How Saint Barthelemy scored
We evaluated eSIM options for Saint Barthelemy using provider plan data and Orange's network specifications. 2 carrier networks accept eSIM roaming connections in Saint Barthelemy: Orange and Dauphin Telecom. 6 plans from 5 providers form the basis of our comparison. Pricing starts at $2.17/GB on 5G.
Two carriers operate in Saint Barthelemy: Orange and Dauphin Telecom. Orange publishes the wider footprint, and Dauphin Telecom is the fallback where the primary map thins.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $5.70 ($5.70/GB) to 20GB at $43.34 ($2.17/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 20GB for $43.34 ($2.17/GB), our recommended tier for most Saint Barthelemy travelers. Holafly adds an unlimited daily option from $2.99/day, which suits heavy data users on trips of 5+ days. All fixed-data plans deliver full 5G speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
Saint Barthelemy's 1 network provide basic coverage redundancy for eSIM travelers.
Our editorial verdict places HelloRoam first for Saint Barthelemy (9.5/10), followed by Airalo (9.3/10). These scores reflect Saint Barthelemy-specific conditions: Orange routing, 6 available plans, and 5G as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Caribbean destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
What the rubric scores
The rubric ranked 6 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Saint Barthelemy on five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), Support access (15%). Each provider takes a 1-5 mark per dimension, and the weighted total is doubled to give the /10 display score.
Where the inputs come from
Scores for Saint Barthelemy use the published weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), and Support access (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
Country-specific adjustments for Saint Barthelemy: Single-carrier markets like Saint Barthelemy receive a ceiling of 4.0/5 on Coverage, since no failover redundancy exists. Unlimited plan availability in Saint Barthelemy adjusts the Pricing dimension to weight per-day unlimited rates alongside per-GB fixed rates. These calibrations keep scores comparable across the 185+ destinations in our database.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Saint Barthelemy is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
Read the full scoring rubric.
BesteSIM runs no speed tests and publishes no throughput figure for Saint Barthelemy. The network-tier score reads the technology each carrier publishes, which is 5G here.
Saint Barthelemy Network Landscape
Saint Barthelemy has 1 mobile network: Orange (5G). Orange delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Carrier Partnerships
Saint Barthelemy operates 1 mobile network: Orange (5G). Orange serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers route exclusively through Orange. Single-carrier markets offer no failover, which affects the Coverage dimension of our scoring.
Orange publishes 5G across Saint Barthelemy, and every ranked provider attaches to it rather than to a network of its own. Single-carrier coverage means no automatic failover. Coverage quality depends entirely on Orange's tower infrastructure and geographic reach in Saint Barthelemy.
All five providers converge on Orange for Saint Barthelemy. The routing uniformity means the network and coverage scores reflect Orange's published footprint rather than provider-specific agreements. The differentiators shift to app features, support languages, refund terms and plan pricing.
Review Timeline
Plans and pricing for Saint Barthelemy were last verified in May 2026. All 6 plans confirmed active on Orange's 5G network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
Our awards panel revisits Saint Barthelemy every 3 months and after significant market events. Recent quarterly reviews confirmed Orange as the primary routing partner and verified all plan tiers. Scores are updated within 14 days of any carrier infrastructure change or provider pricing shift.
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