Ushuaia eSIM: what to know before you land
🇦🇷 Ushuaia, Argentina · USH · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $9.99
Landing in Ushuaia
- USH Malvinas Argentinas
Ushuaia's airport is on a peninsula just south of the town and is the usual starting point for Antarctic cruises; expect no mobile signal once ships head out across the Drake Passage.
- Install the Argentina eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at USH, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Argentina, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99.
Pay · $9.99Short stays in Ushuaia
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $14.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $33.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Argentina eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Ushuaia
Which airports serve Ushuaia?
Malvinas Argentinas (USH). Ushuaia's airport is on a peninsula just south of the town and is the usual starting point for Antarctic cruises; expect no mobile signal once ships head out across the Drake Passage.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Ushuaia?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $9.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at USH?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Argentina.
Which networks will I use in Ushuaia?
The Argentina eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.