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 Unlimited 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 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?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $4.49 / day
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 I use travel apps straight after landing in South America (6 areas)?
You walk into arrivals at Ezeiza International Airport and open Uber while other travellers join the SIM counter queue. With your eSIM already ready, you enter your Buenos Aires accommodation, find the pickup point and send your host an update through WhatsApp. As the car heads into town, you follow the route on Google Maps and save the café your host recommends near Plaza de Mayo.
You leave your bag, walk towards the square and use Google Translate to understand a chalkboard menu. Over empanadas, you open the booking page for a guided visit to Teatro Colón and choose your seats. Then you message your companion the meeting point, find the walking route and send a photo of the theatre’s grand exterior home through WhatsApp.
What should I look for in a South America (6 areas) tourist eSIM?
For South America (6 areas), start with the countries on your route: this plan covers Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. Look for network reach around visitor hubs such as Lima and Rio de Janeiro, alongside hotspot support for sharing a connection. This plan uses supported local networks and allows hotspot on most packages.
Choose an eSIM that supports preparation before departure and gives you room to activate later. This one offers one-tap installation and a 180-day activation window from purchase. Its data allowance renews regularly rather than forming one shared balance for the whole trip; the allowance and validity depend on your chosen package.
Where does the South America (6 areas) eSIM have the strongest coverage?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Personal, TIM, WOM, Movistar, with 3G/4G/5G service. Coverage is strongest in cities and main tourist areas, including Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Quito, Lima and Montevideo. It becomes patchier across the mountain interior of Peru and Ecuador, remote Patagonian terrain in Argentina and Chile, and isolated desert roads in Chile.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; enable roaming |
| When you're connected | On landing, when connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes the destination |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork | ID may be requested at the counter | Existing home account; no new registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local rates, purchased on arrival | 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 | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Buy another data bundle through the provider | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What phone essentials should I pack for South America (6 areas)?
- Download offline maps around Cusco before heading into Peru’s mountain valleys, where mobile reception becomes patchier.
- Save accommodation addresses and transport tickets offline before travelling through remote Patagonia in Argentina or Chile.
- Pack a universal plug adapter for Brazil, Argentina and Chile; socket shapes differ between these countries.
- Carry a power bank for photographing Rio de Janeiro, and keep your phone tucked away between uses on busy streets.
- Carry a physical payment card and some cash in Peru; small market stalls may not accept contactless payments.
- Save essential documents on your device before visiting the Galápagos Islands; accommodation Wi-Fi can be limited.
How much does a South America eSIM cost?
SimSwift South America unlimited daily plans start at $4.49 a day.