Best eSim for Chile (Choose The Perfect Plan For You)

Benefits of Getting an eSim in Chile

Getting an eSim for Chile is worth it because you won’t have to pay any data roaming charges. There are several affordable eSims for Chile that will allow you to have Internet access whenever and wherever you want, and you can buy them from the comfort of your home.

Physical sim cards from local providers are usually much cheaper than eSims, but the downside is that you can’t get them online. You’d have to walk around the city and look for a place where you can purchase a sim card, then go into the provider’s store and ask if they can transfer your data to an eSim. Purchasing an eSim from an international provider like Airalo is much more convenient and will save you valuable time, allowing you to enjoy your trip fully.

Local Mobile Operators Offering eSims in Chile

Entel and Movistar both offer eSims to their prepaid customers. You can purchase an eSim in any one of their stores, and if you have plenty of time in Chile it’s worth the hassle because the prepaid plans from the local providers are dirt-cheap. You can get a 10 GB plan for a little more than $6, and that’s one of the most expensive prepaid plans in Chile.

The prices of Movistar and Entel plans are similar, but Entel is considered to be the better network provider with wider coverage and faster Internet, so I would recommend them over Movistar to travelers in Chile.

Claro is another popular provider in the country with affordable prepaid sim card plans. However, I’m not sure if they offer eSims in Chile; Claro offers eSims in other South American countries, but they don’t mention eSims anywhere on their Chilean website.

Devices Compatible with eSim in Chile

All devices that support embedded sim technology are compatible with eSims in Chile. This includes all iPhone devices from the iPhone XS onward, third-generation Google Pixel phones and newer, Samsung Galaxy S phones from the S20 onward, and even foldable phones like the new Motorola Razr and the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Many tablets and smartwatches also support eSims, as do some newer laptops.

If you’re not sure whether your device supports an eSim and you want to check, just dial *#06#. Doing this will bring up a list of unique serial codes for your cell phone – look for an EID number because that’s the serial code for an eSim chip. If you can see an EID number, it means that your phone supports an eSim and you won’t have any issues using an eSim in Chile.

Data Needed When Traveling to Chile

How much data you need for a trip to Chile depends on how long you plan to stay in the country. Consider plans with 1-5GB of data for trips up to two weeks, but get a data pack with at least 5 GB for stays longer than two weeks.

Your data usage habits are also worth considering here, most importantly just how often you watch videos on your phone. If you can manage to go without streaming videos while using mobile data, you should be one with one of the smaller data packs.

On the other hand, if you want to stream videos often, work on your device, or even create a hotspot and share the Internet with fellow travelers, look into one of the data plans with a larger allowance. Airalo’s 20 GB plan is excellent value, as is Maya Mobile’s unlimited data plan, especially if you’re traveling with others and you can split the cost of the eSim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chile have eSim?

Yes, Chile has eSims. It’s possible to purchase eSims from local providers in Chile, but this can be done only in the physical stores of the Chilean network providers.

How much does an eSIM cost in Chile?

An eSim for Chile can cost anywhere from $1 to several hundred dollars. It’s cheaper to buy eSims from local providers, but it’s more of a hassle because you can do it only in physical stores.

How do I activate my eSim in Chile?

Activating an eSim in Chile is as easy as turning on mobile data on your device and browsing the Internet. You need to add the eSim to your cellular plan before this, and you can do it by scanning a QR code or manually through the device’s settings (Network Settings – Add an eSim / Add Cellular Plan). If you run into any issues trying to add a plan or activate an eSim, it’s best to contact the provider’s support team.

Does Claro offer eSim?

Claro offers eSims in many South American countries, but they do not mention eSims anywhere on their Chilean website. Also, none of the international providers offer eSims that operate on the Claro network, so it’s probable that this provider doesn’t offer eSims in Chile.