Montevideo eSIM: what to know before you land
🇺🇾 Montevideo, Uruguay · MVD · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $9.99
Landing in Montevideo
- MVD Carrasco International
Carrasco International is east of Montevideo; ferries also link the city and Colonia with Buenos Aires.
- Install the Uruguay eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MVD, 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 Uruguay, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99.
Pay · $9.99Short stays in Montevideo
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $14.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 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 |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $20.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $9.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $20.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 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 |
Networks
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.
Also in Uruguay
Going on from Montevideo? Latin America (17 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Uruguay too.
Questions about Montevideo
Which airports serve Montevideo?
Carrasco International (MVD). Carrasco International is east of Montevideo; ferries also link the city and Colonia with Buenos Aires.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Montevideo?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 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 MVD?
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 Uruguay.
Which networks will I use in Montevideo?
The Uruguay eSIM connects to Claro, Entel and Movistar. 5G is listed on Entel, Movistar; elsewhere it's 4G.