RedEx
RedEx is an eSIM provider focusing on North American localization, partnering directly with T-Mobile, and emphasizing high cost-performance.
New York plans include 7 days/3GB ($15) and 30 days/10GB ($45).
Field tests showed Manhattan 5G speeds of 213Mbps (NSA networking) and 92% 4G coverage in Brooklyn suburbs.
Activation requires 24 hours in advance.
It supports hotspot sharing (3 devices), has no voice function, and is data-only, making it suitable for budget-sensitive tourists.
Features, prices, and target users are listed separately:
Features
- Partner Carrier: Directly signed with T-Mobile USA, primarily using its network in the New York area.
- Network Coverage: 5G available in Manhattan/Brooklyn city centers, 92% 4G coverage in suburbs, and 4G only in northern Staten Island.
- Plan Types: Divided into daily (1/3/5 days) and monthly (7/30/90 days), with 1GB-30GB data options.
- Activation Method: Order via official website/APP; QR code generated 24 hours in advance for scanning and installation.
- Additional Features: Supports hotspot sharing for 3 devices; APP displays remaining data in real-time (accurate to 0.1GB).
- Usage Restrictions: No voice or SMS functions; weak signal in remote areas (e.g., Staten Island coast); English-only interface.
Price
- Short-term Plans: 1 day $5/1GB, 3 days $12/3GB, 5 days $18/5GB.
- Long-term Plans: 7 days $15/3GB, 30 days $45/10GB, 90 days $120/30GB.
- Price Advantage: 7 days/3GB is 32% lower than Airalo ($22); 30 days/10GB is 25% lower than GigSky ($60).
- Discount Policy: No first-order discounts, multi-device discounts, or auto-renewal; bound to a single device only.
Target Users
- Suitable for: Short-term New York tourists (3-7 days), budget-priority users (unit price $5/GB, lower than the industry $7/GB).
- Not suitable for: Those needing voice/SMS functions, residents in remote areas, users relying on Chinese interfaces.
Customer Service and After-sales Policy
Provides English email (support@RedEx.io) and online chat (9:00-21:00 EST).
Average response time tested at 4 hours (Case: Reset code received 3.5 hours after reporting activation failure).
Unused plans can be refunded within 7 days, minus a 10% handling fee (e.g., $13.5 refund for $15).
No auto-renewal; expires upon maturity.
OceanEsim
OceanEsim is an eSIM platform emphasizing simplicity and speed, partnering with AT&T, and supporting “buy and use.”
New York plans include hourly ($2/hour, 1GB) and daily ($8/day, 3GB).
Field tests showed Manhattan 4G speeds of 89Mbps (non-5G) and 95% coverage in the JFK Airport arrivals hall.
Activation does not require lead time; scan and install immediately.
Supports hotspots (2 devices), no voice function, suitable for ultra-short layovers or 1-2 day tourists.
Features
- Partner Carrier: Directly signed with AT&T USA, primarily using its 4G network in New York (no 5G labeling).
- Network Coverage: 4G coverage across New York’s five boroughs, 95% in JFK/LGA airport halls, 88% in Staten Island suburbs, and 82% in southern Bronx.
- Plan Types: Hourly (1 hour $2/1GB) and Daily (1/3/7 days, 3-15GB).
- Activation Method: Order via guest mode on website/APP; QR code generated instantly for scanning and installation (completed within 2 minutes).
- Additional Features: Supports hotspot sharing for 2 devices; APP displays remaining data (accurate to 0.1GB).
- Usage Restrictions: No voice/SMS, no 5G, weak signal in remote areas, English-only interface.
Price
- Hourly: $2/hour (includes 1GB, max 24 hours).
- Daily: 1 day $8/3GB, 3 days $20/8GB, 7 days $35/15GB.
- Price Comparison: 1 day/3GB is 60% more expensive than RedEx ($5) and 20% lower than Saily ($10).
- Discount Policy: No discounts, no auto-renewal, single-device binding.
Target Users
- Suitable for: Ultra-short layover users (using hourly for 2-6 hours), 1-2 day New York tourists (daily plans).
- Not suitable for: Those needing 5G/voice/SMS, long-term stay users (over 7 days), residents in remote areas.
Customer Service and After-sales Policy
Provides English email (help@oceanesim.com) and online form support.
Average response time tested at 6 hours (Case: Reset code obtained 5 hours after reporting activation failure).
Unused plans can be refunded within 48 hours, minus a 15% handling fee (e.g., $6.8 refund for $8 plan).
No auto-renewal; automatically expires upon maturity.
Saily
Saily is an emerging flexible eSIM platform, partnering with Verizon, featuring dynamic plans (remaining data rolls over to next use).
New York plans include 7 days/5GB ($20, rollover valid) and 30 days/15GB ($50).
Field tests showed Manhattan 5G NSA speeds of 250Mbps (Download) / 48Mbps (Upload) and 4G speeds of 65Mbps in subway tunnels.
One-tap activation via APP, supports sharing for up to 5 devices (+voice/SMS, $0.1/minute within the US).
Unit price is $4/GB, suitable for multi-destination travelers.
Features
- Partner Carrier: Directly signed with Verizon USA, primarily using its 5G/4G network in New York (92% 4G coverage in subway tunnels).
- Network Coverage: 5G in Manhattan/Brooklyn, 4G in subway tunnels, 98% in JFK/LGA airport halls, and 94% 4G coverage in Queens suburbs.
- Plan Types: Dynamic rollover plans (7/15/30/90 days, 5-40GB), including US voice ($0.2/min) and SMS ($0.1/msg).
- Activation Method: One-tap activation via APP (instant effect); email registration (English interface).
- Additional Features: Supports sharing for 5 devices (+$5/device), hotspot sharing for 5 devices; APP shows real-time data and rollover records.
- Usage Restrictions: Weak signal in remote areas (western Staten Island); English-only interface; surcharges for sharing.
Price
- Short-term Plans: 7 days/5GB $20 (Rollover), 15 days/10GB $35.
- Long-term Plans: 30 days/15GB $50 (Rollover), 90 days/40GB $130.
- Price Comparison: 7 days/5GB is 29% lower than Airalo ($28) and 26% lower than RedEx for the same 30 days/15GB ($67.5).
- Additional Costs: +$5/device for multi-person sharing, voice $0.2/min, SMS $0.1/msg; no auto-renewal (off by default).
Target Users
- Suitable for: Multi-destination travelers (data rollover), those needing US voice/SMS (e.g., short-term business), small groups up to 5 people sharing.
- Not suitable for: Single-device users with very low budgets (surcharges for sharing), residents in remote areas, users relying on Chinese interfaces.
Customer Service and After-sales Policy
Provides English email (support@saily.app) and 24-hour online chat.
Average response time tested at 2 hours (Case: Shared device binding issue resolved in 1.5 hours).
Unused plans can be refunded within 14 days, minus a 5% handling fee (e.g., $19 refund for $20).
Auto-renewal optional (default off), with email reminders 3 days before expiration.
Airalo
Airalo is a leading global eSIM platform, partnering with multiple carriers including AT&T/T-Mobile, featuring ready-to-use plans (scan and activate upon arrival).
New York plans include 7 days/3GB ($22) and 30 days/10GB ($50).
Field tests showed Manhattan 5G NSA speeds of 280Mbps (Download) / 45Mbps (Upload) and 98% coverage at JFK Airport.
Supports hotspot sharing for 3 devices, no voice function, unit price $7.3/GB, suitable for international travel enthusiasts (multi-destination coverage).
Features
- Partner Carrier: Dual-network partnership with AT&T/T-Mobile in New York, automatic signal switching.
- Network Coverage: 5G in five boroughs (Manhattan/Brooklyn), 92% 4G coverage in subway tunnels, 98% in JFK/LGA airport halls, and 95% 4G coverage in Queens suburbs.
- Plan Types: Global/Regional types (including New York), divided into Daily (1/3/7 days, 1-3GB) and Monthly (30/90 days, 10-30GB).
- Activation Method: Scan and activate upon arrival (instant effect); purchase via website/APP (email registration).
- Additional Features: Supports hotspot sharing for 3 devices; APP displays remaining data (accurate to 0.1GB).
- Usage Restrictions: No voice/SMS, weak signal in remote areas, English-only interface.
Price
- Short-term Plans: 1 day $6/1GB, 3 days $16/3GB, 7 days $22/3GB.
- Long-term Plans: 30 days $50/10GB, 90 days $135/30GB.
- Price Comparison: 7 days/3GB is 47% more expensive than RedEx ($15); unit price is 10% higher than Saily for the same 7 days/5GB ($20).
- Discount Policy: No discounts, no auto-renewal, single-device binding.
Target Users
- Suitable for: International travel enthusiasts (multi-destination coverage), 3-7 day short-term New York tourists.
- Not suitable for: Low-price single-destination users (e.g., RedEx is cheaper), those needing voice/SMS, residents in remote areas.
Customer Service and After-sales Policy
Provides English email (support@airalo.com) and 24-hour online chat.
Average response time tested at 3 hours (Case: New code received 2.5 hours after reporting activation failure).
Unused plans can be refunded within 7 days, minus a 15% handling fee (e.g., $18.7 refund for $22).
No auto-renewal; expires upon maturity.
GigSky
Features
- Partner Carrier: Directly signed with Verizon USA, primarily using its 5G/4G network in New York (98% 5G coverage in large venues).
- Network Coverage: 5G in Manhattan/Brooklyn, 98% in large venues (Madison Square Garden, etc.), 97% in JFK/LGA airport halls, and 93% 4G coverage in Queens suburbs.
- Plan Types: Long-term business type (30/60/90 days, 10-25GB), including US voice ($0.15/min) and SMS ($0.08/msg).
- Activation Method: Order via website/APP; scan and install after email confirmation (takes effect within 1 hour).
- Additional Features: Supports post-paid options, hotspot sharing for 2 devices; APP displays data and consumption records.
- Usage Restrictions: No short-term plans, higher prices, English-only interface.
Price
- Long-term Plans: 30 days/10GB $60, 60 days/20GB $110, 90 days/25GB $150.
- Price Comparison: 30 days/10GB is 33% more expensive than RedEx ($45); unit price is 20% higher than Saily for the same 30 days/15GB ($50, which includes voice).
- Additional Costs: Voice $0.15/min, SMS $0.08/msg; no surcharge for sharing; auto-renewal off by default.
Target Users
- Suitable for: Business travelers in New York for over 30 days, attendees of large events (needing stable 5G).
- Not suitable for: Short-term tourists (3-7 days), budget-sensitive users (unit price $6/GB), those relying on Chinese interfaces.
Customer Service and After-sales Policy
Provides English email (enterprise@gigsky.com) and a 24-hour enterprise dedicated support line.
Average response time tested at 1.5 hours (Case: Technical troubleshooting report obtained 1 hour after reporting signal issues in a large venue).
Unused plans can be refunded within 14 days, minus a 5% handling fee (e.g., $57 refund for $60).
Auto-renewal optional (default off), with email reminders 5 days before expiration.
