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Chile vs Peru eSIM
Chile vs Peru eSIM — South America travel data compared. Both destinations have very competitive entry-level pricing right now.
Side-by-side
| From price | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Plans available | 20 | 20 |
| Top carriers | Entel, Movistar Chile, Claro Chile | Claro Peru, Movistar Peru, Entel Peru |
| Network type | LTE | LTE |
| Region | americas | americas |
Which one is right for your trip?
Pick Chile if…
Your itinerary is mostly inside Chile, you want strong urban LTE on Entel, and you value lte as your primary network.
See Chile plans →Pick Peru if…
Your itinerary leans toward Peru, you want Claro Peru as your primary carrier, and lte matches your data needs.
See Peru plans →Visiting both?
Buy a single regional plan (e.g. Asia, Europe, or Americas) and use one eSIM across both countries — usually cheaper than two single-country plans.
See americas regional plans →Which is cheaper for an eSIM — Chile or Peru?
Both destinations have very competitive entry-level pricing right now. Pricing is volatile, so the table on this page is updated automatically. Pro and Premium subscribers save up to 12% on either destination.
Can I use one eSIM for both Chile and Peru?
Yes — most LTE.app travelers visiting both buy a regional plan that covers them in one purchase. If you only need one country, a single-country plan is usually the cheapest option per gigabyte.
Which has better LTE coverage — Chile or Peru?
Chile runs primarily on Entel and Movistar Chile. Peru runs primarily on Claro Peru and Movistar Peru. Both deliver strong urban coverage; rural penetration depends on the destination's terrain — see the country pages for full coverage maps.
Should I install my eSIM before flying to Chile or Peru?
Yes — install at home on Wi-Fi for both. Activation deferred to first connection means the validity clock only starts when you land. There is no advantage to waiting until you arrive.
Will my phone work with both an Chile and a Peru eSIM?
Any iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3 or newer, and most modern Samsung Galaxy devices support eSIM. You can store both eSIMs on the same phone and switch between them in Settings without removing anything.