Peru's primary telecommunications networks are Claro (América Móvil), Movistar (Telefónica), Entel and Bitel. Major urban centres like Lima, Arequipa, Cusco and Trujillo offer solid 4G LTE coverage.
Activating a local prepaid SIM card in Peru requires biometric fingerprint scanning under OSIPTEL regulations. International travel eSIMs require no fingerprint capture and activate instantly upon arrival.
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Lowest price
$2.50
$0.83/day
SimOptions1 GB for 3 days
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$7.99
$0.27/day
eTravelSim3 GB for 30 days
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$4.00
$0.57/day
Virgin Connect Roam1 GB for 7 days
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$4.80
$4.80/day
eSIMXUnlimited for 1 day
Visit eSIMX(opens in a new tab)See in the list172 of 172 plans for Peru
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
Virgin Connect RoamPrices checked Source: roam.virginconnect.com (opens in a new tab)
aloSIMPrices checked Source: alosim.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIM2FlyPrices checked Source: esim2fly.com (opens in a new tab)
Virgin Connect RoamPrices checked Source: roam.virginconnect.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
Virgin Connect RoamPrices checked Source: roam.virginconnect.com (opens in a new tab)
WiiLinePrices checked Source: wiiline.me (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 12, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $16.003 days (unlimited) | $27.007 days (unlimited) | $44.0015 days (unlimited) | $79.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $16.503 days (unlimited) | $33.907 days (unlimited) | $45.9015 days (unlimited) | $81.9030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $20.003 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (2 GB) | $13.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $6.007 days (1 GB) | $6.007 days (1 GB) | $12.0015 days (3 GB) | $12.0030 days (1 GB) |
| Saily | $18.995 days (unlimited) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $10.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $11.903 days (unlimited) | $9.807 days (3 GB) | $56.8015 days (unlimited) | $11.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $7.9930 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $2.503 days (1 GB) | $11.507 days (5 GB) | $42.9015 days (20 GB) | $107.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $12.9930 days (5 GB) | $12.9930 days (5 GB) |
| Jetpac | $27.003 days (unlimited) | $11.007 days (3 GB) | $189.0021 days (unlimited) | $16.0030 days (5 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $9.9015 days (3 GB) | $10.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $21.007 days (3 GB) | $21.007 days (3 GB) | $30.0015 days (5 GB) | $49.0030 days (8 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $9.9015 days (3 GB) | $10.5030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $11.9030 days (3 GB) | $11.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $6.5015 days (2 GB) | $8.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $13.5030 days (4 GB) | $13.5030 days (4 GB) | $13.5030 days (4 GB) | $13.5030 days (4 GB) |
| Roamix | $6.307 days (1 GB) | $6.307 days (1 GB) | $13.6515 days (3 GB) | $14.1530 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $9.993 days (unlimited) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $6.9915 days (2 GB) | $8.9930 days (3 GB) |
Biometric fingerprint registration for local SIM cards
Under OSIPTEL regulations, purchasing a local physical prepaid SIM card in Peru mandates biometric fingerprint verification against official databases. Foreign travellers must visit authorized carrier stores with their passport. Travel eSIMs bypass biometric registration entirely and activate digitally.
Source: OSIPTEL — Organismo Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones
High-altitude and Andean trekking coverage
While cities and popular towns in the Sacred Valley enjoy steady mobile data, coverage on remote hiking trails — including the classic Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek — is limited or nonexistent. Claro and Movistar have the most dependable base stations in Aguas Calientes and along train corridors to Machu Picchu.
Source: OSIPTEL — Organismo Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones
Altitude and battery consumption
High-altitude destinations such as Cusco (3,400 m) and Lake Titicaca (3,800 m) feature cold weather that drains phone batteries significantly faster. When searching for cellular signal along Andean passes, keep a portable power bank accessible.
Source: OSIPTEL — Organismo Supervisor de Inversión Privada en Telecomunicaciones
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Not named |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Not named |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Not named |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | Claro, Movistar |
| WiiLine | Claro Peru |
In our check on 26 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Peru was SimOptions's peru 1 gb, 3 days at $2.50. For a week or more, the cheapest was Virgin Connect Roam at $4.00 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $7.99 (eTravelSim). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
No. OSIPTEL's biometric fingerprint scanning applies only to locally purchased physical SIM cards. Travel eSIMs roam onto Peruvian partner networks without fingerprint scans or store visits.
4G cellular coverage is available in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) and at viewpoints near the main citadel entrance on Claro and Movistar. Cellular signal drops along remote hiking trails.
Claro and Movistar operate the most extensive mobile infrastructure across Peru, including tourist corridors from Lima to Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Puno. Entel offers high data speeds in major urban areas.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see South America prices side by side.
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