As someone who frequently travels to the US, I was skeptical about eSIMs until I tried this T-Mobile package. The activation process on mewfi.com was slightly quirky - that disappearing order number hint had me retyping twice! But once past that hurdle, I received my QR code in under 24 hours (pro tip: activate at least 2 days before your trip).
What surprised me most was how seamlessly it worked upon landing at LAX. While I only got 4G in some areas (contrary to the 5G promise), the speeds were perfectly adequate for Google Maps navigation, Instagram updates, and WhatsApp calls to family back home. The 3000-minute call/text allowance felt limitless - I video-called my dog sitter daily without worrying!
The real test came when my hotel WiFi failed during an important Zoom meeting. Switching to this eSIM saved the day with stable connectivity. Though not perfect (I wish the activation portal was more user-friendly), for $30 and this level of convenience, it's become my go-to travel essential. Just make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible before buying!