Chile
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
WOM
Wom network operates in AWS HSPA+ 1700/2100 frecuency
APN settings
- username:
- password:
- APN name: internet
EntelPCS
Entel PCS network operates in GSM 1900 MHZ frecuency
APN settings
- username: entelpcs
- password: entelpcs
- APN name: imovil.entelpcs.cl
Movistar
Movistar (Telefónica Móvil de Chile) provides GSM 850 / HSPA+ 850 / HSPA+ 1900.
APN settings
- username: web
- password: web
- APN name: web.tmovil.cl
Claro
APN settings
- username: clarochile
- password: clarochile
- APN name: wap.clarochile.cl
Simple
APN settings
- username:
- password:
- APN name: internet.simple
Virgin Mobile
APN settings
- username:
- password:
- APN name: imovil.virginmobile.cl
Falabella Movil
APN settings
- username:
- password:
- APN name: internet.movilfalabella.com
Prepaid plans
Movistar
Prepaid Mobile Broadband (Banda Ancha Móvil Prepago)
| Data package | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | 500CLP /1$ | 990CLP /2.15$ | 1990CLP /4$ | 9990CLP /22$ |
| Validity period | 1 Hour | 3 Hours | 1 Day | 1 Week |
How to Activate
- Call 103, enter your RUT (if you dont have one, enter 999999999)
- Wait a few minutes and you will receive an SMS confirmation
How to Check Balance and Buy Bundles
- Dial *303#
- Choose 'Consulta de Saldo to check balance (checking balance costs money)
- Purchase Bundles (SMS, Data, MMS) through menu option 3
How to top up
- Recharge Electronics - at Pharmacies, Supermarkets, stores
- Recharge via the Web
Claro
Claro Chile is now selling a prepaid kit containing a 3G USB modem and a prepaid simcard for $84.900 (184$) with $10.000 (22$) initial credit.
| Internet Data Pack | Price | Value | Valid Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Internet Xpress | 990 /2.15$ | 10 MB | 1 day |
| WIK Mobile Web | 2490 /5.4$ | 25 MB | 7 Days |
| Full Mobile Internet | 5990 /13$ | 100 MB | 30 Days |
How to activate
- Send a free text message with the letter "X" to 2020 to buy IM Xpress for $ 990
- Send a free text message with the letter "W" to 2020 to buy Wik IM for $ 2490
- Send a free text message with the letter "F" to 2020 to buy Full IM for $ 5990
How to top up
Free calls from your landline at 800 171 171 or your cell to 103 and pay without ever leaving. Select Option 2 and choose Credit Card Payment
Entel
Prepaid Plans
| Internet Data Pack | Price | Value | Valid Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Navigation Plan | 990 /2.15$ | 7 MB | 7 days |
| Navigation Plan Monthly | 2990 /6.5$ | 25 MB | 1 month |
Prepaid customers must maintain a balance of over $ 7 to use mobile internet plans. If you have taken out a plan, the session for Mobile Internet browsing is worth $ 250 incl. Each session has a maximum of 2MB (2,048 KB), approximately 100 pages optimized for mobile phones. If you browse over 2MB, the system automatically considered to start a new session.
How to activate
- By dialing * 119 # .
- Sending a SMS with the word IM to 4444 .
eSIM availability
There are two providers, that have eSIM offers.
Movistar
In the case of Chile, Altoque uses the Movistar Chile network.
So, what Chile Altoque eSIMs are available? You have these three options:
1) Chile/Altoque 7 GB eSIM for 5 days, costing 11 USD.
2) Chile/Altoque 15 GB (with 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
3) Chile/Altoque 20 GB (with 500 local minutes) eSIM for 30 days, – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
WOM
The WOM eSIM is free of charge.