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[USA] How to Purchase a PhoneBox USA SIM


You can purchase a PhoneBox USA Physical SIM and eSIM even if you are outside of the United States.


Purchase a Plan and Physical SIM Online 


You can activate your PhoneBox USA service online with either a physical SIM or an eSIM. If you choose a physical SIM card, we offer free international shipping during activation.


How to request your Physical SIM and eSIM on PhoneBox website 


  1. Select Your Plan & SIM Type https://gophonebox.com/plans/?=us
  • Choose your preferred plan.
  • Select Physical SIM or eSIM.


  1. Enter Your Personal Information
  • Email address
  • First & last name


  1. (Physical SIM Only) Enter Your Shipping Address

Enter your address in the Find Address field.

  • A system-verified address may appear automatically.
  • If the auto-filled address is incorrect, you may manually update it, including apartment or unit numbers.
  • Shipping Options
    • Regular Shipping – Free
      • Within Canada: 5–7 business days
      • Outside Canada: 10+ business days (varies by country)
    • Express Shipping – $20
      • Up to 5 business days (Tracking number included)
  1. (Optional) Select Port-In Option 

If you want to keep your existing USA phone number, choose "Port-in" during activation.

How to transfer your US number to PhoneBox


  1. Select Your Activation Date
  • On the selected activation date, your new phone number will be emailed to you.
  • If you select eSIM, it will be delivered to your email on the same day.


  1. Complete Payment
  • You will receive a welcome email once the activation process is complete.


Visit a PhoneBox Store


You’re welcome to visit a PhoneBox store during business hours, no appointment is required.


At the store, you can purchase a new plan with either a physical SIM or an eSIM, and our staff will assist you with SIM purchase and activation on-site.


PhoneBox Vancouver Store

Address: 658 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC

Hours:

  • Weekdays: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (PST)
  • Weekends: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PST)
  • Reminder we are close on Dec 25 and Jan 1 for the store


PhoneBox Toronto Store

  • Address: 1240 Bay Street, Suite 305, Toronto, ON
  • Weekdays: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (EST)
  • Reminder we are close from all Ontario Statutory Holiday




Do you still need help?


Are you looking for different information about PhoneBox? You can visit the support section, select the USA flag and read the frequently asked questions (FAQs). If you haven’t found the information you need, please contact our customer care via services@gophonebox.com or toll-free: 1-855-886-0505.



Updated on: 06/03/2026

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