Ecuador eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Ecuador is available from €2.59 and active straight away: in Ecuador it connects to the Claro Ecuador, Movistar Ecuador, Claro (Conecel), Tigo (formerly Movistar), CNT networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 75 %. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Ecuador — at a glance
- From
- €2.59
- Local networks
- Claro Ecuador, Movistar Ecuador, Claro (Conecel), Tigo (formerly Movistar), CNT
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 75 %
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for Ecuador
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.59 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €13.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €21.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €29.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €34.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €46.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €79.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €3.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €6.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €8.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €14.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €26.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €40.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €56.99 |
Ecuador is a dizzying country: in a few hours you go from the Andean markets of Quito to Amazon forests, then to Pacific beaches or the region's active volcanoes. And if you are planning a Galápagos cruise, staying reachable between islands is a challenge. That is precisely where an eSIM changes everything. Rather than looking for a local SIM at Mariscal Sucre airport or paying prohibitive roaming fees, you activate your data plan before you even take off. The moment you land, your phone picks up the network, and the adventure can really begin.
Flight time from Paris
About 13 to 15 hours (with a stopover, usually in Bogotá, Miami or Madrid)
Time difference
-6h in winter / -7h in summer (relative to Paris)
Best time to travel
June to September (dry season in the Andes); December to May for the coast and the Galápagos
Power socket type
Type A/B (flat North American plugs) — adapter essential from France
Why is an eSIM essential in Ecuador?
Ecuador brings together several connectivity challenges that few other destinations combine. The country's geography is extreme: between the Andes, the Amazon basin and the Galápagos Islands more than 1,000 km off the coast, network conditions vary considerably from area to area. With national coverage of about 75%, operators such as Claro Ecuador and Movistar provide decent 4G/LTE in the big cities and along the main tourist routes, but remote areas remain unpredictable. Buying a local physical SIM often means showing your passport, queuing in an operator's shop and dealing in Spanish with a salesperson in a hurry. With Simpartout you set up your eSIM from home, before you leave. In Quito, Cuenca, Baños or on Santa Cruz Island, your data is ready to use. It is also handy for sharing your GPS position in real time in hiking areas where getting lost is not an option.
Network coverage in Ecuador
Operator
Claro Ecuador
+ Movistar Ecuador
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
75 %
How to install your Ecuador eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Ecuador, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Ecuador, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Ecuador, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Ecuador, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Ecuador best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €2.59 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |