TOP 1EDITOR'S PICK
10 GB
5G ready€3.22/GB
Find the best eSIM for Uruguay
We analyzed 4,039 live offers from 29 providers for Uruguay. Compare total cost, usable data, validity and network details, not marketing claims.
TOP 2
20 GB
4G / LTE€0.49/GB
TOP 3
1 GB
4G / LTE€5.77/GB
TOP 4
3 GB
5G ready€2.91/GB
€2.62median price / GB
€0.45lowest total price
29providers tracked
28davg plan duration
QUICK ANSWER / VALUE PICKS
Best eSIM for Uruguay in 2026: start here
Four clear picks for Uruguay: the lowest total price, the best value around 7 days, the best value around 30 days, and the cheapest unlimited option. Open the catalog below to filter further.
Yesim0.2 GB · 1 days
Total€0.45€0.38
€ / GB€1.90
ESIMD-15%
eSIM4Travel1 GB · 7 days
Total€1.65€1.49
€ / GB€1.49
ESIMP-10%
eSIM4Travel5 GB · 30 days
Total€7.90€7.11
€ / GB€1.42
ESIMP-10%
Superalink0.49 GB · 1 days
Total€0.86€0.73
€ / GB€1.49
ESIMD-15%
- Market median on limited plans: €2.62 per GB.
- Best effective rate in catalog: €0.50 per GB.
- Average plan validity: 28 days.
- 83% of tracked plans advertise 5G; 13% mention hotspot.
LIVE CATALOG / FILTERABLE
Compare 4,038 eSIM plans
Twenty offers are rendered first. Load more only when you need them.
| # | Provider / plan | Data | Validity | Network | Coverage | Total | Price / GB | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0.2 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.90 | ||
| 2 |  | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €1.49 | ||
| 3 |  | 0.1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €7.90 | ||
| 4 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €0.95 | ||
| 5 | | 2 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €0.55 | ||
| 6 | | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.63 | ||
| 7 |  | 0.1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | | €11.70 | ||
| 8 | | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE |     +67 | €1.49 | ||
| 9 | | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.52 | ||
| 10 |  | 0.1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | | €16.50 | ||
| 11 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.05 | ||
| 12 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.05 | ||
| 13 | | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €4.20 | ||
| 14 |  | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE |    +133 | €2.53 | ||
| 15 |  | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €2.75 | €5.50 | |
| 16 | | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €2.75 | €5.50 | |
| 17 | | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €2.75 | €5.50 | |
| 18 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.66 | ||
| 19 | | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | +65 | €2.66 | ||
| 20 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE |    +8 | €2.67 |
1
- Data
- 0.2 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.90
Coverage
2
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €1.49
Coverage
3
- Data
- 0.1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €7.90
Coverage
4
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €0.95
Coverage
5
- Data
- 2 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €0.55
Coverage
6
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.63
Coverage
7
- Data
- 0.1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €11.70
Coverage
8
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.49
Coverage+67
+679
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.52
Coverage
10
- Data
- 0.1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €16.50
Coverage
11
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.05
Coverage
12
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.05
Coverage
13
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €4.20
Coverage
14
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.53
Coverage+133
+13315
- Data
- 0.5 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €5.50
Coverage
16
- Data
- 0.5 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €5.50
Coverage
17
- Data
- 0.5 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €5.50
Coverage
18
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.66
Coverage
19
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.66
Coverage+65
+6520
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.67
Coverage+8
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What travelers should know about Uruguay
Heading to Uruguay ? eSIMPlanet compares 3985 live plans from 29 providers . Last catalogue refresh: 2 August 2026 at 15:40. The lowest price in the catalogue starts at $0.49 (0.2 GB, 1 days, Yesim). Best observed price per GB: $0.54/GB . Uruguay is outside free EU roaming. Classic international roaming can cost more than a full eSIM plan in a single day. For most trips, a travel eSIM is the simplest way to lock your data budget before you fly. Use the table below to filter by duration, data volume and budget. Verified partner promo codes appear on the matching offers.
BUYING GUIDE
How to choose an eSIM for Uruguay
The cheapest plan is not always the best trip fit. For Uruguay, balance data volume, validity and network features against your real usage.
- 01
Estimate your data need
Maps, messaging and light browsing usually fit in 3 to 5 GB per week. Video and hotspot use climb fast. Across limited plans for Uruguay, the average allowance is currently 17.6 GB.
- 02
Match validity to your trip
A low total price with a short window can still be expensive if you need coverage for three weeks. Average validity in this market is 28 days.
- 03
Prefer clear network specs
83% of offers list 5G readiness and 13% mention hotspot. If you work from a laptop tether, filter for hotspot before you buy.
- 04
Treat unlimited carefully
There are 1,146 unlimited-style plans in this catalog. Fair-use throttling can make €/GB comparisons misleading, so we keep them out of the median benchmark.
DATA SIGNALS / FULL VALUE
What one gigabyte really costs in Uruguay
Unlimited plans are kept out of €/GB math so the benchmark for Uruguay stays comparable.
Lowest effective €/GB among limited-data plans right now.
Median sits at €2.62/GB. Half of eligible plans land in this range.
83% 5G-ready · 13% hotspot · 28d avg validity
HOST NETWORKS
Which eSIM providers use which networks in Uruguay
Travel eSIMs for Uruguay connect through local host operators, not their own towers. Below is the current 2026 catalog mapping: provider, host operator(s), and the radio labels those offers advertise. The host networks that appear most often are Movistar, Claro, Antel. Providers with the clearest operator labels right now include Roamify, iRoamly, VoyaSIM.
Each row groups one provider’s Uruguay plans by the host operator names found in the catalog. Counts show how often that pairing appears, not a coverage quality score.
| Provider | Host operators | Network labels | 5G plans |
|---|---|---|---|
 Roamify714 plans sampled |
| 5G4G / LTE | 98% |
 iRoamly67 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G | 100% |
 VoyaSIM21 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G | 57% |
 Airalo9 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G3G | 33% |
 Roamless6 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE3G5G | 100% |
 Superalink11 plans sampled |
| 3G4G / LTE5G | 100% |
| GigSky8 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 AdventureSIMs5 plans sampled |
| 5G4G / LTE | 100% |
 Eskimo5 plans sampled |
| 5G | 100% |
 Voilà2 plans sampled |
| Not listed | 0% |
Most common host operators in Uruguay
- Movistar760 labeled plans
- Claro24 labeled plans
- Antel17 labeled plans
- Tigo6 labeled plans
- Telefonica5 labeled plans
- Abiatar3 labeled plans
SETUP GUIDE
How to install an eSIM for Uruguay
Most travelers can install before departure over Wi-Fi, then activate on arrival. Keep your primary SIM available until the travel eSIM is online.
- 01Check device compatibility
Confirm your phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM. Recent iPhone, Google Pixel and many Samsung flagships do.
- 02Buy and receive the QR or install link
Choose a plan for Uruguay, complete checkout with the provider, and save the QR code or activation email offline.
- 03Install over stable Wi-Fi
Scan the QR in mobile settings or follow the provider install link before you fly when possible.
- 04Enable data roaming for the eSIM line
On arrival, select the travel eSIM as your data line, enable data roaming for that line, and keep the primary number for calls or 2FA if needed.
Installation steps can vary by provider app. If setup fails, open the provider guide linked from the offer page before contacting support.
PROVIDER SHORTLIST
Best eSIM providers for Uruguay
These providers currently appear most often in the Uruguay catalog. Open a review for setup notes, then jump back to the live comparison for exact plan pricing.
Roamify
714 plans · from €3.05
iRoamly
67 plans · from €2.75
Maya Mobile
30 plans · from €3.48
eSIM4Travel
25 plans · from €0.88
eSIM Flare
22 plans · from €1.83
VoyaSIM
21 plans · from €1.47
METHODOLOGY / REPRODUCIBLE
How eSIM Giga ranks this market
- Collect. We normalize live plan prices, data, validity and feature fields.
- Compare. Limited-data plans are measured by total cost and effective €/GB.
- Separate. Unlimited plans never distort the median price per GB benchmark.
- Refresh. The page is regenerated daily from the latest catalog snapshot.
Commercial relationships can affect outbound links, never the formula or the underlying price fields. Read the full editorial methodology, explore more markets in the destinations directory or open provider reviews.
FAQ / TRAVELERS ASK
Uruguay eSIM FAQ
Straight answers built from the live catalog and practical setup guidance for Uruguay.
How much do eSIMs for Uruguay cost?
In our live catalogue, the cheapest plan starts at $0.49 (0.2 GB, 1 days from Yesim). We currently list 3985 offers from 29 providers.
Do I need an eSIM in Uruguay?
In most cases yes: outside free EU roaming, classic roaming fees add up fast. A travel eSIM locks your data cost before you leave.
Which local networks do eSIMs use in Uruguay?
According to our plan database: Abiatar, Antel, ANTEL, Claro, CLARO UY, Coverage area and list of operators, Entel, Esimi. The exact network depends on the eSIM provider you choose.
What is the best unlimited eSIM for Uruguay?
The most accessible unlimited plan in our catalogue is from Superalink at $0.94 for 1 days. Also compare fair-use and hotspot terms on the plan card.
When was the Uruguay eSIM comparison last updated?
Catalogue data last refreshed: 2 August 2026 at 15:40. Provider prices and availability can still change.
How much does an eSIM for Uruguay cost in 2026?
In the current 2026 snapshot for Uruguay, the lowest total price tracked is €0.45 across 4,039 plans from 29 providers. The median value on limited-data plans is €2.62 per GB.
What is the best eSIM for Uruguay right now?
There is no single winner for every trip in Uruguay. Current catalog leaders by plan count include Roamify, iRoamly, Maya Mobile. Start with the top ranked plans on this page, then filter by data size, validity and 5G or hotspot needs.
Which local networks do travel eSIMs use in Uruguay?
Plans sampled for Uruguay most often mention host operators such as Movistar, Claro, Antel. The exact partner network still depends on the provider and plan you buy, so confirm the operator label before checkout.
Do I need unlimited data in Uruguay?
Only if you expect heavy streaming or long hotspot sessions. Limited packs are easier to value with €/GB. This market currently lists 1,146 unlimited-style plans, which we keep out of the median €/GB benchmark because of fair-use rules.
Are travel eSIMs in Uruguay 5G ready?
83% of tracked plans for Uruguay advertise 5G support. Real-world access still depends on your handset, local partner network and the provider policy.
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