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Prepaid Travel eSIM
Prepaid is a simple promise: pay first, use later — no contract, no end-of-month surprise. Rivio takes it one step further: the balance you load never expires. Unlike the 7- or 30-day tourist passes carriers sell, whatever you don't use stays in your account and picks up right where it left off on your next trip.
How is it different from a carrier tourist pass?
US carrier tourist eSIMs (think T-Mobile US Pass or AT&T Prepaid) are single-country, fixed-term packages: after 30 days the leftover data is gone, and leaving the country means buying again. A Rivio prepaid balance is tied to your account, not to a country — the same balance works in 150+ countries, and you never race a calendar.
| Rivio prepaid balance | Carrier tourist pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Validity | Never expires — balance stays in your account | 7-30 days, leftover data burns |
| Coverage | 150+ countries, one eSIM | One country (some add MX/CA) |
| Crossing borders | Automatic carrier switch | Buy another package |
| Commitment | None — choose a balance option shown in the app | Fixed package price |
Prepaid eSIM for the USA
Visiting the United States doesn't require a separate package: the same Rivio balance works across America at the local per-GB rate, attaching automatically to 5G partner networks. See the USA eSIM page for current rates and carrier details — the route from New York to Miami makes no difference.
Prepaid rates in popular destinations
Rates vary by country and are always current in the app. The prices below are examples — see each country page for details.
How it works
Download the app, create a free account and choose one of the balance amounts shown in the app.
After adding balance, install your eSIM via QR code over reliable Wi-Fi. There is no fixed bundle, forced renewal or subscription.
At your destination, select Rivio for mobile data and enable data roaming for Rivio. After connecting to a partner network, usage is metered per MB against your balance.
On iPhone? Follow the step-by-step iPhone eSIM setup guide, or check the supported devices list first.
Ready to choose? Compare the best eSIMs for travel and see how to buy an eSIM.
Frequently asked questions
What does prepaid eSIM mean? +
It's an eSIM you pay for before you use it — no contract, no monthly bill. Your card can't be surprised at the end of the month, because you can only spend what you've loaded. Nearly all travel eSIMs are prepaid; the differences show up in validity and coverage.
How is Rivio different from carrier prepaid packages? +
Carrier tourist passes are single-country and fixed-term; when the clock runs out, leftover data is deleted. With Rivio the balance you load has no expiry, works in 150+ countries on the same eSIM, and switches carriers automatically at borders.
Does the balance really never expire? +
Correct. The balance behaves like money in your account, not a quota with a countdown. The $4 left over from a March trip is right there for the September flight.
Which networks does it use in the USA? +
In the US it attaches automatically to 5G partner networks; no settings change when you move between cities. Current rates and carrier details live on the USA country page and in the app.
Does it include a phone number? +
Rivio is a data-only eSIM — no number included. Your own number stays active on your primary SIM, and calls run over WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps.
How much should I load? +
Typical usage is ~300 MB a day, so a 10-day trip needs roughly $8-10 of balance in most countries. Running low? Topping up takes seconds in the app — and nothing you load is ever lost.
More questions? Visit the FAQ or the help center.
Load once, use whenever
A prepaid balance that works in 150+ countries, never expires and asks for no commitment. Setup takes two minutes.