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Argentina eSIM plans and coverage

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Mobile internet for Argentina: use maps, book taxis and keep in touch in Buenos Aires, around Iguazú and on longer routes. Compare the network and validity of your chosen package.

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20 GB · 30 days for $105.00. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Argentina

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBMovistar · Personal5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$7.20$7.20Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$12.31$12.31Choose plan
3 GBMovistar · Personal5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$19.20$6.40Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$20.40$6.80Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$32.00$6.40Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$56.76$5.68Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$105.00$5.25Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$308.71$6.18Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$692.58$6.93Choose plan
UnlimitedMovistar · Personal5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$16.20—Choose plan
UnlimitedMovistar · Personal5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$48.60—Choose plan
UnlimitedMovistar · Personal5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$113.40—Choose plan
UnlimitedMovistar · Personal5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$226.80—Choose plan
UnlimitedMovistar · Personal5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$486.00—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

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Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Argentina

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Argentina”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Argentina
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Argentina

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

Compare Claro, Movistar, Personal for your route. Check which network is included in the selected eSIM, then confirm coverage for your accommodation and trip stops.

Claro

Claro publishes a public coverage page that travelers can use to check estimated service at a location before buying a plan. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

Movistar

Movistar provides a public coverage tool at its coverage site, alongside separate help pages for 4G and 5G availability in Argentina. [1] [5] [6] [18]

Check coverage ↗

Personal

Personal publishes service and roaming information on its website. For trip planning, compare the operator pages with your exact itinerary and device compatibility. [1] [7]

Official website ↗
Dated network measurements
OperatorCoverage Experience / 10Download · MbpsStudy date
Claro6.520.92023-11[9]
Movistar4.917.72023-11[9]
Personal7.127.32023-11[9]

Coverage Experience is a score, not a percentage of territory. These dated averages are not promised speeds for your connection.

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Argentina

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇦🇷 Argentina
  1. Buenos Aires
  2. Puerto Iguazú and Iguazú Falls
  3. El Calafate and Los Glaciares
  4. San Miguel de Tucumán and the Calchaquí route

Buenos Aires

In the capital, mobile data is especially useful for taxis, public transport, reservations and navigation across a large city. If you are staying outside the central districts, check the operator map for your exact address and route, because signal can change from one block or building to the next. [10] [11] [12]

Puerto Iguazú and Iguazú Falls

This route combines a border city, park access roads and transfers, so it is worth downloading offline maps before departure. Keep data active for messaging and hotel coordination, and check coverage for the airport road, town and any excursion pickup points you plan to use. [13] [14] [17] [10]

El Calafate and Los Glaciares

Patagonian trips often mix town time with long transfers and excursions. Offline maps help, but the most practical check is the operator page for the roads and pickup areas on your itinerary rather than only the town center. [13] [15] [17] [10]

San Miguel de Tucumán and the Calchaquí route

This northwestern route can include city stays, valley roads and smaller stops. A practical setup is to activate the eSIM before departure, save maps offline and confirm which operator page best matches the towns and roads you actually plan to use. [13] [16] [17] [10]

Argentina · eSIM

Argentina eSIM overview

Claro, Movistar and Personal are Argentina’s main mobile networks. Check which one is included in your chosen eSIM, then compare the places that matter for your trip: accommodation, airport transfers and stops between towns. Operator coverage information is useful for planning, but terrain and buildings can change reception at a particular address.

A city break in Buenos Aires and a road trip through Patagonia need different preparation. Save transport and accommodation details for the city; download maps for the roads to Iguazú, Patagonia and northwestern stops before leaving Wi-Fi. Choose data for your own use of navigation, messages and photos. Network measurement reports describe their stated period and do not guarantee the speed at your next hotel.

Useful apps and travel tools

Google Maps ↗

Useful for live navigation, saved places and offline maps when you are between cities or outside strong signal areas. [10]

Travel Buenos Aires ↗

Official city travel app with practical visitor information; the tourism site says it can be used without wifi or mobile data once downloaded. [11] [12]

Before you buy

How to compare coverage before you travel

For Argentina, the best comparison is not a single countrywide promise but a mix of operator coverage tools and dated measurement reports. Claro publishes a public coverage page, Movistar provides a public coverage tool and separate 4G and 5G help pages, and Personal publishes service information online. Together with ENACOM’s registry, this helps you verify which networks matter for your itinerary instead of guessing from a marketing claim. [1] [2] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Why mobile data matters on the road

A data eSIM is practical for navigation, ride-hailing, messages and checking opening hours while moving between neighborhoods or provinces. In Buenos Aires it supports urban mobility; on Iguazú, Patagonian and northwestern routes it is most useful for live directions, hotel contact and keeping trip details accessible when Wi‑Fi is inconsistent. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Argentina

Which mobile networks should I compare for Argentina?

The practical comparison starts with Claro, Movistar and Personal, because those are the main nationwide mobile networks visitors are most likely to use. ENACOM’s registry confirms the mobile-service provider framework, and each operator offers a public way to check coverage. If you want the safest choice for a specific hotel, road or excursion, compare the operator page for that exact location instead of relying only on a country summary. [1] [2] [4] [5] [7]

Can I check coverage before I leave for a trip?

Yes. Claro publishes a public coverage page, Movistar provides a public coverage tool and separate 4G and 5G pages, and Personal publishes service information on its site. That lets you check the places that matter most to your itinerary before you buy a plan. It is better to verify your hotel, airport transfer and day-trip routes than to assume one city result covers the whole region. [4] [5] [6] [7] [18]

Is Buenos Aires different from the rest of the country?

Yes in practice, because a big-city trip uses data differently from a long-distance itinerary. In Buenos Aires, mobile internet is especially useful for transport, taxis and restaurants, and the city’s official sources point travelers to BA Cómo llego and related mobility tools. Outside the capital, you should also think about transfer routes, not just the destination city, because signal can change along the way. [10] [11] [12]

What should I do for Iguazú, Patagonia or Tucumán?

For routes like Iguazú, El Calafate or Tucumán, it is smart to download offline maps and keep your eSIM active for live directions, messaging and hotel coordination. These trips often mix towns, parks and long transfer legs, so the most useful check is the operator page for the exact road or access area you will use. That gives a more realistic picture than looking only at the main town name. [10] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Should I rely only on a speed report when choosing a plan?

No. Opensignal reports are helpful because they show measured user experience, but they are dated snapshots, not a promise of how one exact street or building will perform today. The best approach is to combine a measurement report with the operator’s public coverage page and your own route details. That way you can choose a plan that fits both expected speeds and the places you actually visit. [8] [9] [4] [5] [7]

Do I need a separate local SIM for maps and taxi apps?

Usually not if your phone supports eSIM. A data eSIM is enough for maps, ride-hailing, messaging and most travel needs, while your home SIM can stay in the phone for calls or SMS if you want. The key is to keep home-SIM charges separate from data use and to verify that your chosen plan works on one of the main networks before arrival. [1] [4] [5] [7] [10]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Listado de prestadores de telefonía móvil · ENACOM
  2. Servicios de Telefonía · ENACOM
  3. Indicadores ENACOM · ENACOM
  4. Cobertura Claro: plan prepago y pospago · Claro Argentina
  5. ¿En qué zonas se puede utilizar 4G? · Movistar Argentina
  6. ¿Dónde tengo red 5G en Argentina? · Movistar Argentina
  7. Roaming internacional y cobertura · Personal Argentina
  8. Argentina, June 2023, Mobile Network Experience Report · Opensignal
  9. Argentina, November 2023, Mobile Network Experience Report · Opensignal
  10. Google Maps - Apps on Google Play · Google
  11. Downloadable apps · Official English Website for the City of Buenos Aires
  12. Sitio oficial de turismo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires · Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
  13. Visit Argentina - About Argentina · Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística
  14. Visit Argentina - Puerto Iguazú · Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística
  15. Visit Argentina - El Calafate · Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística
  16. Visit Argentina - Tucumán · Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística
  17. Visit Argentina · Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística
  18. Cobertura Movistar · Movistar Argentina
  19. Letisim public catalog · Letisim