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Pick a plan and a term
Fixed data for a set term, or a pass by the day.
South America eSIM
5GPrepaid data plans for your trip
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South America
20 countries · data-only eSIM
- $13.23
- cheapest plan
- 11
- plans on sale
20 countries and territories on one profile
Cross any border on this list and the data keeps working — no second eSIM, no new plan.
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Honduras
Martinique
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
St. Barthélemy
St. Martin
Uruguay
- Coverage
- Every country on the coverage list, one profile. Cross a border and it keeps working.
- When it starts
- On the first connection at the destination, not at purchase. Install it at home and it waits.
- Activation window
- Install within 180 days of purchase.
- Hotspot
- Where the local operator allows tethering.
- Calls & texts
- Data only. Your usual SIM keeps your number, so calls and bank codes still reach you.
- Speed
- 3G/4G/5G · 3G/4G
- Speed Limitations
- Data speeds may be reduced based on the network operator’s fair-use policies and network conditions.
- Plans on sale
- 6 fixed plans · 5 day passes
- Data per plan
- 1 GB to 20 GB
- Fixed plan term
- 7–30 days
- Day pass term
- 1–365 days, picked at checkout
- Daily allowance
- 1 GB to 10 GB per day
- eSIM standard
- Standard GSMA profile. Scan the QR code or type the activation code under Add eSIM. One install per profile.
- ID check
- None. No passport, no registration, no shop visit.
- Quantity
- Up to 10 eSIMs in one order, each with its own QR code.
- Payment
- From your 1001SMS balance, topped up by card or crypto.
Skip home-carrier data roaming, physical SIM collection or swaps, contracts, airport kiosk queues and ID checks. You only need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone to use your prepaid travel data.
Keep your own number while the eSIM handles data only. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls, SMS and bank codes, while WhatsApp keeps your existing number.
Match your data plan to your route: shorter plans suit Buenos Aires city breaks, while longer options suit travellers combining Peru’s Andean landmarks with Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Arrive with your travel eSIM already installed before departure, ready to connect at your destination. You can use mobile data instead of hunting for airport Wi-Fi after landing.
What it is not: a phone number. For a local number to receive sign-up codes or bookings, add a virtual number next to the data plan.
How it works
Land in South America already online
Set it up on Wi-Fi the night before. The eSIM waits quietly until you arrive.
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Pay and scan the QR code
Pay from your balance and get the QR code at once.
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Turn it on when you land
Turn on data roaming and it finds a network itself.
Why 1001SMS
Why a 1001SMS eSIM suits South America
The details that matter once you are actually there.
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Reviews
What customers say
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Worked as intended
Well, it worked as intended. It was very easy to use the service, so I can only recommend it. Wish there were help desk to check some questions but regardless it was a satisfactory purchase.
Excellent service. So happy I found it
Excellent service. Works when it works and replaced when it doesnt. Fair pricing and good perks as well.
A year and counting...
Ive been using this service for what feels like a year now, most easy to use software out there and by far the best prices, this is my one stop shop for everything SMS related. Big thanks to the 1001SMS team for constant updates and interface updates! :))
Much more reliable
SMS a little more expensive than other pages, but they are much more reliable, and work.
My experience has been great
My experience has been great because 1001sms has made my job so effortless and a 10 man task feel like a job for just 1.
Great service
Great service, absolute amazin for 3rd Countries who cant use amaing services without phone numbers
I have used number from this site and it's good
I have used number from this site and it worked perfectly. 1001sms is a good choice when it comes to getting number from any country and any service
Good to know
Using an eSIM in South America
FAQ
Using an eSIM in South America: your questions
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked to use these plans. Dial *#06# and look for an EID to confirm eSIM support.
Yes, keep your own SIM turned on for calls and SMS, including bank codes. WhatsApp keeps your number; receiving SMS abroad relies on your home carrier.
Day-pass speeds drop after your daily allowance, including any data you share. The reduced speed is 1 Mbps or 384 Kbps, according to the plan.
Your fixed bundle lasts 7 to 30 days, according to your plan. You can buy another plan for more travel days or when your data runs out.
Turn on your eSIM and select it for mobile data in your phone settings. Turn on data roaming for that eSIM, then try restarting your phone.
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