Uruguay: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Uruguay has three major mobile network operators: Antel, Movistar, and Claro. The country supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services. For LTE connectivity, roaming eSIMs typically connect via Band 4 (AWS), Band 7 (2600 MHz), or Band 28 (700 MHz). 5G services use Band n78 at 3.5 GHz.
Some local carriers in Uruguay issue eSIMs, though availability may vary by operator. Travelers using roaming eSIMs should expect coverage on the LTE bands listed above, with 5G available in areas where the networks have deployed this technology.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Antel, Movistar, Claro |
| Key travel bands | B4(AWS), B7(2600), B28(700), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Capital | Montevideo |
| Calling code | +598 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.