- Saily Ultra: Unlimited data with simple setup for USA travel. Plus and Premium include 30 GB of high-speed data. Data then continues at up to 1 Mbps until the next billing cycle.
- Saily Ultra Premium adds a US phone number with 50 call minutes and 50 texts a month after a quick in-app ID check.
- Every Saily Ultra tier includes one airport lounge pass and one fast-track pass a month, and unused passes roll over for up to three months.
- Saily Ultra suits travellers who fly several times a year; once-a-year visitors are better served by a single Saily data plan.
Introduction
International roaming bills still catch many US-bound travellers off guard. For frequent flyers heading to the US in 2026, Saily Ultra is worth it. The subscription bundles unlimited data with simple setup, a US phone number on Premium, and monthly lounge passes.
Arrival figures show how large that need is. The International Trade Administration counted 6,248,242 non-US resident arrivals in July 2026 alone, and each visitor needed a way to get online. This guide covers Saily Ultra’s tiers, data limits, phone number and lounge perks. We researched and wrote this review independently.
What Saily Ultra Includes in 2026
Saily Ultra is a monthly eSIM subscription from Saily, the travel eSIM app built by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. An eSIM is a digital SIM profile you download instead of inserting a plastic card. Saily Ultra covers 121 destinations, including the United States and Canada, and it activates the moment you buy it.
| Saily Ultra tier | High-speed data | After the allowance | Phone number | Monthly price | Yearly billing |
| Standard | 10 GB | Unlimited at up to 1 Mbps | Add-on available | US$39.99 | US$399.99 (about US$33.33/mo) |
| Plus | 30 GB | Unlimited at up to 1 Mbps | Add-on available | US$59.99 | US$599.99 (about US$49.99/mo) |
| Premium | 30 GB | Unlimited at up to 1 Mbps | US number, 50 min, 50 texts | US$69.99 | US$699.99 (about US$58.33/mo) |
Prices reflect Saily’s pricing page at the time of writing; quarterly billing saves 9% to 12%.
Beyond data, every Saily Ultra tier bundles four Nord Security apps: NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker and Incogni. Subscribers also get a ClassPass subscription, priority 24/7 support and 8% back in Saily credits on purchases.
Data Limits Explained: What “Up to 1 Mbps” Means on a US Trip
Saily Ultra Plus and Premium switch to unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps once the 30 GB high-speed allowance runs out. High-speed data then renews at the start of each billing cycle. In practice, 1 Mbps still handles everyday travel tasks:
- Maps and turn-by-turn navigation
- Messaging, email and music streaming
- Ride-hailing apps and mobile boarding passes
A 1 Mbps connection is not built for HD video streaming or long video calls. Heavy streamers should plan their 30 GB around those sessions.
Saily Ultra’s 30 GB allowance sits above typical smartphone use. The Ericsson Mobility Report puts average smartphone data use in North America at 25 GB per month in 2025.
Road trips are where the unlimited fallback earns its keep. Drivers covering a long US route stay connected on one Saily Ultra plan, with no new purchase along the way. Hotspot sharing works on all Saily plans, so passengers’ tablets and laptops can join the connection. Every connected device draws from the same 30 GB high-speed allowance, so a full car reaches the 1 Mbps fallback sooner and is worth planning around.
The Phone Number: What It Covers for US Travel
Saily Ultra Premium includes a US phone number with 50 call minutes and 50 texts each month. Identity verification in the Saily app is required after purchase. Saily accepts valid, physical, government-issued passports, national ID cards and driving licences. Some issuing countries are limited to passports only.
A US number helps with restaurant bookings, rental car pickups and local sign-ups. Saily’s help centre lists its limits:
- Plans cover local calls only, not international calls.
- Some services may flag the number as an internet-based (VoIP) line, which can affect certain verification codes.
- MMS and call forwarding are not supported.
Travellers on other tiers can buy Saily’s US phone number add-on for US$1.99 a month, with call and text plans from US$0.99.
Airport Lounge and Fast-Track Benefits: The Fine Print
Saily Ultra includes one airport lounge pass and one fast-track pass every month. Saily’s airport services terms name DragonPass as the operator of these services. The rules worth knowing before you fly:
| Perk | How it works |
| Lounge pass | 1 per month (3 per quarter or 8 per year on longer billing) |
| Fast-track pass | Same allowance; book at least 24 hours before reaching the airport |
| Rollover | Unused passes accumulate for up to three months while the subscription stays active |
| Flight delay | A delay of 2+ hours unlocks lounge access at select airports without using a pass; send support your boarding pass |
| Name match | The name on the boarding pass must match your Saily account |
Lounge availability varies by airport, so we suggest checking Saily’s supported lounge list before each trip.
Credentials, Ratings and Recognition
Industry judges recognised Saily in 2026. The app won the Rising Star Award at the MVNOs World Awards 2026, as reported by ISPreview.
Customer ratings back that recognition. Saily holds a 4.7 TrustScore on Trustpilot from more than 32,000 reviews and a 4.7 rating on the US App Store from about 13,000 ratings. On Google Play, the Saily app is rated 4.5 with more than 5 million downloads.
Travel publishers link their readers to Saily for US data. Wi-Fi Planet’s travel guide links to Saily’s US eSIM page as the “best eSIM for the USA.” JournoHQ’s US budget travel guide links to Saily’s US data plan as “a solid place to start.”
Built-in security sets Saily apart from data-focused rivals. Every Saily plan includes virtual location across 115+ locations, web protection against malicious sites, and an ad blocker. Saily reports that the ad blocker saves 28.6% of data on average, a figure it says West Coast Labs validated. That saving stretches Saily Ultra’s high-speed allowance further.
“The app is really easy to use. The data plans are generous for the prices and they last well.”
Rocsan, 5 stars on Trustpilot
Key Advantages
Saily Ultra packs five key advantages into one monthly subscription. Each one removes a separate purchase or setup step before a US trip:
- Saily Ultra Plus and Premium offer unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps after 30 GB of high-speed data
- Saily Ultra Premium includes a US phone number, and Saily sells a US number add-on for every plan
- Built-in virtual location, ad blocker and web protection, plus NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker and Incogni
- Monthly lounge and fast-track passes that roll over for up to three months
- Unlimited hotspot sharing and one eSIM reused across trips
How Setup Works
Setting up Saily Ultra takes a few minutes, and the same Saily eSIM is reused for future trips. Saily’s help centre outlines the process:
- Check compatibility. Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The FCC notes that unlocked eSIM phones can switch providers without a physical card swap.
- Subscribe in the Saily app. Saily Ultra activates the moment you purchase it.
- Install before you fly. Download the eSIM with an internet connection and turn on data roaming for the Saily profile.
- Switch lines on arrival. Turn off data on your home SIM and disable automatic data switching.
Saily’s official video walks through how the app works, from choosing a plan to installing the eSIM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgjVmKK8Xfk
Is Saily Ultra Worth the Money?
Billing length sets Saily Ultra’s real monthly cost. On the Plus tier, monthly billing costs US$59.99, quarterly billing costs US$159.99 (about US$53.33 a month) and yearly billing costs US$599.99 (about US$49.99 a month).
The math favours regular travel. A yearly Plus subscription bundles up to eight lounge passes and eight fast-track passes with data across 121 destinations. A traveller who takes one two-week US holiday a year will usually pay less with a single Saily US data plan.
Who Saily Ultra Is a Good Fit For
Saily Ultra is the best fit for travellers who want unlimited data with simple setup for USA travel. Three groups get the most from the bundle:
- Frequent flyers: monthly lounge and fast-track passes roll over for up to three months, so a traveller who flies once a quarter can use every pass.
- Remote workers: Plus and Premium include 30 GB of high-speed data and NordVPN for working from airports, hotels and cafés.
- Multi-state road trippers: one Saily Ultra plan keeps running across state lines. Once the allowance runs out, data continues at up to 1 Mbps, which still handles maps and messaging.
Premium adds a US number for anyone who needs local calls, texts or sign-ups during a longer stay.
Who Should Skip Saily Ultra
Saily Ultra is a frequent-traveller product, and some readers will get better value elsewhere:
- People who travel once a year and rarely pass through airport lounges
- Card holders who already receive lounge access through a credit card
- Owners of older or carrier-locked phones without eSIM support
- Anyone who needs to call international numbers from a US line
Our Verdict
Saily Ultra is our pick for unlimited data with simple setup for USA travel in 2026. Plus and Premium combine 30 GB of high-speed data with an unlimited fallback, and Premium adds a US phone number. Monthly lounge and fast-track passes and four Nord Security apps complete the bundle. The subscription earns its price for anyone flying several times a year.
Preparation shapes every US trip, whichever plan you choose. Check that your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked, then install your eSIM before departure. That way, you land connected from the first minute.
Get in touch with Saily:
Address: Saily Inc., 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Instagram: instagram.com/sailyworld
Your Questions Answered
Is 30 GB enough for a US trip?
Saily Ultra’s 30 GB allowance sits above Ericsson’s 25 GB monthly average for North American smartphones. Plus and Premium then continue at up to 1 Mbps.
Is public airport Wi-Fi safe to use?
The FTC says public Wi-Fi is usually safe because most websites now use encryption, and it recommends turning on two-factor authentication.
Can I keep my home number while using an eSIM?
Dual-SIM phones keep the home line active for calls and texts while a travel eSIM handles data. Turn off home-line data to avoid roaming fees.
Can I get a US phone number without living in the US?
Saily offers a US number through Saily Ultra Premium or the US$1.99 monthly add-on. Identity verification uses a valid passport, national ID card or driving licence, subject to the issuing country.
Can I share Saily Ultra data as a hotspot?
Hotspot sharing is unlimited on all Saily plans, according to Saily, so laptops and tablets can share the connection.