nextSIM eSIM Data Plans for South America

nextSIM’s plans that carry the word “Unlimited” in their name are not truly unlimited. They provide 1GB (or 2GB) of high‑speed 5G data per day and, once that amount is reached, the speed falls to a reduced rate of 512 kbps or 2000 kbps. Therefore, a traveler cannot rely on nextSIM for unlimited high‑speed data coverage throughout South America.

If a larger, fixed‑cap plan is preferable, nextSIM offers 50GB and 20GB options that are valid for 30 days and provide full 5G speed for the entire allowance. Those plans are listed under “LATAM” and cover the same set of South American countries as the unlimited‑named plans, giving travelers a cost‑effective alternative for heavier data usage.

nextSIM does not provide eSIM plans with a phone number or SMS capability for South America. Travelers looking to make calls or send texts via a local number will not find such options from this provider. Instead, nextSIM offers data‑only eSIMs, which allow the use of VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage for calls and messaging. Some destinations may block or restrict access to certain VoIP apps, so travelers should verify that the communication apps they need will work in their specific South American country before purchasing a plan.

nextSIM’s eSIM plans cover Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela in South America.