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Guadeloupe Roaming Price Audit: Local Networks, Two Prices
HelloRoam is the top pick for Guadeloupe: its 10 GB plan, valid 30 days, costs $6.42 against $84 for a week on AT&T's $12-a-day pass, a $77 gap, and Holafly ranks second on this site's rubric. HelloRoam runs its website and app in 63 languages. Airalo covers 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185. HelloRoam's price is from its catalogue of 29 Oct 2026, rivals' from the 30 Oct 2026 price check; AT&T's rate was checked June 2026.
Guadeloupe is priced two ways here, a 20GB travel eSIM at $14.19 and a US carrier day pass at $12, and both invoices arrive in dollars. HelloRoam takes payment in 31 checkout currencies, so a card in one of them pays in its own money.
Guadeloupe eSIM options with checked pricing
HelloRoam's website and app run in 63 languages, and its support replies in your own language. In Guadeloupe it connects to local 5G infrastructure: fixed data from $1.03 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Get eSIMHolafly publishes round-the-clock live chat support. For Guadeloupe trips, that means a real person to talk to if an activation issue comes up mid-journey.
Get eSIMNomad's Guadeloupe eSIM runs on local 5G towers at $2.30/GB. A 3GB plan fits a 3-4 day trip; 5GB covers most week-long visits for standard travel use.
Get eSIMAiralo connects to a local 5G network in Guadeloupe at $2.40/GB. Coverage spans all major cities and transport hubs.
Get eSIMSaily processes eSIM delivery within minutes of purchase. In Guadeloupe, the plan activates on a local 5G tower automatically — no manual APN configuration required.
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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 | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| Verizon | TravelPass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| T-Mobile | International Pass | $10.00*source | $50.00 | LTE | 2GB per 1 Day pass |
| Xfinity Mobile | International Pass | $10.00source | $70.00 | LTE | 200 MB/day |
| eSIM · HelloRoam | 20GB data plan | — | $14.19 | 5G | 20GB |
*T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. The 1 Day International Pass costs $10; the 7-day figure is the cheapest pass mix, 10-day pass.
* 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 a local network: 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
Your Guadeloupe saving against $12 a day
Adjust the trip length, the carrier and the daily data below and the calculator reprices both sides. The starting point is the 10-day average stay recorded for Guadeloupe: $120 on an AT&T day pass at $12 a day, against $14.19 for a 20GB travel eSIM. Both prices buy access to the same local operators.
Network coverage
Network operators powering data roaming in Guadeloupe
One network, two prices. Orange covers Guadeloupe. AT&T charges $12/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 cheapest eSIM data for this destination is $0.64/GB. 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 $12/day to $0.64/GB.
Network attachment record
The networks behind both prices in Guadeloupe
HelloRoam publishes one local operator for Guadeloupe: Orange.
One operator means no fallback network.
Where Orange has no signal, an eSIM has nowhere else to attach.
HelloRoam records a 5G label against Orange.
Carrier roaming meets the same ceiling, because roaming rents local networks.
Price is what separates the two options in Guadeloupe. This page prices both.
5G and 4G here are capability labels. Neither one is a speed reading.
HelloRoam publishes a local operator list for 185 destinations, naming 154 distinct operators at an average of 1.48 per destination. Guadeloupe is one of 117 single-operator destinations in that file, and the list reads Orange. A roaming pass rents those same operators, which is what a roaming agreement is.
| Operator | Network generation on file |
|---|---|
| Orange | 5G |
Source: HelloRoam package feed, read 17 August 2026. The feed publishes an operator list for every destination it sells. No speed test sits behind this table, and we ran none. The full operator map covers 185 destinations.
Pricing breakdown
Carrier roaming fees and eSIM prices for Guadeloupe trips
T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps, not enough to stream a 30-second video in Guadeloupe. Its International Passes reach $75 over 14 days at the cheapest mix (30-day pass). AT&T and Verizon charge $120 and $168 respectively. A 10GB eSIM on a local network: $6.40.
Daily data cost comparison for Guadeloupe: AT&T $12/day, Verizon $12/day, T-Mobile high-speed $10/day, eSIM $0.46/day ($6.40 total over 14 days). On a per-day basis, the eSIM is 26.1x cheaper than AT&T.
AT&T charges $120 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 $36 on AT&T at $12/day. A 2GB eSIM on a local network covers the same period for $2.70. Difference: $33.30.
Fourteen days costs $120 on AT&T, because it bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle. A 20GB eSIM on a local network covers 15GB of photos and video calls for $14.19. Difference: $105.81 (88%).
Thirty days on AT&T costs $120. A 50GB eSIM on a local network covers 50GB for $33.39. Difference: $86.61 over the month. AT&T rate: $12/day regardless of data consumed, at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle. 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 $84 for the same 7 days on the same local 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 a local network 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 $12/day. Over 10 days, AT&T alone charges $120. A 20GB eSIM at $14.19 cuts that line item by 88%.
Guadeloupe has one mobile operator: Orange. US carriers pay Orange for roaming access and pass that cost to you at $12/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 HelloRoam 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 HelloRoam 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
Nearby
Related destinations
6 destinations near Guadeloupe are priced on the same rate card. AT&T bills $12 a day in every one of them, and the figure beside each flag is that destination's own per-gigabyte floor. The cheapest of the group is Aruba at $3.99 a gigabyte.
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 5 providers — HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, and Saily — 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 a provider's app, and install a 1GB plan ($1.03 in this site's catalog) 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 charge lands once, unlike AT&T's $12/day pass, which bills again every day of the trip.
Savings math
How much you save in Guadeloupe
Solo traveler
A solo business traveler filing a Guadeloupe expense report: AT&T roaming line item is $120 for 10 days. An eSIM line item is $14.19 for the same trip. The company saves $105.81 per employee per trip. Both connect to a local network at 5G. The eSIM receipt shows a single charge; AT&T shows 10 daily charges.
Family trip
A group of six traveling to Guadeloupe on AT&T: $12/day x 6 lines x 10 days = $420 in roaming charges. Six 20GB eSIMs on a local network: $85.14. Group savings: $334.86. That is enough to cover a group dinner for all six travelers in Guadeloupe.
AT&T roaming rate analysis
AT&T Prepaid customers traveling to Guadeloupe cannot access the $12/day International Day Pass. Pay-per-use data rates of $2.05/MB apply automatically instead. One hour of Google Maps navigation (~50 MB): $102. A 5-minute FaceTime call (~75 MB): $154. One Instagram scroll session (~20 MB): $41. AT&T Postpaid with Day Pass: $12/day ($120 for 10 days). Travel eSIM: $14.19 for 20GB on a local network. Prepaid customers should buy an eSIM before departure.
All-carrier summary
AT&T: AT&T International Day Pass costs 746% more than an eSIM for Guadeloupe.
Verizon: Verizon TravelPass costs 746% more than an eSIM for Guadeloupe.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile's International Passes cost 252% more than an eSIM for Guadeloupe.
Bottom line for Guadeloupe: the eSIM wins. $14.19 for 20GB on a local network vs $120 on AT&T for 10 days. Same towers, same speeds, 88% lower cost. No daily triggers, no per-MB billing, no bill surprises from background app syncs.
Quick answers
Common questions about Guadeloupe data costs
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming in Guadeloupe?
An eSIM in Guadeloupe costs $14.19 for 20GB over 10 days. AT&T roaming costs $120 for the same trip on the same local towers. Verizon TravelPass matches AT&T at $12/day. The eSIM is 88% cheaper than AT&T. Rates checked June 2026.
How much does roaming cost in Guadeloupe?
Without an international plan, AT&T charges $2,099 per gigabyte in Guadeloupe. The International Day Pass reduces this to $12/day ($120 for 10 days). Verizon TravelPass charges $12/day. An eSIM on a local network: $14.19. Rates checked June 2026.
Does T-Mobile work in Guadeloupe?
T-Mobile works in Guadeloupe on its included allowance: Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. For 10 days of high-speed data, the cheapest pass mix is $50 (10-day pass). A Orange GP eSIM delivers full 5G speed for $14.19. Rates checked June 2026.
AT&T fine print for Guadeloupe
$12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a foreign network, and a single background push notification at 2 AM can start it. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle (terms read 31 Oct 2026).
iCloud Photos, email push, app updates all trigger the daily charge. A phone left in a bag with data roaming on starts a new $12 fee each time a sync lands after the last 24 hours ran out.
Guadeloupe FAQ
Guadeloupe eSIM & roaming questions
Guadeloupe carrier roaming costs $12 a day on AT&T and on Verizon
Verizon TravelPass and AT&T International Day Pass both bill $12/day in Guadeloupe. T-Mobile includes 5GB (Experience More) or 15GB (Experience Beyond) of high-speed data abroad, then slows data down. Without any plan, AT&T's pay-per-use rate reaches $2,099 per gigabyte. The eSIM side is a five-provider market, not one brand, and local 5G towers carry all of it from $1.03 for 1GB. Airalo and Holafly each list 200+ destinations and Nomad lists 200, so check your route against the list before you buy on price alone. Rates checked June 2026.
T-Mobile's included data in Guadeloupe runs at high speed until the allowance ends
It depends on the plan. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. For more high-speed data in Guadeloupe, a week of International Passes costs $50 (10-day pass), against $84 on AT&T. On a local 5G network, fixed eSIM plans start at $0.64/GB. HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan has the lowest median of the five at $21.50 across 35 countries, against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
Guadeloupe roaming bills by the day, not by the gigabyte
Four billing models reach Guadeloupe. Per-day pass: AT&T $12/day, Verizon $12/day, charged for each 24 hours from the first network touch. Per-MB: AT&T at $2.05/MB without a pass, or $2,099/GB. Fixed eSIM bucket: 1GB for $1.03 once, from HelloRoam, Nomad, Airalo, or Saily. Unlimited eSIM plan: a 7-day median of $21.50 on HelloRoam and $27.50 on Holafly. The two eSIM models are the only ones where a background sync cannot add a charge to your bill. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
A gigabyte in Guadeloupe costs one price by the day and another by the plan
Four models, four answers. AT&T pay-per-use: $2.05 a megabyte, so one gigabyte reaches $2,099. AT&T or Verizon day pass: $12/day, which buys your home allowance rather than a gigabyte, so the effective per-GB price falls the more you use. Fixed eSIM bucket, median 5 GB plan: $2.01/GB on HelloRoam, $2.30/GB on Nomad, $2.40/GB on Airalo, $2.60/GB on Saily, or $0.64/GB locally on Orange GP. Unlimited: $3.07/day on HelloRoam's 7-day plan and $3.93/day on Holafly's, where the per-GB figure drops the harder you push it. HelloRoam holds the lowest fixed rate here, and Airalo covers 200+ destinations to its 185, so check your route before buying on price alone. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
Pocket WiFi and a travel eSIM price Guadeloupe data differently
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.
US carrier roaming in Guadeloupe runs $10 to $12 a day
AT&T charges $12/day in Guadeloupe on International Day Pass. Verizon charges $12/day on TravelPass. T-Mobile includes Guadeloupe at a reduced speed, or $10/day on the International Pass. A 7-day trip: AT&T $84 at $12/day, Verizon $84, T-Mobile $50. A travel eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB costs roughly $6.72 for the same week. Rates checked June 2026.
A cruise leaving Guadeloupe prices data differently from land travel
On land in Guadeloupe, both options connect through local 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.
A Caribbean regional plan against single-country Guadeloupe coverage
Your itinerary settles it. For Guadeloupe alone, a country-specific eSIM at $0.64/GB is the right buy. For several islands, a regional Caribbean plan holding all the stops in one data bucket usually costs less than separate eSIMs. Check the coverage list first, because the five providers draw the region differently: Airalo and Holafly each cover 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185, so HelloRoam, with the lowest median 5 GB rate at $2.01/GB, lists fewer destinations than those two. AT&T and Verizon charge $12/day per country, so four islands at two days each bills $96. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
T-Mobile's free tier in Guadeloupe sits below what maps and video need
T-Mobile's free international tier in Guadeloupe is capped far below a usable speed. That speed supports plain text messages and basic email without attachments. It does not support Google Maps navigation, WhatsApp photo sending, or ride-hailing apps. T-Mobile's International Pass runs $10/day, under AT&T and Verizon at $12/day. A travel eSIM on Orange GP at $0.64/GB delivers full 5G with no speed cap.
A week of Guadeloupe carrier roaming costs $84
AT&T: $84/week (International Day Pass at $12/day). Verizon: $84/week (TravelPass). T-Mobile: 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data included on its Experience plans, then up to 256Kbps, or $50 for a week of passes (10-day pass). The cheapest eSIM for Guadeloupe starts at $0.64/GB on a local 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 local towers whether or not a VPN is active. AT&T still bills $12/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 local 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 HelloRoam for Guadeloupe. HelloRoam covers Guadeloupe on a local network and scores 9.9/10 on our rubric, the highest of the 5 providers we price. A 1GB plan costs $1.03. Unactivated plans are refundable for 180 days, and its support replies in your own language. Airalo is the alternative if you want a long destination list: it lists 200+.
Learn more
Travel guides, Guadeloupe
4 guides carry the parts of a Guadeloupe trip this page does not price: installing the profile before departure, switching data roaming off on the home SIM, and what happens to the allowance once a fair-use policy applies. Each one reads the same rate card as this page, where AT&T bills $12 a day.
Guadeloupe eSIM vs AT&T roaming: the price difference
AT&T bills $12/day the moment your phone connects abroad. An eSIM charges one flat $14.19 for a 20GB plan.
Get a Guadeloupe eSIM