Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Claro Peru vs KDDI au
Claro Peru
KDDI au
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Claro PeruReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KDDI auReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | PEN 29.90 | ¥800 |
| Countries covered | 17 to 35Higher | 17 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | 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. | US 800 JPY/24h reserved; Europe 1000 JPY/24h reserved (1000 JPY if any 1000-tier country in the itinerary); Thailand 800 JPY/24h; Turkey 800 JPY/24h; Mexico 800 JPY/24h; global 1000 JPY/24h with advance booking or 1200 JPY/24h without; eligible au plan subscribers get up to 15 days free per month, capped at 18000 JPY/month |
| Fair use policy | 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. | Speed may be throttled if heavy data use occurs within a 24-hour period |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Claro | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | PEN 50 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | PEN 109.90 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Countries covered is higher at Claro Peru: 17 to 35 vs 17.
- Unlimited data: only KDDI au.
- Hotspot sharing: only KDDI au.
- Support channels: only Claro Peru offers Email, Chat.
- Features: only Claro Peru offers 5G, Instant activation.
- Features: only KDDI au offers Unlimited data, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
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.
KDDI au
KDDI au is a carrier-run daily eSIM from KDDI Corporation that suits au plan subscribers and short trips needing unlimited data and hotspot sharing. Prices start at ¥800 and coverage spans 17 countries, with a fair use policy that can slow speeds after heavy use in a day.
Score breakdown
| Area | Claro Peru | KDDI au |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2 |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 8.8Carrier plan from KDDI Corporation with unlimited data, hotspot sharing and prices from ¥800, though coverage is 17 countries. |
How they place
| Ranking | Claro Peru | KDDI au |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 545 of 926 | 263 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 549 of 918 | 270 of 918 |
Licences and countries
Additional countries for Claro Peru: 1. Additional countries for KDDI au: 1.
Which one suits you
Pick Claro Peru if countries covered matter most.
Pick KDDI au if unlimited data and hotspot sharing matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Claro Peru | KDDI au |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, Global | Not confirmed |
| Features | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | America Movil Peru S.A.C. (RUC 20467534026) | KDDI Corporation |
| Headquarters | Peru | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Claro Peru | KDDI au | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 17 to 35lowest quarter | 17lowest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
KDDI au
Pros
- Unlimited data and hotspot sharing both appear in unlimited data, hotspot and carrier plan, so one phone can carry a laptop for a day of work.
- Prices start at ¥800, with reference rates for the United States, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico at that level.
- It is sold as a carrier plan from KDDI Corporation, and eligible au plan subscribers can pick up a capped free monthly allowance.
Cons
- Coverage of 17 countries is narrow beside Zwitchy at 200.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email listed.
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy, and speed can be throttled after heavy use within a day.
Who each suits
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
KDDI au
Who it suits
- Travellers who already subscribe to au at home and want a carrier daily eSIM rather than a marketplace purchase.
- People needing hotspot sharing alongside unlimited data while working from a laptop, where unlimited data, hotspot and carrier plan carries both.
- Travellers whose trip sits in one of the 17 covered countries and who want the ¥800 entry rate.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone needing far wider reach, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries against 17 here.
- Price-first buyers who want a lower starting outlay, since eSIMGo.is lists a from price of $0.99.
- Travellers after a simple single-market eSIM, where SimToIsrael lists a from price of $25.
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
KDDI au
Current offer
First period offer
AEON online English conversation, first month half price via au overseas page: 6,980 JPY/month -> 3,490 JPY first month (tax incl.) for the daily plan; 4,880 JPY/month -> 2,440 JPY first month (tax incl.) for the 8-lesson plan
Campaign deadline 9/30 (Wed); native-teacher plans; partner offer shown on the au海外放題 page
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Claro Peru | KDDI au |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | No | Yes |
| Peru | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
KDDI au
How much does a KDDI au eSIM cost?+
Reference prices are set by region, and the entry price is ¥800. The United States, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico sit at that level, Europe is costlier, and global plans are cheaper when booked in advance. Eligible au plan subscribers can also take a capped free monthly allowance.
Is the data allowance really unlimited?+
Unlimited data and hotspot sharing are both part of unlimited data, hotspot and carrier plan. A fair use policy still applies, with speed throttled if heavy data use happens within a day, so the allowance is generous rather than unthrottled for constant streaming.
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