DriftAmericas Reference

Peru
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Peru, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for Peru shown on this page use Movistar, Claro and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorMovistar
Local SIM$8-20
Operators in our plans2

Claro offers the widest network with the best national reach.

45 MSI76 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Peru, by underlying operator.

Movistar: 54% (47 plans) Claro: 46% (40 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Movistar54%
  • Claro46%

Network at a glance

Movistar is the network most travellers lean on in Peru. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 45, placing it on the slower side regionally. Median data price has eased from $3.49 per GB in June 2026 to $3.23 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Peru, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Movistar#1
Owner
Telefónica
Network
4G
5G
5G since 2021
Plans we carry
47
Claro#2
Owner
América Móvil
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since 2021
Plans we carry
40

Common questions

Which operator is best in Peru?

Movistar offers the widest reach for most travellers. Claro offers the widest network with the best national reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Peru have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Peru?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8-20. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Peru eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Peru. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Peru run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.