Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Airtel (eSIM) vs Claro Peru
Airtel (eSIM)
Higher score in this comparison
Claro Peru
What sets them apart
| Compare | Airtel (eSIM)ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Claro PeruReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹648 | PEN 29.90 |
| Countries covered | 189Higher | 17 to 35 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | Global Rs 5999 40GB 90 days; Rs 648 1 day entry | US and Mexico: Max Ilimitado S/69.90/mo (Andean + Americas + US + Canada, 19 countries) or pay-as-you-go roaming S/5.00 per MB in Zona Claro. Europe and UK: only in Max Ilimitado S/289.90/mo (35 countries) or Zona Claro Extendida roaming S/5.00 per MB. Japan, Thailand, Turkey: Zona Claro Extendida roaming only, S/5.00 per MB (no data plan offered). Global: Zona Mundo roaming, S/10.00 per MB. Add-on Pasaporte Claro: 10 GB + 100 SMS + 30 min + unlimited WhatsApp, 15 days, S/50; or 30 GB + 250 SMS + 250 min + unlimited WhatsApp, 15 days, S/100. |
| Fair use policy | 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps | Automatic MB cap on roaming: 75 MB in Zona Claro, 75 MB in Zona Claro Extendida and 20 MB in Zona Mundo (150/150/40 MB for corporate lines). In plan international coverage, WhatsApp unlimited is limited to text, images and voice notes; unused Pasaporte Claro GB, minutes and SMS are not recoverable; peer-to-peer and illegal downloads are excluded. |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | No |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Claro |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | PEN 50 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | PEN 109.90 |
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Key differences
- Countries covered is higher at Airtel (eSIM): 189 vs 17 to 35.
- Unlimited data: only Airtel (eSIM).
- Region: only Claro Peru offers Regional.
- Features: only Airtel (eSIM) offers Unlimited data.
- Features: only Claro Peru offers 5G, Instant activation.
Our verdict on each
Airtel (eSIM)
Airtel's eSIM is a carrier roaming pack for travellers leaving India, and the reach is its argument: 189 countries in a single global plan. It suits anyone who wants one line for a long multi-country trip, and less well those shopping by the gig, since the day pack allows 1GB.
Claro Peru
Claro Peru suits people who already hold a Claro line and want international data added to an existing bill rather than a separate eSIM. Plans start at PEN 29.90, the practical choice is the Pasaporte Claro add-on, and coverage runs 17 to 35 countries.
Score breakdown
| Area | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.5Unlimited data under a published fair-use rule, 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps, on a global roaming pack (global) at INR 648. | Not confirmed |
| Trust | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 126 of 926 | 545 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 135 of 918 | 549 of 918 |
Also worth a look
Simbye has countries covered at 190, against 189 for Airtel (eSIM) and 17 to 35 for Claro Peru.
Simbye reviewWhere these facts come from
Airtel (eSIM)
- telecomtalk.info: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- airtel.in: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- business-northeast.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Claro Peru
- claro.com.pe: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, Carrier plan | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Bharti Airtel Limited | America Movil Peru S.A.C. (RUC 20467534026) |
| Headquarters | India | Peru |
| Founded | 1995 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ₹648 | Not confirmed |
| Data allowance | 1GB | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 189above the median | 17 to 35lowest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Airtel (eSIM)
Pros
- Roaming reach of 189 countries, well above the site median of 74 for a single pack.
- Unlimited data on the long pack, with the fair-use limit published openly alongside the offer: 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- Entry price of INR 648 and a day rate of INR 648, with the whole plan set in rupees.
Cons
- The day pack allows only 1GB, which is thin for heavy browsing or hotspot use on arrival.
- Speed drops sharply once the high-speed allowance is spent, and the fair-use rule is 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- It is a carrier plan (carrier) from Bharti Airtel Limited, so the terms come from the operator itself.
Claro Peru
Pros
- Pasaporte Claro bundles data with minutes, SMS and messaging, and top-ups are available
- Plans sit on the regular Claro bill with instant activation
- Support runs on email, chat and phone
Cons
- Hotspot sharing is listed as no, so the line cannot share data with a laptop or tablet
- Unlimited data is listed as no, and a fair use policy applies an automatic MB cap on roaming by zone
- Europe and UK coverage needs the costliest plan listed, and Japan, Thailand and Turkey are pay as you go only
Who each suits
Airtel (eSIM)
Who it suits
- Travellers leaving India on a long multi-country trip who want the pack in hand rather than a purchase at each stop.
- People who will stream and navigate heavily, since the long pack carries unlimited data under 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps.
- Anyone who wants help in several ways, since support runs by email, chat, phone and a help centre (email, chat and phone).
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, which lists 200 countries against Airtel's 189 for anyone chasing the widest map.
- eSIMGo.is, where plans start at $0.99 for travellers budgeting in dollars rather than in rupees.
Claro Peru
Who it suits
- Claro Peru subscribers who want international data on the bill they already have
- Travellers crossing the Andean and Americas zones inside a regular Claro plan
- Short breaks where a bundled data, minutes and messaging add-on is easier than setting up a new eSIM
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who need hotspot sharing or unlimited data, as neither is among its plan features (5g, instant activation and carrier plan), and should look at eSIMGo.is or Zwitchy
- Anyone planning a Europe or UK trip on a budget, since that coverage sits in the costliest plan listed and eSIMGo.is is the cheaper comparison
- International visitors without a Claro line, who should consider SimToIsrael or Zwitchy instead
Current offers
Claro Peru
Current offer
Discount code
Paga la mitad de tu plan! Cambiate al Plan Max Ilimitado y paga la mitad por 6 meses: 50% off for 6 months
New line or switch to Claro; promotional rate applies for 6 months; plan is Max Ilimitado (international coverage from S/69.90).
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Crece tu recarga desde s/ 7: Top-ups from S/7
Prepaid top-ups starting at S/7, purchased via tienda.claro.com.pe or Mi Claro.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Airtel (eSIM) | Claro Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Airtel (eSIM)
How much does an Airtel eSIM cost to start with?+
The entry price is INR 648 for the day pack, and the daily rate is the same figure at INR 648. Airtel's published plan list reads Global Rs 5999 40GB 90 days; Rs 648 1 day entry, which shows what a longer trip costs. Budget in rupees and compare it against sellers quoting in dollars.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is offered on the long pack, with the published fair-use rule of 40GB high-speed then 80 Kbps. That means a generous high-speed allowance, then a slow connection good for messages and email but not video. Read the line as part of the offer rather than fine print.
Claro Peru
What does international data cost?+
Travel coverage starts at PEN 29.90, and the Pasaporte Claro add-on bundles data, minutes, SMS and messaging for a fixed window. Outside those plans, roaming is charged per MB by zone, with the lowest rate in the Claro zone. Europe and UK travel sits in the most expensive plan listed.
Which countries does Claro Peru cover?+
Coverage runs 17 to 35 countries, split across regional and global roaming zones. The Americas plans reach the Andean region, the US, Mexico and Canada, while a separate plan covers Europe and the UK. Japan, Thailand and Turkey are reached on the pay as you go rate only.
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