Compare the best eSIM plans for Argentina
Internet from the moment you land in Buenos Aires
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.85 for 1 GB or more
- 4,200+ plans compared
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€0.85
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
4,200+
Argentina plans
107+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Argentina
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
AR
€0.85
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
AR
€1.33
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AR
€1.42
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
AR
€1.50
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AR
€1.73
Strongesim
1 GB
1 day
AR
€1.91
eSIM for Argentina at a glance
From
€4.00
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Movistar, Personal, Claro
4G nationwide, 5G in major cities
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Argentina: everything you need to know
Argentina has over 87% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 95% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 5G is rolling out with Movistar, Personal and Claro in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza. The country stretches 3,700 km north-south : coverage varies dramatically.
- ●Dense 4G coverage in the Buenos Aires–Rosario–Córdoba corridor and around Mendoza. Decent in Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia and along the populated stretches of Ruta 40. Patchier across Patagonia (steppe, glaciers, the Argentine side of Torres del Paine, Seven Lakes Road) and the Puna (north-west, Salinas Grandes).
- ●Average mobile speed ~40–60 Mbps download per Ookla (Q1 2025).
- ●No Western services blocked : Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Netflix work normally. WhatsApp is overwhelmingly dominant for contacts (hotels, taxis, restaurants).
- ●Great for Uber, Cabify, DiDi, Rappi (delivery), Google Maps, Mercado Pago (dominant mobile money) and the digital SUBE app (Buenos Aires transport).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Argentina, ITU DataHub: Argentina, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 67.8 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Rolling outmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Personal · Claro · Movistarmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- 10% of the bill
- Power socket
- Type C, Type I220 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- SpanishAlso spoken : English, Italian, GuaraniEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +54Time zone : America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Emergency numbers
- 911
When to go
- Best time to go
- March, April, October, November
- Shoulder season
- May, September
- Peak season
- January, February, July
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatDecember, January, February
- Extreme coldJune, July, August
- Altitude sicknessMay, June, July, August, September
Argentina reaches from the tropics to Tierra del Fuego, so the question is never simply when to go but where you are going. March to April and October to November are the two windows in which the whole country works at once.
The southern hemisphere calendar
January is high summer and the month Argentines take their own holidays: Buenos Aires empties, the Atlantic coast fills, and prices follow. July adds a second peak because of the school winter break and the ski season.
Harvest season in Mendoza
Vendimia runs through late February and March, and it is the one time of year when the wine roads are both at their best and at their busiest. Book tastings weeks ahead rather than on the day.
Iguazú has its own season
The falls are at their most powerful after the summer rains, from January to March, and at their most comfortable to walk in autumn. Both are defensible choices; the quiet months are not the spectacular ones.
Driving distances, not coverage figures
Internet Society Pulse measures 99 % of the population, which says nothing about Route 40. Plan a Patagonian road trip around fuel stops and offline maps, and treat mobile data as a bonus rather than a given.
Iconic sites and coverage
Perito Moreno Glacier
A rare advancing glacier, and the only one where you can watch ice calve from walkways a few hundred metres from the face. Signal holds at the visitor centre and fades on the lower boardwalks.
Iguazu Falls
275 waterfalls spread over nearly three kilometres on the Brazilian border. The Argentine side puts you inside the spray, right up to the Devil’s Throat: waterproofing the phone matters more than charging it.
Caminito, La Boca
The corrugated-iron alley in Buenos Aires’ old port, painted with leftovers from the shipyards. Heavily touristed, fully covered, and the obvious start to a tango afternoon.
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A Unesco-listed Andean valley where the rock strata read as coloured bands, culminating in the seven-colour hill at Purmamarca. Coverage follows Route 9 and stops where the tarmac does.
Mount Fitz Roy
Patagonia’s most photographed skyline, above El Chaltén. The Laguna de los Tres hike has no signal from trailhead to summit, so download the map and check the forecast before you set out.
Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel
The southernmost city in the country, the port for Antarctic crossings, and the departure point for penguin colonies. Solid coverage in town, none once the boat clears the harbour.
Mendoza Wine Roads
Argentine malbec country, best seen by bicycle between Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley with Aconcagua on the horizon. The wineries are connected; the gravel roads between them often are not.
Salinas Grandes
A salt flat at 3,450 m in the Jujuy high plateau. No signal on the crust and no landmarks either, which is why you go with a local guide and more water than you think you need.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Argentina: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Argentina comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,866 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.21 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,866
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
110 / 215
Argentina is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Argentina?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Argentina, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 0.64 €/GB | 0.85 € | 90 d | Yes | No |
 GoMoWorld | 0.80 €/GB | 3.99 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
 Ubigi | 0.80 €/GB | 4.00 € | 30 d | No | No |
| 1.11 €/GB | 2.21 € | 14 d | Yes | No | |
| AbesteSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.33 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Argentina
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/ar
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Argentina.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Argentina?
Yes. International eSIMs connect to Movistar, Personal or Claro on landing at Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE), Aeroparque (AEP), Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ) or Ushuaia (USH).
How much data for 2 weeks in Argentina?
For Buenos Aires + Patagonia + Mendoza, plan 8–12 GB : offline Maps (essential in Patagonia), Uber/Cabify, cloud photos, WhatsApp and some streaming. More if you stream heavily in the city.
Is there signal in Patagonia?
Yes in towns (El Calafate, El Chaltén, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn, Bariloche). Weak/none on trails, glaciers (Perito Moreno outside the main parking), Valdés Peninsula (signal in Puerto Pirámides). Always download offline Maps.
Can I use my European plan in Argentina?
Non-EU roaming is charged at premium rates (up to €10/MB). Check ; otherwise a travel eSIM is much cheaper.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Argentina eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Argentina, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Argentina comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,866 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Argentina is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Argentina sits at position 110 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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