Washington, D.C. eSIM: what to know before you land
🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States · DCA / IAD / BWI · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $4.99
Landing in Washington, D.C.
- DCA Reagan National
- IAD Dulles
- BWI Baltimore/Washington
Reagan National is on the Metro's Blue and Yellow lines. Dulles is on the Silver Line. BWI has a rail station with MARC and Amtrak trains to Union Station.
- Install the United States eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at DCA, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in United States, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $4.99Short stays in Washington, D.C.
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $15.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $15.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The United States eSIM connects to T-Mobile and Verizon. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Washington, D.C.
Which airports serve Washington, D.C.?
Reagan National (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Baltimore/Washington (BWI). Reagan National is on the Metro's Blue and Yellow lines. Dulles is on the Silver Line. BWI has a rail station with MARC and Amtrak trains to Union Station.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Washington, D.C.?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at DCA?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in United States.
Which networks will I use in Washington, D.C.?
The United States eSIM connects to T-Mobile and Verizon. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.