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Best eSIM for Uruguay

Uruguay has reliable 4G coverage across Montevideo and main cities. A travel eSIM is almost always cheaper than carrier roaming.

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Rural interior: moderate coverage 5 providers compared

Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.

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Field tip — Excellent coverage nationwide

Uruguay has some of the best mobile coverage in South America. Montevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento and all main coastal towns have strong 4G/5G. Interior Uruguay — Minas, Tacuarembó, the Cuchilla Grande highlands — has good coverage in towns and reasonable signal on main roads. Even remote estancias often have basic coverage on Antel.

Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation and independent travel guides (2026).

eSIM — Uruguay

Our selection of providers for Uruguay — data-only plans, install before arrival. Use the calculator above to compare more options for your specific trip.
Yesim
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB, 30-day validity) and a day-by-day unlimited ladder (1–30 days). 7-day unlimited plan available. Carrier not disclosed.
From $5.04 Check plans on Yesim
Roamless
Prepaid tiers, all 30-day validity. Network not confirmed. No unlimited tier.
$1.98 per GB Check plans on Roamless
aloSIM
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB). Routes via Antel Uruguay. Unlimited tiers available.
Unlimited from $18.00
Unlimited up to 2 GB/day at full speed, then throttled to 512 Kbps.
Check plans on aloSIM
More options — aggregators
MobiMatter Not reviewed
Marketplace aggregating plans from 30+ eSIM providers.
30+ providers
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SimOptions Not reviewed
Multi-provider aggregator with coverage across 200+ destinations.
200+ destinations
Browse plans on SimOptions

Network coverage in Uruguay

Uruguay has three mobile operators: Antel (widest national coverage, strongest in rural areas and along the coast), Claro (solid urban coverage) and Tigo (formerly Movistar). For a typical itinerary — Montevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento, Salto — all three provide reliable 4G. 5G is available in Montevideo; the rest of the country remains on 4G or 3G in rural areas.

Antel has the widest national coverage and is the strongest choice for rural, interior and coastal itineraries. On this page, aloSIM's carrier is reported inconsistently (Antel by some sources, Claro by others), while Yesim and Saily do not disclose their Uruguayan carrier. None of the three clearly commits to Antel, so if you are travelling well beyond Montevideo and the main resorts, verify the network before relying on it — or pick up a local Antel SIM for the interior.

Where are you travelling from? Does your plan cover this destination?

CarrierUruguayVerdict
AT&T
Unlimited Elite, Unlimited Premium PL, AT&T Elite 2.0, AT&T Premium 2.0Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
AT&T
Other AT&T plans (Unlimited)Plan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Get an eSIM.
Verizon
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Get an eSIM.
T-Mobile
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
T-Mobile
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUruguayVerdict
EE
All EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £8; plan data / 7 days: £40.Get an eSIM.
O2
Ultimate Plans · Plus, VoltIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
O2
Other O2 plansPlan data / 1 day: £7.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone
All Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £8.Get an eSIM.
Three
EssentialIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Three
AdvancedPlan data / 1 day: £5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUruguayVerdict
TELUS
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 7 days: CA$60.Get an eSIM.
Bell
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; plan data / 30 days: CA$120; plan data / 30 days: CA$320.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Rogers
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada et InternationalIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada, États-Unis et Mexique · Forfaits Canada et États-Unis · Forfaits Canada et France · Other Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
Prices exclude tax.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUruguayVerdict
Telstra
All Telstra plans2 GB / 1 day: A$10.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
Choice Plus, Plus Family, Plus Promo5 GB / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
Other Optus plans1 GB / 1 day: A$10.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone (TPG)
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPlan data / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUruguayVerdict
Vodafone Ireland
Vodafone Unlimited (RED Roaming)500 MB / 1 day: €4.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vodafone Ireland
Other Vodafone Ireland plans1 GB / 1 day: €5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Three Ireland
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
eir
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
Check whether this destination is in your plan's included zone.If not, an eSIM is almost always cheaper than pay-per-MB roaming.

Arrival protocol in Uruguay

Before departure from home
Check your phone supports eSIM — dial *#06#, look for an EID number.
Install the eSIM before your flight — activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Save the QR code and setup instructions offline (screenshots or PDF).
Download offline maps for your destinations before you leave.
After landing in Uruguay
Go to Settings → Mobile data → select the eSIM as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid background charges.
Test with a page load. If nothing loads, toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds and try again before deleting the profile.

VPN, passwords and documents

On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.

Mistakes to avoid in Uruguay

Leaving data roaming on your home SIM. Background apps will generate charges.
Deleting the eSIM if it does not connect immediately. Check settings first.
Installing the eSIM after arrival. Activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Complete your travel kit
eSIM for mobile data
VPN for public Wi-Fi
Password manager
Cloud + offline docs
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Continuing your trip in South America?

Many travellers combine Uruguay with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Argentina and eSIM in Brazil. For multi-country trips combining Uruguay with neighbouring South America destinations, our South America regional plan comparison may be useful.