Uruguay offers more than 120 travel eSIM providers and over 3, 700 prepaid data plans. With such a broad selection, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Uruguay?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Uruguay are offered by several providers. Firsty provides a one‑day unlimited option that can be activated for free; the service includes ads and a capped speed of 256 kbps, and the data may be throttled. Truely, abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Yesim and Roamify all sell unlimited data plans with validity periods ranging from one to thirty days. These plans are typically marketed for 5G networks; some specify a hard speed cap—abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile limit speeds to 5 Mbps and note that data may still be throttled, whereas Truely, Yesim and Roamify only state that speed throttling may occur. Prices for these unlimited plans span from about $7.92 up to $247.32 USD, with a price range across all providers from $0.00 to $247.32 USD.

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

Uruguay's mobile telecommunications sector is served by three primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Antel: The state-owned Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (Antel) offers a comprehensive range of mobile services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, with extensive nationwide coverage.
Movistar: Operated by Telefónica, Movistar provides various mobile services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, with a strong presence in urban areas and major transport routes.
Claro: A subsidiary of América Móvil, Claro offers a wide array of mobile services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, with broad LTE coverage in populated regions.

In addition to these MNOs, Uruguay hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease network capacity from major carriers to offer their own mobile services. Notable local MVNOs include Tuenti, which provides prepaid and postpaid packages using Movistar’s network, and Supertel, offering prepaid mobile plans through Claro’s infrastructure. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure rather than MVNOs.

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

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS are available for Uruguay from several providers. GlobaleSIM offers many Uruguay‑specific packages ranging from 1GB on a 7‑day plan for about $5.00 USD up to 20GB on a 30‑day plan for around $54.00 USD. Roamify provides Uruguayan‑topped‑off packages such as a 20GB eSIM that lasts 30 days for roughly $35.00 USD and a 10GB Global Premium plan that lasts 180 days for about $95.00 USD, while TravelKon sells a 20GB Orange Global Explorer eSIM valid for 30 days for about $42.01 USD. Validity periods on these plans range from 7 days to 365 days, and prices vary within that spectrum.

The phone numbers supplied by these plans do not use Uruguay’s local dialing code. GlobaleSIM’s numbers use the +1 code, and Roamify and TravelKon use +33; therefore, the numbers are foreign rather than local Uruguay numbers. GlobaleSIM offers inbound and outbound voice and inbound SMS only, whereas Roamify and TravelKon provide inbound and outbound voice and SMS support.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Mar 1, 2026