South America eSIM — reviews & details
South America 1GB 7Days · 1 GB · 7 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Argentina Movistar 4G
- Bolivia Tigo 4G
- Brazil TIM 4G Claro 5G Vivo 5G
- Chile movistar 5G WOM 5G
- Colombia movistar 5G Tigo 5G
- Costa Rica movistar 5G Claro 4G
- Ecuador Movistar 4G
- El Salvador Tigo 4G movistar 4G Claro 4G
- Guadeloupe Digicel 4G
- Guatemala Claro 5G movistar 3G Tigo 5G
- Honduras Tigo 4G Claro 4G
- Martinique Digicel 4G
- Nicaragua movistar 4G
- Panama movistar 4G
- Paraguay Tigo 4G Claro 4G
- Peru Claro 5G Movistar 4G
- Puerto Rico Claro 5G
- Saint Barthelemy Digicel 4G
- Saint Martin Digicel 4G
- Uruguay Movistar 5G Claro 4G Antel 4G
Traveller reviews
Daniel N.
Mexico · Mar 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜
Camila L.
Philippines · Mar 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South America. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Camila! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Louis N.
Egypt · Mar 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David, GotoeSIM Support
Mei M.
Singapore · Mar 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South America. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Mei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Katya V.
New Zealand · Mar 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South America. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Katya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Come back anytime! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Carlos G.
Sweden · Mar 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Carlos! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace 💜
Priya V.
Singapore · Mar 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Priya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Enjoy your journeys! – David, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima T.
Brazil · Mar 2025
Did the job without any drama. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki C.
United States · Mar 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Yuki. That's not the experience we want for South America. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Emma
Emma K.
India · Mar 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Emma! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara
Sofia V.
Brazil · Mar 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Yuki 💜
Diego F.
France · Mar 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So sorry to hear this, Diego. That's not the experience we want for South America. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Ingrid
Hugo G.
Ireland · Mar 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Hugo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Nadia F.
Singapore · Mar 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Nadia. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Yuki 💜
Isabella V.
Ireland · Feb 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Sara 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South America eSIM cost?
The South America 1GB 7Days plan costs $7.94 for 1 GB over 7 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my South America eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in South America.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in South America.
Comments & questions
Liam C. · 2 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Liam — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun R. · 3 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Min-jun — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Omar 💜
Ryan L. · 5 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Ryan, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Sri N. · 5 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Sri! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Grace
Marco N. · 6 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Marco — it switches on when you land. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Lea R. · 6 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Lea — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Sophie 💜
Linh T. · 7 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Linh, so buying early is totally fine. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo K. · 7 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Mateo! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan R. · 8 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Ethan, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Diego
Camila K. · 8 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Camila — check My eSIMs anytime. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah M. · 10 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Sarah, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo C. · 1 year ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ji-woo! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – James 💜