Compare the best eSIM plans for Uruguay
Internet from the moment you land in Montevideo
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From 1,50€
- 2800+ plans compared
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1,50€
Cheapest plan
2800+
Uruguay plans
23+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Uruguay
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BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
UY
1,50€
AbesteSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
3,12€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
1,47€
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
1,73€
Manet Travel
1 GB
7 days
UY
12,40€
Ozly eSIM
1 GB
7 days
UY
2,36€
eSIM for Uruguay at a glance
From
€5.20
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
eSIM pricing in Uruguay: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Uruguay is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,571 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
1,571
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 | — |
| Monty eSIM | 1.15 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| BNESIM | 1.46 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.47 €/GB | 1.47 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
 Billion Connect | 1.74 €/GB | 2.89 € | 90 d | Yes | — |
 4s | 1.76 €/GB | 2.52 € | 30 d | 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 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.
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 best price per GB actually available in Uruguay is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,571 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. 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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