Find the best eSIM for Antarctica

Currently, there are no travel eSIM brands available for use in Antarctica, and consequently, there are no prepaid data plans listed in our directory. This means travelers to Antarctica will need to rely on traditional roaming options or satellite communication for connectivity, as eSIM technology is not yet supported in this region.

Currently, there are no unlimited data eSIM plans available for Antarctica. Travelers planning trips to this region should estimate their likely data usage based on anticipated activities such as occasional messaging, limited web browsing, or map access. Selecting a plan with a sufficient data allowance to comfortably cover these activities is recommended, as connectivity options and data speeds in Antarctica can be limited and expensive.

Antarctica's mobile network infrastructure is limited and primarily serves specific research stations and settlements. The major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing services in the region include:

• Telenor: Established the world's southernmost base station at the Norwegian Polar Institute's Troll research station, offering mobile connectivity to support scientific activities.

• Entel: Launched 5G services in Villa Las Estrellas, a Chilean settlement on King George Island, enhancing communication capabilities for residents and researchers.

• Telefónica Movistar: Deployed 4G LTE services at Argentina's Marambio Base, improving data transfer speeds and network reliability for the station's personnel and visitors.

• Antel: Provided GSM connectivity to Uruguay's Artigas Base in the South Shetland Islands, facilitating mobile communications for the station's inhabitants.

Due to the unique and remote nature of Antarctica, there are no Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operating in the region. Mobile services are exclusively provided by the aforementioned MNOs, each catering to specific national research stations and settlements.