Peru and CAN member countries to eliminate roaming charges
The CAN is a community of countries united voluntarily to achieve an integral, balanced and autonomous development, through Andean, South American and Latin American integration. The member countries are Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. CAN roaming
The general secretary of the Andean Community (CAN), Jorge Hernando Pedraza, said during an interview that “they are close to eliminating telephone roaming between Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador”. CAN roaming
“We are close to making decisions at some technical tables that we have been working on for some time, for example, very soon we will be eliminating roaming in the region,” Hernando Pedraza said. “We are here within the community (South America) and move from Bolivia to Peru, from Peru to Colombia, Ecuador and vice versa, and you are paying roaming, ” he added.
Therefore, he indicated that very soon they will make decisions in this regard. “We will make decisions in this regard so that it is one of the announcements that is coming for this new stage of the CAN“.
Visiting Peru?
If you are traveling to Peru and wish to use your mobile phone or device, you may be able to use international roaming services provided by your home mobile network operator. However, it is important to check with your mobile operator beforehand to ensure that your device is compatible with the networks available in Peru and to find out about any additional charges that may apply.
Alternatively, you may consider purchasing a local SIM card from a mobile network operator in Peru. This can often be a more cost-effective option than using international roaming services. Many mobile network operators in Peru offer prepaid SIM cards that can be purchased at airports, convenience stores, and mobile network operator retail stores.
If you choose to use a local SIM card while in Peru, you may need to ensure that your device is unlocked and compatible with the local networks. It is also important to research the available mobile network operators in Peru and compare their prices and features before purchasing a SIM card.
