Uruguay: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Uruguay has three major mobile network operators: Antel, Movistar, and Claro. The country supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services. For LTE connectivity, roaming eSIMs typically connect via Band 4 (AWS), Band 7 (2600 MHz), or Band 28 (700 MHz). 5G services use Band n78 at 3.5 GHz.
Some local carriers in Uruguay issue eSIMs, though availability may vary by operator. Travelers using roaming eSIMs should expect coverage on the LTE bands listed above, with 5G available in areas where the networks have deployed this technology.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Antel, Movistar, Claro |
| Key travel bands | B4(AWS), B7(2600), B28(700), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Calling code | +598 |
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eSIM providers covering Uruguay
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Uruguay destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.