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Antel review

Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Antel is the carrier option to pick if you want roaming from a home network rather than a travel-only eSIM, and it works for short trips that need broad coverage. It sells from $4.90 with from 50 countries in reach, though unlimited data is not part of the package.

Key facts

Best for
Short trips that want a home network's roaming pack with global reach.
Price from
$4.90↗
Countries covered
from 50↗
Unlimited data
No↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Speed drops to 384/384 kbps after 250 MB, then to 64/64 kbps after 450 MB; auto-renews every 24 h until cancelled by SMS↗
Top-ups
Yes↗
Seller type
Carrier↗
Headquarters
Uruguay↗
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre, Chat, Community↗
Region
Global
Features
5G, Carrier plan
Audience
Short trips
Official website
antel.com.uy

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Coverage of from 50 countries on a global footprint, wider than a single-market eSIM.
  • Sold by a carrier, so the pack rides on a home network and one bill rather than a marketplace.
  • Top-ups are available, so data can be refilled mid-trip rather than planned in one go.
  • Support runs on phone, help centre and chat, giving several ways to reach someone.

Cons

  • Unlimited data is not included, and a fair use policy reduces speed after a set amount has been used.
  • from 50 countries trails Zwitchy at 200, which matters on a long route.
  • The pack renews on its own until it is cancelled by text message, so an unused pack keeps running.
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Who it suits

  • Travellers already on Antel who want a roaming pack without buying a separate travel eSIM.
  • Short trips that need a broad country list plus top-ups rather than a market-limited eSIM.
  • People who prefer phone, chat, help centre or community support over a single channel.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travellers on a tight budget, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
  • Travellers after unlimited data, since Antel does not include it and a fair use policy caps speed.
  • Buyers after the widest country list, where Zwitchy reaches 200.

Where it works

Antel's travel internet covers from 50 countries under a global footprint, which suits a multi-stop route on one plan. The newest mobile generation is on the feature list, so busy cities should have faster networks in use. Check the country list before a long trip.

The company behind it

Antel is a home carrier based in Uruguay, and its travel pack sits with the network rather than a resale marketplace. Support runs on phone, help centre and chat, so there are several ways to reach someone. For anyone already on an Antel line, the pack is an add-on to an existing bill.

How Antel compares

Where Antel is available

Available
Uruguay

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Antel travel internet pack cost?+

Packs start at $4.90, under the site median of €5. Top-ups are available, so a trip can be costed in stages rather than bought in one go, and the entry price matters most for a short visit.

Is there unlimited data on an Antel roaming pack?+

Unlimited data is not included. A fair use policy reduces speed once a set amount of data has been used, and reduces it again after more is used. The pack also renews on its own until it is cancelled by text message.

How many countries does an Antel travel pack cover?+

Coverage runs to from 50 countries on a global footprint, broad for a carrier pack. The newest mobile generation is listed among the features, so faster networks are in play in busy destinations. Wider lists exist, so check the country list before a long route.

Who does an Antel travel pack suit?+

The pack is aimed at short trips, and at travellers who want data from a home carrier rather than a travel-only eSIM. Anyone already on an Antel line starts from $4.90 and tops up as the trip runs, since billing stays with the network used at home.

How do I reach Antel support while travelling?+

Support runs on phone, help centre and chat. A help centre and a community are there for self-service, chat handles quick questions, and phone support is there when a roaming problem will not wait. That spread of channels is more useful abroad than a single inbox.

Can I top up an Antel roaming pack while I am abroad?+

Top-ups are available, so data can be added mid-trip. The pack renews on its own until it is cancelled by text message, so a top-up changes the level rather than starting a new purchase. Budget for one before a heavy navigation day.

Is Antel a travel eSIM or a home network plan?+

Antel is a carrier, so the travel pack is an add-on to a home network rather than a standalone travel eSIM. That suits travellers who want one bill, and it prices from $4.90 against a site median of €5.

How does an Antel travel pack compare with cheaper travel eSIMs?+

eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 and SimToIsrael starts at $25, against Antel's $4.90. Zwitchy covers 200 countries, which beats Antel's from 50 on a long route. Cheaper entry is easy to find; a home carrier bill is the trade.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.

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