Best eSIM for South America (6 areas): fixed vs unlimited

This comparison uses the live catalog and your selected currency. Prices and availability change when provider plans change.

Fixed-data plans

A fixed allowance for the plan validity. Choose this when you know roughly how much data you need.

Plan Price Network and terms
1 GB · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$6 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

3 GB · 30 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$16 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

5 GB · 30 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$23 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

10 GB · 30 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$40 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

20 GB · 30 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$75 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

50 GB · 180 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$100 Movistar 4G, Personal 5G, TIM 5G, WOM 5G, Movistar 5G

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Unlimited or daily plans

Daily or unlimited-style plans. Read the fair-use note and duration before choosing.

Plan Price Network and terms
1 GB/day · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$82 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Full speed up to 1 GB/day, then 1 Mbps.

2 GB/day · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$156 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Full speed up to 2 GB/day, then 1 Mbps.

3 GB/day · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$222 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Full speed up to 3 GB/day, then 1 Mbps.

5 GB/day · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$287 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Full speed up to 5 GB/day, then 384 Kbps.

10 GB/day · 7 days

Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

$533 Movistar 4G, Tigo 4G, TIM 4G, Claro 5G, Vivo 5G, movistar 5G +8 more

Activation: Install the eSIM while you have internet, then keep the line turned off. When you arrive, turn it on, select it for mobile data, and enable data roaming. The plan starts when it first connects to a supported network. Install it within 30 days of purchase.

Check the plan instructions for data roaming.

Hotspot: depends on the device, network and plan terms.

Full speed up to 10 GB/day, then 384 Kbps.

Catalog comparison rendered 6 October 2026