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South America eSIM — reviews & details

South America 1GB 7Days · 1 GB · 7 days

View plan & buy — $8.46
4.4

136 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 22%
3 ★ 9%
2 ★ 5%
1 ★ 1%

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

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Ravi L.

Japan · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Really appreciate this, Ravi! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid 💜

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Sophia G.

Indonesia · Jul 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thank you so much, Sophia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei V.

Switzerland · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Wei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Come back anytime! — Emma

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Yuki M.

Ireland · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Yuki! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Fatima B.

Thailand · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Cheers, Fatima! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. — Emma

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Ethan P.

New Zealand · Jul 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in South America. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Ethan! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Diego 💜

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Giulia B.

Egypt · Jul 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Giulia! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Sven L.

South Korea · Jul 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Sven! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Laura

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Kenji N.

Indonesia · Jul 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Kenji! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Beatriz D.

Australia · Jul 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Beatriz! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Camila C.

Ireland · Jul 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Camila! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Yuki R.

Vietnam · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid

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Ananya H.

Australia · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Ananya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Fatima R.

Turkey · Jul 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Fatima! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Olivia B.

India · Jul 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Olivia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the South America eSIM cost?

The South America 1GB 7Days plan costs $8.46 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

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Liam C. · 4 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Liam — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun R. · 4 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Min-jun — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Omar 💜

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Ryan L. · 7 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

David David GotoeSIM Support

Yes Ryan, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri N. · 7 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Sri! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Grace

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Marco N. · 7 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Marco — it switches on when you land. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Lea R. · 8 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Lea — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Sophie 💜

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Linh T. · 8 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Linh, so buying early is totally fine. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo K. · 8 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Mateo! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Ethan R. · 9 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Yes Ethan, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Diego

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Camila K. · 10 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

Your usage is tracked live in the app, Camila — check My eSIMs anytime. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Sarah M. · 11 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Yes Sarah, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Ji-woo C. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

James James GotoeSIM Support

It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ji-woo! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – James 💜