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Paraguay: 3 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Paraguay – known for its cheeses, for having the world's largest water reserver & for being one of the nations where old-school duels are still allowed.

But besides these (interesting) facts, Paraguay is also a fun travel destination.

The Monday Falls is probably the country's most famous waterfall.

Ybycuí National Park has several trails, waterfalls & locations you can stim in.

And the Misión Jesuística de la Santísima Trinidad is the remains of an old mission.

Oh, do not forget about Palacio de López – the presidential office

If you hate water, Paraguay may not fully be for you, but there are many non-water related activities in the country.

You may have read that staying in Paraguay may cost you three to ten million Paraguayan Guaraní, which sounds expensive.

But besides these nonsensical high currency numbers, Paraguay is one of the cheaper travel destinations in South America.

Luckily, SIM cards are inexpensive in Paraguay too.

You can get a Paraguayan SIM card for 5000 PYG (0.70 USD) from Claro & 10 000 PYG (1.40 USD) from Personal. Tigo has two starter packs priced at 5000 PYG and 10 000 PYG. SIM cards are available at the official stores of the mobile operators and at Asunción/Lunque-Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU).

Those prices are not too bad, right?

And mobile data costs are reasonable too for global standards, but a bit high for regional ones.

In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Paraguay. Let's do this.

Buying a SIM Card in Paraguay Guide (logos of Tigo, Personal & Claro)

Original publication: 2nd of January 2020. Last updated: 30th of May 2023.


Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Paraguay?

Anyone living in or visiting Paraguay can buy a Paraguayan SIM card from Tigo, Personal & Claro in their stores without any restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Paraguay.

Finally, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Paraguayan SIM card.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Paraguay?

You can get a Paraguayan SIM card in the official stores of Tigo, Personal & Claro. They are also available at Asunción/Lunque-Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU).

You can expect to pay the following for Paraguayan SIM cards:

  • Tigo Paraguay: 5000 PYG or 10 000 PYG
  • Personal Paraguay: 10 000 PYG
  • Claro Paraguay: 5000 PYG

TIP: Check out my SIM card prices lookup tool for a detailed overview of SIM card starter pack benefits (for Paraguayan SIM cards and SIM cards worldwide).

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Can You Use Your Phone in Paraguay?

Paraguay uses GSM technology for mobile communications primarily. CDMA phones will not work in Paraguay. However, almost all phones use GSM 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.

Paraguay 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.

ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Paraguay.

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 Paraguay 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 Paraguay (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Paraguay

Paraguay has four mobile operators offering prepair services easily accessible to travelers:

  • Tigo Paraguay
  • Personal Paraguay
  • Claro Paraguay

The following frequencies are used in Paraguay:

  • 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Paraguay, 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.

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A Note about VOX Paraguay (by Copaco)

VOX Paraguay Logo
© VOX Paraguay

I have not mentioned another mobile operator in Paraguay yet: VOX Paraguay.

It is by the landline company called Copaco, and it is the smallest mobile operator in the country.

While it does offer prepaid options, it has mainly shifted to postpaid subscribers over the years.

Currently, there is only one prepaid option, which costs 59 000 PYG (8.25 USD) with 5 GB of data.

Moreover, VOX Paraguay's coverage is (still) the worst, with 4G/LTE reception mostly available in Asuncíon – the capital city.

As a result, VOX Paraguay will not be covered in this guide.

5G NR in Paraguay

5G NR is not available in Paraguay as of 2022, and Consejo Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (Conatel) has confirmed there will be no auction for 5G NR licenses until at least 2024.

This will make Paraguay one of the, if not the, last South American countries to roll out 5G NR.

Best SIM Card in Paraguay

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Paraguay, I recommend going with Tigo or Claro. Tigo has the best coverage and, overall, the best network. Claro has the fastest speeds. However, its (4G/LTE) coverage is the weakest in the country.

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Best eSIM in Paraguay

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Paraguay (yet).

Note that the Paraguayan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) 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 Paraguay.

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 four best eSIMs for Paraguay:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Paraguay, 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 Paraguay, you better check out my Paraguay eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Paraguay Guide (Airalo, Holafly, Nomad & Triple Communication)

SIM Card Registration in Paraguay

SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Paraguay. This will be done at the point of sale.

In 2017, the Paraguayan congress approved a bill that would require a fingerprint scan when buying a local SIM card.

However, former president Horacio Cartes vetoed the bill.

For now, you still have to bring your passport with you when buying a Paraguayan SIM card.

And you do not have to expect to give your fingerprints (anytime soon).

Paraguay Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Flag of Paraguay

South America is a relatively inexpensive travel region, especially compared to the Caribbean.

This is also visible when you look at the mobile data rates in South America.

So what about Paraguay? Are mobile data low here?

They are average for regional standards.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Paraguay is 2.53 USD, around the South American average of 1.97 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

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.

What about mobile data speeds? Are they fast in Paraguay?

They are decent, although I would say slow.

Paraguay's median mobile download speed is around 16 Mbps.

The speeds have basically been stagnant over the year, even though the mobile operators have invested heavily in improving their networks.

With 5G NR access not being a thing in Paraguay until at least 2024, speeds are not bound to improve anytime soon, I am afraid.

With low SIM card prices, good nationwide coverage (in populated areas), decent/slow mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a decent network experience in Paraguay.

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Currency in Paraguay

50000 Paraguayan Guaraní Bank Note
© Central Bank of Paraguay/Banco Central del Paraguay

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan Guaraní with the symbol PYG (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as . For example, 25 PYG = ₲25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between PYG and USD (US Dollars):

  • 100 PYG = 0.015 USD
  • 1000 PYG = 0.15 USD
  • 10 000 PYG = 1.40 USD
  • 100 000 PYG = 13.95 USD

For up-to-date PYG:USD exchange rates, search PYG to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.

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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.

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Paraguayan Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Tigo Paraguay, Personal Paraguay & Claro Paraguay, 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 Paraguay has to offer to us.


Tigo Paraguay

Tigo Logo Big
© Tigo

Tigo Paraguay, just Tigo, is the largest mobile operator in Paraguay.

It has a market share of a little more than 40%.

Tigo, as a company, is active in various countries in Latin America and in Tanzania.

Tigo uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1700 MHz (Band 4)

This is what you will learn about Tigo:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Tigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Tigo Paraguay

Tigo has the best coverage in Paraguay.

4G/LTE reception is strong in Southeastern Paraguay (Asunción region).

Northwestern Paraguay consists of mostly swampland, forests & jungles with 2G, 3G, or weak 4G/LTE coverage.

Below is Tigo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Tigo Paraguay

You can get a Tigo SIM card for 5000 PYG and 10 000 PYG (two starter packs) in Tigo stores. They are also available at Asunción/Lunque-Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.

Dial *222# to access the Tigo 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)
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The following two Tigo SIM cards are available:

PriceCreditDataWhatsApp DataLocal Minutes
5000 PYG30 000 PYG (10 days)3 GB (7 days)Unlimited (7 days)Unlimited (7 days)
10 000 PYG50 000 PYG (15 days)5 GB (10 days)Unlimited (10 days)Unlimited (10 days)

Tigo has no eSIMs.

Note that the Paraguayan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Paraguay (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Paraguay (Triple Communications) eSIM from Airalo.

Paraguay Triple Communications eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

You have these four options:

  1. Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
  2. Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
  4. Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.

  1. Paraguay 6 GB eSIM for 15 days
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No unlimited data for Paraguay (yet)

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

Finally, you can also get Paraguay eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of (some) ongoing promotions)!

But during certain promotions where you are required to enter a code for a discount (let's say Tuesdays (web sales only) or public holidays), the discount you get for these special promotions will be more than the 3 USD off with codes ADU123. I suggest using those code instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.

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.

Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 daysvery popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 daysmost popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with PTW readers to be used in Paraguay and 18 other Latin American countries:

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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

Airalo Latamlink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version 1)

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!

Holafly also has an eSIM covering most of Central- and South America (although the eSIM is called South America eSIM).

But honestly, the Latamlink eSIM is superior (but you can consider the Holafly Central America eSIM if you want 6 GB of data instead in 13 countries – just do not forget about code PHONETRAVELWIZ if you go with Holafly).

TIP: check out my Best Paraguay eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Paraguay.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tigo Paraguay

Tigo top-up vouchers are sold in Tigo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Paraguay.

To top up your Tigo SIM card, dial *222# 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.

Dial *162 , *611# and select option 1, or text S to 162 to check your Tigo balance.

Note that you can check your balance with S to 162 for free twice a day. Each subsequent balance inquiry will cost you 50 PYG/check.

You can also top up and check your balance (for free) on the Mi Tigo Paraguay (My Tigo Paraguay) app (Android/iOS).

Tigo Paraguay Mi Tigo Paraguay App
© Tigo Paraguay

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tigo Paraguay

Tigo has three data-featured prepaid plans:

All Tigo plans can be activated by dialing *222#.

I will list all the prices in PYG (Paraguay Guarani).      

To convert PYG to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Extendidos (Extended) Packages – Tigo Paraguay

The Extendidos (Extended) Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Dial *222# to activate Extendidos:

PriceDataWhatsApp DataLocal MinutesValidity
7000 PYG1 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimited2 days
8500 PYG1.5 GBUnlimitedN/A3 days
11 000 PYG2 GBUnlimitedN/A4 days
16 000 PYG2 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimited5 days
18 000 PYG4 GBUnlimitedN/A7 days
20 000 PYG3 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimited7 days
25 000 PYG4 GBUnlimitedN/A10 days
35 000 PYG4 GBUnlimitedN/A15 days
65 000 PYG5 GBUnlimitedN/A30 days

1 for unlimited navitagation from 22:00 – 6:00

Tigo Paraguay Extendidos Plan
Diarios (Daily) Packages – Tigo Paraguay

The Diarios Package are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Dial *222# to activate Diarios:

PriceDataWhatsApp DataValidity
2750 PYG120 MBUnlimited24 hours
2750 PYG 220 MBUnlimited24 hours
3300 PYG250 MBUnlimited24 hours
3300 PYG450 MBUnlimited24 hours
4500 PYG1 GBUnlimited24 hours
4500 PYGUnlimitedN/A1 night (22:00 – 6:00)
6000 PYGUnlimitedN/A2 nights (22:00 – 6:00)
Tigo Paraguay Diarios Plan
Juegos Y Redes Sociales (Game & Social Network) – Tigo Paraguay

The Juegos Y Redes Sociales (Game & Social Network) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Dial *222# to activate Juegos Y Redes Sociales:

PriceDataSocial Data 1Game Data 2WhatsApp DataValidity
7000 PYG1 GBN/AShared with data allowanceUnlimited2 days
7000 PYG1 GBShared with data allowanceN/AUnlimited2 days
10 000 PYG1 GBShared with data allowanceN/AUnlimited3 days
13 000 PYG2 GBShared with data allowanceN/AUnlimited4 days

1 for Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, TikTok & WhatsApp.

2 for 8Ball, Call of Duty Mobile, Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Dream League Soccer, Free Fire, PUBG & Roblox.

Tigo Paraguay Juegos Y Redes Sociales Plan
Llamadas Y Mensajes (Call & Message) – Tigo Paraguay

The Llamadas Y Mensajes (Call & Message) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) minutes and SMS.

Dial *222# to activate Llamadas Y Mensajes:

PriceOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
1000 PYGN/AN/A25 SMS24 hours
1500 PYGN/AN/A50 SMS24 hours
2000 PYGUnlimited15 minutesN/A24 hours
3000 PYGN/AN/A200 SMS3 days
3000 PYGUnlimited25 minutesN/A24 hours
5000 PYGUnlimited30 minutesN/A24 hours
7000 PYG150 minutesShared with on-net minutesN/A3 days
Tigo Paraguay Llamadas Y Mensajes Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Tigo Paraguay

  • Name: Internet TIGO
  • APN: internet.tigo.py

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Personal Paraguay

Personal Paraguay Logo
© Personal

Personal Paraguay, just Personal, is the second-largest mobile operator in Paraguay.

It is the local branch by Telecom Argentina, also with the Personal brand.

Personal uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 850 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MH
  • 4G/LTE: 1900 MHz (Band 2)

This is what you will learn about Personal:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Personal SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Personal Paraguay

Personal has extensive coverage in Paraguay.

4G/LTE reception is strong in Southeastern Paraguay (Asunción region).

Northwestern Paraguay consists of mostly swampland, forests & jungles with 2G, 3G, or weak 4G/LTE coverage.

Below is Personal's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Personal Paraguay

You can get a Personal SIM card for 10 000 PYG with 40 000 PYG credit (7 days) in Personal stores. They are also available at Asunción/Lunque-Silvio Pettirossi 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)
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Personal has no eSIMs.

Note that the Paraguayan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Paraguay without personal detail capturing, you can get the Paraguay (Triple Communications) eSIM from Airalo.

Paraguay Triple Communications eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

You have these four options:

  1. Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
  2. Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
  4. Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.

  1. Paraguay 6 GB eSIM for 15 days
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No unlimited data for Paraguay (yet)

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

Finally, you can also get Paraguay eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of (some) ongoing promotions)!

But during certain promotions where you are required to enter a code for a discount (let's say Tuesdays (web sales only) or public holidays), the discount you get for these special promotions will be more than the 3 USD off with codes ADU123. I suggest using those code instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.

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.

Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 daysvery popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 daysmost popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with PTW readers to be used in Paraguay and 18 other Latin American countries:

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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

Airalo Latamlink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version 1)

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 Paraguay eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Paraguay.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Personal Paraguay

Personal top-up vouchers are sold in Personal stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Paraguay.

To top up your Personal SIM card, dial *222VoucherCode.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text *222123456 (without a * or # between 222 and the voucher code).

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.

Dial *121# or text SALDO to 121 to check your Personal balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Tienda Personal – Paraguay (Personal Store – Paraguay) app (Android/iOS).

Personal Paraguay Tienda Personal - Paraguay App
© Personal Paraguay

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Personal Paraguay

Personal has seven data-featured prepaid plans:

All Personal plans can be activated by dialing *111, *454# and selecting option 4, or by texting INT to 454.

I will list all the prices in PYG (Paraguay Guarani).     

To convert PYG to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Packs Combo – Personal Paraguay

The Packs Combo are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Dial *111, *454# and select option 4, or text INT to 454 to activate Packs Combo:

PriceDataWhatsApp DataLocal MinutesOn-Net SMSValidity
7000 PYG1 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited48 hours
13 000 PYG2 GB UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited3 days
16 0002.5 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited5 days
20 000 PYG3 GB 1UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited7 days

1 for between 22:00 and 6:00

Personal Paraguay Packs Combo Plan
Pack de alto valor (High Value Pack) – Personal Paraguay

The Pack de alto valor (High Value Pack) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Dial *111, *454# and select option 4, or text INT to 454 to activate Pack de alto valor:

PricePlanDataWhatsApp DataValidity
25 000 PYGPack 4Gb4 GBUnlimited10 days
35 000 PYGPack 4Gb4 GBUnlimited15 days
65 000 PYGPack 5Gb5 GBUnlimited30 days
Personal Paraguay Pack De Alto Valor Plan
Packs Ahorro (Savings Packs) – Personal Paraguay

The Packs Ahorro (Savings Packs) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Dial *111, *454# and select option 4, or text INT to 454 to activate Packs Ahorro:

PricePlanDataWhatsApp DataValidity
1700 PYGAhorro 75MB75 MBUnlimited12:00 – 00:00
2500 PYGAhorro 120MB120 MBUnlimited24 hours
3000 PYGAhorro 200MB200 MBUnlimited24 hours
4000 PYGAhorro 800MB800 MBUnlimited24 hours
4500 PYGAhorro 1GB1 GBUnlimited24 hours
8500 PYGAhorro 1.5GB1.5 GBUnlimited3 days
11 000 PYGAhorro 2 GB2 GB Unlimited4 days
18 000 PYGAhorro 4GB4 GBUnlimited7 days
Personal Paraguay Pack Ahorro Plan
Packs Internet + Redes Sociales (Internet + Social Networks Packs) – Personal Paraguay

The Packs Internet + Redes Sociales (Internet + Social Networks Packs) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Packs Internet + Redes Sociales are available:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1Validity
7000 PYGPack 1GB + Redes Sociales1 GBUnlimited2 days
9500 PYGPack 1GB + Redes Sociales1 GBUnlimited3 days
13 000 PYGPack 1GB + Redes Sociales1 GBUnlimited4 days

1 for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp

Personal Paraguay Packs Internet + Redes Sociales
Pack De Suscripción (Subscription Package) – Personal Paraguay

The Pack De Suscripción (Subscription Package) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Pack De Suscripción are available:

PricePlanDataWhatsApp DataValidity
1000 PYGWhatApp ATR X24Hs x mil’iUnlimitedUnlimited24 hours
1700 PYGMega Pack 50Mb50 MBUnlimited24 hours
2500 PYGMega Pack 200Mb200 MBUnlimited24 hours
3000 PYGMega Pack 400Mb400 MBUnlimited24 hours
4000 PYGMega Pack 800Mb800 MBUnlimited24 hours
4500 PYGMega Pack 1 GB1 GBUnlimited24 hours
9500 PYGMega Pack 2 GB2 GB Unlimited2 days
12 500 PYGMega Pack 3 GB3 GBUnlimited3 days
Personal Paraguay Pack de Suscripción Plan
Packs Internet + Juegos (Internet + Games Packs) – Personal Paraguay

The Packs Internet + Juegos (Internet + Games Packs) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Packs Internet + Juegos are available:

PricePlanDataGame Data 1WhatsAppValidity
7000 PYGPack 1GB + 5GB for Games1 GB5 GBUnlimited2 days
8500 PYGPack 1GB + 5GB for Games1 GB5 GBUnlimited3 days
11 000 PYGPack 1GB + 10GB for Games1 GB10 GBUnlimited4 days

1 for 8Ball Pool, Call of Duty Mobile, Candy Crush Saga, Clash of Clones, Dream League Soccer, Free Fire, PUBG & Roblox.

Personal Paraguay Packs Internet + Juegos Plan
Pack internet ilimitado (Unlimited internet package) – Personal Paraguay

The Pack internet ilimitado (Unlimited internet package) are data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Pack internet ilimitado are available:

PricePlanDataWhatsApp DataValidity
4500 PYGUnlimited Internet (nightly)UnlimitedUnlimited1 night from 22:00 – to 06:00
6000 PYGUnlimited Internet (nightly) x 2 daysUnlimitedUnlimited2 nights from 22:00 – 06:00

APN/Internet Settings – Personal Paraguay

  • Name: Internet Personal
  • APN: internet
  • Username: Personal
  • Password: Personal

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Claro Paraguay

Claro Logo New
© Claro

Claro Paraguay, just Claro, is the third-largest mobile operator in Paraguay.

Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.

Claro uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 1900 MHz
  • 3G: 1900 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1700 MHz (Band 4)

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 Paraguay

Claro has extensive coverage throughout Paraguay.

4G/LTE reception is strong in Southeastern Paraguay (Asunción region).

Northwestern Paraguay consists of mostly swampland, forests & jungles with 2G, 3G, or weak 4G/LTE coverage.

Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Claro Paraguay

You can get a Claro SIM card for 5000 PYG in Claro stores. They are also available at Asunción/Lunque-Silvio Pettirossi International Airport.

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If you recharge 5000 PYG, you will get 2 GB and unlimited WhatsApp for 7 days.

Claro Paraguay New SIM Card Bonuses
© Claro Paraguay

Claro has no eSIMs.

Note that the Paraguayan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Paraguay (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Paraguay (Triple Communications) eSIM from Airalo.

Paraguay Triple Communications eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

You have these four options:

  1. Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
  2. Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
  4. Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.

  1. Paraguay 6 GB eSIM for 15 days
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No unlimited data for Paraguay (yet)

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

Finally, you can also get Paraguay eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of (some) ongoing promotions)!

But during certain promotions where you are required to enter a code for a discount (let's say Tuesdays (web sales only) or public holidays), the discount you get for these special promotions will be more than the 3 USD off with codes ADU123. I suggest using those code instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.

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.

Latamlink Latin America eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 daysvery popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 daysmost popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 daysvery popular with PTW readers to be used in Paraguay and 18 other Latin American countries:

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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

Airalo Latamlink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version 1)

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 Paraguay eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Paraguay.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Paraguay

Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Paraguay.

To top up your Claro SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 123.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 123.

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.

Dial *111# to check your Claro balance.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Paraguay

Claro Paraguay Packs Ya Plans
© Claro Paraguay

Claro has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Packs Todos/All Packs (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

I will list all the prices in PYG (Paraguay Guarani).     

To convert PYG to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Packs Ya can be activated by dialing *989#:

PriceDataSocial DataWhatsApp DataLocal MinutesValidity
4500 PYG10 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A1 night (00:00 – 06:00)
5000 PYG 3500 MBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A2 days
6000 PYG1 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A2 days
6000 PYG 31 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A2 days
8000 PYG1 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A3 days
8000 PYG1 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedUnlimited3 days
10 000 PYG 31 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/A5 days
13 000 PYG3 GB500 MB 1,2UnlimitedN/A3 days
14 000 PYG2 GB500 MB 1UnlimitedUnlimited5 days
18 000 PYG4 GB500 MB 1UnlimitedN/A7 days
20 000 PYG4 GB500 MB 1UnlimitedUnlimited7 days
25 000 PYG5 GB500 MB 1UnlimitedN/A10 days
35 000 PYG2 GB500 MB 1,2UnlimitedN/A30 days
50 000 PYG10 GB500 MB 1,2UnlimitedN/A30 days
199 000 PYG25 GB500 MB 1,2UnlimitedN/A30 days
299 000 PYG40 GB500 MB 1,2UnlimitedN/A60 days

1 for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
2 for Free Life
3 auto-renews

Claro Paraguay Packs Todos Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Claro Paraguay

  • Name: ClaroPY
  • APN: igprs.claro.com.py

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Paraguay

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