Partial 5G in Guadeloupe, and what that means for your eSIM
Guadeloupe has 1 mobile network: Orange (5G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Orange GP, which is the sole 5G carrier operating in Guadeloupe. Airalo's catalogue starts at $0.64/GB with 5G access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Orange GP, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Guadeloupe: Orange GP, Digicel, and SFR. Orange GP connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Orange GP sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Guadeloupe.
A travel eSIM in Guadeloupe attaches to Orange GP on 5G. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Orange GP is the only operator on the published list for Guadeloupe, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
How to install and activate an eSIM before you land in Guadeloupe
Purchase your Guadeloupe eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Guadeloupe Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Guadeloupe, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Orange GP's 5G network within 30 seconds. No ID verification is needed for travel eSIMs in Guadeloupe.
Get your Guadeloupe eSIM set up at home on WiFi before departure. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your multi-day trip. Guadeloupe has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $1.03 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Orange GP's 5G network in Guadeloupe. The country operates 1 network: Orange GP, Digicel, and SFR. Orange GP provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Guadeloupe as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 4 plans for Guadeloupe, starting at $0.64/GB on Orange GP's infrastructure.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
How much data you need in Guadeloupe, where gigabytes are cheap
The published price ladder for Guadeloupe: 1GB at $1.03 ($1.03/GB), 3GB at $2.70 ($0.90/GB), 10GB at $6.42 ($0.64/GB), 20GB at $14.19 ($0.71/GB). Best value sits at 10GB for $6.42, at $0.64 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $1.03 for 1GB. Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $0.64 to about $1.03 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Guadeloupe, our editors flagged these details.
French department. EU roaming applies.
Guadeloupe sits in the Caribbean region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Orange GP is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 5G.
Guadeloupe connects travelers through Orange GP on 5G, with 1 network available for eSIM roaming.
French department. EU roaming applies.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 7-day trip to Guadeloupe: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 10GB plan at $6.42 on Orange GP covers the moderate scenario.
Guadeloupe eSIM pricing on Orange GP: 1GB: $1.03 ($1.03/GB), 3GB: $2.70 ($0.90/GB), 10GB: $6.42 ($0.64/GB), 20GB: $14.19 ($0.71/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Explore all destinations in Caribbean or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Guadeloupe: eSIM or local SIM card?
SIM kiosks at the main airport in Guadeloupe vary in price and availability depending on the terminal and time of arrival. Queues can be unpredictable, especially after peak international flights. An eSIM on Orange GP's 5G network starts at $0.64/GB and activates from your phone in under 2 minutes, before you even reach baggage claim.
For Guadeloupe, eSIM providers offer competitive per-gigabyte rates starting at $0.64/GB on Orange GP. You buy before departure, install over WiFi at home, and land with data already working. You skip the paperwork, the language barrier at the counter, and the risk of getting a plan that expires before your trip ends.
Guadeloupe verdict: no unlimited plan here, so per-gigabyte decides it
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Guadeloupe attach to Orange on 5G, with Orange GP, Digicel, and SFR also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Guadeloupe catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $1.03 for 1GB to $14.19 for 20GB, and the 10GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $0.64. Airalo publishes no unlimited daily plan for Guadeloupe, so the fixed ladder is the only option in this catalogue. Two ground details for Guadeloupe: emergency calls go to 15/17/18/112, and wall outlets take Type C/E plugs.
HelloRoam earns the Guadeloupe pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 10GB rung on this ladder beats at $0.64/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Guadeloupe catalogue, which bottoms out at $0.64/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Guadeloupe (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Guadeloupe
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Guadeloupe ladder is 10GB at $0.64/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Guadeloupe: Orange on 5G, plus Orange GP, Digicel, and SFR.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Guadeloupe catalogue: $1.03 for 1GB up to $14.19 for 20GB, bottoming out at $0.64/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, and Airalo's catalogue lists no unlimited plan for Guadeloupe, so the two do not compare rung for rung here.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and every rung on the Guadeloupe ladder costs less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Guadeloupe is $0.64/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Guadeloupe
Navigation and maps in Guadeloupe
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Orange GP's 5G network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 10GB plan at $6.42 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 5G in Guadeloupe. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Orange GP's network. Heavy streamers should consider the largest data plan available for Guadeloupe.
Value analysis for Guadeloupe
The 10GB plan delivers the strongest value at $0.64/GB for Guadeloupe. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $1.03. Both tiers connect through Orange GP's 5G network with identical speed access.
HelloRoam leads our Guadeloupe value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Guadeloupe. The published ladder starts at $0.64/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Guadeloupe
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Guadeloupe: a carrier list of 4 operators, with Orange on 5G; a 4-rung published ladder from $1.03 for 1GB to $14.19 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $0.64/GB, which is Airalo's.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Guadeloupe in the Caribbean eSIM landscape
Guadeloupe ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Caribbean. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Orange GP providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Guadeloupe starts at $0.64, which is competitive for the Caribbean region. 4 plans are available across providers, all using fixed data allocations.
Guadeloupe eSIM: frequently asked questions
Why does HelloRoam earn your Guadeloupe eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Guadeloupe, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Guadeloupe route through Orange GP on 5G. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Guadeloupe starts at $0.64/GB, with its 10GB plan at $6.42.
How do you score eSIM providers in Guadeloupe?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Guadeloupe, which names 1 carrier network led by Orange GP. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. 5G is the network tier published for Guadeloupe. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Guadeloupe eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $1.03. All five providers route through Orange GP in Guadeloupe. 5G remains the standard network generation for all five providers in Guadeloupe. We rank 4 plans for Guadeloupe, with the 10GB plan at $0.64/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Guadeloupe?
Your eSIM connects to Orange GP's 5G network in Guadeloupe. 5G is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Orange GP publishes 5G service across Guadeloupe. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Orange GP's 5G signal in Guadeloupe.
Can I make phone calls with a Guadeloupe travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Orange GP's 5G network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Guadeloupe data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Guadeloupe.
What 5G coverage can I expect from a Guadeloupe eSIM?
All five providers route Guadeloupe eSIMs through Orange GP, the leading carrier in the Caribbean region. 5G is the current standard. No 5G uplift is confirmed for this destination yet. Orange GP publishes 5G service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Is eSIM support mature in Guadeloupe compared to the rest of Caribbean?
Guadeloupe has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Orange. That puts it in the mid tier for Caribbean eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 5G here. Provider scores for Guadeloupe are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Guadeloupe eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Guadeloupe plans with no extra fee. You can share your 5G connection on Orange with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 5G speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
What eSIM data plan size is best for Guadeloupe?
The average traveler uses 1-2 GB/day in Guadeloupe across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For a 7-day trip, you need roughly 84-126GB total. We recommend the 10GB plan at $6.42 ($0.64/GB) for the best value on Orange GP. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $1.03 and top up if needed.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Guadeloupe?
The 10GB plan at $6.42 ($0.64/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Guadeloupe, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Orange GP on 5G, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $1.03, 3GB at $2.70, 10GB at $6.42, 20GB at $14.19. The 10GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Guadeloupe vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Guadeloupe typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $0.64/GB on Orange GP's 5G network. The 10GB plan at $6.42 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Guadeloupe?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Guadeloupe. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Orange GP for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Practical connectivity tips for Guadeloupe travelers
Before your trip to Guadeloupe, plan your data budget. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 10GB plan at $6.42 covers a typical week-long visit on Orange GP's 5G network.
The local time zone is AST (UTC-4). wall outlets use Type C/E sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 15/17/18/112 to your phone as the local emergency line for Guadeloupe. the local currency is EUR (€). With an eSIM active, you step off the plane already connected to Orange GP's network in Guadeloupe.
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