Where 5G ends and LTE takes over in Saint Barthelemy
Saint Barthelemy has 1 mobile network: Orange (5G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Orange, which is the sole 5G carrier operating in Saint Barthelemy. Airalo's catalogue starts at $2.17/GB with 5G access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Orange, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Saint Barthelemy: Orange and Dauphin Telecom. Orange connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Orange sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Saint Barthelemy.
A travel eSIM in Saint Barthelemy attaches to Orange 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 is the only operator on the published list for Saint Barthelemy, 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 Saint Barthelemy
Purchase your Saint Barthelemy 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 "Saint Barthelemy Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Saint Barthelemy, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Orange's 5G network within 30 seconds. No ID verification is needed for travel eSIMs in Saint Barthelemy.
Get your Saint Barthelemy 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. Saint Barthelemy has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $5.70 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Orange's 5G network in Saint Barthelemy. The country operates 1 network: Orange and Dauphin Telecom. Orange 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 Saint Barthelemy 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 Saint Barthelemy, starting at $2.17/GB on Orange's infrastructure.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Choosing the right data plan for Saint Barthelemy
The published price ladder for Saint Barthelemy: 1GB at $5.70 ($5.70/GB), 3GB at $16 ($5.33/GB), 5GB at $22.66 ($4.53/GB), 10GB at $32.56 ($3.26/GB), 20GB at $43.34 ($2.17/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $43.34, at $2.17 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $5.70 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $5.89/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $4.83/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 $2.17 to about $5.70 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Saint Barthelemy, our editors flagged these details.
Small island with good coverage.
Saint Barthelemy sits in the Caribbean region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Orange is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 5G.
Saint Barthelemy connects travelers through Orange on 5G, with 1 network available for eSIM roaming.
Small island with good coverage.
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 Saint Barthelemy: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 20GB plan at $43.34 on Orange covers the moderate scenario.
Saint Barthelemy eSIM pricing on Orange: 1GB: $5.70 ($5.70/GB), 3GB: $16 ($5.33/GB), 5GB: $22.66 ($4.53/GB), 10GB: $32.56 ($3.26/GB), 20GB: $43.34 ($2.17/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $5.89/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $4.83/day.
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.
Saint Barthelemy: eSIM or local SIM card?
SIM kiosks at the main airport in Saint Barthelemy 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's 5G network starts at $2.17/GB and activates from your phone in under 2 minutes, before you even reach baggage claim.
For Saint Barthelemy, eSIM providers offer competitive per-gigabyte rates starting at $2.17/GB on Orange. 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.
Which provider wins Saint Barthelemy, and at what daily usage
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 Saint Barthelemy attach to Orange on 5G, with Dauphin Telecom also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Saint Barthelemy catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $5.70 for 1GB to $43.34 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $2.17. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 15 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $43.34. Two ground details for Saint Barthelemy: emergency calls go to 15/17/18, and wall outlets take Type C/E plugs.
HelloRoam earns the Saint Barthelemy 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 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $2.17/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Saint Barthelemy catalogue, which bottoms out at $2.17/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Saint Barthelemy (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 Saint Barthelemy
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Saint Barthelemy ladder is 20GB at $2.17/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Saint Barthelemy: Orange on 5G, plus Dauphin Telecom.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Saint Barthelemy catalogue: $5.70 for 1GB up to $43.34 for 20GB, bottoming out at $2.17/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 15 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $43.34, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and 2 of the 5 rungs on the Saint Barthelemy ladder cost 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 Saint Barthelemy is $2.17/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Saint Barthelemy
Navigation and maps in Saint Barthelemy
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Orange's 5G network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $43.34 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 5G in Saint Barthelemy. 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's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Value analysis for Saint Barthelemy
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $2.17/GB for Saint Barthelemy. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $5.70. Both tiers connect through Orange's 5G network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $5.89/day for Saint Barthelemy. For trips under 8 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Saint Barthelemy value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Saint Barthelemy. The published ladder starts at $2.17/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Saint Barthelemy
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 Saint Barthelemy: a carrier list of 2 operators, with Orange on 5G; a 5-rung published ladder from $5.70 for 1GB to $43.34 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $2.17/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Saint Barthelemy in the Caribbean eSIM landscape
Saint Barthelemy ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Caribbean. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Orange providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Saint Barthelemy starts at $2.17, which is competitive for the Caribbean region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $5.89/day.
Saint Barthelemy eSIM FAQ
Why does HelloRoam earn your Saint Barthelemy eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Saint Barthelemy, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Saint Barthelemy route through Orange 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 Saint Barthelemy starts at $2.17/GB, with its 20GB plan at $43.34.
How do you score eSIM providers in Saint Barthelemy?
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 Saint Barthelemy, which names 1 carrier network led by Orange. 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 Saint Barthelemy. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Saint Barthelemy eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $5.70. All five providers route through Orange in Saint Barthelemy. 5G remains the standard network generation for all five providers in Saint Barthelemy. We rank 6 plans for Saint Barthelemy, with the 20GB plan at $2.17/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Saint Barthelemy?
Your eSIM connects to Orange's 5G network in Saint Barthelemy. 5G is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Orange publishes 5G service across Saint Barthelemy. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Orange's 5G signal in Saint Barthelemy.
Can I make phone calls with a Saint Barthelemy travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Orange's 5G network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Saint Barthelemy 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 Saint Barthelemy.
What 5G coverage can I expect from a Saint Barthelemy eSIM?
All five providers route Saint Barthelemy eSIMs through Orange, the leading carrier in the Caribbean region. 5G is the current standard. No 5G uplift is confirmed for this destination yet. Orange 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 Saint Barthelemy compared to the rest of Caribbean?
Saint Barthelemy 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 Saint Barthelemy are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Saint Barthelemy eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Saint Barthelemy 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 Saint Barthelemy?
The average traveler uses 1-2 GB/day in Saint Barthelemy across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For a 7-day trip, you need roughly 84-126GB total. We recommend the 20GB plan at $43.34 ($2.17/GB) for the best value on Orange. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $5.70 and top up if needed.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Saint Barthelemy?
The 20GB plan at $43.34 ($2.17/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Saint Barthelemy, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Orange on 5G, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $5.70, 3GB at $16, 5GB at $22.66, 10GB at $32.56, 20GB at $43.34. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Saint Barthelemy vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Saint Barthelemy typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $2.17/GB on Orange's 5G network. The 20GB plan at $43.34 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Saint Barthelemy?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Saint Barthelemy. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Orange for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Practical connectivity tips for Saint Barthelemy travelers
Before your trip to Saint Barthelemy, plan your data budget. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $43.34 covers a typical week-long visit on Orange'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 to your phone as the local emergency line for Saint Barthelemy. the local currency is EUR (€). Your eSIM works immediately after landing, so you will have data from the first minute.
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