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Best Uruguay eSIM for Travel in 2026

A Uruguay-only stay and a journey continuing to Argentina or Brazil call for different data choices. Compare our Uruguay packages below with the wider offers before deciding: some small LATAM packages have the same price, while larger Uruguay Fixed options cost less. We provide mobile data, not an Uruguayan phone number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS.

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✔ Uruguay mobile data✔ No physical SIM card needed✔ Compatible, unlocked phones✔ Fixed and Unlimited choices
Uruguay data plans

Choose Data and Validity for the Uruguay Stay

Fixed packages start at 1 GB for 7 days and 2 GB for 15 days, with 3–50 GB options valid for 30 days. Unlimited durations run from 1 to 30 days and provide 1 GB of high-speed data where available per 24 hours, followed by reduced speed until the next period. Choose for your expected consumption and the full period of use.

7 days

1 GB € 4.92

15 days

2 GB € 8.95

30 days

3 GB € 12.53 5 GB € 19.69 Most Popular 10 GB € 35.80 20 GB € 64.00 50 GB € 144.11
Important! 1GB of full high-speed data where available per 24 hours. Thereafter your data speed will be reduced and will reset on the next 24h period.

1 day

Unlimited € 6.71

3 days

Unlimited € 18.35

5 days

Unlimited € 29.54

7 days

Most Popular Unlimited € 41.17

10 days

Unlimited € 58.18

15 days

Unlimited € 86.82

30 days

Unlimited € 172.75
onward travel

Argentina and Brazil Need Their Own Coverage Check

A Uruguay country plan should not be assumed to work in Argentina, Brazil or during a ferry crossing. The separate offers below may help with onward travel, but they do not extend this allowance. If choosing a regional product instead, verify every required destination in its own list.

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network information

Read the Listed Networks with the Current Names in Mind

Claro 4G

Claro is listed with 4G for this product. The operator’s wider technology offering does not establish a different access level for your travel package.

Antel 4G

Antel also appears with 4G. Reception and usable speeds depend on the plan, compatible device and local conditions.

Tigo and the Telefónica Label

The panel retains “Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay” with 5G. Millicom acquired that operation in October 2025, and its current consumer brand is Tigo Uruguay. These names should not be counted as separate operators.

Regional Plans List the Same Entries

LATAM, Americas + US + CA and Global display matching Uruguay network records. We have no basis to promise priority access or a speed advantage for a wider plan.

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When a Wider Package Changes the Choice

Uruguay

Use the country offer as your starting point when the stay is confined to Uruguay or other countries are already covered separately.

LATAM

LATAM includes Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil within its 11 listed destinations. It does not include every South American country; check the remaining stops individually.

Americas + US + CA

Americas + US + CA includes the same 11 LATAM destinations plus USA and Canada. Its 20 GB/60-day and 50 GB/90-day packages serve longer itineraries.

Global

Global explicitly lists Uruguay among 104 destinations. Compare it for travel spanning regions, not on the assumption that a worldwide label covers every stop.

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before purchase

Make the Package Fit the Journey

01

Separate the country stages

Write down where you need data, including any Argentine departure or return stage. A ferry ticket does not imply data coverage over the water.

02

Check the phone

Confirm eSIM support and network-unlocked status for the exact model. Check supported active SIM combinations if keeping your home line enabled.

03

Read the start rule

Check what starts the selected option’s validity before installing early. Installation and activation are not necessarily the same event.

04

Resolve hotspot needs

Confirm the package’s tethering terms if another device will rely on the phone. Neither a network listing nor the Unlimited label promises unrestricted hotspot use.

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setup and registration

Prepare the Uruguay Line Before You Need It

01

Confirm the Package

Check its data amount, validity, price and any daily high-speed threshold before completing the order.

02

Keep Your Order Details

We send the QR code, setup link and instructions by email. They are also available in your NoveSIM account.

03

Install over Reliable Wi-Fi

Follow the supplied timing and installation instructions. Label the new profile Uruguay so it is easy to identify.

04

Select the Travel Data Line

In Uruguay, select the eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming on that line as instructed. Disable home-line data roaming and automatic data switching.

05

Check the Connection

Allow network registration, then test a webpage with Wi-Fi off. Keep the profile installed if troubleshooting is needed; contact support before deleting it.

price and validity

Compare the Regional Premium at the Required Allowance

Fixed PackageUruguayLATAM / Global
1 GB / 7 days€4.89€4.89 / €11.55
2 GB / 15 days€8.89€9.33 / €22.22
3 GB / 30 days€12.44€12.44 / €31.10
5 GB / 30 days€19.55€19.99 / €51.10
10 GB / 30 days€35.55€36.43 / €94.20
20 GB / 30 days€63.54€64.87 / €168.84

Prices were checked on 17 October 2026 and may change. Uruguay and LATAM tie at 1 GB and 3 GB, so the national plan is not always strictly cheaper. Americas + US + CA costs €79.09 for 20 GB/60 days or €185.73 for 50 GB/90 days; those are longer-validity products, not equal-duration comparisons with Uruguay’s 30-day packages.

unlimited explained

High-Speed Use Has a Daily Threshold

  • Unlimited options are displayed for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 days.
  • The options provide 1 GB of high-speed data where available per 24-hour period.
  • Speed is reduced after that allowance and resets in the next 24-hour period.
  • No specific reduced speed is confirmed here; do not assume post-threshold performance will support demanding work.
  • A Fixed allowance may be a better fit if usage is concentrated on a few days rather than spread evenly.
  • Check hotspot permission separately and account for backups, video and downloads when estimating use.
service boundaries

Coverage and Calling Are Separate Questions

  • WhatsApp and other internet apps can use the data connection with your existing account.
  • We do not supply an Uruguayan number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS.
  • A 4G or 5G listing does not guarantee a particular speed, reception inside every building or continuous coastal and interior coverage.
  • Installation before departure does not guarantee immediate service after landing or disembarking.
  • Keep tickets, addresses and maps offline before leaving a dependable connection.
  • Retaining your home SIM may preserve access to its services, but your home provider’s charges still apply where relevant.
journey planning

Use the Guides for the Route Details

Choosing Travel Data

Our Uruguay eSIM guide explains the broader selection criteria. This page supplies the specific packages and comparison prices for our offer.

Argentina, Brazil and Beyond

The South America itinerary guide covers country-versus-regional decisions and managing profiles across borders.

Arriving by Ferry

The Colonia del Sacramento guide covers ferry arrivals and offline preparation. Neither a Uruguay plan nor a regional country list guarantees reception during the crossing.

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faq

Uruguay eSIM FAQs

Can I buy a Uruguay eSIM before I travel?
Yes. You can order before departure and receive the setup details by email and in your NoveSIM account. Follow the selected package’s timing; purchasing or installing it does not guarantee immediate service on arrival.
Do I need to turn off my main SIM?
Not necessarily. If the phone supports the required active SIM combination, retain your home line for services you need and select Uruguay for mobile data. Disable home-line data roaming and automatic data switching, and check your provider’s call and SMS charges abroad.
Does a Uruguay eSIM work with WhatsApp?
WhatsApp can use the mobile-data connection with your existing registered number where service is available. We provide mobile data, not an Uruguayan phone number, standard voice calls or carrier SMS.
When should I install my Uruguay eSIM?
Use reliable Wi-Fi and follow your order instructions. Confirm what starts validity before installing or enabling the profile early; installation and the start of the package are not necessarily the same event.
Is a Uruguay eSIM better than roaming?
Compare the package’s data, validity and price with your home provider’s explicit Uruguay roaming terms. There is no universal price winner. If you need Argentina or Brazil as well, compare the exact regional country lists rather than assuming the Uruguay plan continues abroad.
Can I use my primary SIM and eSIM at the same time?
That depends on the exact phone and its supported active SIM combinations. Where supported, choose the travel eSIM for data and keep the home line only for intended services, with automatic data switching disabled.
choose the right country scope

Find Data for Your Uruguay Stay

Match the allowance and validity to the Uruguay dates, then compare a wider offer if other countries need data too. Check the current terms and keep arrival essentials offline while the phone registers.

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