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.
Original publication: 2nd of January 2020. Last updated: 25th of September 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).
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.
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.
A Note about VOX Paraguay (by Copaco)
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.
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 eight best eSIMs for Paraguay:
- Airalo Triple Communications eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (best value for money)
- Alosim Paraguay eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options)
- Holafly Paraguay eSIM with one 6 GB option (straight to the point 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 one 6 GB option (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 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 😜.
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
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.
Currency in 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 = 13.80 USD
For up-to-date PYG:USD exchange rates, search PYG to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.
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.
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 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)
The following two Tigo SIM cards are available:
| Price | Credit | Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 PYG | 30 000 PYG (10 days) | 3 GB (7 days) | Unlimited (7 days) | Unlimited (7 days) |
| 10 000 PYG | 50 000 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.
You have these four options:
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
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
Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
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 codes instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.
- Check out my Nomad 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 Paraguay 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!
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.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
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).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tigo Paraguay
Tigo has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Extendidos/Extended (combo)
- Diarios (Daily) Packages (data)
- Juegos Y Redes Sociales/Game & Social Network (data)
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.
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:
| Price | Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 12 000 PYG | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 18 000 PYG | 2.5 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
| 22 000 PYG | 3 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 30 000 PYG | 4 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 50 000 PYG | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 days |
| 70 000 PYG | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for unlimited navitagation from 22:00 – 6:00
Diarios (Daily) Packages – Tigo Paraguay
The Diarios Package are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *222# to activate Diarios:
| Price | Data | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2750 PYG | 120 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 2750 PYG | 220 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 3300 PYG | 250 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 3300 PYG | 450 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 4500 PYG | Unlimited | N/A | 1 night (22:00 – 6:00) |
| 5000 PYG | 1 GB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 6000 PYG | Unlimited | N/A | 2 nights (22:00 – 6:00) |
The Juegos Y Redes Sociales (Game & Social Network) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *222# to activate Juegos Y Redes Sociales:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Game Data 2 | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB | N/A | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | N/A | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 12 000 PYG | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | N/A | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 15 000 PYG | 2 GB | Shared with data allowance | N/A | Unlimited | 4 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.
APN/Internet Settings – Tigo Paraguay
- Name: Internet TIGO
- APN: internet.tigo.py
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Personal Paraguay
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)
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.
You have these four options:
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
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
Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
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 codes instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.
- Check out my Nomad 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 Paraguay 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 Paraguay eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Paraguay.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
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).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Personal Paraguay
Personal has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Packs Combo
- Pack De Suscripción /Subscription Package (data)
- Packs Ahorro/Savings Packs (data)
- Pack Internet Ilimitado/Unlimited Internet Package
- Packs Internet + Juegos /Internet + Games Packs
- Packs Internet + Redes Sociales/Internet + Social Networks Packs
- Pack de alto valor/High Value Pack (data)
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.
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:
| Price | Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 48 hours |
| 12 000 PYG | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 18 000 PYG | 2.5 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
| 22 000 PYG | 3 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 for between 22:00 and 6:00
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:
| Price | Plan | Data | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 PYG | WhatApp ATR X24Hs x mil’i | Unlimited | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 1850 PYG | Mega Pack 50Mb | 50 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 2750 PYG | Mega Pack 220Mb | 220 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 3300 PYG | Mega Pack 450Mb | 450 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 5000 PYG | Mega Pack 1 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 11 000 PYG | Mega Pack 2 GB | 2 GB | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 13 000 PYG | Mega Pack 3 GB | 3 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
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:
| Price | Plan | Data | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 PYG | Ahorro 75MB | 75 MB | Unlimited | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| 2750 PYG | Ahorro 120MB | 120 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 3300 PYG | Ahorro 200MB | 200 MB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 5000 PYG | Ahorro 1GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 8500 PYG | Ahorro 1.5GB | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 11 000 PYG | Ahorro 2 GB | 2 GB | Unlimited | 4 days |
| 20 000 PYG | Ahorro 4GB | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
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:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 PYG | Unlimited Internet (nightly) | Unlimited | 1 night from 22:00 – to 06:00 |
| 6000 PYG | Unlimited Internet (nightly) x 2 days | Unlimited | 2 nights from 22:00 – 06:00 |
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:
| Price | Plan | Data | Game Data 1 | Validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 PYG | Pack 1GB + 5GB for Games | 1 GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 9500 PYG | Pack 1GB + 5GB for Games | 1 GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 12 000 PYG | Pack 1GB + 10GB for Games | 1 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 4 days |
1 for 8Ball Pool, Call of Duty Mobile, Candy Crush Saga, Clash of Clones, Dream League Soccer, Free Fire, PUBG & Roblox.
The Packs Internet + Redes Sociales (Internet + Social Networks Packs) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Packs Internet + Redes Sociales are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 PYG | Pack 1GB + Redes Sociales | 1 GB | Unlimited | 2 days |
| 11 000 PYG | Pack 1GB + Redes Sociales | 1 GB | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 14 000 PYG | Pack 1GB + Redes Sociales | 1 GB | Unlimited | 4 days |
1 for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp
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:
| Price | Plan | Data | WhatsApp Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 000 PYG | Pack 4Gb | 4 GB | Unlimited | 10 days |
| 50 000 PYG | Pack 5Gb | 5 GB | Unlimited | 20 days |
| 70 000 PYG | Pack 5Gb | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Personal Paraguay
- Name: Internet Personal
- APN: internet
- Username: Personal
- Password: Personal
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Claro Paraguay
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.
- 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)
If you recharge 5000 PYG, you will get 2 GB and unlimited WhatsApp for 7 days.
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.
You have these four options:
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 1 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 2 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Paraguay/Triple Communications 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
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
Or you can get Paraguay eSIMs from Holafly.
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
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 codes instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.
- Check out my Nomad 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 Paraguay 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 Paraguay eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Paraguay.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
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 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.
Packs Ya can be activated by dialing *989#:
| Price | Data | Social Data | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 PYG | 10 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 1 night (00:00 – 06:00) |
| 5000 PYG 3 | 500 MB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 2 days |
| 6000 PYG | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 2 days |
| 6000 PYG 3 | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 2 days |
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 3 days |
| 8000 PYG | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 days |
| 10 000 PYG 3 | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | 5 days |
| 13 000 PYG | 3 GB | 500 MB 1,2 | Unlimited | N/A | 3 days |
| 14 000 PYG | 2 GB | 500 MB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
| 18 000 PYG | 4 GB | 500 MB 1 | Unlimited | N/A | 7 days |
| 20 000 PYG | 4 GB | 500 MB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 25 000 PYG | 5 GB | 500 MB 1 | Unlimited | N/A | 10 days |
| 35 000 PYG | 2 GB | 500 MB 1,2 | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
| 50 000 PYG | 10 GB | 500 MB 1,2 | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
| 199 000 PYG | 25 GB | 500 MB 1,2 | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
| 299 000 PYG | 40 GB | 500 MB 1,2 | Unlimited | N/A | 60 days |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
2 for Free Life
3 auto-renews
APN/Internet Settings – Claro Paraguay
- Name: ClaroPY
- APN: igprs.claro.com.py
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Paraguay
Getting a SIM card from Tigo or Claro would do you well when considering a Paraguayan 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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