Compare the best eSIM plans for Uruguay
Internet from the moment you land in Montevideo
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €1.45 for 1 GB or more
- 3,600+ plans compared
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€1.45
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,600+
Uruguay plans
101+
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 Uruguay
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
€1.45
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
UY
€1.50
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
€1.73
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
UY
€2.29
Ozly eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
€2.36
Strongesim
1 GB
7 days
UY
€2.39
eSIM for Uruguay at a glance
From
€4.00
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Antel, Movistar, 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 Uruguay: everything you need to know
Uruguay has over 90% internet penetration and 4G+ mobile coverage exceeding 98% of the territory (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Antel (state-owned operator, leader), Movistar (Telefónica) and Claro (América Móvil) share the market. 5G is live in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Maldonado, Colonia.
- ●Dense 4G+/5G coverage in Montevideo (Pocitos, Centro, Carrasco, Punta Carretas, Ciudad Vieja), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Colonia del Sacramento, Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó. Very good along the Rambla, on the Costa de Oro (La Paloma, La Pedrera) and central Departamentos. Antel generally has the best rural footprint (countryside, estancias, gauchos). Patchier in remote Quebrada de los Cuervos areas and some inland Rocha corners.
- ●Average mobile speed ~60–90 Mbps download per Ookla (Q1 2025) : Uruguay regularly leads South America.
- ●No Western services blocked : Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube, Netflix work normally. WhatsApp is overwhelmingly dominant (Uruguayans organise everything on WhatsApp : asados, surf trips, rentals).
- ●Great for Uber, Cabify, Yummy (local delivery), Google Maps, Mercado Pago (mobile money + Mercado Libre), TuApp / Antel (mobile money), STM (Montevideo transport) and Banco República (BROU), Itaú, Santander banking apps.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Uruguay, ITU DataHub: Uruguay, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 68.1 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Antel · Movistar · Claromeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
- Payments
- Card accepted everywhereATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- A small tip is expected
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F, Type I220 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- SpanishAlso spoken : Portuguese, EnglishLimited English
- Dialling code
- +598Time zone : America/Montevideo
- Emergency numbers
- 911 · 109
When to go
- Best time to go
- November, December, March
- Shoulder season
- April, October
- Peak season
- January, February
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJanuary, February
Uruguay is the country most itineraries skip on the way between Buenos Aires and Rio, which is exactly its appeal: short distances, few crowds outside January, and one of the best-covered mobile networks on the continent. Remember the southern-hemisphere calendar.
November, December, March
The best window. Beaches are warm without being packed, Montevideo and Colonia are walkable, and prices have not yet peaked.
January and February
Peak season: Punta del Este and Jose Ignacio fill with Argentine and Brazilian visitors, prices climb hard and booking runs months ahead. The heat can turn heavy.
April and October
Shoulder months, quiet and markedly cheaper. Good for the interior, the estancias and the hot springs in the north-west, less so for swimming.
May to August
The austral winter, mild but damp and windy on the coast. Much of the beach infrastructure shuts; Montevideo, by contrast, stays fully alive.
Iconic sites and coverage
Colonia del Sacramento
A Portuguese colonial quarter of uneven cobbles, facing Buenos Aires across the Rio de la Plata. Compact and very well covered.
Montevideo Ciudad Vieja
The old town between the port and Plaza Independencia, with art deco facades, a covered grill market and the city's parrillas. Complete network.
Punta del Este
The continent's beach resort, towers facing the Atlantic and a sculpture of fingers rising out of the sand. Saturated in January, perfectly connected.
Cabo Polonio
A dune village with no paved road and no grid power, reached by off-road truck, with a sea lion colony below the lighthouse. There is a signal in the village and little beyond it, so plan for offline.
Punta del Diablo
A former fishing village turned timber-and-sand surf town, close to the Brazilian border. Coverage adequate but not uniform.
Jose Ignacio
A headland of low houses and beach restaurants, quieter and pricier than Punta del Este. Small, walkable and well covered.
Salto Hot Springs
Thermal baths fed by the basin's aquifer, out in the agricultural north-west, far from the tourist coast. Easy access, solid network.
Quebrada de los Cuervos
A wooded gorge among the eastern hills, the country's first protected area, crossed by marked trails. Signal thins at the bottom of the canyon.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Uruguay: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Uruguay comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,571 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
1,571
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
122 / 215
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Uruguay, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Simovo | 0.26 €/GB | 5.14 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 Ubigi | 0.80 €/GB | 4.00 € | 30 d | No | No |
| Monty eSIM | 1.15 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.45 €/GB | 1.45 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| BNESIM | 1.46 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 4s | 1.76 €/GB | 2.52 € | 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 Uruguay
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/uy
- 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 Uruguay.
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 Uruguay?
Yes. International eSIMs connect to Antel, Movistar or Claro on landing at Montevideo Carrasco (MVD), Punta del Este (PDP) or Colonia (CYR).
How much data for 1 week in Uruguay?
For Montevideo + Colonia + Punta del Este, plan 3–5 GB : Maps, Uber, cloud photos, MASSIVE WhatsApp, Mercado Pago, some streaming. More if you remote-work.
Is there signal at Cabo Polonio and in the countryside?
Cabo Polonio : decent Antel signal at the village + main camp (but village famous for no 24/7 grid electricity). Countryside / estancias : Antel has the best rural footprint, Movistar and Claro follow.
Can I use my European plan in Uruguay?
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 Uruguay eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Uruguay, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Uruguay comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,571 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. Uruguay is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Uruguay sits at position 122 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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