The internet usage in Ecuador is considerably small in percentage compared to other countries. However, Ecuador online and internet use has experienced a steady and good rise since 2000. With a 2008 population of about 14 million, 8% are internet users or a population of about 1 million.

Telecommunication indicators in Ecuador do lag behind when compared to other countries in the Latin American region. There are seven fixed-line operators, but the dominating companies are the state-owned, Andinatel and Pacifitel. The topography of the country is also prohibitive of putting up infrastructure for it would be costly to lay out copper wires and other telecommunication materials in remote areas and mountainous regions. Wireless solutions have been used to resolve some of the problems.

The primary use of Ecuador online and internet in Ecuadorian households and businesses is still for email, new, and information gathering. Unlike other countries, Ecuador is slow in catching up with online shopping and e-commerce. Although, innovative businesses have been slowly providing the purchase and availability of their goods for online purchase. Some private and public companies such as those in utilities have also provided ways to make online payment a possibility.

It was in 2003 that the government of Ecuador took steps to increase the Ecuador online and internet access throughout the country. The Consejo Nacional de Telecommunicaciones or the National Telecommunications Council started with the "Internet for Everyone" campaign, providing free internet access to students for a total of 30 minutes per day, which is also applicable to teachers, and members of the armed forces and police.

To promote e-commerce in Ecuador, the Ecuadorean E-Commerce Corporation was formed. It is a non-profit non-government organization that provides training schemes for public and private sectors to make use of Ecuador online or internet for commerce.

The National Telecommunications Council is the regulation and control body. Then council is in turn controlled by the Telecommunications Superintendency and promoted by the Foreign Trade and Investments Council (Consejo de Comercio Exterior e InversionesÑComexi). Ecuadorean companies operating on the Internet must register at the Superintendency of Companies.

With the continuing effort of the country to provide Ecuador information online, tourists can now check for things like Mapa de Ecuador, activities such as Ecuador Hiking or Ecuador Biking, and important matters on Ecuador Money.