Compare the best eSIM plans for Argentina
Internet from the moment you land in Buenos Aires
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $0.99
- 3500+ plans compared
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$0.99
Cheapest plan
3500+
Argentina plans
26+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Argentina
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eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
AR
0,85€
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
AR
1,35€
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
AR
1,50€
Billion Connect
1 GB
1 day
AR
1,59€
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AR
1,73€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
AR
1,79€
eSIM for Argentina at a glance
From
€5.20
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
eSIM pricing in Argentina: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Argentina is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,866 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.21 €/GB
Plans compared
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 | — |
| Billion Connect | 0.89 €/GB | 1.59 € | 90 d | Yes | — |
| 1.11 €/GB | 2.21 € | 14 d | Yes | — | |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| AbesteSIM | 1.35 €/GB | 1.35 € | 10 d | Yes | — |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.40 €/GB | 1.79 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
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.
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 best price per GB actually available in Argentina is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,866 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but 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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