What's blocked in Ecuador
All major apps work; social media was disrupted during the 2019 protests.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Ecuador right now.
Not offered in Ecuador
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Ecuador
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Ecuador are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Ecuador briefly restricted Facebook and WhatsApp on some networks during the October 2019 protests. There are no current blocks.
Before you connect: Mostly used for privacy and streaming.
Is a VPN legal in Ecuador?
Legal
VPNs are legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Ecuador?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Ecuador right now. All major apps work; social media was disrupted during the 2019 protests.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Ecuador?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Ecuador. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Ecuador?
Legal. VPNs are legal.
Which VPN works in Ecuador?
Our picks for Ecuador are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Ecuador? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.