Paraguay
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
Tigo
TIGO Paraguay is the largest mobile operator with more than 2.8 million users and the first largest Internet provider under Wimax and Mobile Broadband technologies. It is currently using the following technologies in the country: GSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSPDA, HSPA, HSPA+ (850 MHz.); WiMax; FTTH and LTE (AWS 1700/2100 MHz.).
APN settings
- username: (blank) or Tigo
- password: (blank) or Tigo
- APN name: wap.tigo.com.py (or) internet.tigo.com.py(or) broadband.tigo.com.py
Nucleo S.A (Personal)
Telecom Personal owns 67.5% of Paraguayan mobile provider Núcleo S.A., which started in 1998 and also does business under the brand name Personal but uses a somewhat different logo. It supports GSM/D-AMPS/UMTS/HSDPA technologies and LTE (1900 MHz).
APN settings
- username: (blank) or personal
- password: (blank) or personal
- APN name: internet
Claro
Claro (formerly CTI Móvil) is a mobile network operator with headquarters in Córdoba, Argentina that operates in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay owned by América Móvil.It supports GSM/UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ technologies (1900 MHz) and LTE (AWS 1700/2100 MHz.).
APN settings
- username: ctigprs
- password: ctigprs999
- APN name: wap.ctimovil.com.py (or) internet.ctimovil.com.py (or) gprs.claro.com.py (or) igprs.claro.com.py (or) ba.amx
Hola Paraguay S.A. (VOX)
It supports GSM technology, UMTS, HSPA+ and LTE (1700 - 2100 MHz).
APN settings
- username: vox or (blank)
- password: Vox or (blank)
- APN name: vox.wap (or) vox.internet
dial-up connection number: *99#
Prepaid plans
Tigo
3G Prepaid Mobile Internet from Tigo
Plan Name | Included traffic | Price | Validity |
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Navigation Packages + Social Networks Unlimited* | |||
Dia o 500 MB | 500 MB | 8000 PYG / 1.87$ | 1 day |
Semana o 1 GB | 1024 MB | 40000 PYG / 9.35$ | 1 week |
Mes o 1 GB | 1024 MB | 60000 PYG / 14.02$ | 1 month |
Navigation Packages | |||
Hora o 500 MB | 500 MB | 5000 PYG / 1.17$ | 1 hour |
Dia o 1 GB | 1024 MB | 10000 PYG / 2.34$ | 1 day |
Semana o 1 GB | 50000 PYG / 11.68$ | 1 week | |
Mes o 1 GB | 80000 PYG / 18.69$ | 1 month | |
Mes o 4 GB | 4096 MB | 130000 PYG / 30.37$ | 1 month |
*(Social Networks Unlimited) During the of the acquired package browsing speed is up to 256 Kbps.
There are also some special Mobile Internet plans for Smartphones, but there exist prepaid plans only for BlackBerry, others require subscription and monthly payments. BlackBerry Internet packages are as follows:
Package Name | Package Price | Included | How to activate |
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Daily Packages - 1 day validity | |||
Paquete Full | 4,500 PYG / 1.05$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Facebook; MSN Messanger; Google; Umlimited e-mail |
Send FULL to 2525 |
Paquete Lite | 2,800 PYG / 0.65$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Umlimited e-mail; Other Chats |
Send LITE to 2525 |
Paquete Social | 2,800 PYG / 0.65$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Other Chats; Unlimited Social Networks access |
Send SOCIAL to 2525 |
Weekly Packages - 7 days validity | |||
Paquete Full | 30,000 PYG / 7.01$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Facebook; MSN Messanger; Google; Umlimited e-mail |
Send SEMANA FULL to 2526 |
Paquete Lite | 19,000 PYG / 4.44$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Umlimited e-mail; Other Chats |
Send SEMANA LITE to 2526 |
Paquete Social | 19,000 PYG / 4.44$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Other Chats; Unlimited Social Networks access |
Send SEMANA SOCIAL to 2526 |
Monthly Packages - 30 days validity | |||
Paquete Full | 110,000 PYG / 25.70$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Facebook; MSN Messanger; Google; Umlimited e-mail |
Send MES FULL to 2526 |
Paquete Lite | 70,000 PYG / 16.36$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Umlimited e-mail; Other Chats |
Send MES LITE to 2526 |
Paquete Social | 70,000 PYG / 16.36$ | Unlimited BlackBerry Chat;
Other Chats; Unlimited Social Networks access |
Send MES SOCIAL to 2526 |
How to top up
You can top up your Tigo mobile account either via online top up or via top-up card available in Tigo outlets. See below:
Recharge amount | 2,000 PYG / 0.47$ | 5,000 PYG / 1.17$ | 10,000 PYG / 2.34$ | 15000 PYG / 3.50$ | 30,000 PYG / 7.01$ | 35,000 PYG / 8.18$ | 40,000 PYG / 9.35$ | 50,000 PYG / 11.68$ | 100,000 PYG / 23.36$ | 20,000 PYG / 4.67$ | 8,000 PYG / 1.87$ |
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Validity | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days | 45 days | 60 days | 30 days | 15 days |
Personal
Prepaid Mobile Internet packages offered by Personal are:
Package Name | Price | Validity |
---|---|---|
Internet x dia | 10,000 PYG / 2.34$ | 1 day |
Internet x semana | 50,000 PYG / 11.68$ | 7 days |
Internet x quincena | 129,000 PYG / 30.14$ | 15 days |
Internet x mes | 199,000 PYG / 46.50$ | 30 days |
These packages have an optional capacity:
- 1 GB or 24 hours of Internet access;
- 2 GB or 7 days of Internet access;
- 4 GB or 15 days of Internet access;
- 8 GB or 30 days of Internet access.
Data Plans for Smartphones from Personal:
Plan Name | Cost | Traffic Included | Overage traffic cost |
---|---|---|---|
Personal Data Plan eSMART 100 MB | 10,000 PUG / 2.34$ | up to 100 MB | 220 PYG (0.05$) / 1 MB |
Personal Data Plan eSMART 200 MB | 15,000 PYG / 3.50$ | up to 200 MB | |
Personal Data Plan eSMART 500 MB | 35,000 PYG / 8.18$ | up to 500 MB | |
Personal Data Plan eSMART 800 MB | 50,000 PYG / 11.68$ | up to 800 MB | |
ESMART Personal Data Plan 1 GB | 60,000 PYG / 14.02$ | up to 1024 MB | |
ESMART Personal Data Plan 2 GB | 90,000 PYG / 21.03$ | up to 2048 MB |
Note that Internet plans can be activated by any client as long as your Personal mobile account contains the sum of money greater than or equal to 35,000 PYG / 8.18$.
How to top up
You can use online top-up to recharge your Personal mobile account.
Top-up cards:
- 15,000 PYG / 3.50$ valid for 30 days;
- 35,000 PYG / 8.18$ valid for 45 days;
- 50,000 PYG / 11.68$ valid for 60 days;
- 100,000 PYG / 23.36$ valid for90 days.
Claro
You can have Claro Prepaid Internet for your laptop/PC in three steps:
1. Buy and activate starter kit which includes 20,000 PYG available for browsing;
2. Connect the modem to your PC or Netbook;
3. Recharge your modem and start using one of the packs bellow:
Validity | Cost |
---|---|
1 hour | 5,000 PYG / 1.17$ |
2 hours | 9,000 PYG / 2.10$ |
4 hours | 12,000 PYG / 2.80$ |
1 day | 15,000 PYG / 3.50$ |
2 days | 30,000 PYG / 7.01$ |
5 days | 45,000 PYG / 10.51$ |
You can activate any of the above packages by calling at 0800-111-200 or dialing *111.
VOX
Mobile Internet for your phone plans offered by VOX:
Plan Name | Cost | Traffic included | Validity |
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INT-Ad-80MB | 5,000 PYG / 1.17$ | 80 MB | 32 days |
INT-Ad-160MB | 8,000 PYG / 1.87$ | 160 MB | |
INT-Ad-450MB | 22,000 PYG / 5.14$ | 450 MB | |
INT-Ad-1GB | 45,000 PYG / 10.51$ | 1 GB | |
INT-Ad-2Gb | 60,000 PYG / 14.02$ | 2 GB | |
INT-Ad-4GB | 95,000 PYG / 22.20$ | 4 GB | |
INT-Ad-8GB | 125,000 PYG / 29.21$ | 8 GB | |
INT-Ad-16GB | 170,000 PYG / 39.72$ | 16 GB |
How to top up
Online top-up is available.
Top-up cards available:
- 10,000 PYG / 2.34$ valid for 40 days;
- 20,000 PYG / 4.67$ valid for 90 days;
- 30,000 PYG / 7.01$ valid for 180 days;
- 50,000 PYG / 11.68$ valid for 180 days.
eSIM availability
There is one provider, that has eSIM offers.
Claro
There is one option:
Paraguay 6 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 44 USD/47 EUR/34 GBP/67 AUD/59 CAD.