FairSIM eSIM for North America
Cross-border trips are the norm in North America: Seattle to Vancouver, Niagara from both sides, a Cancún week tacked onto Miami. Each country has its own networks, and a single-country eSIM goes quiet at the border.
The FairSIM North America eSIM covers the United States, Canada and Mexico at one wholesale rate, on T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, Telus, Rogers and Bell in Canada, and Telcel in Mexico. Keep data roaming on and your phone joins the next network automatically.
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- No days lostPurchase now, data will start when you arrive
North America eSIM plans
Plan starts: On first data use
Coverage in North America
- 4G LTE5G
Leading network in each country
T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, Telus, Rogers and Bell in Canada, Telcel in Mexico.
4G LTE everywhere, 5G in the major cities
Coverage matches the single-country plans. National parks, deserts, the Icefields Parkway and rural Yucatán have the usual gaps.
Included countries
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
How FairSIM works
Three steps between you and the internet abroad. Nothing to pick up at the airport.
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
North America eSIM questions
Which countries does the North America eSIM cover?
The United States, Canada and Mexico. For the Caribbean and South America, see the Latin America and Caribbean plans.
Does it work at the US-Canada and US-Mexico borders?
Yes. Keep data roaming on for the FairSIM line and your phone joins the partner network in the next country automatically.
Is it cheaper than my US carrier's included Canada and Mexico roaming?
If your US plan already includes both countries with a usable high-speed cap, use it. For everyone else, and for visitors from outside North America, one plan beats three.
How much data for a two-week road trip?
About 15 GB with navigation, music and photos; 25 GB if you stream or hotspot.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
