International Roaming

Telstra roaming in the USA: Plans, roaming packages, and pricing

Stay connected in the USA with Telstra roaming using Day Pass, Pre-Paid Packs, or Pay-As-You-Go for calls, texts, and data.

If you are a Telstra Australia customer, you can use your phone while traveling in the United States. This means you can stay connected with calls, texts, and data on your existing plan. However, roaming with Telstra comes at an additional fee, and roaming fees can add up quickly.

In this guide, we explain Telstra roaming charges, the available roaming packages, and introduce alternatives like the Holafly eSIM.

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Does Telstra work in the USA

Yes, Telstra works in the United States, allowing you to use your Australian number just as you would at home. You can stay connected with calls, texts, and mobile data while traveling.

The International Roaming Day Pass is the most common choice for short trips. Prepaid International Roaming Packs are available if you are on a prepaid plan. Finally, Pay-As-You-Go roaming lets you pay only for what you use. All of these options cover the USA, making it simple to stay online.

Telstra roaming charges in the USA

Telstra international roaming in the United States gives you options to stay connected. You can use the International Roaming Day Pass, Pre-Paid Packs, or Pay-As-You-Go, depending on your travel needs.

International Roaming Day Pass

The International Roaming Day Pass adds roaming data, calls, and SMS to your Telstra plan when you travel. You keep your current number and SIM, so you can still be reached while abroad. The Day Pass is available in more than 80 destinations worldwide, including the United States.

The USA falls under Zone 2, which means the Day Pass costs $10 per day, which gives you 2 GB of data, as well as unlimited calls and texts in the USA.

Pre-Paid International Roaming Packs

With Telstra Pre-Paid International Roaming Packs, you can use your prepaid plan overseas and manage your costs with ease. These packs work in 38 destinations, including the United States. They give you data, calls, and SMS for a set period, so you can choose the one that best fits your trip.

There are three prepaid roaming options to choose from:

3 Day Pack: $10 for 400 MB, 15 SMS/MMS, 15 minutes of calls
7 Day Pack: $15 for 2 GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 minutes of calls
14 Day Pack: $25 for 4 GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 minutes of calls

Pay-As-You-Go

If you do not want to use Telstra’s Day Pass, you can turn it off in the My Telstra app and be charged on a Pay-As-You-Go basis while traveling overseas. This option is available in the United States, but it is the most expensive way to stay connected.

You will pay for every single megabyte of data, SMS, and call. It is best used only if you have no other roaming option available.

The pay-as-you-go rates are:

$3 per MB of data
$0.75 per SMS
$3 per minute for calls

Needless to say, this is not the option you want when looking to avoid roaming charges, and it’s almost always better to go with a roaming pass instead.

How to activate Telstra roaming in the USA

Activating Telstra roaming in the United States is quick and can be done directly through the My Telstra App. You can enable a Day Pass or purchase a Pre-Paid International Roaming Pack in just a few steps. Doing this before or shortly after you arrive ensures you stay connected without any interruptions.

Open the My Telstra App on your phone
Tap My Services
Tap Extras, then International Roaming
Toggle the Day Pass option to turn it on

Prepaid Packs activate automatically once purchased, so make your purchase only after you reach your destination.

Stay connected in the USA with Holafly

Using your Telstra Australia plan in the United States is possible, but roaming charges can add up quickly, especially if you tend to use a lot of data by using social media or streaming apps. Staying connected on your usual plan can become expensive without careful management.

The Holafly eSIM for the USA gives you unlimited data, hotspot sharing, and 24/7 customer support, so you can travel, work, or stay in touch without worrying about limits or surprise charges.

Holafly plans are affordable and flexible, starting from as little as $1.55 per day, depending on the length of your stay. Choose any number of days from 1 to 90 for your eSIM and avoid paying for any days you don’t need.

For longer trips or frequent travel, Holafly Plans offers a monthly subscription with unlimited data in over 170 destinations. It is easy to manage, works across multiple countries, and can be canceled at any time with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.

Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of September 9 2025, and is subject to change.

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