Compare the best eSIM plans for Ecuador
Internet from the moment you land in Quito
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €1.11 for 1 GB or more
- 3,700+ plans compared
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€1.11
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,700+
Ecuador plans
103+
Providers available
5G/4G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Ecuador
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
EC
€1.11
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
EC
€1.34
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
EC
€1.50
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
EC
€1.73
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
EC
€1.96
Strongesim
1 GB
7 days
EC
€2.00
eSIM for Ecuador at a glance
From
€4.00
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Claro, Movistar, CNT, Tuenti
4G/5G in cities, sparser in the Amazon
SIM registration
Required for local SIM
Travel eSIM skips the ARCOTEL process
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Ecuador: everything you need to know
Ecuador has roughly 75% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 90% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Four carriers share the market: Claro (~50% share), Movistar (~28%), CNT (state-owned, ~17%) and Tuenti (Movistar low-cost brand). Commercial 5G is live in Quito and Guayaquil since 2023 (Claro and Movistar).
- ●Excellent 4G in Quito (La Mariscal, La Floresta, Centro Histórico, Cumbayá, Tumbaco), Guayaquil (Malecón, Urdesa, Samborondón), Cuenca (Centro Histórico, El Vergel), Manta, Salinas, Loja, Ambato, Riobamba, Ibarra. Very good on the Panamericana (E35) and around accessible volcanoes (Cotopaxi: signal up to José Rivas refuge, weak above; Chimborazo: signal at Urbina village). Patchier in the Amazon (Tena: 4G, Coca/Puerto Francisco de Orellana: 3G, Yasuní and Cuyabeno: NONE deep, 3G/EDGE at river lodges), Mindo (decent 4G in the village, weak in cloud forest), Cotopaxi NP (signal at entrances, weak/none higher), Galápagos (Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora: 4G OK, San Cristóbal/Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: decent 4G, Isabela/Puerto Villamil: limited 4G, Floreana and remote islands: weak/none).
- ●Average mobile speed ~25–45 Mbps download in Quito per Ookla (Q1 2025), peaking 200+ Mbps on 5G.
- ●Mandatory SIM registration (ARCOTEL law) for physical SIMs : passport required. An international travel eSIM avoids the paperwork.
- ●Great for Cabify and Uber (Quito/Guayaquil taxis), inDriver, Google Maps, offline Maps.me (essential for national parks, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa Loop, Galápagos outside towns), Booking, WhatsApp (universal), Yappy/De Una (mobile payments), Banco Pichincha (mobile banking), Aerogal/LATAM Ecuador (domestic and Galápagos flights).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Ecuador, ITU DataHub: Ecuador, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, ARCOTEL (telecom regulator)
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 64.3 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Rolling outmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Claro · Movistar · CNTmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Hotels and cafesmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs in cities only
- Tipping
- 10% of the bill
- Power socket
- Type A, Type B120 V, 60 Hz
- Official languages
- SpanishAlso spoken : Quechua, EnglishLimited English
- Dialling code
- +593Time zone : America/Guayaquil, Pacific/Galapagos
- Emergency numbers
- 911
When to go
- Best time to go
- June, July, August, September
- Shoulder season
- May, October
- Peak season
- July, August, December
- Seasonal hazards
- FloodingJanuary, February, March, April
- Altitude sicknessJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Ecuador packs more variety into less distance than anywhere else in South America: coast, Andes, Amazon and Galapagos, all within a day of each other. On the equator the thermometer answers to altitude, not to the calendar.
June to September
The Andean dry season, and the best stretch for Quito, Cuenca and the volcanoes: clear mornings, visible summits and usable tracks.
Galapagos year-round
The islands work in every month, in two modes: warmer calmer water from December to May, colder but far richer water from June to November.
January to April
The Andean and coastal rains: afternoon downpours, slippery mountain roads and possible flooding on the coast. Mornings often stay clear.
Altitude, always
Quito sits near three thousand metres and the passes routinely clear four thousand. Allow two days to acclimatise before any exertion, in any season.
Iconic sites and coverage
Galapagos Islands
A volcanic archipelago where the wildlife never learned to flee, visited under strict national park rules with a mandatory guide. There is network in the towns, none at sea.
Quito Old Town
One of the best-preserved colonial centres on the continent, with gold-drenched churches and sloping squares. Compact and fully covered.
Cotopaxi Volcano
An almost perfect glaciated cone, visible from Quito on a clear day, with a refuge reachable on foot from the car park. Above the refuge there is nothing.
Quilotoa Lagoon
An emerald lake filling a caldera, with a steep descent to the shore and a markedly less amusing climb back. Weak signal at the crater floor.
Otavalo Market
The great Andean textile market, run by Kichwa communities, with a livestock market on Saturday mornings. A well-served, well-covered town.
Banos de Agua Santa
A spa town at the foot of Tungurahua, and the base for the waterfalls on the road down to the Amazon. Centre well connected.
Mindo Cloud Forest
A high forest saturated with moisture, known for its hummingbirds and canopy zip lines. Under the trees the signal drops fast.
Cuenca Historic Centre
A colonial city of blue domes on the Tomebamba, calmer and gentler than Quito. Covered throughout.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Ecuador: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Ecuador comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,654 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.21 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,654
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
116 / 215
Ecuador is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Ecuador?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Ecuador, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ubigi | 0.80 €/GB | 4.00 € | 30 d | No | No |
| eSIM.dog | 0.98 €/GB | 1.11 € | 90 d | Yes | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.19 €/GB | 1.34 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 RedEx | 1.33 €/GB | 2.30 € | 15 d | Yes | No |
| AbesteSIM | 1.34 €/GB | 1.96 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Ecuador
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/ec
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Ecuador.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Ecuador?
Yes in the sierra and on the coast. International eSIMs connect to Claro, Movistar or CNT on landing at Quito (UIO), Guayaquil (GYE), Cuenca (CUE), Baltra/Galápagos (GPS) or San Cristóbal (SCY).
Do I need an eSIM if I have a European plan?
Ecuador is not in EU inclusive roaming. Out-of-plan data is very expensive (3–10€/MB per carrier). A travel eSIM at 5–12€ for 5 GB is much better.
How much data for 3 weeks in Ecuador?
For the big loop Quito + Otavalo + Cotopaxi + Quilotoa + Baños + Cuenca + Guayaquil + Galápagos, plan 5–12 GB : Google Maps, offline Maps.me, WhatsApp, Cabify, Booking, cloud photos, navigation and streaming in hostels. Offline Maps.me essential.
Is there signal in Galápagos and the Amazon?
Galápagos : decent 4G at Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal), Puerto Villamil (Isabela). Weak/none on uninhabited islands and during diving trips. Amazon : 4G at Tena/Puerto Misahuallí, 3G at Coca, NONE deep in the forest, ecolodges often offer paid satellite WiFi.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Ecuador eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Ecuador, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Ecuador comes down to 0.21 €/GB, across a sample of 1,654 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Ecuador is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Ecuador sits at position 116 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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