18 plans · from $1.49
Carriers: Claro, Movistar
Coverage: 5G, 4G/LTE, 3G
Last updated date: July 18, 2026 at 04:45 AM
Buy now — activate within 90 days
Your QR code will be sent right after payment. Your plan starts when you first connect to a local network at your destination.
18 plans
Find your destination and pick the perfect plan by data volume and days!
Via Faster Payments System or bank card — fast and secure.
Delivered instantly to your email.
Activate your eSIM upon arrival — your internet will start working right away.
A local SIM card in Uruguay is not necessary if you use an eSIM. With eSIM you can access local data plans without changing your physical SIM card.
Mobile internet speed in Uruguay is quite good, averaging around 20–30 Mbps. An eSIM lets you enjoy these speeds without connectivity issues.
Not all phones support eSIM, but most modern models, such as iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, are compatible. Check if your device supports eSIM before your trip.
Uruguay has good mobile network coverage, especially in major cities and popular tourist areas. With an eSIM you can stay connected even in more remote regions.
Using an eSIM in Uruguay is much cheaper than international roaming and helps you save on mobile costs. You get access to local data plans and can use the internet without extra charges.
QR arrived a minute after payment. Installed at home over Wi-Fi, data switched on automatically at the arrival airport.
Smooth checkout, QR in about two minutes. Not a single dropout during the trip.
Third purchase here. Pay, scan, go — still works every time.
Couldn't find the QR setting on my Samsung at first. Support replied quickly and walked me through it.
First time using an eSIM — the email guide got me set up in three minutes.
My main SIM stayed in place, bank SMS kept coming while data went through the eSIM. Handy.
Carrier and local SIM prices are approximate for comparison purposes.
For “Uruguay”, exact prices for local SIM cards and carriers are still being updated. The table below shows approximate data for similar destinations.
| Parameter | Vlex eSIM | SIM Uruguay | T-Mobile | Verizon | AT&T | Vodafone | Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per 1 GB | from $1.04 | ~$3.16 | ~$15.79 | ~$18.95 | ~$17.89 | ~$13.68 | ~$12.63 |
| Activation | Instantly via QR | At airport/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office | Call/office |
| Price transparency | Fixed | Package / MB | Per day | Per day | Per day | Per day | Per day |
| Hidden fees | No | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible |
| Need a physical SIM card | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Online, 24/7 | On site | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call | Office / Call |
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