1 GB
Valid for 7 days
$6.99
$6.99 per GB
eSIM for Paraguay
Paraguay is one of South America's least visited countries, and that shapes how you travel. Signage is thin, bus timetables live on WhatsApp, and half the good places to eat in Asunción are found on Instagram rather than on a map. You need data from the moment you leave Silvio Pettirossi airport, not after you have found a shop that sells SIM cards.
A FairSIM eSIM connects to Claro Paraguay or Tigo, the two networks on the eSIM Go coverage sheet for Paraguay. Both run 4G LTE across Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación and the towns along Ruta 2 and Ruta 7. These plans are data only, so calls and texts go over WhatsApp, which is exactly how Paraguayans do it anyway. There are no restrictions on internet calling in Paraguay, so WhatsApp and FaceTime calls work normally.
One local rule worth knowing: prepaid SIM cards in Paraguay must be registered to an identity document, so buying locally means a counter, a passport and a form. An eSIM skips that entirely. The other thing to watch is the tri-border area around Ciudad del Este, where your phone can happily grab a Brazilian or Argentine tower across the river. A Paraguay plan only works on Paraguayan networks, so select Claro Paraguay or Tigo by hand there, or buy the Latin America regional plan if you are crossing borders.
Paraguay eSIM plans
Wholesale rates in US dollars, with nothing added at checkout. Buy in the FairSIM app and the plan is on your phone in seconds.
How long is your trip?
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Coverage in Paraguay
- 4G LTE
- 5G
- ClaroNationwide 4G LTE with strong coverage in Asunción, Central department and along the main highways. A common host for travel eSIMs in Paraguay.
- TigoListed on the coverage sheet as Telecel S.A. The largest mobile network in the country, with 4G in the cities, the Jesuit missions region and most Chaco settlements.
Typical speed: 4G speeds in Asunción, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación are comfortable for maps, streaming, video calls and hotspot work. Expect slower 4G or a drop to 3G on back roads and in the Chaco.
Asunción and Greater Asunción, Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, Coronel Oviedo, Villarrica and the Ruta 2/Ruta 7 corridor are well covered. Coverage follows the Trans-Chaco Highway in patches and thins badly between settlements, in Defensores del Chaco and on river routes in the Pantanal fringe.
How much data do you need in Paraguay?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Asunción city break
Three or four days of markets, museums, Costanera sunsets and a food scene that runs on reservations by message.
Why data matters: Uber and MUV for getting around, Google Maps for streets the taxis do not know, PedidosYa at night, and WhatsApp for every booking.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Jesuit missions and Encarnación
Bus or hire car down Ruta 1 to Trinidad, Jesús and the river beaches, often timed for Carnival.
Why data matters: Bus schedules and tickets, offline maps as a backup, event and Carnival ticket QR codes, and uploading video from the parade.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Tri-border stop: Ciudad del Este and Itaipú
Shopping, the dam tour and a day trip across to Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú.
Why data matters: Tour bookings, currency rates, ride apps on both sides of the bridge, and border queue checks. Remember a Paraguay plan does not cover Brazilian or Argentine networks.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 5 GB
- 30 days
- 10 GB
Chaco and wildlife road trip
The Trans-Chaco Highway to Filadelfia, Fortín Toledo and the salt lagoons.
Why data matters: Offline maps downloaded in advance, fuel and lodge contacts by WhatsApp, weather checks before the dirt roads, and photo backups once you are back in a town with 4G.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Long stay or remote work in Asunción
A month or more on a low budget, often combined with residency paperwork or a South America loop.
Why data matters: Video calls, hotspot for the laptop, banking and government portals, and delivery apps. A monthly data plan replaces hunting for café Wi-Fi.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
What your home carrier charges in Paraguay
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Paraguay start at $6.99 and never bill per day.
These are the carriers' standard published day passes. Country lists change, and South American destinations are sometimes excluded from cheaper zones, so check that Paraguay is in your plan before you rely on it.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T International Day Pass (US) | $12 per day per line, $6 for additional lines, when the destination is covered | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Verizon TravelPass (US) | $12 per day outside Mexico and Canada, high-speed data then slowed | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| T-Mobile International Pass (US) | $5 for 1 day and 512 MB, $35 for 10 days and 5 GB, $50 for 30 days and 15 GB | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| EE (UK) | Paraguay sits outside EE's inclusive roaming zones; expect out-of-bundle international rates unless a world add-on covers it | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Vodafone UK | Not in the Roam-Further destination list for most plans, so standard pay-as-you-go roaming rates apply | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Orange France | Outside the EU roam-like-at-home area, so Paraguay bills at international rates or needs a world pass | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Telstra International Day Pass (Australia) | A$10 per day where the destination is on the list; Paraguay is not always included, so check before you fly | from $6.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
- 1
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
- 2
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
- 3
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Paraguay
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, then switch the line on and enable data roaming when you land at Silvio Pettirossi. Validity usually starts at the first connection to a Paraguayan network.
Near Ciudad del Este and Encarnación your phone can latch onto a Brazilian or Argentine tower. Turn off automatic network selection and pick Claro Paraguay or Tigo by hand, or buy the regional plan if you are crossing.
There is no 5G on this eSIM in Paraguay. Plan around fast 4G in the cities and weaker signal on rural routes.
Download Asunción, Ruta 1 to Encarnación and any Chaco leg in Google Maps or Organic Maps before you leave a covered area.
Carry guaraníes in cash outside Asunción, especially in the Chaco and at small bus terminals, and keep some small notes for kiosk purchases.
Save every contact you are given as a WhatsApp number. Tour guides, lodges and bus companies answer there far faster than by email or phone.
Keep your home SIM in the phone for bank one-time codes, with its data roaming switched off so it cannot bill you.
Personal Hotspot works on every FairSIM plan, which is the easiest way to get a laptop online from a guesthouse with slow Wi-Fi.
Apps you will actually use
- WhatsApp the default channel for hotels, tour guides, restaurants and bus companies. Calls and video calls work normally in Paraguay.
- Uber available in Asunción and Greater Asunción; usually cheaper and clearer than hailing a street taxi.
- MUV the Paraguayan ride app, widely used in Asunción and often with cars available when Uber is busy.
- PedidosYa food and grocery delivery in the main cities, with card or cash on delivery.
- Monchis local delivery app with restaurants that are not on the bigger platforms.
- Google Maps solid for Asunción streets and Ruta 1, 2 and 7. Download the Chaco and the missions area before you leave the city.
- Organic Maps or Maps.me offline routing for dirt roads and Chaco tracks where the signal drops.
- Google Translate Spanish is essential outside hotels, and Guaraní is supported if you want to read a sign or a menu term.
Asunción city buses use an electronic fare card bought at kiosks rather than an app, and drivers often do not take cash. For long-distance travel, the companies at the Terminal de Ómnibus de Asunción sell seats through their own websites and confirm by WhatsApp.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Fixed internet in Asunción is better than many visitors expect, with fibre in newer buildings, and hotels, malls and specialty coffee places generally have usable Wi-Fi. Outside the capital it is more mixed: guesthouses in Encarnación and Filadelfia often share one connection across the whole building, and it slows to a crawl in the evening. Long-distance buses may advertise Wi-Fi that does not work, and the Chaco is where public Wi-Fi effectively stops existing. Treat Wi-Fi as a bonus for big downloads and run maps, rides and calls on the eSIM.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Paraguay?
Tigo and Claro have shops in the Asunción malls, in Ciudad del Este and in most departmental capitals, and prepaid packs in guaraníes are genuinely cheap by regional standards. The catch is the paperwork: prepaid lines in Paraguay must be registered to an identity document, so you queue, hand over your passport, sign a form and wait while the line is activated. Airport options are limited compared with larger South American hubs, which usually means your first ride into town happens without data.
A FairSIM eSIM is installed over Wi-Fi before you fly and roams onto Claro Paraguay or Tigo, the same towers a local pack uses. No registration, no passport at a counter, no leftover credit in a currency you will not spend again. A local SIM still wins if you need a Paraguayan number for a bank app or a delivery account for months at a time. For a trip of a few days to a few weeks, the eSIM is simpler, and you can add another country plan from the same app when you cross into Argentina or Brazil.
Good to know before you land in Paraguay
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (PYG); US dollars accepted in border shops and some hotels
- Plug type
- Type C (two round pins)
- Voltage
- 220 V, 50 Hz
- Emergency number
- 911 for police and general emergencies; 132 for fire; 141 for ambulance
- Language
- Spanish and Guaraní, both official; Guaraní is spoken daily by most of the population
- Time zone
- UTC-3, permanent since October 2024, no daylight saving
- Capital
- Asunción
Paraguay eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in Paraguay?
Yes. An unlocked eSIM-capable phone connects to Claro Paraguay or Tigo with a travel eSIM. On iPhone that means XS, XR or newer; most recent Android flagships and Pixels also support eSIM.
Which network will my Paraguay eSIM use?
Claro Paraguay or Tigo. Both run nationwide 4G LTE. The app shows which network a plan uses before you buy.
Is there 5G in Paraguay?
Not on this eSIM. Coverage here is 4G LTE, with 3G or 2G as a fallback in remote areas. Do not plan around 5G speeds.
Do WhatsApp and FaceTime calls work in Paraguay?
Yes. Paraguay does not restrict internet calling, so WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom calls work over the eSIM data connection. The plans are data only, so there is no local number for regular voice calls or SMS.
Can I use Personal Hotspot?
Yes. Every FairSIM plan supports Personal Hotspot, with no separate hotspot cap.
Will my Paraguay plan work in Brazil or Argentina?
No. A Paraguay plan only works on Paraguayan networks. At the tri-border, lock the network to Claro Paraguay or Tigo manually, or buy the Latin America regional plan if you are visiting more than one country.
Do I need to register a passport for a Paraguayan SIM?
For a local prepaid SIM, yes. Paraguayan prepaid lines must be registered to an identity document at the shop. A travel eSIM needs no registration.
How much data do I need for a week in Paraguay?
A week in Asunción with maps, ride apps, messaging and some streaming usually runs 4 to 8 GB. Add more if you work online or upload a lot of photos from Carnival or the Chaco.
Where do I get data at Asunción airport?
Install the eSIM before you fly and it is ready as soon as you land. Local SIM options at the airport are limited, and shop hours do not always match late arrivals.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
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