Uruguay Travel eSIM
Data from $8.50 on the Antel network. No roaming charges, no SIM swap.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $8.50$17$25.50$39$64.50
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Uruguay
Antel network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Uruguay
Data in Uruguay without the roaming bill: buy the plan now, scan the QR code once, and the profile sits dormant on your phone until you arrive.
Plans run from $8.50 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $64.50 for 20 GB over 30 days. If you’re working while you travel, start at 10 GB — a video call burns roughly 1 GB an hour on its own.
5G is live in Uruguay, and the eSIM will use it wherever your handset and the network both support it. Away from the cities you’ll drop to 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every Uruguay plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Latin America plan covers 17 destinations on one profile from $22.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Chile from $8.50, Colombia from $9 and Costa Rica from $8.50.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Uruguay plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — 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 Latin America plan covers 17 countries from $22.50 — worth it from the third border.
Uruguay eSIM questions
Which network does the Uruguay eSIM use?
Antel. It is one of Uruguay's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Uruguay?
Yes, where Antel has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically — you won't need to change any setting.
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 at 3 GB ($17) and top up if you run short — the 10 GB plan ($39) is for remote work and heavy streaming.
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 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
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 a partner network, 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 top up from the same page — buy another Uruguay plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Chile and Colombia — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Latin America plan covers 17 destinations including Uruguay on a single profile from $22.50. If Uruguay is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
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.