Ecuador eSIM guide
1 network · 9 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Otecel LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.45/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $28.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $28.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Ecuador
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Ecuador
- UIO Quito Mariscal Sucre
- GYE Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ecuador.
City guides in Ecuador
About unlimited in Ecuador
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Ecuador?
These regional eSIMs include Ecuador. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Ecuador eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $17.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $2.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $1.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | $1.45 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $27.99 | $5.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $34.99 | $5.00 | No cap |
Questions about Ecuador
Which networks does the Ecuador eSIM use?
The Ecuador eSIM connects to Otecel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Ecuador?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $10.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Ecuador?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Ecuador plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Ecuador?
The main international airports are Quito Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE).
Does a regional eSIM cover Ecuador?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Ecuador. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.