Yesim
$16.80 5 GB · 30 days
See planAiralo or Yesim: our take
The table compares each provider's plan for a typical trip. The ranking uses the same formula as the rest of the site: price first, then network, hotspot use and range of options.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Airalo vs Yesim: which eSIM for Uruguay?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (38)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $16.50 | $5.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $17.00 | $5.67 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $24.50 | $4.90 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $36.00 | $3.60 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $27.50 | $5.50 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $37.00 | $3.70 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $48.50 | $2.43 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $38.00 | $3.80 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $49.50 | $2.48 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $19.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $28.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $35.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $39.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $52.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $87.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $19.99 | $6.66 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $31.99 | $6.40 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $42.99 | $4.30 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $56.99 | $2.85 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | $27.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | $34.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $38.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $51.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $72.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $86.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $98.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $5.04 | $5.04 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $10.80 | $3.60 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $16.80 | $3.36 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $26.40 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $48.00 | $2.40 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $6.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $27.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $54.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $94.80 | — |
Full ranking
- 1
9.1out of 10
- 2
7.6out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Airalo or Yesim: which should I pick in Uruguay?
It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. The table compares both providers' plans for a typical trip; sort it by what matters to you.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Uruguay?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $16.80. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.