Uruguay Travel eSIM
Prepaid data covering Uruguay — keep your own number, add a travel line alongside it.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Uruguay
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Uruguay
Uruguay is covered by TravelNet’s multi-country plans — each plan on this page lists exactly which countries it includes, and every one of them works in Uruguay. Install before you fly, and you have data the moment you land.
As a rule of thumb: maps and messaging burn 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and a video call about 1 GB an hour. A light week fits in a small plan; remote work needs a big one.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Uruguay. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Uruguay plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Latin America plan page shows everything the region offers, and Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Uruguay plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Uruguay?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Latin America from $6.49 · up to 17 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Chile
from $6.49 -
Colombia
from $6.49 -
Costa Rica
from $6.49 -
Ecuador
from $6.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Uruguay eSIM questions
Which network does the Uruguay eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Uruguay, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Uruguay?
No. Uruguay plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Uruguay?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start small and top up if you run short.
When does my Uruguay plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Uruguay, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do Uruguay plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, Uruguay included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my Uruguay eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Uruguay plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Uruguay?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Uruguay eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Uruguay eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Uruguay?
You can buy another Uruguay plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Chile and Colombia — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many Uruguay plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Latin America plan does.
Will my phone work with a Uruguay eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.