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South America eSIM
A 5 GB South America eSIM costs £47.99 for 30 days across 20 countries with 5G. Plans start at £12.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Brazil, Argentina and Chile, plus Martinique, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica: this one eSIM covers a wide mix of countries for a trip across South America. One install can carry you along a route that crosses borders, with no swapping SIM cards at every stop.
- 5G and 4G
- 20 countries on one eSIM
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your South America eSIM in two questions
Which South America eSIM plan fits my route?
Brazil, Argentina and Chile can make one long route, so start with how many days you'll be away.
- A three-day hop, Santiago to Mendoza: for light use, 1 GB for 7 days covers messages, maps and email.
- A week in Colombia, Bogotá to Cartagena: for standard use, with WhatsApp, maps and Uber or inDrive rides, 5 GB for 30 days is the one to pick.
- Two weeks, Uyuni to Salta: for standard use over a route from Bolivia into Argentina, 10 GB for 30 days fits. Ride apps include inDrive in Bolivia and Uber and Cabify in Argentina.
- Chile only: a trip just to Chile, such as Santiago and Valparaíso, suits Chile's own eSIM well.
This bundle also covers Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Puerto Rico, which the six-country bundle doesn't.
All 41 South America eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £12.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £12.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £32.99 / €38.99 / $41.99 | £11.00 / €13.00 / $14.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £32.99 / €39.99 / $42.99 | £11.00 / €13.33 / $14.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £47.99 / €57.99 / $62.99 | £9.60 / €11.60 / $12.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £84.99 / €101.99 / $109.99 | £8.50 / €10.20 / $11.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £159.99 / €191.99 / $207.99 | £8.00 / €9.60 / $10.40 | Choose |
20 countries on one eSIM
Cross borders without changing anything: your eSIM switches to the local network in each country by itself.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
 Argentina | Movistar | 4G |
 St Barthélemy | Digicel | 4G |
 Bolivia | Tigo | 4G |
 Brazil | Claro, TIM, Vivo | 5G |
 Chile | movistar, WOM | 5G |
 Colombia | movistar, Tigo | 5G |
 Costa Rica | Claro, movistar | 5G |
 Ecuador | Movistar | 4G |
 Guadeloupe | Digicel | 4G |
 Guatemala | Claro, movistar, Tigo | 5G |
 Honduras | Claro, Tigo | 4G |
 St Martin | Digicel | 4G |
 Martinique | Digicel | 4G |
 Nicaragua | movistar | 4G |
 Panama | movistar | 4G |
 Peru | Claro, Movistar | 5G |
 Puerto Rico | Claro | 5G |
 Paraguay | Claro, Tigo | 4G |
 El Salvador | Claro, movistar, Tigo | 4G |
 Uruguay | Antel, Claro, Movistar | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United Kingdom or Norway, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Which countries and networks does the South America eSIM cover?
From Martinique to the Andes, this eSIM covers 20 countries. Eight of them have 5G.
Your phone switches network by itself at each border. Here are the networks your eSIM uses along the way:
- Brazil: Claro, TIM and Vivo
- Argentina: Movistar
- Chile: movistar and WOM
- Colombia: movistar and Tigo
Signal can be patchy in the Andes, the Amazon and the Pantanal, so save offline maps before you head out.
Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom or Norway, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; here's what that means for your IP address.
How much data do you need in South America?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £12.99 / €14.99 / $15.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £32.99 / €38.99 / $41.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £79.99 / €95.99 / $103.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £32.99 / €38.99 / $41.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £47.99 / €57.99 / $62.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £108.99 / €130.99 / $141.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £47.99 / €57.99 / $62.99
- Standard · about 10 GB10 GB · 30 days · £84.99 / €101.99 / $109.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £163.49 / €195.99 / $212.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £84.99 / €101.99 / $109.99
- Standard · about 21 GB20 GB · 30 days · £159.99 / €191.99 / $207.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £326.49 / €391.49 / $424.49
How to set up your South America eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Claro and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using one eSIM across South America: tips for crossing borders
Twenty places, from Rio de Janeiro to Martinique and Guadeloupe, all on one eSIM. Here is what helps on the move.
- Set up once: Install your eSIM at home before you fly, then keep data roaming on for it at every border. Turn on data roaming shows you how.
- Rides and messages: Uber covers Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia, and inDrive covers Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Cabify works in Argentina and Chile, DiDi in Argentina, Chile and Colombia, and 99 in Brazil. WhatsApp is the messaging app in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.
- Your home number: Keep your home number for calls and texts, and set up WhatsApp with it for chats.
- Top up on the road: Every plan can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip if your route runs longer than planned.
South America eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for South America?
South America eSIMs start at £12.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £47.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which countries does the South America eSIM cover?
One eSIM works in all 20 countries: Argentina, St Barthélemy, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras and St Martin and more. The full list with the network in each country is on this page.
When does my South America eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in South America, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my South America eSIM?
Yes. Most South America plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does the South America eSIM work in Brazil?
Yes, Brazil is one of the 20 countries. Claro, TIM and Vivo are the networks you'll meet there, and rides in Salvador or Foz do Iguaçu can be booked with Uber, 99 or inDrive.
Can I use one South America eSIM for Argentina and Chile?
Yes, both countries are covered, so one eSIM can take you from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Movistar is the network to look for in Argentina, while Chile has movistar and WOM, and rides in both countries can be booked with Uber or Cabify.
Does the South America eSIM work in Colombia?
Yes, Colombia is included. movistar and Tigo are the networks there, and you can land at El Dorado in Bogotá, José María Córdova in Medellín or Rafael Núñez in Cartagena, then get around with Uber, inDrive or DiDi.
Does the South America eSIM work in Peru?
Yes, Peru is one of the 20 countries this eSIM covers, so a trip running from Peru into Bolivia or Chile can stay on one eSIM. The longest plan runs for 30 days.
Is there 5G on the South America eSIM?
Yes, 5G is available in eight of the 20 countries. To use it, your phone needs to support 5G, so check your model before you leave home.
Is every country in the six-country South America eSIM also on this one?
Yes, every country in the six-country South America eSIM is also in this one. This one covers all 20 countries, so it suits a route that crosses several borders.
Ready for South America?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.