When does my El Salvador eSIM start?

Your validity period begins when the eSIM first connects to a El Salvador network, not when you buy it. You can safely install it before you fly — it stays asleep until you land.

Will my phone work with a El Salvador eSIM?

You need an eSIM-capable, network-unlocked phone (an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy). Check our compatibility page before you buy — and if your phone turns out not to support eSIM, you get a full refund as long as it has not been installed.

Can I keep my number and WhatsApp on a El Salvador eSIM?

Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your normal SIM remains active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your regular apps will continue working over the eSIM data connection.

What if my El Salvador data runs out?

If your plan supports it, you can top up an active eSIM in seconds from your dashboard without needing to reinstall. Otherwise, simply buy another plan and it will stack onto your existing eSIM.

We offer a full refund at any time before installation, up to 120 days from purchase. Once an eSIM is installed, the data is live and cannot be refunded.

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What you can actually buy for a El Salvador trip

El Salvador: 3 plans, from 3 to 5 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. None of these run on 5G — the El Salvador networks we resell are LTE only. We would rather say so here than let you find out on arrival.

2 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Claro.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.

How a El Salvador eSIM works

A El Salvador travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Claro on LTE. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.

How much data for a El Salvador trip?

Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. El Salvador plans start at £13.20 across 2 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.

Does a El Salvador eSIM avoid roaming charges?

Yes. A El Salvador travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.

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