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El Salvador eSIM
A 5 GB El Salvador eSIM costs £14.99 for 30 days on Claro and movistar on 4G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.
From the streets of San Salvador to El Tunco, your eSIM connects to Claro or movistar's 4G networks, so you can keep up with WhatsApp and book an Uber. Pick your plan before you fly and you'll have one less thing to think about on the trip.
- 4G speeds
- 2 networks: Claro, movistar
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your El Salvador eSIM in two questions
Which El Salvador eSIM plan do I need?
Match your trip length to how much you will use your phone, and the plan you need is clear.
- A city break in San Salvador: for three days of light use, with maps, WhatsApp and Uber rides, the 1 GB for 7 days plan is enough.
- A fortnight touring El Salvador: for 14 days of standard use, with social media, music and some video, take 3 GB a day for 15 days.
- A long stay: for a month of standard use, pick 3 GB a day for 30 days.
- Touring El Salvador and a neighbour: if your route also takes in other countries, the South America eSIM covers 20 countries, so one eSIM can cover the trip.
Every plan can be topped up, and the longest one lasts 30 days.
All 13 El Salvador eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 500 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £3.33 / €4.00 / $4.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £3.33 / €4.00 / $4.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99 | £3.00 / €3.60 / $4.00 | Choose |
| Per day | 1 day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB a day | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £33.99 / €40.99 / $43.99 | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49 | £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49 |
Networks your El Salvador eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in El Salvador.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | Claro, movistar | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Belgium, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover El Salvador and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in El Salvador?
Your eSIM joins Claro and movistar, the two networks in El Salvador, and runs on 4G. Cities, towns and main roads are well covered, and your phone picks between the networks by itself, so you don't need to switch anything.
Your data reaches the internet through Belgium, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. The IP address help page has the details.
If you choose a daily plan, your speed drops to a basic level once you've used the day's 3 GB allowance. Messages and maps will still work at that speed, which is plenty for getting around.
How much data do you need in El Salvador?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB3 GB a day · 3 days · £33.99 / €40.99 / $43.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB3 GB a day · 7 days · £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99
- Standard · about 10 GB3 GB a day · 15 days · £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB3 GB a day · 15 days · £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB3 GB a day · 30 days · £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49
- Standard · about 21 GB3 GB a day · 30 days · £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB3 GB a day · 30 days · £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49
How to set up your El Salvador eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Claro and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in El Salvador: data tips
- Land and switch on: Land at El Salvador International (SAL), turn your eSIM on, then check data roaming is switched on for the eSIM line. Install it at home on Wi-Fi first, so the airport is just a switch.
- Getting around: Have Uber set up before you go, so booking a ride in San Salvador takes just a few taps.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and the WhatsApp help guide shows you how to set both up.
- Choosing data: A week of standard use (social media, music, some video) is about 4.9 GB. Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more later.
- Networks: Claro and movistar are the networks you'll connect to, and both run 4G, so expect 4G rather than 5G.
El Salvador eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for El Salvador?
El Salvador eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £14.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the El Salvador eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Claro and movistar in El Salvador. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my El Salvador eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in El Salvador, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my El Salvador eSIM?
Yes. Most El Salvador 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?
El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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.
Does Uber work with an eSIM in El Salvador?
Uber is the ride app to have ready in El Salvador. Download it and sign in at home before you fly, so you can book a ride from El Salvador International (SAL) into San Salvador without fiddling with app stores on arrival.
How much data do I need for a week in El Salvador?
Plan on about 1.8 GB for a week of maps and messages. Add social media, music and some video and you're at about 4.9 GB. Streaming or sharing a hotspot takes a week to about 12.6 GB.
Is there 5G in El Salvador?
No. Your eSIM connects on 4G in El Salvador, not 5G, so that's the connection your phone will use. 4G does the job for maps, messages and ride apps.
Can I use WhatsApp in El Salvador?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready in El Salvador, and it runs on your eSIM data like any other app. Check your login at home, so you're not hunting for passwords at the airport.
Which eSIM covers El Salvador and the rest of South America?
The South America eSIM includes El Salvador among its 20 countries, so one plan can cover a trip through several stops. If your trip goes further, the Global options cover 117 and 127 countries, El Salvador included.
Ready for El Salvador?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.