Internet access using mobile phone in Argentina

Considering the mobile Internet in Argentina, I have two related questions:

Is there a mobile provider that offers a (pre-paid) sim to access the mobile Internet for a reasonable rate?
How good is the mobile internet coverage in Argentina? I'm especially interested in the provinces Salta, Buenos Aires, and Santa Cruz.

Best Answer

I used Movistar all over the country. You can buy a sim (pronounced seem) in a Movistar office for 30 peso. Once its activated you have to then go buy credit from a shop or kiosk, I would just go into a shop and say "recharge" and point at my phone, they will then ask for your number,best to have it written down to show them, and the amount of credit you want. It currently cost 2.45 peso per 15mb.

I had to set a APN up called 'internet' with a username and password also of 'internet' to get these to work.

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Can I use my phone in Argentina?

International TravelAdd TravelPass to your line. This only kicks in when you use your phone in Argentina. The nice thing is you just use your current plan in Argentina. The cost is $10 per 24 hour period that you use your phone.

What percentage of Argentina has internet access?

Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Argentina was reported at 85.5 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.

How do I get internet in Argentina?

To the great joy of our travelers, Wifi is free in many places in Argentina, so staying connected to the internet will not be a problem. Another way to have a constant internet connection is to get an Argentine SIM card upon arrival. They are not difficult to get, you just have to take into account some details.

Do people in Argentina have access to technology?

During a survey fielded in Argentina in 2020, it was found that all connected households were equipped in a smartphone, whereas a PC was available in 93 percent of them. Smart TVs were the third most popular connected device, present in 82 percent of internet-connected households in Argentina.

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