Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Chile stretches along the Andes and the Pacific, so a trip here rarely stays in one city: Santiago, the coast, the desert in the north, lakes or glaciers in the south. From Kazakhstan it is a long flight with connections, and after landing you want to order a taxi and message your host straight away, not hunt for a SIM shop. An eSIM is installed at home, and in Chile you only switch data on.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Chile from 6 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Santiago and the rest of the country.
Compared with roaming in Chile, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Chile at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Routes in Chile are usually built from several stops with many hours of flying or driving between them. One profile for the whole country saves you from buying a new SIM in every region. Chile plans are collected above, and if you are travelling further around South America, look at the regional plans too.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while mobile data goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice or SMS, so WhatsApp is the easiest way to reach hotels, guides and transfer drivers. This is especially practical in Chile, where the messenger is used for bookings and for agreeing meeting times.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in an operator shop |
| What you do in Chile | Switch data on | Check your operator's terms | Visit a point of sale and register |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Usually a second SIM or a swap |
| Several regions on one trip | Yes, one profile nationwide | Depends on the operator | Yes, but buying takes time |
Cities and the main highways are covered much better than deserts, fjords and mountain parks. These are the places and routes where you will use mobile internet most.
The capital lies in a valley between mountains, and most trips start here. You need internet for the metro, taxis, restaurant bookings and contact with your host. In winter people head from here to ski resorts in the Andes, where weather and road conditions are worth checking online, and in the warm season they escape to wine valleys nearby.
A hillside port city of colourful houses and a neighbouring Pacific resort, roughly an hour and a half from the capital. The maze of streets and funiculars is easier with a map, and in Vina del Mar you use data for table bookings and taxis along the seafront. Many people come for a day from Santiago by bus.
A desert oasis and the main base for trips around the north. Here you need internet to book tours, including evening stargazing trips, and to check the weather before heading to altitude. There is signal in the village, but on the altiplano lagoons and away from the highway it drops, so save key addresses offline.
Most travellers fly to the north via Calama and continue to San Pedro by transfer. It is a convenient moment to check that your internet works and warn your host about your arrival time. If your flight is delayed, you can let them know quickly by messenger.
Puerto Natales is the gateway to the national park, and the trip is often built on pre-booked nights and buses. You use the internet to check timetables, wind forecasts and road conditions. Inside the park expect signal only in a few spots, so download an offline trail map in advance.
A city on the Strait of Magellan with flights and ferries to Tierra del Fuego. Internet helps with ticket bookings and checking crossing schedules, which depend on the wind. It is also a handy connection point for routes around the southern part of Chile.
The Lake District with the Villarrica and Osorno volcanoes: trekking, hot springs, rafting and skiing in season. The towns are well covered, while signal on volcano trails is unstable. You need data for booking activities, forecasts and contact with your guide, since plans often change because of clouds and wind.
A large island of wooden churches and stilt houses, reached by ferry from Puerto Montt. Signal in Ancud and Castro is usually good and weaker in the interior. You need internet to check ferry times, find a place to stay and look for a cafe with local food.
A remote Pacific island that belongs to Chile, about five hours by air from the mainland. Plans for it may be sold separately or included in other plans, so check the plan page before buying. On the island you use data for maps, tour bookings and contact with your guesthouse host.
Most familiar services work as at home, but for taxis, delivery and messaging a few specific apps are more common in Chile.
The main way to call a car in Santiago and other large cities. The price is shown before the ride and you do not have to explain the address to the driver. In small towns there may be few cars, and a regular taxi helps.
Another ride-hailing service for the city. Install it in advance in case Uber takes long to find a driver. Check that the sign-up confirmation reaches your main SIM number.
Delivery from restaurants and shops in larger cities. Handy after a late arrival or on a rainy evening when you do not want to go out. Add a landmark and apartment number to the address.
Shows driving and walking routes, opening hours and reviews. For the desert and national parks, download an offline map of the region first, since signal on highways and trails is unstable.
Not everyone speaks English, especially in rural areas and small cafes. Download Spanish for offline use and translate menus and signs with the camera. It also helps when talking to a driver.
This is how you chat with hosts, guides and companies that run tours. Since most plans have no voice calls, calling through the messenger is the easiest option.
Useful for places to stay in cities and resorts, and for checking reviews. In remote areas, check the check-in terms and when your host is available before you arrive.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a Chile plan above and pay by card on the site, no passport is needed. If you are travelling further across the continent, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while home Wi-Fi is available. The flight to Chile is long, so do not leave it for a connection airport.
After landing in Santiago, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. You can use the hotspot for a laptop on plans that allow it, check the plan page for the terms.
Before heading north or south, save offline maps, bookings and your guides' contacts: in the desert and national parks signal disappears for long stretches, and that is normal.
