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Guadeloupe Roaming Price Check: Published Carrier Rates, Verified
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Guadeloupe eSIM options with verified pricing
Airalo connects to Orange GP's 5G network in Guadeloupe at $0.64/GB. Coverage spans all major cities and transport hubs.
Get eSIMHolafly offers 24/7 live chat support with response times under 15 minutes. For Guadeloupe trips on Orange GP's 5G network, real-time help is available if an activation issue arises.
Get eSIMSaily processes eSIM delivery within minutes of purchase. In Guadeloupe, the plan activates on Orange GP's 5G towers automatically — no manual APN configuration required.
Get eSIMNomad's Guadeloupe eSIM runs on Orange GP's 5G towers at $0.64/GB. A 3GB plan fits a 3-4 day trip; 5GB covers most week-long visits for standard travel use.
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The full picture
Guadeloupe roaming rate card: carrier-by-carrier breakdown
Every major carrier's published Guadeloupe rate, side by side, with the eSIM winner highlighted.
| Carrier | Plan type | Daily | 7-day | Speed | Data limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | International Day Pass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| Verizon | TravelPass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| T-Mobile | Magenta (high-speed add-on) | Free*source | $0–105 | 256kbps* | Throttled |
| Xfinity Mobile | International Pass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | 200 MB/day |
| eSIM · Airalo | 1 GB · 7 days | — | $0.64 | LTE / 5G | 1 GB |
*T-Mobile includes data at 256kbps free; high-speed access is a $5–15/day add-on, shown here as a 7-day range.
* Xfinity Mobile International Pass: $10/day with 200 MB/day high-speed cap
Compare all carrier roaming plans to see how AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and EE stack up against eSIM providers.
Pay-per-use cost audit
What happens to your bill in Guadeloupe without an international plan
One day in Guadeloupe without an international plan: typical phone use runs roughly 450 MB. At AT&T's $2.05/MB pay-per-use rate, that day costs $922. Breakdown: 1 hour of navigation ($102), 30 minutes of Zoom ($922), uploading 20 photos ($410), light social media. One day with a Guadeloupe eSIM on Orange: roughly $0.15 when you spread the plan cost across your trip. AT&T's International Day Pass is $12/day and avoids pay-per-use entirely — but even that costs more than most eSIM plans cover for the same period. Source: AT&T rate card, June 2026.
Personalize your savings
How much will you save with an eSIM in Guadeloupe?
Adjust your trip length, carrier, and data habits to see your exact savings.
Network coverage
Network operators powering data roaming in Guadeloupe
One network, two prices. Orange covers Guadeloupe. AT&T charges $10/day to roam on it. A travel eSIM charges $0.64/GB on the same network. Your carrier routes data through Orange. So does the eSIM. The eSIM costs $0.64/GB less per day. Orange operates sub-6 GHz 5G across Guadeloupe. AT&T and travel eSIMs both access the same frequency bands. Switching from roaming to eSIM does not change which bands your phone uses or what speeds you get. The price changes: from $10/day to $0.64/GB.
Pricing breakdown
Carrier roaming fees and eSIM prices for Guadeloupe trips
T-Mobile includes free international data in Guadeloupe, but the speed cap is 256 Kbps, not enough to stream a 30-second video. Their high-speed add-on costs $15/day, reaching $210 over 14 days. AT&T and Verizon charge $140 and $140 respectively. A 10GB eSIM on Orange GP: $6.40.
Daily data cost comparison for Guadeloupe: AT&T $10/day, Verizon $10/day, T-Mobile high-speed $15/day, eSIM $0.46/day ($6.40 total over 14 days). On a per-day basis, the eSIM is 21.7x cheaper than AT&T.
AT&T charges $140 for 14 days regardless of how much data you use. eSIM tiers let you pay for what you need: 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). The top tier still costs less than AT&T's flat roaming charge.
Trip cost breakdown
Three trip scenarios: what AT&T charges vs eSIM cost in Guadeloupe
Three days in Guadeloupe costs $30 on AT&T at $10/day. A 2GB eSIM on Orange GP covers the same period for $2.70. Difference: $27.30.
Fourteen days costs $140 on AT&T — more than many flights to Guadeloupe. A 20GB eSIM on Orange GP covers 15GB of photos and video calls for $14.19. Difference: $125.81 (90%).
Thirty days on AT&T costs $300. A 50GB eSIM on Orange GP covers 50GB for $33.39. Difference: $266.61 over the month. AT&T rate: $10/day regardless of data consumed. Rates checked June 2026.
Airport options
Guadeloupe airport SIM prices compared to eSIM
Most international airports have SIM kiosks near arrivals. Prices, wait times, and registration rules vary by country. In Guadeloupe, expect to show your passport and wait 15-30 minutes at the counter. A 1GB eSIM at $1.03 skips that process entirely — install it before your flight and connect as soon as you land.
Data planning
Carrier vs eSIM data costs for 7 days in Guadeloupe
At 1.5 GB per day, you use roughly 96 MB per waking hour in Guadeloupe. That is maps, messaging, email, and light social media. A 20GB plan at $14.19 gives you 11GB for 7 days.
The 20GB plan at $14.19 gives you roughly 20 hours of video streaming, or 256 hours of social media browsing. AT&T charges $70 for the same 7 days on the same Orange GP network.
Connectivity
Guadeloupe hotel and cafe WiFi: what to expect
WiFi is limited outside major hotels in Guadeloupe. Public WiFi networks are rare or unreliable. An eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB is the more dependable option for maps, navigation, and communication.
Plan your data
What travelers use for data in Guadeloupe
Travel costs add up fast in Guadeloupe: flights, hotels, food — and then carrier roaming at $10/day. Over 10 days, AT&T alone charges $100. A 20GB eSIM at $14.19 cuts that line item by 86%.
Guadeloupe has one mobile operator: Orange. US carriers pay Orange for roaming access and pass that cost to you at $10/day. An eSIM connects to Orange directly at $0.64/GB — no carrier markup.
Local prices in Guadeloupe are in EUR (€), but eSIM plans are priced in USD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty on your data costs.
Quick reference
Guadeloupe Travel Essentials
15/17/18/112
15, 17, 18, 112 are the emergency numbers in Guadeloupe. Different numbers may route to different services — save all of them before your trip. Emergency calls work from any mobile device, including travel eSIMs.
Type C/E
Guadeloupe uses Type C outlets (European two round-prong). US plugs require a Type C adapter. Check that your phone and laptop chargers show 100-240V input — most modern chargers are compatible.
AST (UTC-4)
EUR (€)
Cash in EUR is preferred across most of Guadeloupe outside major hotels and tourist centers. Card terminals are not common in local markets or small restaurants. Withdraw enough cash at a reliable ATM before leaving the city — rural areas may not have ATM access.
Quick tip
Guadeloupe uses EUR (€). eSIM plans charge in USD at the time of purchase — you lock in the cost before travel and avoid in-country exchange rate moves.
Good to know
Guadeloupe uses Type C/E power sockets. A dead phone means a dead eSIM connection — pack the right adapter to keep your device charged between venues.
Step by step
Step-by-step: set up your Guadeloupe eSIM before you fly
- On iPhone: go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM to confirm your device is unlocked and eSIM-capable before buying a Guadeloupe plan
- On Samsung Galaxy: visit the Airalo website in Chrome, search Guadeloupe, and buy the 1GB plan at $1.03 — Samsung's built-in eSIM installer handles the profile download. Compare providers to find the cheapest plan.
- On Google Pixel: go to Settings > Network > SIMs > Download a SIM and scan the QR code before you leave home so it is ready to activate on arrival
- Do this before you land in Guadeloupe — carrier roaming charges start the moment your phone registers on a foreign network. The how-to-turn-off-data-roaming guide shows you exactly where to find the toggle.
- Returning traveler: your phone may auto-connect to Orange GP from a prior trip — if data does not flow, confirm the Airalo eSIM is set as the active data line in your cellular settings
- Keep your carrier SIM active for calls and texts via WiFi Calling — no voice roaming charges apply
Data tips
Guadeloupe data management for budget travelers
Local transit apps in Guadeloupe use about 5-15 MB per route lookup including map tiles. Download the relevant transit app before departure and log in over WiFi. Google Maps works for transit directions in most Guadeloupe cities with under 10 MB per query when offline maps are pre-loaded.
Regional context
Guadeloupe carrier coverage and Caribbean roaming agreements
A few things to know before turning off carrier roaming in Guadeloupe:
French department — EU roaming applies
Forgot your eSIM?
Guadeloupe post-arrival eSIM guide: airport, hotel, and emergency options
You landed in Guadeloupe without an eSIM. Here is what that costs and what you can still do.
All four major providers — Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad — allow post-arrival purchase and installation over WiFi. You do not need a local SIM to buy an eSIM. Most international airports in Guadeloupe have free WiFi in arrivals. Connect there, open Airalo or Holafly, and install a 1GB plan at $1.03 before you leave the terminal. If airport WiFi is unavailable, hotel lobby WiFi works as a fallback — most front desks in Guadeloupe give you the password at check-in. Last resort: turn on carrier data long enough to download the eSIM provider app (~5 MB, roughly $10 on AT&T pay-per-use), then switch to the installed eSIM immediately. That one-time charge is far below a full day at AT&T's $12/day rate.
Guadeloupe FAQ
Guadeloupe eSIM & roaming questions
How much does carrier roaming cost in Guadeloupe?
Verizon TravelPass and AT&T International Day Pass both bill $10/day in Guadeloupe. T-Mobile offers free international data, but caps speed at 256 Kbps — unusable for navigation or video. Pay-per-use rates without a plan can exceed $2,000/GB on AT&T. An eSIM on Orange GP starts at $1.03 for 1GB, delivering full 5G speeds on the same local towers your carrier roams through.
Is T-Mobile's free international data fast enough in Guadeloupe?
No. T-Mobile's free tier: 256 Kbps. Google Maps minimum: 500 Kbps. Video calls: 2,000 Kbps. Streaming: 1,500 Kbps. The free tier covers text-only WhatsApp and nothing else in Guadeloupe. T-Mobile's paid upgrade runs $15/day on Orange GP's towers. A travel eSIM on the same Orange GP towers costs $0.64/GB at full 5G speed — no daily charge, no speed cap.
How is my roaming bill calculated in Guadeloupe?
Three billing models for Guadeloupe data. Model 1: per-day pass (AT&T $10/day, Verizon $10/day) — charges on any day your phone touches the network, even from background apps. Model 2: per-MB (AT&T $2.05/MB without a pass, $2,099/GB). Model 3: flat-rate eSIM at 1GB for $1.03 — one payment, fixed cost, no daily or per-MB charges. Model 3 is the only one where a background app sync costs nothing extra.
Is pocket WiFi or a travel eSIM cheaper for Guadeloupe?
A travel eSIM is cheaper. Pocket WiFi rental runs $8-15/day including device rental, shipping, and deposit — $56-$105 for a week. A travel eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB costs roughly $6.72 for a 7-day trip at average usage. Pocket WiFi advantage: multiple devices share one connection without needing a hotspot-capable phone. Disadvantages: one more device to charge, carry, and return. The eSIM wins on cost, setup simplicity, and battery efficiency for solo and dual-device travelers in Guadeloupe. Rates checked June 2026.
What is the daily cost of using data in Guadeloupe?
With carrier roaming: $10/day on AT&T or Verizon, regardless of how much data you use. With T-Mobile's free tier: 256 Kbps (too slow for maps, apps, or video — only text messages work), or $15/day for full speed. With a travel eSIM: roughly $0.96/day based on 1.5 GB average daily usage at $0.64/GB on Orange GP. The eSIM cuts daily data costs by 80-95%.
How much does US carrier roaming cost in Guadeloupe?
AT&T charges $10/day in Guadeloupe on International Day Pass. Verizon charges $10/day on TravelPass. T-Mobile includes Guadeloupe at 256 Kbps free, or $15/day for usable speed. A 7-day trip: AT&T $70, Verizon $70, T-Mobile paid $105. A travel eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB costs roughly $6.72 for the same week. Rates checked June 2026.
Does carrier roaming or an eSIM work better on a cruise departing from Guadeloupe?
On land in Guadeloupe, both options connect through Orange GP's 5G towers with no meaningful difference. On a cruise ship, neither carrier roaming nor a travel eSIM applies — ships use maritime satellite networks billed separately by the cruise line at $15-30/day. Buy the cruise WiFi package for onboard connectivity. Use the eSIM or carrier roaming only when the ship is docked and you are on shore.
Is a Caribbean eSIM plan cheaper than individual Guadeloupe coverage?
It depends on your itinerary. If you visit only Guadeloupe, a country-specific eSIM at $0.64/GB is the right choice. If your trip covers multiple islands, a regional Caribbean plan covering several countries under one data bucket may be cheaper than separate eSIMs for each stop. AT&T and Verizon charge $10/day per country — a 4-island trip at 2 days each costs $80 in carrier roaming.
What is T-Mobile's free tier speed in Guadeloupe, and is it usable?
T-Mobile's free international tier in Guadeloupe is capped at 256 Kbps. That speed supports plain text messages and basic email without attachments. It does not support Google Maps navigation (needs 500+ Kbps), WhatsApp photo sending (45+ seconds per image), or ride-hailing apps. T-Mobile's high-speed add-on runs $15/day — comparable to AT&T and Verizon. A travel eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB delivers full 5G with no speed cap.
How much does carrier roaming cost for a week in Guadeloupe?
AT&T: $70/week (International Day Pass at $10/day). Verizon: $70/week (TravelPass). T-Mobile: free at 256 Kbps or $105/week for usable speed. The cheapest eSIM for Guadeloupe starts at $0.64/GB on Orange GP's 5G network — better per-GB value than all three carriers.
Fact check
What is wrong about how people think about Guadeloupe roaming
eSIM drains more battery than a physical SIM
An eSIM is a programmable chip embedded in your phone's hardware — the same radio module that handles physical SIM cards. It draws no additional power beyond what a physical SIM uses. Battery drain in Guadeloupe is driven by signal strength and data activity, not by SIM format. Weak signal forces your radio to search harder — that is the actual drain variable regardless of SIM type.
A VPN eliminates roaming costs
A VPN changes the routing of your data packets — it does not change which cellular network your phone connects to. In Guadeloupe, your phone attaches to Orange GP's towers whether or not a VPN is active. AT&T still bills $10/day for that connection even when you tunnel traffic through a VPN server. A VPN also adds 10–20% overhead to your total data consumption on top of the carrier charge.
eSIMs use different, slower networks
A travel eSIM in Guadeloupe connects to the same Orange GP towers as AT&T and Verizon roaming. The radio frequency bands, signal strength, and 5G speed are identical. AT&T's roaming agreement with Orange GP and a travel eSIM provider's agreement with Orange GP both access the same physical infrastructure. No speed penalty exists for switching from roaming to eSIM.
Our recommendation
The numbers: eSIM vs roaming in Guadeloupe
The numbers point to Nomad for Guadeloupe. Nomad offers the lowest per-GB rate for Guadeloupe at $0.64/GB on Orange GP. The checkout takes under 2 minutes and QR code delivery is instant. A 1GB plan at $1.03 covers a week of maps, messaging, and social media. Airalo is the pick if you want regional bundles or multi-country coverage from a single eSIM.
Guadeloupe eSIM vs AT&T roaming: the price difference
eSIM data in Guadeloupe starts from $0.64. AT&T roaming starts from $10/day.
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