Guyana lists no 5G in its plan data, so LTE is what you get
Guyana has 1 mobile network: Digicel (4G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Digicel GY, which is the sole 4G LTE carrier operating in Guyana. Airalo's catalogue starts at $5.79/GB with 4G LTE access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Digicel GY, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Guyana: Digicel GY and GTT. Digicel GY connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Digicel GY sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Guyana.
A travel eSIM in Guyana attaches to Digicel GY 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. Digicel GY is the only operator on the published list for Guyana, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
Guyana sets no SIM registration rule, so setup is a QR scan
Purchase your Guyana 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 "Guyana Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Guyana, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Digicel GY's 4G LTE network within 30 seconds. No ID verification is needed for travel eSIMs in Guyana.
Order your Guyana eSIM before you travel. 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 7-day trip. Guyana has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $8.82 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Digicel GY's 4G LTE network in Guyana. The country operates 1 network: Digicel GY and GTT. Digicel GY 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 Guyana 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 Guyana, starting at $5.79/GB on Digicel GY's infrastructure.
No ID verification or passport scan is needed for tourist eSIMs in Guyana. Activation completes without paperwork.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Choosing the right data plan for Guyana
The published price ladder for Guyana: 1GB at $8.82 ($8.82/GB), 3GB at $24.99 ($8.33/GB), 5GB at $34.39 ($6.88/GB), 10GB at $57.89 ($5.79/GB), 20GB at $119.75 ($5.99/GB). Best value sits at 10GB for $57.89, at $5.79 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $8.82 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $17.28/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $14.17/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 $5.79 to about $8.82 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Guyana, our editors flagged these details.
Coverage limited to coast; interior rainforest has no signal.
Guyana sits in the South America region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Digicel GY is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 4G LTE.
Guyana connects travelers through Digicel GY on 4G LTE, with 1 network available for eSIM roaming.
Coverage limited to coast; interior rainforest has no signal.
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 Guyana: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 10GB plan at $57.89 on Digicel GY covers the moderate scenario.
Guyana eSIM pricing on Digicel GY: 1GB: $8.82 ($8.82/GB), 3GB: $24.99 ($8.33/GB), 5GB: $34.39 ($6.88/GB), 10GB: $57.89 ($5.79/GB), 20GB: $119.75 ($5.99/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $17.28/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $14.17/day.
Explore all destinations in South America or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Guyana 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 Guyana attach to Digicel on 4G, with Digicel GY and GTT also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Guyana catalogue sits above that: the ladder steps from $8.82 for 1GB to $119.75 for 20GB, and the 10GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $5.79. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 41 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $119.75. Two ground details for Guyana: emergency calls go to 911/912/913, and wall outlets take Type A/B/D/G plugs.
HelloRoam earns the Guyana 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 10GB at $5.79/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Guyana catalogue, which bottoms out at $5.79/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Guyana (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 Guyana
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Guyana ladder is 10GB at $5.79/GB, above that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Guyana: Digicel on 4G, plus Digicel GY and GTT.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Guyana catalogue: $8.82 for 1GB up to $119.75 for 20GB, bottoming out at $5.79/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 41 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $119.75, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and no rung on the Guyana 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 Guyana is $5.79/GB, over that.
Real-world usage in Guyana
Navigation and maps in Guyana
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Digicel GY's 4G LTE network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 10GB plan at $57.89 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 4G LTE in Guyana. 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 Digicel GY's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Typical 7-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 7 days in Guyana, plan for 10.5GB total. The 10GB plan at $57.89 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Guyana
The 10GB plan delivers the strongest value at $5.79/GB for Guyana. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $8.82. Both tiers connect through Digicel GY's 4G LTE network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $17.28/day for Guyana. For trips under 4 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Guyana value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Guyana. The published ladder starts at $5.79/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Guyana
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 Guyana: a carrier list of 3 operators, with Digicel on 4G; a 5-rung published ladder from $8.82 for 1GB to $119.75 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $5.79/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Guyana in the South America eSIM landscape
Guyana ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in South America. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Digicel GY providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Guyana starts at $5.79, which is moderate for the South America region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $17.28/day.
Guyana eSIM: frequently asked questions
Why does HelloRoam earn your Guyana eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Guyana, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Guyana route through Digicel GY 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 Guyana starts at $5.79/GB, with its 10GB plan at $57.89.
How do you score eSIM providers in Guyana?
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 Guyana, which names 1 carrier network led by Digicel GY. 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. No 5G; GTT and Digicel offer 4G LTE in Georgetown and coastal areas. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Guyana eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $8.82. All five providers route through Digicel GY in Guyana. 5G coverage note: No 5G; GTT and Digicel offer 4G LTE in Georgetown and coastal areas. We rank 6 plans for Guyana, with the 10GB plan at $5.79/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Guyana?
Your eSIM connects to Digicel GY's 4G LTE network in Guyana. 4G LTE is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Digicel GY publishes 4G LTE service across Guyana. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Digicel GY's 4G LTE signal in Guyana.
Can I make phone calls with a Guyana travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Guyana 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 Guyana.
What 4G LTE coverage can I expect from a Guyana eSIM?
All five providers route Guyana eSIMs through Digicel GY, the leading carrier in the South America region. No 5G; GTT and Digicel offer 4G LTE in Georgetown and coastal areas. Digicel GY 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 Guyana compared to the rest of South America?
Guyana has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Digicel. That puts it in the mid tier for South America eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 4G LTE here. Provider scores for Guyana are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Guyana eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Guyana plans with no extra fee. You can share your 4G LTE connection on Digicel 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.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Guyana?
Airport SIM cards in Guyana typically cost $15-30 from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $5.79/GB with instant Digicel GY activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $15-30 at the kiosk against $5.79/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Guyana?
The 10GB plan at $57.89 ($5.79/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Guyana, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Digicel GY on 4G LTE, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $8.82, 3GB at $24.99, 5GB at $34.39, 10GB at $57.89, 20GB at $119.75. The 10GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Guyana vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Guyana typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $5.79/GB on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network. The 10GB plan at $57.89 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Guyana?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Guyana. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Digicel GY for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Practical connectivity tips for Guyana travelers
Before your trip to Guyana, plan your data budget. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 10GB plan at $57.89 covers a typical week-long visit on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network.
You will likely arrive at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO). the local time zone is GYT (UTC-4). wall outlets use Type A/B/D/G sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Save Guyana's emergency number (911/912/913) in your contacts before departure. the local currency is GYD (G$). With an eSIM active, you step off the plane already connected to Digicel GY's network in Guyana.
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