Mbps cap). |
| Vodafone | £8/day | Zone C daily charge | USA is in Vodafone Zone C (Global Roam); £8/day from 14 Apr 2026; 25GB cap. |
| Three | £8/day | Go Roam Around the World daily charge | USA is a band-2 (Around the World) destination; £8/day for newest plans; 12GB cap. |
- Pass / product name
- Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (24-hour)
- Fair-use note
- USA is in EE's ROW Zone 1; £5.50/day 24-hour pass; 7-day pass £26.50.
- Pass / product name
- O2 Travel Bolt On
- Fair-use note
- USA is one of the 75 O2 Travel destinations; £7/day unlimited mins/texts/data (2Mbps cap).
- Pass / product name
- Zone C daily charge
- Fair-use note
- USA is in Vodafone Zone C (Global Roam); £8/day from 14 Apr 2026; 25GB cap.
- Pass / product name
- Go Roam Around the World daily charge
- Fair-use note
- USA is a band-2 (Around the World) destination; £8/day for newest plans; 12GB cap.
Frequently asked questions
What does EE charge for roaming in United States?
£5.50 per day (Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (24-hour)); USA is in EE's ROW Zone 1; £5.50/day 24-hour pass; 7-day pass £26.50.
What does O2 charge for roaming in United States?
£7 per day (O2 Travel Bolt On); USA is one of the 75 O2 Travel destinations; £7/day unlimited mins/texts/data (2Mbps cap).
What does Vodafone charge for roaming in United States?
£8 per day (Zone C daily charge); USA is in Vodafone Zone C (Global Roam); £8/day from 14 Apr 2026; 25GB cap.
What does Three charge for roaming in United States?
£8 per day (Go Roam Around the World daily charge); USA is a band-2 (Around the World) destination; £8/day for newest plans; 12GB cap.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in United States?
Tracked eSIM bundles start at £14.50 (airalo, United States Unlimited / 5 days, snapshot 2026-11-01); for a 7-day trip compare that against your network's daily charges above.
Sources & method
- EE official price guide — verified 2026-10-11
- O2 official price guide — verified 2026-10-11
- Vodafone official price guide — verified 2026-10-11
- Three official price guide — verified 2026-10-11
- eSIM comparison (Airalo, Holafly, Saily) — verified 2026-11-01
Daily roaming charges are taken from each network's official published price guide or roaming page. eSIM prices are dated snapshots from the providers' own public store pages — never from aggregators.
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