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Do I recieve in my contract data usage in the USA

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July 24, 2026
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I am unsure under my contract whether some data usage and messages and calls are included for me when I go on holiday next week to the USA. If not I need to plan an eSIM to add but I need to find out first.

Gemma M

iD Mobile Employee

Hi @Steve29283,

Thanks for getting in touch.

If you're travelling to the USA, your usual UK allowance won't be included.

USA is in iD Mobile’s Roam Beyond zone, which means your UK allowance won’t work there. It’s also important to note that the available add-ons are data-only.

While these are suitable for things like maps or browsing, they don’t include calls or texts. Any standard calls or SMS will be charged separately at out-of-plan rates.

How the Roam Beyond add-ons work:

You can purchase a data-only bundle via the iD Mobile app or your online account.
The add-on starts immediately upon purchase and lasts for a fixed duration.
Once it expires, you’ll need to buy another add-on or you’ll be charged standard roaming rates (if your bill cap allows this).
Your regular UK allowance (minutes and texts) is not included while in USA.

How to check if you have a bill cap in place:

To view or change your bill cap, log in to the iD Mobile app or your online account, go to the Bills section, and select Manage bill cap.
You can adjust this using the slider or by entering an amount (between £0 and up to £75.00, depending on your account type).

Add-on options:

Data	Duration	Price
2 GB	1 day	£5
10 GB	5 days	£20
20 GB	10 days	£35

Standard roaming charges (without an add-on):

The table below displays how much you’ll be charged for any minutes, texts or data that you use.

Roaming	Pay monthly
Calls to UK*	£1.68
Calls to United States (USA)*	£1.68
Calls received*	£1.50
Texts to United States (USA)**	£0.42
Texts to UK**	£0.42
Picture message (MMS) sent**	£0.60
Internet and Data (per MB)***	£0.30

* Price per minute.

** Price per message / text.

*** Data is charged or deducted in one kilobyte (KB) increments and any part KB used will be rounded up to the nearest KB.

For more information, you can visit: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/international-and-roaming-charges.

Tip:
Depending on how long you’re staying, it may be more cost-effective to get a local SIM in USA. Since the bundles last a maximum of 10 days, you may need to purchase multiple add-ons, which can become expensive.

If you have any further questions, feel free to let us know or pop us a message on live chat - https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat - we are more than happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Regards,

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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