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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox | title = 📲 Mobile Phone Plans in Ecuador | label1 = Carriers | data1 = Claro, Movistar, CNT | label2 = Plan Types | data2 = Prepaid (recarga), Postpaid (contrato) | label3 = Cheapest Monthly | data3 = ~$7–$10 (prepaid) | label4 = Postpaid Contract | data4 = From ~$15/month | label5 = Requirements (postpaid) | data5 = Cédula or residency card }} ECUAWIKI › LIVING ON THE PENINSULA › MOBILE PHONE PLANS Ecuador has three main mobile carriers: &#039;&#039;&#039;...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox<br /> | title = 📲 Mobile Phone Plans in Ecuador<br /> | label1 = Carriers<br /> | data1 = Claro, Movistar, CNT<br /> | label2 = Plan Types<br /> | data2 = Prepaid (recarga), Postpaid (contrato)<br /> | label3 = Cheapest Monthly<br /> | data3 = ~$7–$10 (prepaid)<br /> | label4 = Postpaid Contract<br /> | data4 = From ~$15/month<br /> | label5 = Requirements (postpaid)<br /> | data5 = Cédula or residency card<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ECUAWIKI › LIVING ON THE PENINSULA › MOBILE PHONE PLANS<br /> <br /> Ecuador has three main mobile carriers: &#039;&#039;&#039;Claro&#039;&#039;&#039; (market leader), &#039;&#039;&#039;Movistar&#039;&#039;&#039;, and state-owned &#039;&#039;&#039;CNT&#039;&#039;&#039;. All offer both prepaid and postpaid plans. For most expats and visitors on the Santa Elena Peninsula, prepaid plans provide the best flexibility without a long-term commitment.<br /> <br /> == Prepaid (Recarga) Plans ==<br /> <br /> Prepaid plans require no contract. You purchase a SIM (see [[Mobile Data Ecuador]]) and then load credit via:<br /> <br /> * Physical recharge cards (tarjetas de recarga) from tiendas, pharmacies, and carrier shops<br /> * Carrier mobile apps (Claro app, Mi Movistar app)<br /> * Online banking or ATM transfers<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Claro Prepaid Bundles (sample):&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * $1/day — 1 GB data + unlimited WhatsApp<br /> * $5/week — 5 GB data + unlimited social media<br /> * $10/month — 10 GB + unlimited calls to Claro numbers<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Movistar Prepaid:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * $3/week — 3 GB + unlimited social apps<br /> * $12/month — 15 GB + calls<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;CNT Prepaid:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * Often the cheapest; good for data-heavy users on a budget<br /> * $8/month for 15 GB typical<br /> <br /> == Postpaid (Contrato) Plans ==<br /> <br /> Postpaid plans offer greater data allowances and device financing. Requirements:<br /> <br /> * Ecuadorian cédula or residency card (foreigners with cédula qualify)<br /> * Proof of address<br /> * Credit check may apply<br /> <br /> Postpaid plans typically start at $15–$25/month for 20–50 GB data and unlimited national calls. International calling add-ons are available. Contracts are typically 12–24 months.<br /> <br /> == Calls and Messaging ==<br /> <br /> WhatsApp is the dominant communication platform in Ecuador and is used for virtually everything — personal, business, and customer service. Most data plans include unlimited or reduced-rate WhatsApp. Traditional SMS is rarely used. For calling internationally, WhatsApp voice/video is most common; see [[Calling Ecuador from Abroad]] for how to receive calls from abroad.<br /> <br /> == Buying a Phone in Ecuador ==<br /> <br /> Phones are available in carrier stores and electronics shops in La Libertad. Prices are comparable to international market rates. Unlocked phones work on any carrier&#039;s SIM. Be aware of import duties on phones brought from abroad (see [[Customs/Aduana]]).<br /> <br /> == Carrier Store Locations on the Peninsula ==<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Claro&#039;&#039;&#039; — La Libertad city center, Salinas<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Movistar&#039;&#039;&#039; — La Libertad, Santa Elena<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;CNT&#039;&#039;&#039; — La Libertad<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Mobile Data Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Getting Internet Installed]]<br /> * [[WiFi Hotspots]]<br /> * [[Calling Ecuador from Abroad]]<br /> * [[Online Banking Ecuador]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Living on the Peninsula]]<br /> [[Category:Technology &amp; Connectivity]]<br /> [[Category:La Peninsula]]</div>

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