Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max eSIM compatibility in the Americas

Band-by-band compatibility of the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max against local carriers across 28 the Americas destinations. 27 rate excellent, 0 partial, 0 support 5G.

27 excellent1 good0 partial0 with 5G

Compatibility by country

North American carriers use distinct bands (B2/B4/B5/B66, 5G n5/n66/n77). Phones sold outside the region sometimes lack B66 or VoLTE provisioning, which can block service on Verizon/AT&T-style networks.

CountryBest operator4G5GVerdict
ArgentinaMovistar ArgentineFullNo device 5GExcellent
BahamasBTC (Aliv concurrent)FullNo device 5GExcellent
BarbadosFlow BarbadeFullNo device 5GExcellent
BelizeDigi (BTL)FullNo device 5GExcellent
BoliviaEntel BolivieFullNo device 5GExcellent
BrazilVivoFullNo device 5GExcellent
CanadaBellFullNo device 5GExcellent
ChileEntelFullNo device 5GExcellent
ColombiaClaro ColombieFullNo device 5GExcellent
Costa RicaKölbi (ICE)FullNo device 5GExcellent
Dominican RepublicClaroFullNo device 5GExcellent
EcuadorClaro ÉquateurFullNo device 5GExcellent
El SalvadorTigo SalvadorFullNo device 5GExcellent
GuatemalaTigoFullNo device 5GExcellent
GuyanaGTTFullNo device 5GExcellent
HaitiDigicel HaïtiFullNo device 5GExcellent
HondurasTigo HondurasFullNo device 5GExcellent
JamaicaDigicel JamaïqueFullNo device 5GExcellent
MexicoTelcelFullNo device 5GExcellent
NicaraguaClaro NicaraguaFullNo device 5GExcellent
Panama+Móvil (Cable & Wireless)FullNo device 5GExcellent
ParaguayTigo ParaguayFullNo device 5GExcellent
PeruClaro PérouFullNo device 5GExcellent
Puerto RicoClaro Porto RicoFullNo device 5GExcellent
SurinameTelesurFullNo device 5GExcellent
Trinidad and Tobagobmobile (TSTT)FullNo device 5GExcellent
United StatesAT&TPartialNo device 5GGood
UruguayAntelFullNo device 5GExcellent
Full operator-by-operator band detail

Argentina: Movistar Argentine (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Claro Argentine (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Personal (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G)

Bahamas: BTC (Aliv concurrent) (6/6 4G), Aliv (6/6 4G)

Barbados: Flow Barbade (6/6 4G), Digicel Barbade (6/6 4G)

Belize: Digi (BTL) (6/6 4G), Smart (6/6 4G)

Bolivia: Entel Bolivie (6/6 4G), Tigo Bolivie (6/6 4G), Viva (6/6 4G)

Brazil: Vivo (5/5 4G, 0/2 5G), Claro Brasil (5/5 4G, 0/2 5G), TIM Brasil (3/3 4G, 0/3 5G)

Canada: Rogers (8/8 4G, 0/3 5G), Bell (9/9 4G, 0/2 5G), Telus (8/8 4G, 0/2 5G)

Chile: Entel (7/7 4G, 0/2 5G), Movistar Chili (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Claro Chili (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), WOM Chili (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G)

Colombia: Claro Colombie (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Movistar Colombie (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Tigo (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), WOM Colombie (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G)

Costa Rica: Kölbi (ICE) (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Claro Costa Rica (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Liberty Costa Rica (6/6 4G)

Dominican Republic: Claro (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Altice (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Viva (6/6 4G)

Ecuador: Claro Équateur (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Movistar Équateur (6/6 4G), CNT (6/6 4G)

El Salvador: Tigo Salvador (6/6 4G), Claro Salvador (6/6 4G), Movistar Salvador (6/6 4G)

Guatemala: Tigo (7/7 4G), Claro Guatemala (6/6 4G)

Guyana: GTT (6/6 4G), Digicel Guyana (6/6 4G)

Haiti: Digicel Haïti (6/6 4G), Natcom (6/6 4G)

Honduras: Tigo Honduras (6/6 4G), Claro Honduras (6/6 4G)

Jamaica: Digicel Jamaïque (6/6 4G), Flow (6/6 4G)

Mexico: Telcel (8/8 4G, 0/4 5G), Movistar Mexico (6/6 4G, 0/2 5G), AT&T Mexico (7/7 4G, 0/3 5G)

Nicaragua: Claro Nicaragua (6/6 4G), Tigo Nicaragua (6/6 4G)

Panama: +Móvil (Cable & Wireless) (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Tigo Panama (6/6 4G), Digicel (6/6 4G)

Paraguay: Tigo Paraguay (6/6 4G), Personal (6/6 4G), Claro Paraguay (6/6 4G)

Peru: Claro Pérou (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Movistar Pérou (6/6 4G, 0/1 5G), Entel Pérou (6/6 4G)

Puerto Rico: Claro Porto Rico (7/7 4G, 0/4 5G), T-Mobile Porto Rico (7/7 4G, 0/4 5G), Liberty (6/6 4G)

Suriname: Telesur (6/6 4G), Digicel Suriname (6/6 4G)

Trinidad and Tobago: bmobile (TSTT) (6/6 4G), Digicel T&T (6/6 4G)

United States: Verizon (5/5 4G, 0/6 5G), AT&T (8/9 4G, 0/3 5G), T-Mobile (8/8 4G, 0/6 5G)

Uruguay: Antel (7/7 4G, 0/1 5G), Movistar Uruguay (6/6 4G), Claro Uruguay (6/6 4G)

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max specifications

Brand
Apple
Model
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Year
2019
eSIM
Yes · up to 5 profiles
VoLTE
Yes
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46
5G bands
None

Frequently asked questions

Does the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max work with an eSIM in the Americas?

Yes. The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max supports eSIM and is compatible with local networks across 28 the Americas destinations, with 27 rated excellent.

Which carriers work best with the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Compatibility is strongest where the device matches local 4G and 5G bands. See the country table above for the best operator in each market.

Does the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max support 5G in the Americas?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max supports 5G on 0 of 28 the Americas destinations covered, depending on the local n-band deployment.

Is an eSIM better than a physical SIM for travel?

An eSIM activates instantly via QR code and lets you keep your home number active, which is more convenient than buying a local SIM on arrival.

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