Works in San Salvador
San Salvador is where most visitors to El Salvador head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Claro and movistar.
El Salvador eSIM
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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 El Salvador
- Claro and movistar
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- United States
- 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 El Salvador
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in El Salvador, 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 El Salvador
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.
El Salvador travel data guide
A El Salvador eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for El Salvador that you install before you fly. Plans in El Salvador run on Claro and movistar, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 10 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 5 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 some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Latin America eSIM covers El Salvador and 19 other countries on one plan, from $12.99. The Global eSIM covers El Salvador and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in El Salvador, 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 El Salvador from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
El Salvador FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in El Salvador?
It connects wherever Claro and movistar have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in El Salvador, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 15 days 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 El Salvador?
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 3 GB enough for two weeks in El Salvador?
3 GB over 15 days is enough in El Salvador for maps, messaging, email and light browsing. It will not stretch to daily video. If you are unsure, an unlimited 15 day plan removes the guesswork, with 3 GB at full speed each day.
Which network does the El Salvador eSIM use?
The El Salvador eSIM connects to Claro, listed as 4G in the plan details. Plans are labelled either 3G/4G or 4G/5G. The phone connects automatically, so there is nothing to choose once the eSIM is switched on.
Is an eSIM for El Salvador worth it for a three day trip?
Yes, for three days in El Salvador the unlimited 3 day plan fits exactly. A cheaper route for light users is the 1 GB plan, which lasts 7 days, so it covers a short trip with days to spare.
Can I install the El Salvador eSIM months before my trip?
Yes. Installing early does not use up any days. The El Salvador plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network there. Keep the eSIM line switched off at home so it does not try to connect.
Can I use the El Salvador eSIM and my home SIM together?
Yes, most eSIM phones run two lines at once. Use the El Salvador eSIM for mobile data and keep your home SIM for calls and texts. Switch data roaming off on the home line to avoid charges from your carrier.
Is hotspot allowed on El Salvador plans?
Yes, every El Salvador plan allows hotspot. What you share comes off your allowance. On unlimited plans it counts toward the 3 GB of full speed data per day, after which everyone connected slows to 1 Mbps.
What if I use all my data in El Salvador?
A fixed plan stops when the data is gone. Top up is offered on some El Salvador plans, so check yours. If it is not, you can buy a new plan from your account and install it over WiFi.
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.
