Tigo Uruguay review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Tigo Uruguay suits travellers who already hold a Uruguayan line and want roaming kept inside their own carrier plan rather than a separate travel eSIM. Plans start at UYU 600 a month, and the Tigo Passport is sold by the day. Coverage leans regional rather than worldwide.
Key facts
- Best for
- Uruguay residents who want travel data kept inside their own mobile plan
- Price from
- UYU 600↗
- Price per GB from
- $2.07↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes↗
- Reference plan prices
- Travel product = Tigo Passport roaming: USD 6.20/day 3GB (Americas, Cuba excluded), USD 9.30/day 3GB (Europe 1, Asia, Oceania), USD 15.60/day 200MB (Europe 2, rest of world). Postpaid plans with roaming: 50GB UYU 600/month (5GB roaming Americas), 150GB UYU 1,350/month (10GB roaming), 250GB UYU 1,850/month (20GB roaming). Prepaid travel packages: 7 days UYU 280 (100GB), 10 days UYU 340 (150GB), 30 days UYU 500 (60GB)↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Roaming data included per plan is capped (5GB Americas on the 50GB plan, 10-20GB on larger plans); the Tigo Passport gives 3GB per 24-hour day and renews automatically, pay-as-you-go rates per MB apply outside covered zones↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- 10 GB in Europe
- UYU 1,350↗
- 10 GB in the US
- UYU 1,350↗
- 10 GB in Japan
- UYU 1,350↗
- Legal entity
- TELEMOVIL URUGUAY S.A.↗
- Headquarters
- Uruguay↗
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre, Community↗
- Region
- Local, Global
- Features
- 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- tigo.com.uy
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXinstagram.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Roaming data sits inside regular postpaid plans, so no separate travel eSIM is needed
- The Tigo Passport is sold by the day and renews automatically, which suits a trip of known length
- Hotspot sharing is supported and 5G is available
- Support runs through email, chat, phone, a help centre and a community forum
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so a heavy streaming trip runs into a cap
- Roaming data is capped per plan, and pay-as-you-go rates per MB apply outside covered zones
- Price per GB from $2.07 ranks 67 of 115 across the site
Who it suits
- Uruguay residents who keep their day to day number while travelling
- Short trips to the Americas where the regional roaming allowance is enough
- Travellers who prefer a carrier plan to a prepaid travel package
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want unlimited data, where Zwitchy offers it and Tigo does not
- Buyers after the lowest entry price, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
Coverage and networks
Tigo Uruguay is a carrier plan, so coverage is listed as local and global: local service on the home network plus roaming abroad. The roaming bundle reaches the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, and destinations are split into zone tiers, so the network you connect to depends on the zone your plan covers. 5G is available on the network.
What data costs
Plans start at UYU 600 a month, and each postpaid tier bundles a roaming allowance inside it, with more data at home and abroad as the tier rises. The Tigo Passport is sold by the day with a daily allowance, and prepaid travel packages run for set trip lengths. Reference price per GB is $2.07.
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Where Tigo Uruguay is available
- Available
- Uruguay
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tigo Uruguay plan cost?+
Plans start at UYU 600 a month, and larger postpaid tiers add more data at a higher monthly fee. Roaming sits inside those plans instead of being sold as a separate travel eSIM, and prepaid travel packages cover set trip lengths. The Tigo Passport is the day by day option.
What does roaming data cost per GB?+
The reference price per GB is $2.07, and that is a roaming rate, so it sits above the site median of €1.50. Plans quote a monthly allowance instead, with a smaller roaming share inside each tier.
Is unlimited data available?+
Unlimited data is not part of these plans, and every tier from UYU 600 keeps a cap. The roaming share inside the plan is smaller again, and the Tigo Passport adds a daily cap on top. Heavy streaming abroad reaches the limit quickly.
How much roaming data comes with each plan?+
Postpaid plans from UYU 600 each carry a roaming allowance, and the amount depends on the tier and the zone. The Americas share is the smallest, larger tiers add more abroad, and pay as you go rates per MB apply outside covered zones.
What does the Tigo Passport include?+
The Tigo Passport is sold by the day, gives a daily data allowance and renews automatically until you stop it. Destinations sit in tiers: the Americas with Cuba excluded, then Europe, Asia and Oceania, then a wider group with a smaller allowance. Daily rates sit around the site median of €5.99.
Can I share the connection with another device?+
Hotspot sharing is supported, so a laptop or tablet can use the phone's connection. It is listed among the plan features next to 5G and instant activation, and support runs through email, chat and phone if you need a hand setting it up.
Who does Tigo Uruguay suit?+
It fits Uruguay residents who want travel data handled inside their own carrier plan, especially for trips to the Americas. Coverage is listed as local and global, so one line covers local use and roaming abroad. Travellers wanting a separate travel eSIM pay for a different kind of product.
Sources
- ayuda.tigo.com.uy/hc/centro-de-ayuda/articles/21717830139... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Hotspot sharing
“To share internet with another device, check whether your phone has Hotspot or Tethering connectivity”
- ofertas.tigo.com.uy/planes checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, 5G, 10 GB in Europe, Price from, 10 GB in Japan, 10 GB in the US, Unlimited data
“Tigo 5G network”
- tigo.com.uy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Help Centre - Call Center: *611 - WhatsApp: 095 702 611”
- tigo.com.uy/servicios/roaming checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Fair use policy, Price per GB from, Reference plan prices, Region, Top-ups
“Tigo Passport activates automatically with your first use of data, call or SMS when you arrive at the destination country and lasts 24 hours”
- tigo.com.uy/terminos-y-condiciones checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Seller type
“its address at Av. San Martin 2842, Montevideo”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Countries covered.
Tigo Uruguay
Uruguay residents who want travel data kept inside their own mobile plan