Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Claro Peru vs Smart Axiata
Claro Peru
Smart Axiata
Higher score in this comparison
Where Claro Peru and Smart Axiata differ
| Compare | Claro PeruReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Smart AxiataReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | PEN 29.90 | $2 |
| Countries covered | 17 to 35 | 143Higher |
| Unlimited data | 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. | SmartRoam daily spend caps: US 5 USD, Europe 5 USD, UK 5 USD, Japan 5 USD, Malaysia/Singapore/Vietnam/Indonesia/India/Philippines 2 USD, China/Jordan/Norway 10 USD; roaming in 143 countries. Smart Traveller SIM in Cambodia: 5 USD for 30 GB, 15 days |
| 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. | Worry-free data after the daily roaming spend cap is reached: 2 USD/day in most of Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Bangladesh, Brunei, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka), 5 USD/day in Europe, UK, Japan, South Korea, China Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, 10 USD/day in China, Jordan and Norway |
| Hotspot sharing | No | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Claro | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | PEN 50 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | PEN 109.90 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Countries covered is higher at Smart Axiata: 143 vs 17 to 35.
- Unlimited data: only Smart Axiata.
- Support channels: only Claro Peru offers Chat, Help centre.
- Support channels: only Smart Axiata offers Community.
- Region: only Claro Peru offers Regional.
- Features: only Claro Peru offers Instant activation.
- Features: only Smart Axiata offers Unlimited data.
- Audience: only Claro Peru offers Long trip.
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.
Smart Axiata
Smart Axiata suits short trips that cross Asia and Europe, with roaming across 143 countries and entry prices at $2. It is a carrier based in Cambodia, and unlimited data continues after a daily spend cap, which keeps a heavy data day predictable, though a long stay means paying that cap every day.
Score breakdown
| Area | Claro Peru | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.7 |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.1 |
Where each is licensed and available
Additional countries for Claro Peru: 1. Additional countries for Smart Axiata: 1.
A third option
Roamable has countries covered at 150, against 17 to 35 for Claro Peru and 143 for Smart Axiata.
Roamable reviewWhat we checked
Claro Peru
- claro.com.pe: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Smart Axiata
- smart.com.kh: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Claro Peru | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 545 of 926 | 121 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 549 of 918 | 130 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Claro Peru | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long tripCovers more | Short trip |
| Legal entity | America Movil Peru S.A.C. (RUC 20467534026) | Smart Axiata Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Peru | Cambodia |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Claro Peru | Smart Axiata | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 17 to 35lowest quarter | 143above the median | 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
Smart Axiata
Pros
- Roaming reaches 143 countries, above the site median of 74 for travel plans.
- Entry prices at $2 sit under the site median of €5.
- Unlimited data keeps working once the fair use policy's daily cap is reached, so a trip never cuts out mid stream.
Cons
- The fair use policy caps daily roaming spend by region, so a heavy data day can cost the cap again the next day.
- Aimed at short trip travel, so a long multi-month stay is not the shape it is built around.
- Support runs on email, phone and community only, with no live chat or help centre in the list.
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
Smart Axiata
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short holiday or business run who want one roaming plan across Asia and Europe rather than a purchase per country.
- Anyone heading out of Cambodia, since Smart Axiata is the home carrier and top-ups work on its own network.
- Heavy data users content to hit a daily cap, since data carries on after it without further charge.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who need a wider map: Zwitchy reaches 200 countries.
- Budget-first buyers who only want to test a connection: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
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
Smart Axiata
Current offer
Discount code
Smart eSIM 50% off special number: 50% off a special number
Every new eSIM purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Get 1GB data in SmartNas for FREE every day: 1 GB free data per day
For Smart Laor! plan subscribers who register on the EBC website
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Subscribe, Save, and Win: S-Coins to unlock vaults and win prizes
Earn S-Coins with plan subscriptions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Claro Peru | Smart Axiata |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 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.
Smart Axiata
What does Smart Axiata cost for roaming data?+
Entry prices start at $2, and the roaming offer runs on a daily spend cap rather than a data allowance. The fair use policy sets a lower cap for most of Asia and higher caps across Europe, the UK, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Jordan and Norway.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is listed among unlimited data, 5g and carrier plan for the roaming offer. The fair use policy explains the catch: data keeps flowing after the daily roaming spend cap is reached, so a heavy user simply pays the cap again on the next day instead of losing service or being cut off mid trip.
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