Best eSIM for Uruguay: Plans, Prices and Coverage
August 10th, 2026
TL;DR
- The cheapest Keep On Roaming plan for Uruguay is the Roam Like Home® Uruguay 1 GB 7 Days at £9.00, enough for maps, messaging and the odd email on a short trip.
- On price per GB, the Uruguay 50 GB 30 Days plan is the best value at £100.00, which works out at £2.00 per GB. If you do not need that much data, the 10 GB 30 Days plan at £25.50 comes to £2.55 per GB.
- Prefer not to watch a data counter? Unlimited plans start at £12.00 for 1 day and run up to £134.50 for 30 days.
- Every plan connects to Movistar Uruguay with speeds up to 5G, and you install it before you fly. Browse them all on the Uruguay plans page.
What to look for in a travel eSIM for Uruguay
Uruguay rewards moving around. You might land in Montevideo, head up the coast to the beach towns, then hop across to Colonia del Sacramento for a day trip. A travel eSIM needs to keep up with that, so here is what actually matters when you compare options.
Coverage on a real local network. An eSIM is only as good as the network behind it. Keep On Roaming plans for Uruguay connect to Movistar Uruguay across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, so your phone can pick the best signal available wherever you are.
Plan flexibility. A weekend in Montevideo and a month working remotely from Punta del Este are very different trips. Look for a range that covers both, from small fixed allowances for a few days through to big 30 day plans and unlimited options.
Top-ups without the faff. Running out of data mid-trip should not mean buying and installing a whole new eSIM. With Keep On Roaming you can top up an existing eSIM with more data from your account dashboard, and nothing on your phone needs to change.
Installation before you fly. The whole point of an eSIM is landing connected. You install your Keep On Roaming eSIM at home via QR code, and it activates when you arrive in Uruguay and connect. No airport kiosk, no queue, no fiddling with a SIM tool on the plane.
The Keep On Roaming plans for Uruguay
Here is the full line-up. Prices are in GBP.
| Plan | Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 1 GB 7 Days | 1 GB | 7 days | £9.00 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 1 Days | Unlimited | 1 day | £12.00 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 2 GB 15 Days | 2 GB | 15 days | £12.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 3 GB 30 Days | 3 GB | 30 days | £14.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | £16.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 5 GB 30 Days | 5 GB | 30 days | £17.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | £23.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 10 GB 30 Days | 10 GB | 30 days | £25.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | £32.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 20 GB 30 Days | 20 GB | 30 days | £44.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | £45.50 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | £68.00 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay 50 GB 30 Days | 50 GB | 30 days | £100.00 |
| Roam Like Home Uruguay Unlimited 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | £134.50 |
All of these run on Movistar Uruguay, which supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
A quick way to choose: for a short city break, the 1 GB 7 Days plan at £9.00 covers the essentials. For a one or two week trip where you will navigate, translate and post photos, the 5 GB or 10 GB 30 day plans give you headroom without paying for data you will not use. For heavy use, streaming or remote work, compare the 20 GB and 50 GB plans against the unlimited options for your trip length, and remember you can always start smaller and top up.
Frequently asked questions
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Most phones released in the last few years support eSIM. The quickest check is in your phone's settings: look for an option to add an eSIM or a new mobile data plan. Also make sure your phone is unlocked, as handsets bought on some carrier contracts can be locked to that carrier.
When should I install the eSIM?
Before you travel. You install it via QR code at home, and it activates when you arrive in Uruguay and connect to the network. That way you step off the plane already online.
What happens if I run out of data?
You can top up your existing eSIM with more data from your account dashboard. There is no need to buy or install a new eSIM.
Will my phone number change?
No. These plans are data-only, so your existing SIM, your number, and your calls and texts all keep working alongside the eSIM.
Can I still use WhatsApp with my usual number?
Yes. Because your number does not change, apps tied to it carry on exactly as before, just using the eSIM's data while you are in Uruguay.
Which network will I be on in Uruguay?
Movistar Uruguay, with support for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G depending on where you are and what your phone supports.
Ready for Uruguay?
Whether it is one connected day in Montevideo or a month of 50 GB along the coast, there is a plan that fits. Pick yours on the Uruguay plans page and land in Uruguay already online.