Compare the best eSIM plans for Ecuador
Internet from the moment you land in Quito
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $1.29
- 3000+ plans compared
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$1.29
Cheapest plan
3000+
Ecuador plans
23+
Providers available
5G/4G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Ecuador
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eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
EC
1,11€
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
EC
1,50€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
EC
1,34€
Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
EC
1,73€
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
EC
1,97€
Ozly eSIM
1 GB
7 days
EC
2,15€
eSIM for Ecuador at a glance
From
€5.20
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, Yasunà 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.
- â—ŹMandatory 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)
eSIM pricing in Ecuador: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Ecuador is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,654 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.21 €/GB
Plans compared
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 0.98 €/GB | 1.11 € | 90 d | Yes | — |
| Stellar eSIM | 1.19 €/GB | 1.34 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| Monty eSIM | 1.33 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 RedEx | 1.33 €/GB | 2.30 € | 25 d | Yes | — |
| AbesteSIM | 1.35 €/GB | 1.97 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| BNESIM | 1.46 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
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.
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 CristĂłbal), Puerto Villamil (Isabela). Weak/none on uninhabited islands and during diving trips. Amazon : 4G at Tena/Puerto MisahuallĂ, 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 best price per GB actually available in Ecuador is 0.21 €/GB, across 1,654 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but 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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