South America eSIM — reviews & details
South America 5GB/Day · 5 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
Lea R.
South Korea · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 days ago Thank you for the kind words, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah T.
India · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South America. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Really appreciate this, Sarah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha W.
Poland · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago So glad to hear this, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Omar
Ethan N.
South Korea · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Really appreciate this, Ethan! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia F.
Sweden · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Appreciate you sharing this, Nadia. Glad it mostly worked for you in South America — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun R.
Spain · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South America. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for sharing, Min-jun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia N.
Canada · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Exactly as described — no surprises.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Cheers, Lucia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South America. Come back anytime! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Sri H.
India · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Sri! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie 💜
Lucas C.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Sara 💜
Isabella D.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Isabella! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Grace P.
Mexico · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks for sharing, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Ken 💜
Mateo H.
Canada · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Mateo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo D.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South America. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Hugo! So happy the South America eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Omar W.
Canada · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Wei V.
Thailand · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South America. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Wei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South America. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South America eSIM cost?
The South America 5GB/Day plan costs $32.31 for 5 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
Pablo S. · 2 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Pablo! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Yuki 💜
Diego K. · 2 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Diego, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor S. · 3 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Viktor — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Mark
Andre M. · 4 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Andre, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Diego 💜
Diego M. · 5 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Diego! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. – Sara 💜
Marco R. · 7 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Marco, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Wei F. · 8 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Wei — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Tom 💜
Viktor N. · 8 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Viktor, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Emma L. · 9 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Emma, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – David 💜
Camila W. · 10 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
For nearby countries, Camila, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. – James 💜
Aisha W. · 11 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Aisha. — Emma
Fatima N. · 1 year ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Fatima! The eSIM just handles data. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support