DriftAmericas Reference

Bolivia
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Bolivia, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for Bolivia shown on this page use Tigo and offer 4G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorTigo
Local SIM$10-22
Operators in our plans1

Entel offers the state operator with the widest national reach.

45 MSI66 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Bolivia, by underlying operator.

Tigo: 100% (41 plans) 1 OPERATOR
  • Tigo100%

Network at a glance

Tigo is the network most travellers lean on in Bolivia. Coverage here is 4G across the operators we carry; expect solid speeds in cities and lighter coverage off the main routes. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 45, placing it on the slower side regionally. Median data price has held steady from $8.48 per GB in June 2026 to $8.48 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Bolivia, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Tigo#2
Owner
Millicom
Network
4G
5G
5G since 2022
Plans we carry
41

Common questions

Which operator is best in Bolivia?

Tigo offers the widest reach for most travellers. Entel offers the state operator with the widest national reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Bolivia have 5G?

Not on the plans we carry. Networks here run 4G, which is fine for maps, messaging and streaming in populated areas.

How much is a local SIM in Bolivia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $10-22. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Bolivia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 1 operator in Bolivia. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Bolivia run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.