“I hired a 10 day plan with 7 GB. It stopped working after about 12 hours (just when I needed to get an Uber in not the safest place of town) and only 300 MB of consumption. Never received an email with the confirmation of purchase, so I can't even get a refund because I lost my transaction number. Do not buy, it's a scam”

Clemente

Aug 30, 2026

Chile Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Chile

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Chile, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Chile offers around 180 travel eSIM providers and about 8, 200 prepaid data plans, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from so they can find a plan that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Chile?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Chile are offered by several providers.
Roamify, Yesim, Truely and Ohayu all list unlimited data options that run from 1 to 30 days (Ohayu is 5 to 15 days). All plans allow tethering but mention that speeds may be throttled; Ohayu additionally specifies a 1 Mbps speed limit. Prices for the unlimited plans span roughly $5 to $155 USD across the providers. Users can compare the different validity periods and price points to find the plan that best fits their data usage and duration.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Chile?

In Chile, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing mobile services are:

Entel: The largest mobile operator in Chile, offering extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of services.
Movistar Chile: A major operator owned by Telefónica, providing comprehensive mobile services across the country.
Claro Chile: Part of the América Móvil group, offering a variety of mobile services with a focus on urban areas.
WOM: Owned by Novator Partners, offering competitive mobile services and expanding its market presence.

In addition to these MNOs, Chile has several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease access from major carriers to offer mobile services. Notable local MVNOs include VTR Móvil, which uses Movistar’s network and specializes in low-cost prepaid plans, and Virgin Mobile, a subsidiary of Entel focusing on youth and student-oriented plans. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Chile?

Yes, there are travel eSIM plans for Chile that include a phone number and SMS capability. For example, RedEx eSIM and Airhub offer Chilean numbers (dialing code +56) that support inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS. These plans let users make local calls and send text messages from Chile without needing a foreign number.

Other providers such as GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, JamboSim and several others provide phone numbers with foreign dialing codes—most commonly the US code +1 or the French code +33—which also support voice and SMS in Chile, though the number is not local. Prices and validity periods vary across these offerings, with 20‑GB plans typically starting around $35‑$40 for a 30‑day period and larger data packages priced proportionally higher.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 9, 2026