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Uruguay eSIM plans

from $7.31 per GB

Stay connected for maps, taxis and messages across Uruguay with a travel eSIM that fits your route, whether you are heading to Montevideo, the coast or the interior.

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20 GB · 30 days for $146.12. 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 Uruguay

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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All published plans for Uruguay

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBClaro · Movistar4GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$9.00$9.00Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$28.78$28.78Choose plan
3 GBClaro · Movistar4GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$25.60$8.54Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$27.80$9.27Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$44.00$8.80Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$80.00$8.00Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$146.12$7.31Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$1,029.11$20.59Choose plan
UnlimitedClaro · Movistar4G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$21.18—Choose plan
UnlimitedClaro · Movistar4G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$63.54—Choose plan
UnlimitedClaro · Movistar4G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$148.26—Choose plan
UnlimitedClaro · Movistar4G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$296.52—Choose plan
UnlimitedClaro · Movistar4G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$635.40—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.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
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 Uruguay

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 Uruguay”, 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 Uruguay
    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 Uruguay

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

URSEC maintains regulated operator lists, and Opensignal’s Uruguay reports analyze Antel, Claro and Movistar as the national mobile networks. This page uses that market scope for traveller guidance rather than implying package inclusion.

Antel

Antel provides a public mobile coverage map with technology layers such as LTE and 5G. The map is indicative, so travellers should use it as a planning tool and still expect local variation. [1] [2] [3]

Check coverage ↗

Claro

Claro offers a public coverage map for mobile service. It is useful for checking where signal is expected before heading outside the main urban areas. [1] [2] [4]

Check coverage ↗

Movistar

Movistar’s public 4G LTE coverage map is labelled as indicative. For travellers, it is best used to confirm whether a planned route or district is within stated 4G service areas. [1] [2] [5]

Check coverage ↗
Dated network measurements
OperatorCoverage Experience / 10Download · MbpsStudy date
Antel9.3—2023-11[2]
Claro———
Movistar———

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 Uruguay

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

🇺🇾 Uruguay
  1. Montevideo
  2. Punta del Este and the east coast
  3. Rocha coast: Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo and Santa Teresa
  4. Salto and the north-west

Montevideo

In the capital, a local eSIM is useful for ride-hailing, maps and messaging from the moment you leave the airport or port. Before buying, check each operator’s urban coverage map for your hotel district and the routes you expect to use most, because service quality can differ by street-level conditions. [3] [4] [5] [7]

Punta del Este and the east coast

For the resort coast, plan for a mix of seaside towns, highway stretches and quieter inland links. A good setup is to install the eSIM before departure, save offline maps, and keep your home SIM available for backup if you need to compare coverage while moving between districts. [3] [4] [6]

Rocha coast: Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo and Santa Teresa

On this stretch, connectivity planning matters more than trying to guess a single winner. Check the operator maps before the trip, download maps for the exact area you will visit, and expect that the most practical setup is one that works well in towns, on access roads and at your overnight base. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Salto and the north-west

If your route includes inland travel and longer road legs, test coverage by corridor rather than by city name alone. That helps you choose a plan that stays practical for navigation, transfers and everyday data use while you move between towns. [3] [4] [5]

Uruguay · eSIM

Overview

Uruguay’s mobile market is compact enough to compare, but still worth checking carefully before you buy. URSEC’s operator listings and Opensignal’s Uruguay market report show the national mobile networks used in traveller planning as Antel, Claro and Movistar, so you can focus on the networks that matter most for coverage and day-to-day usability.

For travellers, the best choice is usually the plan that matches where you will spend the most time. Antel, Claro and Movistar all provide public coverage tools, which lets you compare the expected service in city districts, coastal resorts and longer road routes. The maps are helpful for planning, but they are only indicative; the real benefit is knowing in advance whether your hotel area, transfer route or day trip looks sensible for mobile data.

Useful apps and travel tools

Google Maps ↗

Useful for turn-by-turn navigation, saved places and offline areas across Uruguay. Download the exact city or route area before travel if you expect weak signal on coastal or rural legs. [6] [9]

Before you buy

What the coverage maps can and cannot tell you

The public maps from the operators are useful for planning, but they are not a promise that every block or beach access point will feel the same. The practical takeaway for travellers is to compare the map with the route you actually expect to use, especially if you will move between city streets, coastal roads and quieter rural stretches. [3] [4] [5]

Offline maps are a sensible backup

Google Maps lets you download areas for offline use, which is helpful if you are driving, visiting coastal areas or simply want navigation to keep working when signal dips. Public help pages also note that offline maps are not available everywhere and that some live features are unavailable offline, so downloading the exact area before leaving is the safest approach. [6] [9]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Uruguay

Which mobile networks should I compare before buying an eSIM for Uruguay?

The main national networks to compare are Antel, Claro and Movistar. They are the operators travellers most often check against public coverage maps, which is useful because signal can vary between central Montevideo, coastal towns and longer inland routes. Choosing between them is less about a universal winner and more about matching the network to the places you plan to spend time in. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Is one operator clearly best everywhere in Uruguay?

Not everywhere. Opensignal’s Uruguay reporting gives Antel a very strong coverage experience result, but that does not mean every traveller will prefer it for every route or district. For a practical decision, compare each operator’s public map with your hotel, airport transfer and any side trips you have planned, then choose the plan that looks most consistent for the places you will actually use. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Should I rely on mobile data alone for coastal trips?

It is better to keep a backup plan. Coastal routes and quieter access roads are exactly where travellers benefit from preloaded offline maps, because navigation is often the first thing you need if the signal drops. Mobile data still matters for messaging and ride apps, but downloading the area in advance makes the trip much smoother. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Can I check coverage before I arrive in Uruguay?

Yes. Antel, Claro and Movistar each offer public coverage tools, and those are the right place to check the districts or routes you care about. The maps are intended as planning aids, so use them to compare signal expectations before you buy or activate a plan, especially if you are splitting your time between Montevideo and the coast. [3] [4] [5]

What is the easiest setup for a short visit?

For a short visit, the easiest setup is usually to install the eSIM before departure, keep your home SIM active for calls or SMS if needed, and use the travel eSIM for data once you land. That gives you immediate internet access for maps and transport without having to depend on airport Wi-Fi or a local shop visit. [6]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Servicios de Telecomunicaciones | Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones · URSEC
  2. Uruguay, November 2023, Mobile Network Experience Report · Opensignal
  3. Cobertura Antel Uruguay: Consultá la Señal en tu Localidad · Antel
  4. Cobertura Nacional | Claro Uruguay · Claro Uruguay
  5. 4G LTE - Movistar · Movistar Uruguay
  6. Download areas and navigate offline in Google Maps · Google Maps Help
  7. Ministerio de turismo - Observatorio inteligente - Cruceros · Ministerio de Turismo de Uruguay
  8. Ministerio de turismo - Observatorio inteligente - Principal · Ministerio de Turismo de Uruguay
  9. Google Maps Platform Coverage Details · Google
  10. Letisim public catalog · Letisim