South America eSIM
Mobile data in 6 countries. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose your plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All South America eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | $11.99 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $4.33 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | $18.99 | $3.80 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | $33.99 | $3.40 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | $68.99 | $3.45 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $4.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $9.49 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $12.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $16.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $30.99 / day | — |
Which South America eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
$11.99 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$33.99 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$68.99 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$68.99 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $4.49 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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Argentina
Personal 5G
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Brazil
TIM 5G
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Chile
WOM 5G
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Ecuador
Movistar 4G
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Peru
Movistar 4G
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Uruguay
Movistar 5G
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Common Questions
Can an eSIM help me explore South America (6 areas) without SIM queues?
You walk through Ezeiza International Airport with your Buenos Aires address ready in Uber, passing the SIM counter instead of joining its queue. You confirm the pickup point, follow the ride into town on Google Maps, and watch the streets fill with cafés and balconies. Your accommodation sends an entrance detail through WhatsApp; you read it before reaching the door and send a quick reply from the car.
With your bag dropped off, you head towards Plaza de Mayo, then follow the map into San Telmo. Google Translate helps you understand a chalkboard menu before you choose an empanada filling. You send a photo of the cobbled street home through WhatsApp, browse a tango venue’s ticket options, and book your seat while finishing lunch. Back at your accommodation, you open PedidosYa to order dinner without another search through unfamiliar streets.
What should tourists look for in a South America (6 areas) eSIM?
For South America (6 areas), start with a regional plan that covers your actual route, whether that links Argentina and Brazil or Chile and Peru. This plan covers those countries plus Ecuador and Uruguay, using supported local networks along your journey. Look for service around urban bases and established tourist routes, with realistic expectations for remote terrain.
Hotspot support helps when sharing a connection, and this plan supports it on most packages. You can top up with more data. Installation before flying is supported, and you have 180 days from purchase to activate. Your chosen package determines the data amount and validity.
Where is eSIM coverage strongest across South America (6 areas)?
Your eSIM connects through supported local networks, including Personal, TIM, WOM, Movistar, with 3G/4G/5G service. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas around Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Lima, Quito and Montevideo. It becomes patchier through the Andes, Patagonia’s remote stretches, the Amazon interior in Brazil and Peru, and Chile’s desert roads.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming there |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID needed | ID may be requested at the counter | No new paperwork through your existing home account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan and included roaming |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Add data anytime with a top-up | Buy additional data through local shops or provider apps | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What digital travel essentials should I pack for South America (6 areas)?
- Save offline maps before driving through Chile’s Atacama Desert, and download your accommodation locations as well as the route.
- Carry an adapter suited to Brazil’s type N sockets; Argentina commonly uses type I sockets, so one plug may not fit both.
- Keep a payment card and cash accessible in Peru; small market stalls may not accept digital payments.
- Save accommodation entry instructions before exploring Quito; public Wi-Fi often requires a login or a purchase.
- Protect your phone from spray on boat excursions at Iguazú Falls in Argentina, and dry your hands before using the charging port.
- Lower screen brightness and carry a power bank for Patagonia in Chile; cold weather drains phone batteries faster.
How much does a South America eSIM cost?
SimSwift South America eSIMs start at $4.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at $4.49 a day.