Works in Montevideo
Montevideo is where most visitors to Uruguay head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Movistar and Claro.
Uruguay eSIM
12 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
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15 days
30 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Uruguay
- Movistar and Claro
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- United States
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Uruguay
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Uruguay, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Uruguay
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Uruguay travel data guide
A Uruguay eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Uruguay that you install before you fly. Plans in Uruguay run on Movistar and Claro, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 12 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $5.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Latin America eSIM covers Uruguay and 19 other countries on one plan, from $12.99. The Caribbean eSIM covers Uruguay and 24 other countries on one plan, from $6.99. The Global eSIM covers Uruguay and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Uruguay, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Uruguay from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Uruguay FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Uruguay?
It connects wherever Movistar and Claro have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Uruguay, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Uruguay?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
What is the largest fixed plan for Uruguay?
The largest fixed plan for Uruguay is 5 GB valid for 30 days. There are no bigger fixed sizes. Heavier users should choose an unlimited plan, which gives 3 GB at full speed each day and up to 1 Mbps after.
Does my Argentina eSIM work in Uruguay?
No, an Argentina plan works in Argentina only. For both countries on one eSIM, the Latin America plan lists Argentina and Uruguay. Otherwise, add a Uruguay plan for the days you are there.
Is the Uruguay eSIM 4G or 5G?
Expect 4G. Uruguay plans use Movistar or Claro, and both are listed as 4G networks. Some plans carry labels that include 5G, but we would not buy on that basis.
Can I buy a Uruguay eSIM for one day?
Yes. Uruguay has fixed plans of 1 GB and 3 GB valid for 1 day, and a 1 day unlimited plan. Install it before you travel, and the day starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Uruguay.
Do I need to remove my SIM card to use the Uruguay eSIM?
No. Leave your SIM card in the phone. The eSIM is added next to it and used for mobile data, while your own SIM continues to handle calls and SMS on your usual number.
What happens after 3 GB in a day on an unlimited Uruguay plan?
The speed drops to 1 Mbps at most until the next day. Unlimited Uruguay plans do not cut off. Messages and maps keep working at that speed, and video will be slow.
Can I top up a Uruguay plan?
Top up is offered on some Uruguay plans, as shown on the plan card. Where it is not, you can buy a new plan. Since fixed plans stop at 5 GB, heavy users are better off starting with unlimited.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
