5 GB Internet in Uruguay - 30 Days
How to Use Your 5 GB eSIM in Uruguay
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Uruguay 5 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Uruguay data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 5 GB of data for 30 days in Uruguay. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- •Install your Uruguay eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- •Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Uruguay eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Uruguay
Flying into Montevideo (MVD) for Ciudad Vieja and the Rambla, Punta del Este for the Casapueblo and beach-resort weekend, Colonia del Sacramento for the UNESCO Portuguese old town, or ferry-hopping from Buenos Aires for a Uruguay day-trip? A Uruguay eSIM connects to Antel (state operator), Movistar Uruguay or Claro Uruguay the moment your plane lands — no Carrasco arrivals kiosk queue, no cédula-linked SIM paperwork. Uruguay is outside both the EU and many regional roaming deals, so an Argentine or Brazilian SIM may trigger foreign roaming when you ferry from Buenos Aires. Activate the Uruguay eSIM in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Uber rides in Montevideo, José Ignacio beach-restaurant reservations, Punta del Este Casapueblo entry scans, or Buquebus Buenos-Aires-ferry booking confirmations. Choose a 3-day plan for a Buenos Aires + Colonia ferry-hop, a 7-day plan for a Montevideo + Punta del Este + Colonia weekend, or Uruguay eSIM unlimited data for longer digital-nomad stays in Montevideo.
eSIM vs Antel Tourist SIM — Which Works Best for Uruguay?
Antel, Movistar Uruguay and Claro Uruguay sell tourist SIMs at Carrasco and in Montevideo, but activation needs passport + tourist form. A Uruguay travel eSIM activates before you land, and regional Southern Cone eSIMs handle Argentina + Uruguay ferry-hop trips on one QR.
| eSIM | Antel Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15–30 minutes (MVD kiosk) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + tourist form |
| Cost | from ~$1.50/day | UYU 200–800 (~$5–20) tourist pack |
| Coverage | Antel / Movistar UY 4G/5G | same carriers |
| Cross-border | Southern Cone eSIM covers AR | UY only — roaming from AR ferry |
Uruguay eSIM FAQ — Montevideo Coverage, Antel Support & Argentina-Uruguay Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Uruguay?
The best eSIM for Uruguay depends on your trip — a 3-day plan fits a Buenos Aires + Colonia ferry day-trip, a 7-day plan covers a Montevideo + Punta del Este + Colonia del Sacramento weekend, and Uruguay eSIM unlimited data suits longer Montevideo digital-nomad stays. Our Uruguay eSIMs run on Antel and Movistar Uruguay, with dense 4G/5G across Montevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia and Salto.
Is there a good eSIM for Argentina and Uruguay combined?
Yes — a regional Southern Cone eSIM covers Argentina + Uruguay on one QR code, ideal for travelers doing the classic Buquebus ferry-hop from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, or a Buenos Aires + Punta del Este summer week. That's cleaner than buying separate Movistar Argentina and Antel tourist SIMs for a 3–5 day cross-border trip.
Can I buy a Uruguay eSIM online before I fly?
Yes — buy a Uruguay eSIM online (comprar eSIM Uruguay) from AviaeSIM, receive the QR code by email within minutes, and install it on your iPhone, Pixel or Samsung before boarding. Activate it on arrival at Carrasco International (MVD) or when you step off the Buquebus ferry at Colonia or Montevideo. No Antel shop queue, no cédula paperwork, and your home SIM stays live for OTP codes.