US Phone Leasing for International Visitors

Your phone is
none of their business.

CBP agents can search your phone at the US border — without a warrant, without suspicion. Checkpoint Mobile leases you a clean US number before you land. Nothing personal on it. Nothing for anyone to find.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time. We launch Q3 2026.

43,000+ devices searched at US borders in 2023
No warrant required for CBP to search your phone
100% wiped before every rental. Nothing personal, ever.

The border is not where you want surprises

Customs and Border Protection has the legal authority to search any electronic device at a US port of entry — no probable cause needed. That includes your personal photos, messages, work emails, contacts, and anything else on your phone.

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Your photos

Personal images, family photos, anything on your camera roll is fair game for a border search and can be copied to government servers.

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Your messages

WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage — cached conversations visible on the device can be reviewed without your consent or a court order.

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Your email

Work correspondence, personal email, any account your phone has cached locally is accessible to agents during a device search.

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Your history

Browser history, social media accounts still logged in, and app data all give a detailed portrait of who you are and what you do.

Order. Land. Use. Return.

The whole point is that it takes minutes, not headspace. You get a real US phone number and working device. We take care of the rest.

Before your trip

Order your lease online

Choose your plan by trip length. We ship the phone to your hotel or you pick it up at the airport. US number assigned before you land.

At the border

Hand it over without worry

The device has nothing on it. No accounts, no history, no data. Calls and texts work. That is the whole story for customs.

During your stay

Use it like a normal phone

US calls, texts, and data. Use your own phone on Wi-Fi for everything personal. The rental handles your local number.

When you leave

Drop it in the mail

Prepaid return envelope included. We wipe the device and it is ready for the next traveler. No charges, no hassle.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Every rental comes with a clean device, a real US number, and enough data to actually use the thing.

Real US phone number

Your own dedicated US number for calls and SMS. Give it out. Use it for rideshares, restaurant reservations, hotel check-in.

Nationwide data

LTE data across the continental US. Maps, ride apps, email on this device if you want it. Your call, literally.

Factory-wiped on every rental

Each device is fully wiped and verified before shipping. We document the clean state. There is nothing there because there is nothing there.

Ship to you

We ship to your first US destination (hotel, Airbnb, business address) or to your home before you leave.

Prepaid return shipping

Drop it in any USPS mailbox on your way out. No printing, no trips to a carrier store, no fee if you return it on time.

No accounts required on device

We don't pre-install any accounts. The phone boots clean. You decide what, if anything, you add. It is wiped again when you return it.

Why a dedicated rental makes sense

You have a few ways to protect yourself at the border. Here is an honest comparison.

Consideration Your personal phone Buy a burner phone Checkpoint Mobile
US phone number roaming only
Guaranteed clean on entry if you set it up right
No setup required by you
No hardware to dispose of
Works day one, no activation hassle sometimes
Personal data at risk at border yes no no
Cost for a 2-week trip roaming fees vary ~$50-80 + disposal from $39

Honest answers

Is this legal? +
Completely. Leasing a phone for travel is no different from renting a car or a Wi-Fi hotspot. There is nothing illegal about carrying a phone with no personal data on it. CBP can search it all they want. That is the point.
Can't I just wipe my own phone before I travel? +
You can, but then you have no phone for your trip. You would need to restore everything when you land, which defeats the purpose. A dedicated rental means you keep your personal phone intact and travel with a separate clean device.
Will CBP get suspicious if the phone is empty? +
No law requires you to have a certain amount of data on your phone, and CBP has no authority to detain you for having a clean device. Many people travel with minimal data on their phones. There is nothing here that creates legal exposure.
What happens if I log into accounts while I have the phone? +
That is your choice. You can add apps, accounts, and data during your stay. When you return the phone, we perform a full factory wipe before the next rental. Nothing carries over.
What countries does this serve? +
Checkpoint Mobile is designed for international visitors to the United States. At launch we will ship internationally and offer in-airport pickup at major US international airports. Availability will expand based on demand.
What if I lose or damage the phone? +
A standard damage fee applies for devices returned broken or not returned at all. We will publish the full fee schedule before launch. Optional protection plans will be available at checkout.
When exactly does this launch? +
We are targeting Q3 2026. Sign up above and you will be the first to know, and the first to get the launch discount. No spam, ever.
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