# Paraguay eSIM — Instant Data from $6.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for Paraguay (ISO PY). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $6.00 - Pricing tier: 6 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $6.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $12.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $36.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $90.00 ## Network & carriers - Claro — 4G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Asunción — local time 2026-08-24T22:44:55-03:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T10:09:05.643Z / sunset 2026-08-25T21:35:58.348Z - Ciudad del Este — local time 2026-08-24T22:44:55-03:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T09:57:27.768Z / sunset 2026-08-25T21:23:53.598Z - Encarnación — local time 2026-08-24T22:44:55-03:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T10:04:08.232Z / sunset 2026-08-25T21:27:17.099Z ## Data situation Paraguay sits roughly in the middle of the global pack for mobile data affordability — locals pay about $1.04 per gigabyte on average, ranking 94th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, with three carriers (Tigo, Claro, and Personal) competing for coverage. Free Wi-Fi is easy to find in Asunción: hotels, cafés, and malls like Shopping del Sol and Paseo La Galería all offer it, and even Silvio Pettirossi International Airport provides free terminal Wi-Fi. That connectivity drops off quickly once you leave the capital, though — provincial towns and rural areas like the Chaco often rely on slow, satellite-based links. For travelers who need dependable data outside Asunción's malls and hotel lobbies, an eSIM that works the moment you land is the more reliable option. - Local price per GB: $1.04/GB average for locals (rank 94 of 237 countries, cable.co.uk / BestBroadbandDeals Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Widely available in Asunción — hotels, cafés, and shopping malls such as Shopping del Sol and Paseo La Galería offer free Wi-Fi, and Silvio Pettirossi Airport has free terminal Wi-Fi with reasonable coverage in the arrivals area. Coverage thins out fast in smaller towns and rural areas like the Chaco. - Paid Wi-Fi: Rare as a standalone product in tourist areas — Wi-Fi is typically bundled free with a stay, meal, or purchase rather than sold separately, outside of provincial areas that rely on slower satellite links. ## International airports - ASU — Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción) — https://www.dinac.gov.py/v3/index.php/dinac/direcciones/aeropuertos/itemlist/category/49-aeropuerto-internacional-silvio-pettirossi - AGT — Guaraní International Airport (Ciudad del Este) — https://www.dinac.gov.py/v3/index.php/dinac/direcciones/aeropuertos/itemlist/category/50-aeropuerto-internacional-guarani - ENO — Teniente Amín Ayub González International Airport (Encarnación) — https://www.dinac.gov.py/v3/index.php/dinac/direcciones/aeropuertos ### Travel advisories - Advisory data not currently available for this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Buying a tourist SIM in Paraguay is straightforward: show a passport, have the store take a copy, and register the number on the spot — no residency, biometric scan, or advance paperwork required for any of the three carriers (Tigo, Claro, Personal). Tigo and Personal SIMs are free to register; Claro charges a small registration fee (around 10,000 PYG, roughly $1.50). Personal operates a SIM shop in the Silvio Pettirossi Airport arrivals area in Asunción, near customs and baggage claim, alongside convenience stores selling SIMs from multiple carriers, though hours can be limited and airport "tourist pack" bundles (SIM plus a few GB) run noticeably more than the same data bought at a city store. Outside the capital, SIMs are also sold at official retail stores in Ciudad del Este. - KYC requirements: Passport required for registration — the store takes a copy and registers the SIM to your name and passport number. No residency proof, biometric scan, or advance appointment reported. - Wait time: Fast — registration happens on the spot at point of sale, with no appointment needed. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 2.75/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: type C — 220V, 50Hz - Type E and F plugs will also fit in type C sockets - Emergency numbers: police 911, ambulance 911, fire 911 - Calling code: +595 - Driving side: right - Tipping: Generally expected — mandatory or at least usual _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Do I need to buy a local SIM card in Paraguay, or will an eSIM work at the airport?** You don't need a local SIM. While Personal does run a SIM shop in the Silvio Pettirossi Airport arrivals area, its hours can be limited and airport SIM bundles typically cost more than the same data bought in the city. A Jetogo eSIM is installed before you fly and activates automatically on arrival, so there's no queue or extra markup. **Which Paraguayan carrier will my Jetogo eSIM connect to?** Paraguay has three main networks — Tigo, Claro, and Personal — with Tigo reporting the widest population coverage nationwide. Your eSIM automatically connects to an available partner network without any manual carrier selection. **Will my eSIM work in Ciudad del Este and Encarnación, not just Asunción?** Yes. Coverage extends to Paraguay's other major hubs, including the Ciudad del Este/Triple Frontier border area and Encarnación near the Jesuit Missions, though as with any provider, signal can thin out in rural stretches like the Chaco. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. 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