There are about 130 travel eSIM brands and more than 4, 500 prepaid data plans available for use in El Salvador, providing a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for El Salvador?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for travelers in El Salvador. The available options are Firsty, Truely, Roamify, Yesim and Yoho Mobile. All of these plans are advertised as unlimited, though many of them include potential speed throttling; for instance, Firsty’s free plan comes with a hard speed limit of 256 kbps, while Yoho Mobile’s unlimited option caps speeds at 5 Mbps. The pricing for these unlimited plans ranges from a completely free offering – Firsty’s 1‑day plan with no cost – up to around $450 for Yoho Mobile’s 30‑day plan, with most providers offering options between roughly $8 and $115 for 30‑day validity. Travelers should consider both the price point and any speed limitations when selecting a plan that matches their usage needs.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in El Salvador?

El Salvador's mobile telecommunications sector is served by several major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Claro: A subsidiary of América Móvil, Claro offers mobile voice and data services, as well as broadband internet.
Tigo: Operated by Millicom International Cellular, Tigo provides mobile, broadband, and pay-TV services, with a focus on expanding its 4G LTE network.
Movistar: Part of the Telefónica Group, Movistar offers mobile voice and data services, broadband internet, and various value-added services.
Digicel: A company based in Jamaica, Digicel operates in several Caribbean and Central American countries, including El Salvador, primarily offering mobile services.

These MNOs provide the primary infrastructure for mobile services in El Salvador. While there are Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in the country, they offer mobile services by leasing access from these major carriers. Most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for El Salvador?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS capability are available for El Salvador from providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Orange Travel and TravelKon. These packages offer data ranges from 1 GB to 100 GB, validity periods that span from 7 days to 365 days, and prices that start around $6.50 and can go up to more than $100 for extended coverage.

All of the listed plans provide a phone number that supports inbound and outbound voice calls where noted, and the majority also allow both inbound and outbound SMS. However, the phone numbers are issued from foreign dialing codes, predominantly +1 (United States) and +33 (France or the United Kingdom), so the numbers are not local El Salvador numbers, which use the +503 dialing code. Travelers who need a local number for the country are advised to consider alternative workflows such as VoIP applications that operate over the data plan.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 23, 2026