From The Rio Times · Valentina Gómez · · 2m
Phone and Internet in Argentina for Foreigners
Foreigners in Argentina need passport and stay length to get mobile internet, with rules on SIMs and eSIMs.
In brief
Foreigners in Argentina need passport and stay length to get mobile internet, with rules on SIMs and eSIMs. Foreigners in Argentina must show passport and declare stay length to get mobile internet, with lines disabled after declared period ends. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Foreigners need passport for mobile lines
Foreigners without an Argentine ID must show a valid passport or travel document to get a mobile line in Argentina.
ENACOM requires stay length declaration
The national telecoms regulator ENACOM requires foreigners to declare how long they will stay for mobile lines.
Line disabled after declared stay ends
The operator disables the line when the declared stay period ends, except for customer service and emergency calls.
Three main networks offer tourist packages
Claro, Movistar, and Personal sell prepaid tourist packages for foreigners in Argentina.
Personal offers eSIM online
Personal sells an eSIM online with international credit card activation for mobile internet.
Tourist package prices from May 2025
Claro offers 25 GB for 30 days at about US$15, Movistar offers 3 GB or 5 GB for 30 days at about US$5, 7, and Personal offers 1 GB for 1 day at about US$1.
Home internet speeds in Argentina
Argentina has 6.2 million fibre-optic internet connections with an average national speed of 245.53 Mbps, up 9.2% in a semester.
Public Wi-Fi in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires runs a free public network with over 1,200 antennas at 1,000 busy spots for internet access.
Coworking spaces for remote workers
Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, and Bariloche offer coworking spaces with day or week passes at US$2, 5.
SIM registration requires passport
Operators require a valid passport or travel document and the length of stay you plan for SIM registration.
Line blocked if stay longer than declared
If you stay longer than declared, the line stops carrying traffic until you confirm registration and a new stay period.
Check prices before buying
Prices change fast with monthly inflation of 1.7% in August 2026, so confirm current prices at the counter.
eSIM requires unlocked phone
eSIM only works on unlocked phones that support eSIM and can be activated by QR code.
Argentina's internet coverage varies
Satellite internet is growing with over 750,000 accesses reported in April 2026, but speeds vary by building.
What to remember
Foreigners in Argentina must show passport and declare stay length to get mobile internet, with lines disabled after declared period ends.
