Mobile service in Argentina using eSIM
Dec 20, 2023, 7:26 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,668
Mobile service in Argentina using eSIM
My phone (iPhone 15 Pro Max) doesn't have SIM slots, but it does have two eSIM cards. One has my (US) domestic service on it. I'd like to sign up for mobile service in Argentina ahead of my next trip in a couple months.
So far, I haven't found a provider that supports signing up for service using eSIM before travel, and I thought someone here might know where to look.
Thanks!
So far, I haven't found a provider that supports signing up for service using eSIM before travel, and I thought someone here might know where to look.
Thanks!
Dec 20, 2023, 1:43 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,668
The options mentioned aren't for service with an Argentinian provider, just a service that works in various locations. I already have that with T-Mobile in the US. I'm looking for local Argentina service with a local Buenos Aires number.
Dec 21, 2023, 7:27 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinium
Posts: 1,334
You may have to wait until you arrive in Argentina if you want to get a local Arg number. All providers there have the option for eSim but the majority of the time you have to do it in person for new activations. I'm sure you know that T-Mobile offers free roaming in Argentina with unlimited 2/3G speed and 4G/LTE for the first 5GB (per month) in most of their plans. Since you want a Arg number, you can always install Whatsapp for Business (different app, same system) and use that number.
Dec 21, 2023, 7:36 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
You may have to wait until you arrive in Argentina if you want to get a local Arg number. All providers there have the option for eSim but the majority of the time you have to do it in person for new activations. I'm sure you know that T-Mobile offers free roaming in Argentina with unlimited 2/3G speed and 4G/LTE for the first 5GB (per month) in most of their plans. Since you want a Arg number, you can always install Whatsapp for Business (different app, same system) and use that number.
Dec 21, 2023, 8:41 am
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,668