Ecuador: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Ecuador has three major mobile network operators: Claro, Movistar, and CNT. These carriers provide 3G and 4G/LTE services commercially across the country. The 4G/LTE networks primarily utilize bands B2 (1900 MHz), B4 (AWS), and B7 (2600 MHz), which are the key frequencies that roaming eSIM users are likely to connect to when traveling in Ecuador.
Some local carriers in Ecuador issue eSIMs, though availability may vary by operator. Travelers planning to use eSIM services should verify current offerings with their chosen provider, as eSIM adoption remains in development across Ecuadorian carriers. 5G has not been commercially launched in Ecuador at this time.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Claro, Movistar, CNT |
| Key travel bands | B2(1900), B4(AWS), B7(2600) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Capital | Quito |
| Calling code | +593 |
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eSIM providers covering Ecuador
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Ecuador destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.