Chile – known for its street art, street food & for having the tallest building in Latin America (Gran Torre) since 2011/2012.
It is also the longest and narrowest country worldwide, being 4270 km long and only 400 km wide.
But what to do in Chile?
The Torrel del Paine is a stunning hiking path.
The Marbel Caves (Cuevas de Mármol) are absolutely breathtaking.
And, if you can and have the time for it, the mysterious Easter Island should be visited as well with the Moai statues.
There is no reason to be bored in this long country.
But before you post your amazing Chile photos online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.
That is why you should (almost) always buy local SIM cards to enjoy local rates, like a Chilean one.
Luckily for you, SIM cards are affordable in Chile, and the country has the lowest mobile data rates in South America.
You can get a Chilean SIM card for as low as 10 PEN (2.65 USD) to 10 PEN CLP (2.65 USD) in Entel, Movistar, Claro & WOM stores (although they all often solely deal with postpaid customers) or from supermarkets and grocery stores. Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport sells SIM cards too.
Inexpensive, right? And most SIM cards include starter packs, so you do not just pay 6 USD for a SIM card (unlike some other countries… like Canada and the United States).
Of course, there is much more to know about Chilean SIM cards, so…
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Chile. Let's go.
Original publication: 2nd of March 2020. Last updated: 1st of October 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Chile?
Anyone living in or visiting Chile can buy a Chilean SIM card from the mobile network operators (Entel, Movistar, Claro & WOM (formerly Nextel) in their stores or from resellers (grocery stores, kiosks & pharmacies), with no restrictions.
However, you may be asked for a RUT (Registro Civil) number – the local ID number.
It is not required to give one when purchasing a SIM card and it is not needed for registering the SIM card.
Be aware that you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Chile).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Chile?
You can get a Chilean SIM card in Entel, Movistar, Claro & WOM (formerly Nextel) stores and third-party stores, including kiosks, pharmacies & grocery stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport at inflated prices.
You can expect to pay the following for Chilean SIM cards:
- Entel Chile: 3990 CLP
- Movistar Chile: between 2000 CLP and 5000 CLP
- Claro Chile: between 2000 CLP and 5000 CLP
- WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile): between 500 CLP and 5000 CLP
Ranges are given due to individual retailers having different prices and starter packs.
For up-to-date CLP:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
TIP: Check out my SIM card prices lookup tool for a detailed overview of SIM card starter pack benefits (for Chilean SIM cards and SIM cards worldwide).
Can You Use Your Phone in Chile?
Chile uses GSM for its cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. CMDA-phones will not work in Chile, but there is about a 99% chance you have a GSM phone anyway.
You also need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Although there are three ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American Frequencies and European Frequencies.
Chile uses American Frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2). Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European Frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European Frequencies without issues.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Chile.
Do note that Chile uses Band 28 for frequency spectrum 700 MHz. This band for 700 MHz is more common in Latin America but not at all in North America.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Chile or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Chile (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Chile
Chile has four mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Entel Chile
- Movistar Chile
- Claro Chile
- WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
The following frequencies are used in Chile:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66) 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258) – trial phase/to be officially awarded, respectively
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Chile, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G NR in Chile
Commercial 5G NR is not available in Chile yet in 2022. However, Entel, Movistar, Claro & WOM have been awarded 5G spectrum for the 700 MHz, 3500 MHz & 26 GHz. It is unknown when public trials will be held and when 5G NR will officially launch.
Best SIM Card in Chile
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Chile, I would recommend going with Entel or Claro. Entel is the best mobile operator in most regards. Claro has the fastest speeds.
Best eSIM in Chile
While Entel Chile offers eSIMs, it is unknown whether they are offered to prepaid customers.
Note that the Chilean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Chile.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the eight best eSIMs for Chile:
- Airalo Altoque eSIM with three choices between 7 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
- Alosim Chile eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
- Holafly Chile eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 20 days (unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
- Airalo Latamlink eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (best value for money for 19 American countries)
- Holafly South America eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (simple eSIM covering 13 American countries)
- Airalo Discover(+) eSIM (formerly Discover Global) with 12 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (extensive global coverage (130+ countries) at attractive prices) + ability to make and receive calls & send and receive SMS (new) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover(+) (Global) eSIM review too!
- AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
- Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Chile, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Chile, you better check out my Chile eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Chile
SIM card registration, with the use of your personal information (such as your passport), is not required when buying a SIM card in Chile.
You may be asked to provide a RUT (Registro Civil) number, which is the local ID number, when purchasing a SIM card.
This is optional, but not-so-optional for locals, and you do not have to give one (because you will not have one).
If the salesperson insists, just make one up wiht 9 digits.
IMEI Registration in Chile
As of 2017, anyone using mobile devices with Chilean SIM cards has to register their phone's IMEI number.
Unlike some countries that introduced an IMEI registration scheme, Chile's procedure is relatively quick (between one hour and 24 hours) and does not cost anything (looking at you, Turkey).
Distinct from Colombia, which also has an IMEI registration scheme, all phones that have not been stolen and reported to the Chilean authorities can be registered – it does not have to be an approved phone.
What is the same as Colombia is that if you purchased your phone outside of Chile, which is probably the case, you would need to bring proof of purchase as part of the registration.
If you do not have proof of purchase with you, there is another way to still proceed – more about that later.
Besides that, you need your passport, your phone's IMEI (dial *#06# to find it) & fill in a form at a certified company.
Entel, Movistar, Claro & WOM (formerly Nextel) stores cannot do IMEI registration for you – only certifying companies.
You can register one device (one IMEI) per person per year for free. I am currently unsure if you can register multiple devices for a fee and how high this fee is.
Also, if you have a dual-SIM phone, you can only whitelist one SIM slot.
Registration can also be done online through Registratuimei (in English) for 9990 CLP (12.50 USD).
If you do not have proof of purchase anymore – do not fret. Registratuimei can still register your phone for 19 990 CLP instead (25 USD).
But… all of this may not even be necessary.
That is because you get a 30-day grace period for IMEI registration.
If you stay in Chile for less than 30 days, registration is not required.
Just know that if you plan on visiting Chile soon again, your phone will not be allowed on any network until it has been registered.
Of you have to go back with a new phone.
Finally, registration is not applicable when roaming internationally in Chile or when using an international SIM card or travel SIM card.
Chile Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Mobile data rates in South America are low, making local SIM cards an affordable way to stay connected in this region.
And if you remember from the introduction, I said that Chile has the lowest mobile data rates in South America.
So, how cheap is mobile data in Chile?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Chile is 0.39 USD, below the South American average of 1.97 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
In fact, Chile is the tenth-cheapest country for mobile data globally.
And if you compare 2021's numbers with 2019's, the average cost of data decreased by 79.1%.
But you might have noticed something weird in the image above… the Falkland Islands – what is going there?
Long story short for now (but you can learn more about it in the Falkland Islands SIM card buying guide), but anyone living there is being scammed by the local mobile operator.
If I included the Falkland Islands‘ figures in the South American average, the average cost of data would be 5.25 USD instead of 1.97 USD.
So yeah, I do not include it in the average.
Enough about prices. How are the network speeds?
Nothing exceptional, for sure.
Chile's mean mobile download speed is around 13 Mbps, about half the global average.
The speeds have basically been stagnant over the year, even though the four mobile operators have invested heavily in improving their networks.
But that was mostly to improve coverage in places where coverage was non-existent or inadequate, which is why that is not reflected in speed scores.
Okay, so which mobile operator is the fastest in Chile?
That would be Claro Chile, with a speed score of 24.44. Followed by Entel Chile (19.15), WOM Chile (18.15) & Movistar Chile (12.47).
The fastest mobile download speed can be found in Temuco, with a mean download speed of 23.08 Mbps. Closely followed by Valparasaíso (22.97 Mbps) and Viña del Mar (22.59 Mbps).
Santiago, the capital city, has a mean download speed of 19.55 Mbps. Antofagasta, a port city, has a mean download speed of 18.33 Mbps.
All other Chilean cities and towns have (much) slower mean download speeds.
Overall, the best mobile operators are Entel Chile and WOM Chile.
The performance of WOM Chile may be a surprise because it is still the smallest mobile operator in the country and used to use the networks of Movistar Chile and Claro Chile in the past.
It has invested a lot in building its network, which is not visible.
However, its coverage is still behind its competitors, so be aware that if you plan to visit rural Chile, the other mobile operators may be better.
With low SIM card prices, decent nationwide coverage, decent mobile download speeds, and incredible mobile data rates, you should have a decent network experience in Chile.
Currency in Chile
Chile uses the Chilean Peso with the symbol CLP (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as $. For example, 25 CLP = $25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between CLP and USD (US Dollars):
- 10 CLP = 0.010 USD
- 100 CLP = 0.10 USD
- 1000 CLP = 1.10 USD
- 10 000 CLP = 11.20 USD
For up-to-date CLP:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Chilean Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Entel Chile, Movistar Chile, Claro Chile & WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Chile has to offer to us.
Entel Chile
Entel Chile, just Entel, is the largest mobile operator in Chile.
Entel stands for Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones.
It used to be the national state-owned telecommunications company.
Although it has faced fierce competition since privatization, it is still the best mobile operator in all aspects.
Entel is also active in Peru. However, it has nothing to do with Entel in Bolivia.
Entel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258) – trial phase/to be officially awarded, respectively
This is what you will learn about Entel:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Entel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Entel Chile
Entel has the best coverage in Chile.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Entel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Entel's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Entel Chile
You can get an Entel SIM card for 3990 CLP in Entel stores, supermarkets & pharmacies. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
For the first two months of purchasing/activating your Entel SIM card, you get 1 GB, unlimited Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter & WhatsApp data, and 30 local minutes – all for 7 days if you recharge at least 2000 CLP.
Note that some Entel stores may turn you away when trying to buy prepaid SIM cards because they solely focus on postpaid (subscribers) customers.
Entel does sell eSIMs nowadays. However, it is unclear whether they are exclusive to postpaid customers or not.
Note that the Chilean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Chile without personal detail capturing, you can get the Chile (Altoque) eSIM from Airalo.
You have three options:
- Chile/Altoque 7 GB eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 15 GB (with 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Chile eSIMs from Holafly:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days
- Unlimited/20 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Chile and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Chile eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Chile, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Entel Chile
Entel top-up vouchers are sold in Entel stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Chile.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Social Data 1, 2 | Credit Validity | Social Data Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 CLP – 1999 CLP | Unlimited | 90 days | 5 days |
| 2000 CLP – 2999 CLP | Unlimited | 90 days | 7 days |
| 3000 CLP – 9999 CLP | Unlimited | 90 days | 15 days |
| 10 000 CLP => | Unlimited | 90 days | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 unlimited WhatsApp is always valid for 30 days
You also have something called Recarga Mágica (Magic Reload).
Suppose you recharge 10 000 CLP online, on the Entel app, or by calling 103 and selecting option 3.
In that case, your 10 000 CLP top-up will be converted into 20 GB, 700 local minutes & unlimited Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter & WhatsApp data – all for 30 days.
To top up your Entel SIM card, you would call 103 and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with debit and credit cards. However, only Chile-issued cards are accepted.
If your international debit or credit is somehow accepted, you will get a 30% credit bonus for each reload done online or through the Entel app.
Dial *103# to check your Entel balance.
However, only the first balance inquiry of the day will be free. All subsequent inquiries will cost you 100 CLP.
You can also use the Entel app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) to check your balance for free.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Entel Chile
Entel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Bolsas Prepago Datos y Minutos/Prepaid Data and Minutes Bags (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
All Entel plans can be activated on the Entel app.
I will list all the prices in CLP (Chilean Peso).
To convert CLP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
These Bolsas Prepago Datos y Minutos are available:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 CLP | 600 MB | N/A | 20 minutes | 2 days |
| 1000 CLP | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | 3 days |
| 2500 CLP | 4 GB | Unlimited | 150 minutes | 7 days |
| 5000 CLP | 10 GB | Unlimited | 250 minutes | 30 days |
| 8000 CLP | 20 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter & WhatsApp
APN/Internet Settings – Entel Chile
- Name: Entel APN
- APN: bam.entelpcs.cl
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Movistar Chile
Movistar Chile, just Movistar, is the second-largest mobile operator in Chile.
It is a combination of the former Telefónica Móvil and BellSouth.
Movistar, as a brand, is active in Central America, South America & Spain.
Movistar uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258) – trial phase/to be officially awarded, respectively
This is what you will learn about Movistar:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Movistar SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Movistar Chile
Movistar has extensive coverage throughout Chile.
Below is Movistar Chile's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Movista Chile‘s official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Movistar Chile
You can get a Movistar SIM card for between 2000 CLP to 5000 CLP, depending on the retailer, in Movistar stores, supermarkets & pharmacies. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Dial *#62# to see your Movistar phone number.
Dial *303# to access the Movistar menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Note that some Movistar stores may turn you away when trying to buy prepaid SIM cards because they solely focus on postpaid (subscribers) customers.
Note that the Chilean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Chile without personal detail capturing, you can get the Chile (Altoque) eSIM from Airalo.
You have three options:
- Chile/Altoque 7 GB eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 15 GB (with 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Chile eSIMs from Holafly:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days
- Unlimited/20 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Chile and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Chile eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Chile, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Chile
Movistar top-up vouchers are sold in Movistar stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Chile.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 100 CLP – 4990 CLP | 30 days |
| 5000 CLP – 7990 CLP | 60 days |
| 8000 CLP – 20 000 CLP | 90 days |
Each top-up of more than 1000 CLP gives you unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp.
Below is an overview of your social media data validity:
| Top-Up | Social Data 1 | Social Data Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 CLP – 2999 CLP | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 3000 CLP – 9999 CLP | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 10 000 CLP => | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp
To top up your Movistar SIM card, call *303# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with debit and credit cards. However, only Chile-issued cards are accepted.
Dial *303# to check your Movistar balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Movistar Chile (My Movistar Chile) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Chile
Movistar has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Bolsas Libres GB y Min/Unlimited GB and Minutes Bags (combo)
- Bolsas Multimedia/Multimedia Bags (combo)
- Bolsa Duplica/Double Bag (combo)
- Plan Para Todos/Plan for All (combo)
All Movistar plans can be activated by dialing *303#.
I will list all the prices in CLP (Chilean Peso).
To convert CLP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Bolsas Libres GB y Min (Unlimited GB and Minutes Bags) – Movistar Chile
The Bolsas Libres (Bags Free) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
You will get a 50% discount when you activate Bolsas Multimedia on the Mi Movistar app.
Dial *303# and select option 3 to activate Bolsas Libres:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 CLP | Gigas Libres | Unlimited | N/A | 1 hour |
| 1000 CLP | Gigas y Minutos Libres | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 days |
| 2000 CLP | Gigas y Minutos Libres | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 3750 CLP | Gigas y Minutos Libres | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
Bolsas Multimedia (Multimedia Bags) – Movistar Chile
The Bolsas Multimedia (Multimedia Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *303# and select option 3 to activate Bolsas Multimedia:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 CLP | 3 Gigas y 200 Minutos | 3 GB | 200 minutes | 1 day |
| 1200 CLP | 3 Gigas y 200 Minutos | 3 GB | 200 minutes | 3 days |
| 2200 CLP | 5 Gigas y 200 Minutos | 5 GB | 200 minutes | 7 days |
| 3500 CLP | 5 Gigas y 200 Minutos | 5 GB | 200 minutes | 10 days |
| 5000 CLP | Bolsas Multimedia Mensual | 7 GB | 400 minutes | 30 days |
Bolsa Duplica (Double Bag) – Movistar Chile
The Bolsa Duplica (Double Bag) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *303#, select option 2, and select option 3 to activate Bolsa Duplica:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 CLP | Bolsa Duplica | 4 GB | Unlimited | 400 minutes | 7 days |
| 2990 CLP | Bolsa Duplica | 6 GB | Unlimited | 600 minutes | 10 days |
| 6990 CLP | Bolsa Duplica | 10 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp
Bolsa Duplica auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *303#, select option 2, and select option 4.
Plan Para Todos (Plan for ALL) – Movistar Chile
The Plan Para Todos (Plan for ALL) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *404# and select option 3 to activate Plan Para Todos:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4990 CLP | Plan for ALL | 40 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 30 days |
| 7990 CLP | Plan for ALL | 70 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messanger, Instagram, Twitter & WhatsApp.
APN/Internet Settings – Movistar Chile
- Name: Movistar Internet
- APN: wap.tmovil.cl
- Username: wap
- Password: wap
- MMC: 730
- MCN: 02
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Claro Chile
Claro Chile, just Claro, is the third-largest mobile operator in Chile.
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1900 MHz (Band 2) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258) – trial phase/to be officially awarded, respectively
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Claro Chile
Claro has extensive coverage throughout Chile.
Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Claro's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Claro Chile
You can get a Claro SIM card for between 2000 CLP to 5000 CLP, depending on the retailer, in Claro stores, supermarkets & pharmacies. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
You may have to dial *103# to activate your Claro SIM card.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Note that some Claro stores may turn you away when trying to buy prepaid SIM cards because they solely focus on postpaid (subscribers) customers.
Note that the Chilean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Chile without personal detail capturing, you can get the Chile (Altoque) eSIM from Airalo.
You have three options:
- Chile/Altoque 7 GB eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 15 GB (with 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Chile eSIMs from Holafly:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days
- Unlimited/20 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Chile and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Chile eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Chile, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Chile
Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Chile.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Social Data 1 | Credit Validity | Social Data Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 CLP – 1999 CLP | 2 GB | 7 days | 3 days |
| 2000 CLP – 2499 CLP | 2 GB | 30 days | 7 days |
| 2500 CLP – 3599 CLP | 2 GB | 30 days | 15 days |
| 3600 CLP – 6999 CLP | 2 GB | 30 days | 15 days |
| 7000 CLP => | 2 GB | 60 days | 30 days |
1 for Claro Música, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp
To top up your Claro SIM card, call *103# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with debit and credit cards. However, only Chile-issued cards are accepted.
Call 103 to check your Claro balance.
However, all inquiries will cost you 50 CLP.
You can also use the Mi Claro Chile (My Claro Chile) app (Android/iOS) to check your balance for free.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Chile
Claro has eight data-featured prepaid plans:
- Bolsas Especiale/Special Bags (combo)
- Bolsas Libre/Free Bags (combo)
- Bolsas Mixtas/Mixed Bags (combo)
- Bolsas Datos+RRSS/Data Bags+Biodiversity (combo)
- Cambia De Prepago/Change your Prepaid Plan (combo)
- Planes 2X1 (combo)
- Planes Moviles+Netflix/Mobile Plans + Netflix (combo)
- Bolsas Datos/Data Bags
Note that although Claro advertises social media data as unlimited data, you actually get 2 GB of data for Claro Música, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp, regardless of the plan.
I will list all the prices in CLP (Chilean Peso).
To convert CLP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Bolsas Especiale (Special Bags) – Claro Chile
The Bolsas Especiale (Special Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Text the Activation Code to 2020 to activate Bolsas Especiale:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 CLP | Bolsa Sorpresa | 50 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 day | BSORP |
| 690 CLP | Bolsa Redes Sociales | N/A | Unlimited 1 | N/A | N/A | 4 days | BRRSS4 |
| 890 CLP | Bolsa Video Youtube/ Netflix | N/A | Unlimited 1 | N/A | N/A | 3 days | BVID3 |
| 1490 CLP | Bolsa Video+Tiktok Youtube/Netflix/Tiktok | N/A | Unlimited 2 | N/A | N/A | 5 days | BVID5 |
| 2500 CLP | Bolsa Gamer | 3 GB | Unlimited 4 | 200 minutes | N/A | 7 days | PGM |
1 for Netflix & YouTube
2 for Netflix, Tiktok & Youtube
3 for Claro Musica, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Tiktok, Twitter, & WhatsApp
4 for Claro Musica, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp
Bolsas Libre (Free Bags) – Claro Chile
Bolsas Libre (Free Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Text the Activation Code to 2020 to activate Bolsas Libre:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activition Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 690 CLP | Bolsa Libre RRSS | Unlimited | Unlimited 1 | N/A | 4 days | BRRSS4 |
| 750 CLP | Bolsas Libre 1 Dia | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100 Minutes | 1 day | LIB1 |
| 1490 CLP | Bolsas Full Night Libre | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 7 nights (23:00-7:59) | BOLSANOCHE |
| 1500 CLP | Bolsas Libre 4 Dias | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 4 days | LIB4 |
| 2990 CLP | Bolsas Libre Anual | N/A | Unlimited 2 | N/A | 365 days | BA365 |
| 4890 CLP | Bolsas Libre 7 Dias | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100 minutes 3 | 7 days | LIB7 |
1 Facebook, Facebook messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter, & WhatsApp
2 free Facebook, Spotify & WhatsApp without consuming data
3 free minutes for 100 numbers
Bolsas Mixtas (Mixed Bags) – Claro Chile
The Bolsas Mixtas (Mixed Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Text the Activation Code to 2020 to activate Bolsas Mixtas:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 3 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | N/A | 3 days | P1000 |
| 2000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 5 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | N/A | 7 days | P2000 |
| 2990 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 2 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 days | PLDI2 |
| 4000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 7 GB | Unlimited | 400 minutes | N/A | 15 days | P4000 |
| 5000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 2 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | 20 minutes | 15 days | PLDI1 |
| 5000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 10 GB | Unlimited | 700 minutes | N/A | 30 days | P5000 |
| 7000 CLP | Bolsa Mixta | 15 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | N/A | 30 days | P7000 |
1 Claro Musica, Facebook, Facebook messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter, & WhatsApp
2 for im Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, & Uruguay
Bolsas Datos+RRSS (Data Bags+Biodiversity) – Claro Chile
The Bolsas Datos+RRSS (Data Bags+Biodiversity) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 2020 to activate Bolsas Datos+RRSS:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 CLP | Bolsa GB + RRSS | 1.5 GB | Unlimited 1,2 | 3 days | IM1500 |
| 2500 CLP | Bolsa GB + RRSS | 2.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | 7 days | IM2500 |
| 4000 CLP | Bolsa GB + RRSS | 3.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | 15 days | IM4000 |
1 for Claro Musica, Facebook, Facebook messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 for Claro-Musica only
Cambia De Prepago a Plan (Change your Prepaid Plan) – Claro Chile
The Cambia De Prepago (Change your Prepaid Plan) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Text the Activation Code to 2020 to activate Cambia De Prepago:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Roaming Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8990 CLP | Plan S Controlado | 100 GB | 100 GB | N/A | 100 minutes | N/A | 500 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 11 990 CLP | Plan Max M Controlado | 200 GB | Unlimited | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 20 minutes | 500 minutes | 20 minutes | 30 days |
| 13 990 CLP | Plan Max L Free | 300 GB | 300 GB | 2 GB | 300 minutes | 40 minutes | 500 minutes | 40 minutes | 30 days |
| 16 990 CLP | Plan Max XL Free | 400 GB | 400 GB | 3 GB | 300 minutes | 60 minutes | 500 minutes | 60 minutes | 30 days |
| 19 990 CLP | Max Plan Premium Free | 500 GB | 500 GB | 4 GB | 300 minutes | 80 minutes | 500 minutes | 80 minutes | 30 days |
| 25 995 CLP | Plan Max Premium Black Free | 600 GB | 600 GB | 5 GB | 300 minutes | 100 minutes | 500 minutes | 100 minutes | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & WhatsApp
Planes 2X1(Plans 2×1) – Claro Chile
Planes 2X1(Plans 2×1) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Planes 2X1 are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Roaming Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 990 CLP | 2X Max Plan M | 200 GB | 200 GB | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 20 minutes | 500 minutes | 20 SMS | 30 days |
| 13 990 CLP | 2X Max Plan L | 300 GB | 300 GB | 2 GB | 300 minutes | 40 minutes | 500 minutes | 40 SMS | 30 days |
| 16 990 CLP | 2X Max Plan XL | 400 GB | 400 GB | 3 GB | 300 minutes | 60 minutes | 500 minutes | 60 SMS | 30 days |
| 19 990 CLP | 2X Max Plan Premium | 500 GB | 500 GB | 4 GB | 300 minutes | 80 minutes | 500 minutes | 80 SMS | 30 days |
| 25 990 CLP | 2X Max Plan Premium Black | 600 GB | 600 GB | 5 GB | 300 minutes | 100 minutes | 500 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days |
1 for Claro Música, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp
Planes Moviles + Netflix (Mobile Plans + Netflix) – Claro Chile
The Planes Moviles + Netflix (Mobile Plans + Netflix) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Thes following Planes Moviles + Netflix are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Roaming Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 990 CLP | Plan Max M Netflix | 200 GB | 200 GB 1 | 1 GB | 300 minutes | 20 minutes | 500 SMS | 20 SMS | 30 days |
| 16 990 CLP | Plan Max L Netflix | 300 GB | 300 GB 2 | 2 GB | 300 minutes | 40 minutes | 500 SMS | 40 SMS | 30 days |
| 21 990 CLP | Plan Max Premium Netflix | 500 GB | 500 GB 3 | 4 GB | 300 minutes | 80 minutes | 500 SMS | 80 SMS | 30 days |
1 @ 480p resolution
2 @720p resolution
3 @ 4K HDR resolution
Bolsas Datos (Data Bags) – Claro Chile
The Bolsas Datos (Data Bags) are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
These Bolsas Datos are available:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1700 CLP | 2 GB | 7 days |
| 2300 CLP | 2 GB | 15 days |
| 2500 CLP | 5 GB | 7 days |
| 3400 CLP | 2 GB | 30 days |
| 3500 CLP | 5 GB | 15 days |
| 4500 CLP | 8 GB | 7 days |
| 4500 CLP | 5 GB | 30 days |
| 5000 CLP | 8 GB | 15 days |
| 6500 CLP | 8 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Claro Chile
- Name: Claro Internet
- APN: bam.clarochile.cl
- Username: clarochile
- Password: clarochile
- MMC: 730
- MNC: 03
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
WOM Chile, just WOM and formerly Nextel Chile, is the smallest mobile operator in Chile.
It used to have a 2G and 3G domestic roaming agreement with Movistar Chile and Claro Chile.
However, this agreement was suspended after WOM managed to build its own network.
WOM is also active in Colombia.
WOM uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: 1700 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 1700 MHz (Band 4 & Band 66)
This is what you will learn about WOM:
* Coverage
* How to Get a WOM SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
WOM has extensive coverage throughout Chile.
It also has the best 4G/LTE availability and coverage in Chile.
Below is WOM's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see WOM's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
You can get a WOM SIM card for between 500 CLP to 5000 CLP, depending on the retailer, with 1 GB of data, unlimited WhatsApp data & 50 local minutes for 15 days, in WOM stores, supermarkets & pharmacies. It may be possible to get SIM cards at Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
You may have to call 103 to activate your WOM SIM card.
Dial *103# and select option 5 or call 103, select option 3, and option 1 to see your WOM phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Unlike WOM's competitors, WOM stores are willing to help you with prepaid SIM cards.
Note that the Chilean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Chile without personal detail capturing, you can get the Chile (Altoque) eSIM from Airalo.
You have three options:
- Chile/Altoque 7 GB eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 15 GB (with 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Chile/Altoque 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Chile eSIMs from Holafly:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days
- Unlimited/20 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Chile and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Chile eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Chile, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
WOM top-up vouchers are sold in WOM stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Chile.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Bonus Data | WhatsApp Data | Credit Validity | Bonus Data Validity | WhatsApp Data Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 CLP – 2999 CLP | 500 MB | Unlimited | 180 days | 5 days | 30 days |
| 3000 CLP – 4999 CLP | 1 GB | Unlimited | 180 days | 10 days | 30 days |
| 5000 CLP – 6999 CLP | 2 GB | Unlimited | 180 days | 15 days | 30 days |
| 7000 CLP => | 4 GB | Unlimited | 180 days | 30 days | 30 days |
To top up your WOM SIM card, call *103# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with debit and credit cards. However, only Chile-issued cards are accepted.
Dial *103# to check your WOM balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the WOM (Chile) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
WOM has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Bolsas Mixtas/Mixed Bags (combo)
- Bolsas Ilimitadas/Unlimited Bags (combo)
- Bolsas de Datos/Data Bags (data)
All WOM plans can be activated by dialing *103# and selecting option 1 or calling 103 and selecting option 1.
I will list all the prices in CLP (Chilean Peso).
To convert CLP to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Bolsas Mixtas (Mixed Bags) – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
The Bolsas Mixtas (Mixed Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *103# and select option 1 or call 103 and select option 1 to activate Bolsas Mixtas:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 CLP | Bolsas De 1 Dias | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 DAY |
| 1000 CLP | Bolsas De 3 Dias | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 2500 CLP | Bolsas De 7 Dias | 6 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 8 days |
| 5000 CLP | Bolsas De 30 Dias | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 8000 CLP | Bolsas De 30 Dias | 24 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, SoundCloud, Spotify, Telegram, Tidal & Twitter
Bolsas Ilimitadas (Unlimited Bags) – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
The Bolsas Ilimitadas (Unlimited Bags) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *103# and select option 1 or call 103 and select option 1 to activate Bolsas Ilimitadas:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 CLP | Bolsa Video | Unlimited | Unlimited 1 | 1 day |
| 790 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Datos Y Minutes | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day |
| 890 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitada De Transnoche | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 nights (23:00 – 7:00) |
| 1000 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Social Networking | N/A | Unlimited 4 | 365 days |
| 1490 CLP | Bolsa Video | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 5 days |
| 1500 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Social Networking | N/A | Unlimited 3 | 365 days |
| 1590 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Social Networking | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 1990 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Datos | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 1990 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Social Networking | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 3990 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Datos | Unlimited | Unlimited | 8 days |
| 7490 CLP | Bolsa Ilimitadas Datos | Unlimited | Unlimited | 15 days |
1 for Netflix, TikTok & YouTube
2 for Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Soundcloud, Spotify, Telegram, Tidal, & Twitter
3 for Spotify & WhatsApp
4 for WhatsApp only
Bolsas de Datos (Data Bags) – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
The Bolsas de Datos (Data Bags) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *103# and select option 1 or call 103 and select option 1 to activate Bolsas de Datos:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 CLP | Bolsas De 1 Dia | 400 MB | 1 day |
| 750 CLP | Bolsas De 3 Dias | 1 GB | 3 days |
| 1500 CLP | Bolsas De 7 Dias | 2.5 GB | 7 days |
| 2500 CLP | Bolsas De 15 Dias | 4.5 GB | 15 days |
| 4000 CLP | Bolsas De 30 Dias | 9 GB | 30 days |
| 7000 CLP | Bolsas De 30 Dias | 18 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – WOM Chile (formerly Nextel Chile)
- Name: Internet WOM
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected in Chile
Getting a SIM card from Entel or Claro would do you well when considering a Chilean SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other American Countries
Visiting other countries in the Americas? Check out my Caribbean SIM card buying guide, covering other American nations, such as:
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saba
- Saint Barthélemy (Barts)
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Sint Eustatius (Statia)
- Sint Maarten
- Suriname
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- United States
- Uruguay
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Venezuela
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A lot of useful videos are uploaded multiple times a week, and you do not want to miss out on them!
Learn More About Who Adu Actually Is
Who is the guy behind Phone Travel Wiz? Well, find out on the Ernest Adu about page!