Partial 5G in Paraguay, and what that means for your eSIM
Paraguay has 1 mobile network: Claro (4G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Tigo PY, which is the sole 4G LTE carrier operating in Paraguay. Airalo's catalogue starts at $2.65/GB with 4G LTE access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Tigo PY, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Paraguay: Tigo PY, Claro PY, and Personal PY. Tigo PY connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Tigo PY sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Paraguay. 5G remains limited outside major cities.
A travel eSIM in Paraguay attaches to Tigo PY on 4G LTE. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Tigo PY is the only operator on the published list for Paraguay, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
5G status in Paraguay: Tigo launched early 5G in Asuncion in 2024; coverage very limited. Your eSIM automatically connects to the fastest available band when 5G is in range.
Installing a Paraguay eSIM where local SIMs need ID
Purchase your Paraguay eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Paraguay Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Paraguay, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Tigo PY's 4G LTE network within 30 seconds. Paraguay requires SIM registration. Travel eSIM providers handle this automatically during activation.
Purchase your Paraguay eSIM ahead of your trip for instant connectivity on arrival. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your 5-day trip. Paraguay has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $5.49 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Tigo PY's 4G LTE network in Paraguay. The country operates 1 network: Tigo PY, Claro PY, and Personal PY. Tigo PY provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Paraguay as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Paraguay, starting at $2.65/GB on Tigo PY's infrastructure.
5G remains limited to select areas in Paraguay. Your eSIM defaults to 4G LTE on Tigo PY, which handles streaming and video calls without issues.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Paraguay data plans, and what each tier actually covers
The published price ladder for Paraguay: 1GB at $5.49 ($5.49/GB), 3GB at $16.49 ($5.50/GB), 5GB at $26.99 ($5.40/GB), 10GB at $42.99 ($4.30/GB), 20GB at $52.92 ($2.65/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $52.92, at $2.65 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $5.49 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $14.40/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $11.81/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $2.65 to about $5.50 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Paraguay, our editors flagged these details.
Tigo has widest coverage.
Paraguay sits in the South America region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Tigo PY is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 4G LTE.
Paraguay connects travelers through Tigo PY on 4G LTE, with 1 network available for eSIM roaming.
Tigo has widest coverage.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 5-day trip to Paraguay: light users need roughly 4GB, moderate users need 8GB. The 20GB plan at $52.92 on Tigo PY covers the moderate scenario.
Paraguay eSIM pricing on Tigo PY: 1GB: $5.49 ($5.49/GB), 3GB: $16.49 ($5.50/GB), 5GB: $26.99 ($5.40/GB), 10GB: $42.99 ($4.30/GB), 20GB: $52.92 ($2.65/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $14.40/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $11.81/day.
Explore all destinations in South America or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Paraguay verdict: it takes heavy daily use before unlimited pays
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Paraguay attach to Claro on 4G, with Tigo PY, Claro PY, and Personal PY also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Paraguay catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $5.49 for 1GB to $52.92 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $2.65. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 18 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $52.92. One local detail the rubric does not score: Coverage weak in Chaco region.
HelloRoam earns the Paraguay pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $2.65/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Paraguay catalogue, which bottoms out at $2.65/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Paraguay (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Paraguay
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Paraguay ladder is 20GB at $2.65/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Paraguay: Claro on 4G, plus Tigo PY, Claro PY, and Personal PY.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Paraguay catalogue: $5.49 for 1GB up to $52.92 for 20GB, bottoming out at $2.65/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 18 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $52.92, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and 1 of the 5 rungs on the Paraguay ladder cost less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Paraguay is $2.65/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Paraguay
Navigation and maps in Paraguay
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Tigo PY's 4G LTE network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $52.92 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 4G LTE in Paraguay. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Tigo PY's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Typical 5-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 5 days in Paraguay, plan for 7.5GB total. The 20GB plan at $52.92 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Paraguay
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $2.65/GB for Paraguay. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $5.49. Both tiers connect through Tigo PY's 4G LTE network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $14.40/day for Paraguay. For trips under 4 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Paraguay value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Paraguay. The published ladder starts at $2.65/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Paraguay
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Paraguay: a carrier list of 4 operators, with Claro on 4G; a 5-rung published ladder from $5.49 for 1GB to $52.92 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $2.65/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Paraguay in the South America eSIM landscape
Paraguay ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in South America. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Tigo PY providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Paraguay starts at $2.65, which is competitive for the South America region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $14.40/day.
What travelers ask about eSIMs in Paraguay
Why does HelloRoam earn your Paraguay eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Paraguay, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Paraguay route through Tigo PY on 4G LTE. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Paraguay starts at $2.65/GB, with its 20GB plan at $52.92.
How do you score eSIM providers in Paraguay?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Paraguay, which names 1 carrier network led by Tigo PY. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. Tigo launched early 5G in Asuncion in 2024; coverage very limited. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Paraguay eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $5.49. All five providers route through Tigo PY in Paraguay. 5G coverage note: Tigo launched early 5G in Asuncion in 2024; coverage very limited. We rank 6 plans for Paraguay, with the 20GB plan at $2.65/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Paraguay?
Your eSIM connects to Tigo PY's 4G LTE network in Paraguay. 4G LTE is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Tigo PY publishes 4G LTE service across Paraguay. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Tigo PY's 4G LTE signal in Paraguay.
Can I make phone calls with a Paraguay travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Tigo PY's 4G LTE network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Paraguay data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Paraguay.
What 4G LTE coverage can I expect from a Paraguay eSIM?
All five providers route Paraguay eSIMs through Tigo PY, the leading carrier in the South America region. Tigo launched early 5G in Asuncion in 2024; coverage very limited. Tigo PY publishes 4G LTE service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Is eSIM support mature in Paraguay compared to the rest of South America?
Paraguay has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Claro. That puts it in the mid tier for South America eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 4G LTE here. Provider scores for Paraguay are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Paraguay eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Paraguay plans with no extra fee. You can share your 4G LTE connection on Claro with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 4G LTE speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Paraguay?
Airport SIM cards in Paraguay typically cost $15-30 from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $2.65/GB with instant Tigo PY activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $15-30 at the kiosk against $2.65/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Paraguay?
The 20GB plan at $52.92 ($2.65/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Paraguay, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Tigo PY on 4G LTE, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $5.49, 3GB at $16.49, 5GB at $26.99, 10GB at $42.99, 20GB at $52.92. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Paraguay vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Paraguay typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $2.65/GB on Tigo PY's 4G LTE network. The 20GB plan at $52.92 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Paraguay?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Paraguay. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Tigo PY for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Staying connected in Paraguay
Before your trip to Paraguay, plan your data budget. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $52.92 covers a typical week-long visit on Tigo PY's 4G LTE network.
You will likely arrive at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). the local time zone is PYT (UTC-4/-3). wall outlets use Type C sockets, so pack the right adapter.
The emergency number in Paraguay is 911. Store it before you leave home. the local currency is PYG (₲). Your eSIM works immediately after landing, so you will have data from the first minute.
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