Tigo Uruguay review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Tigo Uruguay is a home network selling its own SIM, with contract and prepaid billing in a single market. Plans start at UYU 60, and roaming in Europe is included. It suits people already in Uruguay who want the network operator's own rates.
Key facts
- Best for
- People in Uruguay who want a network run SIM with contract or prepaid billing and eSIM support.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- UYU 60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Plan Tigo 50Gb: $600 per month, 50GB, contract; Plan Tigo 150Gb: $1350 per month, 150GB, contract; Paquete 7 DIAS: $280, 100GB, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Data rollover
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- UY (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- TELEMOVIL URUGUAY S.A. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Uruguay (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Prepaid
- Official website
- tigo.com.uy
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sold by the network itself, so plan pricing and billing sit in one place (network)
- Both contract and prepaid billing are available (contract and prepaid)
- eSIM is supported, alongside standard SIM only service
- Unused data rolls over between billing periods
- 5G is available on the network
Cons
- Roaming in Europe is included, which is narrower than a plan that bundles travel data outright
- Service runs in a single market (UY), so the same plan will not work outside Uruguay
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, with no in-store option listed
- Reference plan prices sit well above the entry price of UYU 60 for the larger bundles
Who it suits
- People living in Uruguay who want prepaid top-ups rather than a monthly contract
- Contract customers who prefer a network run SIM to a virtual operator
- Travellers who want data in Europe included on a Uruguayan SIM
Who should look elsewhere
- People who need a SIM that works across more than a single market, where Lonestar Cell MTN is a simpler fit
- People who need rolling month to month billing, which Tigo Uruguay does not list alongside contract and prepaid
- People who want chat only support, since Tigo Uruguay also lists phone and help centre channels on chat, phone and help centre
What it does well
Tigo Uruguay sells SIM only service straight from the network, and the entry price is UYU 60. Billing is offered both ways, as contract and prepaid, so the same provider can suit someone on a monthly commitment or someone topping up as they go. The prepaid side is where the extras sit: data rollover is included, so unused data carries into the next period instead of expiring, and eSIM is supported for anyone who would rather activate without a plastic card. 5G is available on the network as well, which matters on the larger data bundles. Roaming in Europe is included on the roaming service page, so a trip abroad is covered to some degree without buying a separate travel plan. In short, the flexibility comes from choosing contract or prepaid, and the practical extras come with the prepaid packages.
Who runs it
Tigo Uruguay is a network operator rather than a reseller or a virtual operator, and the company behind the service is TELEMOVIL URUGUAY S.A., headquartered in Uruguay. The service itself is sold only in Uruguay, so the network coverage and the plans are both built around a single country. Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, which gives a phone line and a help centre alongside live chat for anyone who wants to talk something through rather than search for an answer. The corporate structure is straightforward: a network that owns the spectrum and sells its own SIM directly, with contracts handled in house rather than through a third party.
How Tigo Uruguay compares
Budget Thuis Mobile
Where Tigo Uruguay is available
- Available
- Uruguay
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Tigo Uruguay plan cost?+
Plans start at UYU 60, the entry point across the prepaid and contract range. The published reference plan prices sit well above that on the larger bundles, with a contract plan for heavy data users and a shorter prepaid package listed alongside. Each plan name sits with its own price in the range.
Can I get a Tigo Uruguay plan without a contract?+
Yes. Billing is listed as both contract and prepaid on contract and prepaid, so you can take a prepaid package instead of a monthly commitment. The prepaid side is where the extras are, including data rollover and eSIM. Contract plans are the ones that carry the very large data bundles.
Does my unused data carry over?+
Data rollover is one of the prepaid benefits, so unused data from a period moves into the next one. That makes the prepaid packages more forgiving if your usage is uneven month to month. It is listed alongside the other prepaid benefits rather than as a separate paid add on.
Does Tigo Uruguay run on 5G?+
5G is listed as one of the network's benefits, so it is available alongside the standard service. It matters most on the larger data bundles, where the extra headroom is useful. eSIM is also supported, so a 5G capable device can be set up without a physical SIM.
Can I use an eSIM with Tigo Uruguay?+
Yes. eSIM is listed as a benefit, alongside SIM only service. That means you can activate a plan digitally rather than waiting for a plastic card, which is useful if you are setting up service while travelling or replacing a lost SIM. The service is sold in Uruguay, so the eSIM is tied to that market.
Does the plan work outside Uruguay?+
The service is sold in Uruguay, a single market, so the plan is built for use there. For trips abroad there is a roaming service listed, with roaming in Europe shown as included. Anything beyond that needs a separate travel arrangement rather than the standard plan.
Who do I deal with as the supplier?+
Tigo Uruguay is the network itself rather than a reseller, with the operating company named as TELEMOVIL URUGUAY S.A., based in Uruguay. Because it sells its own SIM, the contract and the service come from the same company. There is no third party between you and the network.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so you can reach someone by phone, in live chat, or through the help centre. Phone support is the quickest route for anything urgent, while the help centre is there for plan details. There is no in store option listed on that set of channels.
Sources
- tigo.com.uy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Support channels
“Planes Pospago Paquetes Prepago”
- tigo.com.uy/mapa-de-cobertura checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Seller type
“nuestra red celular”
- tigo.com.uy/paquetes checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from
“Paquete 1 DIA $60”
- tigo.com.uy/prepago/tarifas-y-beneficios checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Data rollover, ESIM, 5G, SIM-only
“se acumulan entre si”
- tigo.com.uy/servicios/roaming checked September 30, 2026
Backs: EU roaming, Reference plan prices
“Plan Tigo 50Gb $600/mes”
- tigo.com.uy/terminos-y-condiciones checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Av. San Martin 2842, Montevideo”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price, Contract length.
Tigo Uruguay
People in Uruguay who want a network run SIM with contract or prepaid billing and eSIM support.