eSIM for Chile
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Chile. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Santiago airport.
- 50 data plans work in Chile, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 1 plan covers Chile only. 49 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Argentina and Peru.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.991 GB, 7 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $6.992 GB, 15 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $8.991 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 175 destinations |
| 3 GB | $9.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $9.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $9.993 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations |
| 5 GB | $14.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $14.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $14.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations |
| 10 GB | $27.9910 GB, 30 days | $27.9910 GB, 30 days | $27.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $44.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $44.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations | $44.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 10 destinations |
Plans for Chile only
Every size and length sold for Chile alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB | 30 days | $27.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
3 unlimited plans work in Chile. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $6.46 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 3 days | $19.49 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $31.99 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Chile and nearby countries
- Americas plan, 10 destinations, including Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Colombia: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 17 destinations, including Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Colombia: from $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Colombia: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 98 destinations, including Argentina, Peru and Brazil: from $41.99 for 13 GB over 365 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Colombia: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- 1 of the 50 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 50 plans for Chile, 48 start when you first use data and 2 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 13 plans, Belgium on 10 and the US on 6. 2 use other places. 19 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Santiago
- Country calling code: +56
- Plans: 50, from $3.99 to $155.99
Chile is a long, thin country that runs from the Atacama desert in the north to the glaciers of Patagonia in the south, so what you do with a connection depends on where you are. In the cities and wine country it covers the usual ride apps and maps. In the desert and the deep south, it is mostly about loading maps and bookings before you head into the empty stretches.
What you can use the data for
Ride-hailing. Uber, Cabify, and DiDi operate in Santiago and the bigger cities and run on data, which is the easy way in from the airport.
Maps. Google Maps covers Santiago, Valparaiso, the wine valleys, and the towns that anchor the desert and Patagonia trips. It needs a connection throughout.
WhatsApp. WhatsApp is the default for tour operators, lodges, and guides, especially in the remote regions where you book ahead. Staying reachable means staying on data.
Bookings. Atacama stargazing tours, Torres del Paine permits, and wine tastings are easiest to reserve over a live connection.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Chile's national networks, strong in the central cities and the main hubs:
- Santiago (SCL) and the central valley
- Valparaiso and Vina del Mar on the coast
- San Pedro de Atacama in the northern desert
- Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine
- Easter Island (Mataveri, IPC)
Coverage is strong in Santiago and the central region. It thins out fast in the Atacama, across Patagonia, and on Easter Island, where service is limited. Download offline maps before heading into the desert or the far south.
Common situations
Santiago and the wine country
Activate at the airport, book a Cabify into the city, and keep maps and winery bookings live across the Maipo and Casablanca valleys. A connection covers the central region well.
Atacama desert
Use the data in San Pedro to book stargazing and geyser tours, then download offline maps, since the desert beyond the town has long gaps with no signal.
Patagonia and Torres del Paine
Load maps, permits, and lodge details over data in Puerto Natales, and expect to be offline on much of the trekking. Download everything before you set out.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 2 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Chile and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Chile cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 10 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $27.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Chile?
Yes. 3 unlimited plans work in Chile, from $6.46 for 1 day. That plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps.
Is there a plan for Chile only?
Yes. 1 plan covers Chile only, from $27.99. 49 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Chile and nearby countries?
Yes. 49 plans cover both Chile and Argentina, from $3.99. 49 cover Chile and Peru. 49 cover Chile and Brazil. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 50 plans for Chile, 48 start when you first use data and 2 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work in the Atacama and Patagonia?
The towns like San Pedro and Puerto Natales have coverage. The desert and the trekking areas have long gaps, so book and download offline maps in town first.
Does it cover Easter Island?
Coverage on Easter Island is limited. Download offline maps and plan to be mostly offline there.
Can I use Uber in Santiago?
Uber, Cabify, and DiDi all run on the data in the capital and the larger cities.