Antel

Uruguay ★★★ Verified Customer: *611

Antel (Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) is Uruguay's state-owned telecom operator, founded 1934 with long fixed-line monopoly; mobile business launched September 1994. Uruguay's largest mobile operator with 53% market share and 2M+ subscribers. Best network coverage, 3G covers nearly 90% population, 4G LTE widely deployed in major cities/towns, with 4.5G LTE Advanced in some cities. SIM card 'Chip Prepago' costs 65 UYU at Antel own stores (purchasable at Montevideo airport after immigration; also Tourist SIM options: 1GB/24h USD 150 / 40GB/7d USD 1000). Prepaid validity: 30-day top-up retains incoming calls 180 days, 90-day top-up retains 365 days. Main USSD: *77 for balance ($1 fee), SMS shortcode 226 with SALDO for data balance / bundle activation (BAM 100 / 100 / ALTA MES 100), *234# 'Tu amigo te presta' balance transfer (request/lend), *888 alternative balance code. Customer service: *121 (on-net). Country code +598.