Works in Quito
Quito is where most visitors to Ecuador head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Claro.
Ecuador eSIM
12 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
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15 days
30 days
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Ecuador
- Claro
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Ecuador
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Ecuador, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Ecuador
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Ecuador travel data guide
A Ecuador eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Ecuador that you install before you fly. Plans in Ecuador run on Claro, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 12 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $4.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Latin America eSIM covers Ecuador and 19 other countries on one plan, from $12.99. The Global eSIM covers Ecuador and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Ecuador, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Ecuador from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Ecuador FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Ecuador?
It connects wherever Claro has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Ecuador, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Ecuador?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is the Ecuador eSIM 4G or 5G?
Plan on 4G. The Ecuador eSIM runs on Claro, which our catalogue lists as a 4G network there. A few plans carry a 4G/5G label, but we do not promise 5G in Ecuador.
Is 3 GB enough for 15 days in Ecuador?
Yes, for light use. In Ecuador 3 GB over 15 days handles maps, messaging, email and browsing if video and photo backups wait for WiFi. Heavy users are better off with the 15 day unlimited plan.
Should I choose the Ecuador plan or the Latin America plan?
Choose the Ecuador plan if you stay in Ecuador, and the Latin America plan if you cross into other countries it covers. The regional plan keeps one eSIM working across borders. The country plan gives more sizes.
Can I install my Ecuador eSIM before leaving home?
Yes, and you should. Installing the Ecuador eSIM needs an internet connection, so do it on home WiFi. The validity period only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ecuador.
Do I remove my normal SIM to use the eSIM?
No, leave your normal SIM where it is. The Ecuador eSIM sits alongside it as a second line. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and keep your own SIM for calls and texts.
Why is my Ecuador eSIM slow in the evening?
On an unlimited plan, the likely reason is that you passed 3 GB that day, after which speed is limited to up to 1 Mbps. Full speed comes back the next day. On a fixed plan, check how much data is left.
Can I use hotspot with an eSIM for Ecuador?
Yes, every eSIM for Ecuador on this page allows hotspot. A connected laptop uses data much faster than a phone, so watch a fixed allowance closely when you share it.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
