Compare the best eSIM plans for Chile
Internet from the moment you land in Santiago
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $0.99
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Average price
20 €
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Entel, Movistar, Claro, WOM
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+
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Internet in Chile: everything you need to know
Chile has 92 % internet penetration and over 95 % 4G mobile coverage (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 5G is live with Entel, Movistar and Claro in Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, La Serena and Antofagasta. The country stretches 4,300 km north-south — coverage varies dramatically.
- ●Dense 4G coverage in the Santiago–Valparaíso–Concepción corridor and along Ruta 5 (Pan-American Highway) ; decent in San Pedro de Atacama (town centre) ; patchy on the Carretera Austral and in Patagonia (Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas covered, gaps in between) ; Easter Island (Rapa Nui) only has mobile coverage in Hanga Roa.
- ●Average mobile speed ~60–90 Mbps download per Ookla (Q1 2025) — Chile consistently ranks among Latin America's leaders.
- ●No Western services blocked : Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube and Netflix work normally. WhatsApp is overwhelmingly dominant for contacts.
- ●Great for Uber, Cabify, DiDi, Rappi (delivery), Google Maps, the Red Metropolitana app (Santiago transport) and BancoEstado / MercadoPago mobile banking.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Chile, ITU DataHub: Chile, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
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.
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How to install your eSIM for Chile
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/cl
- 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 Chile.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Chile?
Yes. International eSIMs connect to Entel, Movistar or Claro on landing at Santiago (SCL), Calama (CJC, Atacama gateway), Punta Arenas (PUQ, Patagonia gateway) or Mataveri (IPC, Easter Island).
How much data for 2 weeks in Chile?
For Santiago + Atacama + Patagonia, plan 8–12 GB : offline Maps (essential in remote zones), Uber/Cabify, cloud photos, WhatsApp and some streaming. More if you stream heavily in the city.
Is there signal in Patagonia and San Pedro de Atacama?
San Pedro de Atacama : decent in the town and Calama, weak/none across the salt flats. Patagonia : signal in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, intermittent at Torres del Paine gateways, near-zero on the trails. Carretera Austral : signal in villages, nothing in between.
Can I use my European plan in Chile?
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 Chile eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
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