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eSIM Ecuador: Prepaid Data Plans
Ecuador eSIM plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB; our top plan for Ecuador alone is 20 GB for 30 days at $37.99 (Airalo), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $44.99 (10 countries). 49 plans from 5 vetted providers on Movistar, Otecel, and Claro, hotspot on every plan. Prices updated ·
Ecuador eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Ecuador eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Ecuador?
The cheapest plan that works in Ecuador is a multi-country one: $3.99 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. The cheapest plan for Ecuador alone is 1 GB for 7 days at $4.49. Prices come live from 5 vetted providers and change often.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Ecuador?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Ecuador plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Ecuador at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Ecuador eSIMs use?
Ecuador eSIMs on MobiMatter run on 3 networks: Movistar, Otecel, and Claro. Movistar carries the most plans (31 plans). Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Ecuador?
For Ecuador alone, our top plan right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $37.99 from Airalo. If Ecuador is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 30 days at $44.99 from Sparks, covering 10 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $1.80 per GB, with 50 GB for 180 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Ecuador?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Ecuador plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $14.99.
Do Ecuador eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Ecuador plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Ecuador eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Ecuador plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Ecuador eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Ecuador eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Ecuador eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 49 plans from 5 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
"This is the second time I've purchased an e-sim through this app. I was very satisfied the first time, so I continued using it. This time, I encountered a problem on my end and had trouble connecting. I submitted a support request by uploading my screenshots through the app. I received an email within seconds. We were able to resolve my issue very quickly. I sent screenshots via email one after another, and each time I received prompt responses within a few minutes. I was very pleased with the support lines. I recommend it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
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