Carrier networks and LTE coverage in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has 1 mobile network: Orange (4G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Orange GW, which is the sole 4G LTE carrier operating in Guinea-Bissau. Airalo's catalogue starts at $5.74/GB with 4G LTE access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Orange GW, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Guinea-Bissau: Orange GW and MTN GW. Orange GW connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Orange GW sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Guinea-Bissau.
A travel eSIM in Guinea-Bissau attaches to Orange GW on 4G LTE. 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 GW is the only operator on the published list for Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau
Purchase your Guinea-Bissau 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 "Guinea-Bissau Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Guinea-Bissau, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Orange GW's 4G LTE network within 30 seconds. No ID verification is needed for travel eSIMs in Guinea-Bissau.
Get your Guinea-Bissau eSIM ready before departure, since airport connectivity can be unreliable. 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. Guinea-Bissau has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $7.74 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Orange GW's 4G LTE network in Guinea-Bissau. The country operates 1 network: Orange GW and MTN GW. Orange GW 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 Guinea-Bissau as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Guinea-Bissau, starting at $5.74/GB on Orange GW's infrastructure.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Choosing the right data plan for Guinea-Bissau
The published price ladder for Guinea-Bissau: 1GB at $7.74 ($7.74/GB), 3GB at $22.49 ($7.50/GB), 5GB at $28.68 ($5.74/GB), 10GB at $68.82 ($6.88/GB), 20GB at $129.05 ($6.45/GB). Best value sits at 5GB for $28.68, at $5.74 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $7.74 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $15.48/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $12.69/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $5.74 to about $7.74 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Guinea-Bissau, our editors flagged these details.
Very limited mobile infrastructure.
Guinea-Bissau sits in the Africa region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Orange GW is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 4G LTE.
eSIM coverage in Africa is improving rapidly. Guinea-Bissau connects through Orange GW, which provides the most reliable data service for travelers in the Africa region.
Very limited mobile infrastructure.
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 Guinea-Bissau: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 5GB plan at $28.68 on Orange GW covers the moderate scenario.
Guinea-Bissau eSIM pricing on Orange GW: 1GB: $7.74 ($7.74/GB), 3GB: $22.49 ($7.50/GB), 5GB: $28.68 ($5.74/GB), 10GB: $68.82 ($6.88/GB), 20GB: $129.05 ($6.45/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $15.48/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $12.69/day.
Explore all destinations in Africa or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
No published airport SIM price for Guinea-Bissau, so compare on setup time
SIM kiosks at the main airport in Guinea-Bissau 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 GW's 4G LTE network starts at $5.74/GB and activates from your phone in under 2 minutes, before you even reach baggage claim.
For Guinea-Bissau, eSIM providers offer competitive per-gigabyte rates starting at $5.74/GB on Orange GW. 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.
Guinea-Bissau verdict: per-gigabyte for short trips, unlimited for long ones
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 Guinea-Bissau attach to Orange on 4G, with Orange GW and MTN GW also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Guinea-Bissau catalogue sits above that: the ladder steps from $7.74 for 1GB to $129.05 for 20GB, and the 5GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $5.74. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 44 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $129.05. Two ground details for Guinea-Bissau: emergency calls go to 112/119, and wall outlets take Type C plugs.
HelloRoam earns the Guinea-Bissau pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which no rung on this ladder beats, the closest being 5GB at $5.74/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Guinea-Bissau catalogue, which bottoms out at $5.74/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Guinea-Bissau (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 Guinea-Bissau
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Guinea-Bissau ladder is 5GB at $5.74/GB, above that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Guinea-Bissau: Orange on 4G, plus Orange GW and MTN GW.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Guinea-Bissau catalogue: $7.74 for 1GB up to $129.05 for 20GB, bottoming out at $5.74/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 44 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $129.05, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and no rung on the Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau is $5.74/GB, over that.
Real-world usage in Guinea-Bissau
Navigation and maps in Guinea-Bissau
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Orange GW's 4G LTE network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 5GB plan at $28.68 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 4G LTE in Guinea-Bissau. 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 GW's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Value analysis for Guinea-Bissau
The 5GB plan delivers the strongest value at $5.74/GB for Guinea-Bissau. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $7.74. Both tiers connect through Orange GW's 4G LTE network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $15.48/day for Guinea-Bissau. For trips under 2 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Guinea-Bissau value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Guinea-Bissau. The published ladder starts at $5.74/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Guinea-Bissau
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 Guinea-Bissau: a carrier list of 3 operators, with Orange on 4G; a 5-rung published ladder from $7.74 for 1GB to $129.05 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $5.74/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Guinea-Bissau in the Africa eSIM landscape
Guinea-Bissau ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Africa. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Orange GW providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Guinea-Bissau starts at $5.74, which is moderate for the Africa region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $15.48/day.
Guinea-Bissau eSIM: frequently asked questions
Why does HelloRoam earn your Guinea-Bissau eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Guinea-Bissau, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Guinea-Bissau route through Orange GW on 4G LTE. 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 Guinea-Bissau starts at $5.74/GB, with its 5GB plan at $28.68.
How do you score eSIM providers in Guinea-Bissau?
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 Guinea-Bissau, which names 1 carrier network led by Orange GW. 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. 4G LTE is the network tier published for Guinea-Bissau. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Guinea-Bissau eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $7.74. All five providers route through Orange GW in Guinea-Bissau. 4G LTE remains the standard network generation for all five providers in Guinea-Bissau. We rank 6 plans for Guinea-Bissau, with the 5GB plan at $5.74/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Guinea-Bissau?
Your eSIM connects to Orange GW's 4G LTE network in Guinea-Bissau. 4G LTE is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Orange GW publishes 4G LTE service across Guinea-Bissau. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Orange GW's 4G LTE signal in Guinea-Bissau.
Can I make phone calls with a Guinea-Bissau travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Orange GW's 4G LTE network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.
What 4G LTE coverage can I expect from a Guinea-Bissau eSIM?
All five providers route Guinea-Bissau eSIMs through Orange GW, the leading carrier in the Africa region. 4G LTE is the current standard. No 5G uplift is confirmed for this destination yet. Orange GW publishes 4G LTE 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 Guinea-Bissau compared to the rest of Africa?
Guinea-Bissau has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Orange. That puts it in the mid tier for Africa eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 4G LTE here. Provider scores for Guinea-Bissau are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Guinea-Bissau eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Guinea-Bissau plans with no extra fee. You can share your 4G LTE 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 4G LTE speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
What eSIM data plan size is best for Guinea-Bissau?
The average traveler uses 1-2 GB/day in Guinea-Bissau across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For a 7-day trip, you need roughly 84-126GB total. We recommend the 5GB plan at $28.68 ($5.74/GB) for the best value on Orange GW. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $7.74 and top up if needed.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Guinea-Bissau?
The 5GB plan at $28.68 ($5.74/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Guinea-Bissau, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Orange GW on 4G LTE, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $7.74, 3GB at $22.49, 5GB at $28.68, 10GB at $68.82, 20GB at $129.05. The 5GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Guinea-Bissau vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Guinea-Bissau typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $5.74/GB on Orange GW's 4G LTE network. The 5GB plan at $28.68 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Guinea-Bissau?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Guinea-Bissau. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Orange GW for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Practical connectivity tips for Guinea-Bissau travelers
Mobile data is your lifeline in Guinea-Bissau, where public WiFi can be spotty. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 5GB plan at $28.68 covers a typical week-long visit on Orange GW's 4G LTE network.
The local time zone is GMT (UTC+0). wall outlets use Type C sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 112/119 to your phone as the local emergency line for Guinea-Bissau. the local currency is XOF (CFA). Your eSIM connects to Orange GW the moment you land, giving you instant access to maps and messaging.
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