Uruguay eSIM guide
3 networks with 5G · 10 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Claro 4G, Entel 5G, Movistar 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.75/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $14.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $14.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $20.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $27.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $34.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $27.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $34.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $34.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Uruguay
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Uruguay
- MVD Montevideo Carrasco
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Uruguay.
City guides in Uruguay
About unlimited in Uruguay
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Uruguay?
These regional eSIMs include Uruguay. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Uruguay eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $27.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $9.99 | $0.67 | $5.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $4.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $20.99 | $0.70 | $4.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $27.99 | $0.93 | $2.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $34.99 | $1.17 | $1.75 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $14.99 | $5.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $20.99 | $4.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $26.99 | $3.86 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $34.99 | $3.50 | No cap |
Questions about Uruguay
Which networks does the Uruguay eSIM use?
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Uruguay?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $20.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Uruguay?
Yes, from $14.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Uruguay plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Uruguay?
The main international airports are Montevideo Carrasco (MVD).
Does a regional eSIM cover Uruguay?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Uruguay. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.