eSIM data plans for Argentina

Two ways to buy data for Argentina

Every plan listed here runs on Movistar's 3G and 4G network, so the choice is less about carrier and more about how you want to pay for data: a fixed amount that lasts until it's used, or a daily allowance for however long the trip runs. The fixed data plans suit travellers who know roughly how much data a trip needs. The unlimited-by-day plans suit anyone who would rather not track a gigabyte count and just wants data switched on for each day they're away.

Picking a size

Shorter trips tend to sit well with the smaller fixed data plans or the 1 to 3 day unlimited options, covering a quick visit without paying for days that won't be used. For longer stays, the 30 day options in either category give room to travel around without watching a calendar for when the plan runs out.

Running low on data

If a fixed data plan runs out before the trip ends, it stops, and a top-up on the same eSIM brings it straight back, so there's no need to start over on a different plan. The unlimited plans work differently: each is sold by the day, and every day carries a fair use policy, so speed steps down for the rest of that day past a certain amount of use before returning to normal the next day.

Installing before you fly

None of these plans start counting from the moment of purchase or installation. The clock only starts once the eSIM makes its first connection to a network in Argentina, so it can be installed well ahead of the flight with nothing lost by doing it early.

Sharing the connection

Every plan here, fixed data or unlimited, allows hotspot and tethering, so the eSIM can share its connection with a laptop or another device for the trip.

Getting around by public transport

Argentina's Ministry of Transport runs an official app for the national SUBE transit card. On NFC-enabled Android phones it lets you tap in and pay fares straight from the phone instead of the physical card, and it also takes QR code payment on both Android and iOS, so having a data connection on hand is useful if public transport is part of the trip.