Peru – known for one of the seven World Wonders (Machu Picchu), plenty of ancient ruins, and its impressive culture.
While many wish to see Machu Picchu, there are many things to do in this wonderful country.
Many ruins and canyons can be visited, including the Sacred Valley, Colca Canyon & the Nazca Lines.
Plazas such as Plaza de Armas de Lime or Plaza de Armas.
Or its nature, including the Gocta Waterfall, the Taquile Island & its plenty of beaches.
And of course, the nightlife is thrilling in Peru.
As you can see, there is no need to be bored in Peru.
Before you post your Peru-life photos online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.
That is why local SIM cards, such as Peruvian ones, are recommended because they are almost always the cheapest way to stay connected when abroad.
Luckily, SIM cards are affordable in Peru.
You can get a Peruvian SIM card for 10 PEN (2.65 USD | 20 PEN (5.25 USD) for Bitel) in the official and partner stores of Movistar, Claro, Entel & Bitel, or from resellers, including kiosks and pharmacies. Claro sells SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) for 50 USD.
Yeah, you better not get that SIM card at the airport unless you like to waste money.
But as you can see, SIM cards are affordable in Peru, except for at the airport. And the cost of mobile data is low too.
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Peru. Let's get started.

Original publication: 2nd of March 2020. Last updated: 31st of May 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Peru?
Anyone living in or visiting Peru can buy a Peruvian SIM card from the mobile network operators (Movistar, Claro, Entel & Bitel) in their stores or from resellers (grocery stores, kiosks & pharmacies), with some restrictions.
Officially, your biometrics (fingerprints) need to match the one(s) recorded in the national ID register of RENIEC (Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil).
This means that your fingerprint(s) will be checked when purchasing a Peruvian SIM card.
As a tourist, your fingerprint will not be in the said database, obviously.
Fortunately, travelers are allowed to solely use their passports when purchasing a local SIM card.
Resellers, such as kiosks, are unlikely able to do that or do not even know about this exception to the rule.
Therefore, you should visit the official (partner) stores to get yourself a Peruvian SIM card.
But be aware – stores in rural Peru may also not know about this rule.
And even some stores in urban Peru may refuse to sell you a SIM card because of this regulation (as heavy fines have been levied for failing to check biometrics in the past) – even when tourists are exempt.
Besides that (potential) restriction, you are free to use Peruvian SIM cards.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Peru).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Peru?
You can get a Peruvian SIM card in Movistar, Claro, Entel & Bitel stores and third-party stores, including kiosks, pharmacies & grocery stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport (Claro only) at an inflated price.
You can expect to pay the following for Peruvian SIM cards:
- Movistar Perú: 10 PEN
- Claro Perú: 10 PEN
- Entel Perú: 20 PEN
- Bitel (formerly Viettel Perú): 10 PEN
For up-to-date PEN:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Can You Use Your Phone in Peru?
Peru uses GSM for its cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. CMDA-phones will not work in Peru, but there is about a 99% chance you have a GSM phone anyway.
You also need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Although there are three ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American Frequencies and European Frequencies.
Peru uses American Frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2). Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe, and Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European Frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European Frequencies without issues.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Peru.
Do note that Peru uses Band 28 for frequency spectrum 700 MHz. This band for 700 MHz is more common in Latin America but not at all in North America.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Peru or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Peru (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Peru
Peru has four mobile operators offering prepaid services that are easily accessible to travelers:
- Movistar Perú
- Claro Perú
- Entel Perú
- Bitel (formerly Viettel Perú)
The following frequencies are used in Peru:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – fixed-wireless only (for now)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Peru, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
A Note about Inkacel (formerly Virgin Mobile Perú) & Cuy Móvil
Peru is home to two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) called Inkacel (formerly known as Virgin Mobile Perú) and Cuy Móvil.
Inkacel is a Movistar Perú MVNO, while Cuy Móvil is a Claro Perú MVNO.

Inkacel SIM cards are hard to get because most dealers do not know how to register the SIM card without a national ID.
Even if you manage to get an Inkacel SIM card legally, the effort may not be worth it because the difference in prices and plans compared to the other mobile operators is minimal.

Cuy Móvil is a youth-focused MVNO primarily operated through its apps.
While Cuy Móvil SIM cards can be registered much easier as a tourist than Inkacel SIM cards, you may still not be able to do so.
The mobile operator has a side project called PeruSIM.
It allows you to order a SIM card while still abroad and be delivered to your home.
Or it can be delivered to the place of stay in Peru.
The issue is that PeruSIM is at least double, sometimes triple, the regular prices charged by the mobile operators.
And if you visit a Cuy Móvil store as a tourist, they may refuse to sell a regular Cuy Móvil SIM card and insist you get a PeruSIM SIM card.
As a result, both Inkacel and Cuy Móvil will not be covered in this guide.
5G NR in Peru
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Peru since March 2021. It is available on the Claro Perú and Entel Perú networks. However, it is only available for fixed-wireless customers. Mobile users cannot use 5G NR (yet).
Claro Perú has already pledged that prepaid customers can use it once 5G NR is available to mobile broadband customers without additional costs.
Best SIM Card in Peru
Best eSIM in Peru
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Peru (yet).
Note that the Peruvian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Peru.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the four best eSIMs for Peru:
- Airalo's Peru Habla Telefon eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (cheapest)
- Airalo's Latamlink eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (can be used in 19 Latin American countries)
- Holafly Peru eSIM with one 6 GB option (most generous data plan)
- Nomad Peru eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (most eSIM options)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Peru, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Peru, you better check out my Peru eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Peru
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Peru. This will be done at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

Your biometrics (fingerprints) taken at the point of sale will be checked and verified against the fingerprint(s) in the national ID register of RENIEC (Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil).
Every Peruvian citizen or resident will have their fingerprints in the said database.
And this can cause issues when you try to buy a Peruvian SIM card.
While travelers are exempt from this regulation because their fingerprints are not in the database, some stores are unaware that foreigners can use their passport (number) to register their SIM cards.
This is especially the case in rural Peru or when you try to buy a SIM card from a reseller, such as kiosks and grocery stores.
It is recommended to visit the official stores of the mobile operators (Movistar Perú, Claro Perú, Entel Perú, or Bitel (formerly Viettel Perú) stores) instead of third-party stores.
Unlike third-party stores, these employees are more likely aware of how to register SIM cards with a passport.
Even then, be prepared to be rejected when trying to buy a SIM card at any mobile operator store or hear that they do not sell prepaid SIM cards there.
Simply go to another store, preferably in a touristy area, and you will be fine.
Getting top-up cards or recharging through eTopUp can be done at third-party stores without any issues.
While the Claro employees at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport know how to register SIM cards without the biometrics match, I would highly discourage you from purchasing a SIM card at the airport.
You will pay 19 times more (2.50 USD vs. 50 USD) for a SIM card sold at an airport than anywhere else.
Peru Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Peru

Peru uses the Peruvian Sol with the symbol PEN (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as S/. For example, 25 PEN = S/ 25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between PEN and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 PEN = 0.25 USD
- 10 PEN = 2.65 USD
- 100 PEN = 26.30 USD
For up-to-date PEN:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Peruvian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Movistar Perú, Claro Perú, Entel Perú & Bitel (formerly Viettel Perú), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Peru to offer to us.
Movistar Perú

Movistar Perú, just Movistar, is the largest mobile operator in Peru.
It is a combination of the former Telefónica Móviles and BellSouth.
Movistar, as a brand, is active in Central America, South America & Spain.
Movistar uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
This is what you will learn about Movistar:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Movistar SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Movistar Perú
Movistar has the best network in Peru.
It also has the best 4G/LTE availability (together with Entel Perú).
Below is Movistar's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Movistar's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Movistar Perú
You can buy a Movistar SIM card for 10 PEN with 3 GB (10 days), unlimited Facebook, Instagram & Movistar Play (10 days) & unlimited WhatsApp (30 days) in Movistar stores. Resellers, including kiosks and pharmacies, sell SIM cards too. It is not possible to get Movistar SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport.

Dial *515# to access the Movistar menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Movistar has no eSIMs.
Note that the Peruvian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Peru without personal detail capturing, you can get the Peru (Habla Telecom) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- Peru/Habla Telecom 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Peru/Habla Telecom 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Peru/Habla Telecom 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Peru eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Peru and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only

With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Peru eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Peru, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Movistar Perú
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Movistar Perú
Movistar has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Llamadas + Datos/Calls + Data (combo)
- Preplan (combo)
- Megas Libres/Free Data (data – which you have to pay for)
- Redes Sociales/Social Media (as the name implies)
- Video y Gaming (data for gaming/video streaming apps)
All Movistar plans can be activated by dialing *515#.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Llamadas + Datos (Calls + Data) – Movistar Perú
TheLlamadas + Datos (Calls + Data) are combo plans with data and minutes.
The following Llamadas + Datos Libres are available:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 PEN | 100 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day | PQ3 |
5 PEN | 500 MB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 3 days | PQ5 |
7 PEN | 700 MB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 7 days | PQ7 |
10 PEN | 1.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 10 days | PQ10 |
1 for Facebook & WhatsApp
2 +Facebook Messenger

Preplan – Movistar Perú
The Preplan are combo bundles with data, minutes & SMS.
The following Preplan are available:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 PEN | 650 MB | Unlimited 2, 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
6 PEN | 700 MB | Unlimited 2, 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6 days |
7 PEN | 1 GB | Unlimited 3, 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
8 PEN | 1.1 GB | Unlimited 3, 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 8 days |
9 PEN | 1.2 GB | Unlimited 3, 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 9 days |
10 PEN | 10 GB | Unlimited 3, 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
15 PEN | 2.5 GB | Unlimited 3, 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 15 days |
20 PEN | 4 GB | Unlimited 3, 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 days |
25 PEN | 4.5 GB | Unlimited 3, 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 25 days |
30 PEN | 7 GB | Unlimited 3, 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram & WhatsApp
2 +1 GB of TikTok & YouTube for 3 days
3 +unlimited Spotify, TikTok & YouTube for 3 days
4 +unlimited Free Fire & Free Fire MAX for 3 days
5 +unlimited Free Fire & Free Fire MAX for 5 days
6 +unlimited Free Fire & Free Fire MAX until data validity

Megas Libres (Free Data) – Movistar Perú
The Megas Libres (Free Data) plans are data-only bundles that, unlike the name implies, you have to pay for.
These Megas Libres are available:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 PEN | 25 MB | N/A | 1 day | A80 |
3 PEN | 200 MB | Unlimited | 2 days | A81 |
4 PEN | Unlimited | N/A | 1 night (0:00 – 7:00) | A86 |
5 PEN | 600 MB | Unlimited | 2 days | A82 |
5 PEN | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day | A85 |
7 PEN | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | A83 |
10 PEN | 3 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | A84 |
20 PEN | 3 GB | Unlimited | 15 days | A20 |
30 PEN | 3.5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days | A21 |
1 for WhatsApp

The Social Media plans are data-only packages for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & WhatsApp.
These Redes Sociales are available:
Price | Data | App(s) | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 PEN | Unlimited | 1 day | A87 | |
1 PEN | Unlimited | Instagram & Snapchat | 1 day | A90 |
1 PEN | Unlimited | 1 day | A4 | |
5 PEN | Unlimited | 5 days | A89 |

Video y Gaming – Movistar Perú
The Video y Gaming are data-only plans for Movistar Play, Netflix, Spotify & YouTube individually.
These Video y Gaming are available:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
3 PEN | 1 GB 1 | 1 day | A57 |
3 PEN | 3 GB 2 | 3 days | N/A |
3 PEN | Unlimited 3 | Daytime (08:00 – 23:59) | N/A |
5 PEN | 1 GB 4 | 1 day | A56 |
5 PEN | 10 GB 3 | 7 days | N/A |
5 PEN | Unlimited 1, 3 | Daytime (08:00 – 23:59) | N/A |
5 PEN | Unlimited 1, 3 | Nighttime (00:00 – 07:59) | N/A |
5 PEN | Unlimited 2 | 5 days | N/A |
1 YouTube
2 FreeFire + Garena games
3 TikTok
4 Netflix

APN/Internet Settings – Movistar Perú
- Name: Movistar Internet
- APN: movistar.pe
- Username: [email protected]
- Password: movistar
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Claro Perú

Claro Perú, just Claro, is the second-largest mobile operator in Peru.
It used to be TIM Perú until Claro purchased the former company.
Now, it is the fastest mobile operator in the country.
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1900 MHz (Band 2), 2600 MHz (Band 7) & 3500 MHz (Band 42)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – for fixed-wireless only (for now)
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Claro Perú
Claro has extensive coverage throughout Peru.
It does have the best 4G/LTE coverage experience.
Below is Claro Perú's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Claro Perú‘s official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Claro Perú
You can buy a Claro SIM card for 10 PEN in Claro stores (1/2). Resellers, including kiosks and pharmacies, sell SIM cards too. Claro is also the only mobile operator selling SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport (for a crazy 50 USD).

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Claro has no eSIMs.
Note that the Peruvian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Peru (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Peru (Habla Telecom) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- Peru/Habla Telecom 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Peru/Habla Telecom 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Peru/Habla Telecom 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Peru eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Peru eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Peru eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Peru and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only

With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Peru eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Peru, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Perú
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Perú
Claro has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Paquetes de Megas/Data Plans (as the name implies)
- Paquetes de Redes Sociales/Social Media Packages (as the name suggests)
- Paquetes de Redes Sociales y Video/Social Media and Video Packages (as the name implies)
- Paquetes Exclusivos Online/Exclusive Online Packages (combo plans)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Paquetes de Megas (Data Plans) – Claro Perú
The Paquetes de Megas (Data Plans) are, as the name suggests, data-only plans.
The following Paquetes de Megas are available, which you can activate by dialing *799#:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 PEN | 200 MB | 2 days |
5 PEN | 1.3 GB | 5 days |
6 PEN | Unlimited | Until midnight |
10 PEN | 3.01 GB | 10 days |
20 PEN | 3 GB | 20 days |
30 PEN | 4.5 GB | 30 days |

The Paquetes de Redes Sociales (Social Media Packages) are data-only plans for Facebook and Instagram.
The following Paquetes de Redes Sociales are available, which you can activate by dialing *799#:
Price | Social Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1 PEN | Unlimited 1 | 1 day |
1 PEN | Unlimited 2 | 1 day |
5 PEN | Unlimited 1 | 6 days |
20 PEN | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 for Instagram

The Paquetes de Redes Sociales y Video (Social Media and Video Packages) are data-only plans for Snapchat and TikTok.
The following Paquetes de Redes Sociales y Video are available, which you can activate by dialing *799#:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
3 PEN | 150 MB 1 | 1 day |
3 PEN | Unlimited 2 | 3 hours |
3 PEN | Unlimited 3 | 6 hours |
5 PEN | 620 MB 1 | 2 days |
5 PEN | 10 GB 3 | 7 days |
10 PEN | 1.5 GB 1 | 5 days |
20 PEN | 1.8 GB 1 | 12 days |
30 PEN | 3 GB 1 | 20 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter, Waze & WhatsApp
2 for Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube
3 for TikTok

Paquetes Exclusivos Online (Exclusive Online Packages) – Claro Perú
Paquetes Exclusivos Online (Exclusive Online Packages) are combo plans with data and minutes.
The following Paquetes Exclusivos Online are available, which you can activate by dialing *799#:
Price | Data 1 | Local Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 PEN | 150 MB | N/A | Unlimited | 2 days |
5 PEN | 300 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 4 days |
10 PEN | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
20 PEN | 2 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 12 days |
30 PEN | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 20 days |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter, Waze & WhatsApp

APN/Internet Settings – Claro Perú
- Name: Claro Internet
- APN: claro.pe
- Username: claro
- Password: claro
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Entel Perú

Entel Perú, just Entel, is the third-largest mobile operator in Peru.
It is the Peruvian brand by Entel from Chile.
It used to be known as Nextel Perú until 2013.
Entel Bolivia is not associated with Entel in Chile and Peru.
Entel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – for fixed-wireless only (for now)
This is what you will learn about Entel:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Entel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Entel Perú
Entel has extensive coverage throughout Peru.
It also has the best 4G/LTE availability (together with Movistar Perú).
Below is Entel Perú's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Entel Perú's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Entel Perú
You can buy an Entel SIM card for 10 PEN with 4 GB, unlimited data for select social media apps (Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram & WhatsApp, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS – all for 30 days in Entel stores (1/2). Resellers, including kiosks and pharmacies, sell SIM cards too. It is not possible to get Entel SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport.

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Entel has no eSIMs.
Note that the Peruvian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Peru (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Peru (Habla Telecom) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- Peru/Habla Telecom 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Peru/Habla Telecom 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Peru/Habla Telecom 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Peru eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Peru and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only

With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Peru eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Peru, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Entel Perú
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Entel Perú
Entel has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Power Bolsas/Power Bags (data)
- Datos Bolsas/Data Bags (data)
- Redes Sociales/Social Media (as the name implies)
All Entel plans can be activated by dialing *144# and selecting option 3.
Be aware that Entel throttles (prepaid) speeds.
Below is a table of what type of speeds you can expect with Entel.

Power Bolsas (Power Bags) – Entel Perú
The Power Bolsas (Power Bags) are data-only plans.
Power Bolsas can be activated by dialing *144# and selecting option 3 or texting the Activation Code to 999:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 PEN | 150 MB | Unlimited | 1 day | POWER3 |
5 PEN | 600 MB | Unlimited | 2 days | TRIPLICA5 |
10 PEN | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | 5 days | TRIPLICA10 |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Spotify & WhatsApp

Datos Bolsas (Data Bags) – Entel Perú
The Datos Bolsas (Data Bags) are data-only plans.
Datos Bolsas can be activated by dialing *144# and selecting option 3 or texting the Activation Code to 999:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1 PEN | 50 MB | 1 day |
3 PEN | 500 MB | 1 day |
5 PEN | Unlimited | 1 day |
10 PEN | 1300 MB | 5 days |
10 PEN | 3 GB | 10 days |
20 PEN | 4 GB | 20 days |
30 PEN | 6 GB | 30 days |

The Redes Sociales (Social Media) are data-only plans for Facebook, Netflix, TikTok, WhatsApp & YouTube.
Redes Sociales can be activated by dialing *144# and selecting option 3 or texting the Activation Code to 999:
Price | Social Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1 PEN | Unlimited 1 | 1 day |
3 PEN | Unlimited 2 | 1 day |
5 PEN | Unlimited 1, 3 | 5 days |
5 PEN | Undisclosed 4 | 7 days |
5 PEN | Unlimited 5 | 7 days |
1 Facebook & WhatsApp
2 Netflix & YouTube (360p)
3 Instagram
4 FreeFire, FreeFire MAX & Mobile Legends
5 TikTok

APN/Internet Settings – Entel Perú
- Name: Entel Internet
- APN: entel.pe
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Bitel (formerly Viettel Perú)

Bitel is the smallest mobile operator in Peru.
It is owned by Viettel, which is directly owned by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense.
Bitel was Viettel's first foreign market where the country's GDP exceeded the one of Vietnam.
Bitel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: 900 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8)
This is what you will learn about Bitel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Bitel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Bitel
Bitel has the worst coverage throughout Peru.
Viettel, the company that owns Bitel, often focuses on building coverage in rural parts of the country first before concentrating on urban areas.
It does this because rural areas are often underserved (with no or barely any coverage).
This approach has been successful in almost all of the markets Viettel entered.
In Peru, however, it has worked somewhat, especially in the beginning.
Nowadays, its competitors have great (or even better coverage than Bitel) coverage, for Peruvian standards, in rural parts of the country too.
Below is Bitel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Bitel
You can get a Bitel SIM card for 10 PEN with the Bifri 10 plan (1.5 GB, 1.5 GB for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Waze, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS – all for 10 days) in Bitel stores. Resellers, including kiosks and pharmacies, sell SIM cards too. It is not possible to get Bitel SIM cards at Lima-Jorge Chávez International Airport.
Dial *180# to see your Bitel phone number.

Bitel has no eSIMs.
Note that the Peruvian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Peru without personal detail capturing, you can get the Peru (Habla Telecom) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- Peru/Habla Telecom 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Peru/Habla Telecom 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Peru/Habla Telecom 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Peru eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.

The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Peru and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
- Argentina
- Belize 1
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- French Guiana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela 1
1 on 3G only

With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Peru eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Peru, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Bitel
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Bitel
Bitel has one type of data-featured prepaid plan, which is the Bifri plan. It features data, minutes & SMS.
The following Bifri are available, which can be activated by dialing *9090#:
Price | Data | Social Media Data 1, 2 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 PEN | 650 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 days |
10 PEN | 1.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 days |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Line, Twitter, Waze & WhatsApp
2 +1 GB TikTok & YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Bitel
- Name: Bitel
- APN: BITEL
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected in Peru
Getting a SIM card from Movistar or Claro would do you well when considering a Peruvian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other American Countries
Visiting other countries in the Americas? Check out my Caribbean SIM card buying guide, covering other American nations, such as:
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