Product info
Los Angeles eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $17.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $33.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $39.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $8.49$2.83 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $13.49$2.70 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $21.49$2.15 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $27.79$1.85 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $34.49$1.72 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $73.49$1.47 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in United States. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Los Angeles?
Long weekend – 3 GB
Maps and rideshare apps, mostly.
A week – 10 GB
Constant navigation adds up faster than people expect.
LA, Vegas, San Francisco – 20 GB
A southwest loop on one plan.
Working from the Westside – Unlimited
Tethering from Venice or Culver City.
Coverage and network
Coverage across the basin
United States mobile networks
LA is a driving city, which changes what matters. Peak speeds are strong across the basin, but the thing you will actually lean on is uninterrupted navigation over 40-mile journeys - and on that, the freeway corridors are well covered. The canyons are where it breaks. (Speedtest by Ookla, June 2026)
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Los Angeles · June 2026
Download
223.38 Mbps
Upload
15.38 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
Global rank
#30 of 98
LA, specifically
- The 405, 101 and 10: Continuous coverage along the main freeways, so routing holds even in a two-hour crawl.
- Downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood: Strong throughout, including inside the larger malls and the Metro stations.
- Topanga, Angeles National Forest, Malibu canyons: Signal disappears quickly once you turn off the coast road or head up into the hills. Mulholland has gaps too.
No such thing as an LA-only plan
There is no LA-only plan and no need for one - it runs nationwide, which covers the drive to Vegas or the flight to New York.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in United States. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in LA
Airport Wi-Fi at LAX
LAX has free Wi-Fi in every terminal, no session limit, if you land without the eSIM installed.
Side by side
Los Angeles eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed USA plans as of July 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Los Angeles?
AT&T and T-Mobile have kiosks in the Tom Bradley terminal at LAX, at roughly $35-60. A Target or Best Buy in the city will be considerably cheaper. An eSIM skips the detour.
Is ID needed for a US prepaid SIM?
No federal law asks for it. A clerk may want a ZIP code for a form field; anything valid works. An eSIM skips it.
Will navigation hold up on the freeways?
Yes. The 405, 101, 110 and 10 have continuous coverage, so routing and live traffic keep working through congestion. The canyon roads are the exception - Topanga and the Angeles Forest lose signal within a few minutes of leaving the valley floor.
eSIM not working in Los Angeles?
Confirm the Ohayu eSIM is your selected data line and that roaming is switched on for it, then toggle Airplane mode to force a re-scan. If you are up a canyon, move back toward a main road first. Chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
