# Ecuador eSIM

> A 5 GB Ecuador eSIM costs £16.99 for 30 days on Claro and Movistar on 4G. Plans start at £3.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.

In Quito, Guayaquil or Cuenca, your eSIM runs on Claro or Movistar, so booking an Uber or inDrive ride and sending a WhatsApp message home are simple. Pick the plan that fits your days and you're sorted.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Ecuador; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: BE
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/ecuador

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £4.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £3.33 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £3.33 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £16.99 / €20.99 / $21.99 | £3.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £3.10 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £57.99 / €69.99 / $75.99 | £2.90 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £6.14 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £12.49 / €14.49 / $15.99 | £5.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £12.49 / €14.49 / $15.99 | £3.65 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £12.49 / €14.49 / $15.99 | £2.56 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £17.99 / €21.49 / $23.49 | £2.46 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £35.49 / €42.49 / $46.49 | £2.42 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £4.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £3.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £2.80 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £1.40 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £20.49 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £1.37 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £40.99 / €48.99 / $52.99 | £1.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €7.99 / $7.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £17.99 / €21.99 / $22.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £2.40 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £1.71 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £1.20 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £35.99 / €42.99 / $46.49 | £1.20 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49 | £1.19 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £4.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £33.99 / €40.99 / $43.99 | £3.78 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £3.07 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £2.19 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £1.53 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49 | £1.53 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49 | £1.52 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £22.99 / €27.99 / $29.99 | £2.30 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £67.99 / €81.99 / $88.99 | £2.27 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £92.49 / €110.99 / $120.49 | £1.85 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £92.49 / €110.99 / $120.49 | £1.32 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £92.49 / €110.99 / $120.49 | £0.92 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £138.49 / €165.99 / $179.99 | £0.92 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £276.49 / €331.49 / $359.49 | £0.92 | yes |

## Networks

- Ecuador: Claro (3G), Movistar (4G)

## Which Ecuador eSIM plan do I need?

Match your plan to your trip length and how much you'll use your phone.

- **A three-day city break in Quito:** take 3 GB for 15 days for maps, WhatsApp and rides on Uber or inDrive.
- **A week of heavy use, such as a business trip:** 2 GB a day for 7 days suits streaming and sharing your connection through a hotspot.
- **A fortnight touring from Quito to Cuenca:** 10 GB for 30 days gives you steady data for messages, maps and rides between cities.
- **A trip through South America that also takes in a neighbour:** the [6-country South America bundle](/esim/south-america-6-countries) covers Ecuador too.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan runs for 30 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Ecuador?

Your eSIM connects to Claro and Movistar in Ecuador, and your phone picks between them by itself. Networks here run on 4G and 3G rather than 5G, and that handles your maps, WhatsApp and Uber or inDrive rides.

Cities and main roads are well covered; signal is patchy in the Amazon and on the Galápagos Islands. If the Amazon or the Galápagos Islands are on your route, download your maps before you set off. Your data reaches the internet through Belgium, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; [read about IP addresses abroad](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow down once you use up that day's allowance.

## Using your phone in Ecuador: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land at Mariscal Sucre (UIO), José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE) or Seymour (GPS), switch the line on and keep data roaming on for it. [Turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming)
- **Getting around:** Uber and inDrive are the ride apps here, so download both before you go. You can book a car in Quito, Guayaquil or Cuenca.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to set up before you go. Keep your home number on too, and calls and texts still reach you. [Keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number)
- **Pick your size:** A week of standard use, with social media, music and some video, comes to about 4.9 GB. Most plans can be topped up if your trip runs longer. Check how much data you need before you buy.
- **Networks:** Claro and Movistar run 4G and 3G, with no 5G.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Ecuador?

Ecuador eSIMs start at £3.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £16.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Ecuador eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Claro and Movistar in Ecuador. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Ecuador eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Ecuador, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Ecuador eSIM?

Yes. Most Ecuador plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Ecuador plans route your data through Belgium, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Ecuador are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Which ride apps work in Ecuador with an eSIM?

Uber and inDrive are the two ride apps to have ready in Ecuador. Download both before you fly, then use your eSIM's data to book a ride from Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito or José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE) in Guayaquil.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Ecuador on an eSIM?

Yes, WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready in Ecuador. Your eSIM's mobile data lets you send messages and photos from Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca or Baños. If your phone has data roaming switched off, turn it on first.

### Is there 5G in Ecuador?

No, Ecuador's networks run on 4G and 3G, so 5G won't show on your screen. Check which phones support eSIM before you buy, and you're all set for the trip.

### How much data do I need for two weeks in Ecuador?

It depends how you use your phone. Light use, like maps, messages and email, comes to about 3.5 GB over two weeks. Standard use with social media, music and some video is about 9.8 GB, and heavy use with streaming and hotspot is about 25.2 GB.

### Can one eSIM cover Ecuador and the rest of South America?

Yes. The South America bundle for 6 countries and the one for 20 countries both include Ecuador. Global with 117 countries also covers it, so you can pick the one that suits your route.

### Is there a daily eSIM for a short trip to Ecuador?

Yes. Daily allowances run from 500 MB a day up to 10 GB a day, for anything from 1 day up to 30 days. Pick a daily amount that covers your heaviest day, since speeds drop once the day's allowance is used up.