PikoeSIM
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Uruguay eSIM
Plans from€0.27
100 MB 7 days
Montevideo, Uruguay
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Uruguay only. Other countries and international transit are outside the plan. |
| Local networks | Tigo Uruguay |
| Network technology | The supplier lists 4G/LTE and 5G, but the operator listing must be confirmed before travel. Availability varies with device, location, and network conditions. |
| Data & validity | 100 MB to 20 GB across the listed 7-day, 15-day and 30-day choices; each allowance is one fixed total. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only: there is no included local phone number, and no standard voice calls or SMS. Apps you already use for calling and messaging run on your data. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need an eSIM-compatible phone that is not carrier-locked, and it pays to confirm the exact model and regional version before buying. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Uruguay.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Uruguay
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Uruguay
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.27 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Which Uruguay data plan fits my trip?
Start with how many days you'll be away and the total price you're willing to pay. The listed data plans run from 100 MB to 20 GB. The cheapest option is 100 MB for 7 days, but the lowest price is not automatically the best price for your trip. The 1 GB / 7-day plan at €1.92 is an affordable middle ground for light use, while 3 GB also comes in 15-day and 30-day lengths. If you expect regular uploads or a data hotspot, step up to 5 GB, 10 GB or 20 GB. None is unlimited, and the best value depends on how much data you actually use.
Will the 100 MB or 500 MB option last a whole holiday?
They are small plans built for brief, essential use with maps and bookings already saved. The labels are 100 MB and 500 MB. Background updates and video can empty either allowance within one day, so treat them as a stopgap for a short stop, not a full tourist data plan for a longer vacation.
Which operator does the Uruguay plan use?
The supplied list names Tigo Uruguay and flags 4G/LTE and 5G. Read that as supplier-listed information, not a guarantee of a particular network on the ground. No operator can promise best coverage in every corner of the country, so confirm your plan's operator before travel. Coverage quality and speed depend on location, device and network conditions.
Will my phone work with this eSIM card?
Confirm your exact phone model and regional version supports eSIM and is network unlocked. On an iPhone running iOS, look for Add eSIM under Cellular or Mobile Data settings; on Android the menu path varies by make, so check the model's support page. Use the compatibility guide, which lists compatible phones, before you buy.
Do I install the eSIM before I fly?
Install over reliable Wi-Fi and keep the supplied instructions handy. Follow the activation steps that come with your purchase; installing and starting validity are not necessarily the same moment, and this plan offers no instant installation guarantee. At your destination, select the travel line for mobile data.
Can I keep my own number and messaging apps?
Your existing apps, including WhatsApp and YouTube, can run on the travel eSIM's internet. These plans include no local phone number and no standard calls or SMS. Security codes sent to your regular number still rely on your home SIM and carrier, so check its charges before keeping that line switched on.
Can I use tethering for a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Every device you connect shares the same total allowance. Turn off automatic cloud backups and big software downloads on the laptop if you need the data to stretch.
Does the plan keep working across the border?
No. These offers cover Uruguay only, so roaming into Argentina or Brazil is not included. Arrange separate coverage for any other country on your itinerary and download border-transfer bookings before you go.
Does the data reset every day?
No. Each allowance is the fixed total for its plan period, shared by your phone and any tethered devices. A longer validity does not add data. There is no 1 day plan and no option that runs 14 days, so a trip of 2 weeks means picking either 7 days or 15 days; a plan of 30 days is not the same as a calendar one month. Check both fields before you add a plan.
Can I top up or get a refund if I run out?
Check the pricing and purchase conditions that come with your order before you buy online. Do not assume a top up is offered, that a new purchase extends an existing plan, or that leftover data carries over. These are prepaid allowances, not a monthly contract; treat "no contract" as a search phrase and still read the purchase terms. Refund eligibility depends on the applicable terms and on activation or use, so keep your order reference.
What if I have no internet after arriving?
Confirm you are in Uruguay, the eSIM is enabled and set as the data line, and the plan still has data and validity left. Apply the supplied roaming and APN settings to the travel line only. Toggle airplane mode briefly or restart; if the service still won't connect, note your device model, location and order reference before contacting support. Do not delete the profile first.
How do I avoid roaming charges on my home SIM?
Turn off automatic mobile-data switching and keep data roaming disabled on your regular SIM. Apply any travel-plan roaming instruction only to the eSIM. Calls and texts on your home line may still run up your carrier's charges, so check those rates before you travel.
Getting online across Uruguay
A Uruguay eSIM for city days and longer stays
From your first transfer in Montevideo to a walk through Colonia, mobile internet lets you pull up bookings and sort out where to meet next, for tourists and family visitors alike. A virtual sim card installs on a compatible phone with a QR code, so you skip the queue for a physical eSIM card.
The 100 MB and 500 MB plans are tight options for short, essential use. The 1 GB plan for 7 days at €1.92 suits light maps and messages, while the 3 GB size also comes in 15-day and 30-day versions. A 10 GB plan for 30 days at €17.57 gives more room for regular browsing and sharing, though video and laptop traffic can burn through it fast.
All 11 plans carry one fixed total allowance. Data does not reset daily, and leftover data will not extend the validity on its own. The only variable features are the data size and the number of days, so pick both to match your trip.
Check the network before you go.
The supplied listing names Tigo Uruguay as the operator and flags 4G/LTE and 5G. Treat that name and technology as supplier-listed information, not a promise of a specific local network. Confirm which operator your plan uses before you travel; signal quality and speed depend on your location, phone and network conditions.
within reach.Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo: sort out the final leg from Carrasco Airport.
Check Carrasco Airport's transport information against your arrival time and accommodation address before you fly. If you book a pickup, share your flight details and agree a meeting point with the driver.
Around Montevideo, keep separate pins for where you sleep and the sights on your list. Ciudad Vieja and the Palacio Legislativo sit in different spots, so share a specific entrance rather than a broad neighbourhood name when you arrange to meet.
Open bookings while you have signal and save copies before you drop off Wi-Fi. A data-only plan can carry a WhatsApp message, but it cannot place a standard local phone call to a driver.
Save before you goYour transfer booking, the accommodation address and a screenshot of the pickup instructions.
Colonia: keep the return ticket beside your walking map.
Colonia del Sacramento is known for its historic quarter. Save your accommodation and arrival point before you start walking, then use a map to reach the entrance of the museum or restaurant you picked.
On a day trip, confirm the departure point and check-in steps on your return booking. Allow enough time to get back from the historic quarter; a pin for the town matters less than a pin for the terminal you actually need.
A ferry across an international border needs its own coverage check. This plan covers Uruguay only, so save onward tickets and addresses before you leave rather than counting on the same connection at the next stop.
Save before you goYour return ticket, the check-in steps and a map from the historic quarter to your departure terminal.
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