South America eSIM — reviews & details
South America 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 3 GB/day · 1 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
Marco B.
Canada · Nov 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South America. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid R.
UAE · Nov 2024
Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ingrid! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Anna
Chloe B.
Vietnam · Nov 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Chloe! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Carlos F.
France · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Come back anytime! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Marco D.
Netherlands · Oct 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Anna
Sri C.
Indonesia · Oct 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sri! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Omar
Zoe V.
United States · Oct 2024
Connected the moment I landed. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South America.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar
Linh D.
Vietnam · Oct 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago We're really sorry, Linh. That's not the experience we want for South America. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Priya 💜
Ravi B.
Thailand · Oct 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ravi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Camila K.
South Korea · Oct 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Camila! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Emma B.
United Kingdom · Oct 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So sorry to hear this, Emma. That's not the experience we want for South America. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
James M.
Brazil · Oct 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, James! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia C.
Vietnam · Oct 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Olivia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom
Louis W.
Philippines · Oct 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Louis! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki
Priya T.
Sweden · Oct 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Priya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. — Anna
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South America eSIM cost?
The South America 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $24.93 for 3 GB/day over 1 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
Wei R. · 6 days ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Wei — check My eSIMs anytime. – Mark 💜
Ananya N. · 1 month ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Ananya! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah C. · 2 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Sarah, on 4G/5G where available. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun L. · 2 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Min-jun — not at purchase. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
James G. · 3 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, James, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe M. · 4 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Zoe — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun V. · 6 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Min-jun! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Haruto T. · 6 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Haruto, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. – Omar 💜
Mei V. · 7 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Mei, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Diego
Elena W. · 7 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Elena, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas P. · 8 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Lucas, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Grace 💜
Sven B. · 1 year ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Sven! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Mark