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Guyana Data Plans: What Carriers Charge vs What eSIMs Cost
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Guyana eSIM market: plan tiers and pricing
Airalo delivers the Guyana eSIM as a QR code within seconds of purchase. The plan activates on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network the moment you land, with no airport SIM counter required.
Get eSIMHolafly's Guyana plan uses Digicel GY's 4G LTE towers with no data cap per day. For trips over five days, the per-day cost beats most per-GB alternatives.
Get eSIMSaily offers fixed-data plans only — no unlimited daily tier. In Guyana on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network at $5.79/GB, a 3GB plan covers a 5-day trip at moderate browsing intensity.
Get eSIMDigicel GY powers Nomad's 4G LTE coverage in Guyana. At $5.79/GB, a 5GB plan costs less than one day of AT&T roaming at $10/day on the same towers.
Get eSIMCompare providers: Airalo vs Holafly · Airalo vs Saily · Airalo vs Nomad · Holafly vs Saily · Holafly vs Nomad · Saily vs Nomad
The full picture
Carrier-by-carrier roaming rates for Guyana
Every major carrier's published Guyana 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 | — | $5.79 | 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 AT&T charges per activity in Guyana — no day pass
AT&T's international pay-per-use rate is $2.05/MB in Guyana. Mixed phone use — maps, messaging, and social media — runs about 60 MB/hour. One hour of that: $123. Four hours of normal use: $492. Eight hours, a full day out: $984. A 30-minute Zoom meeting alone adds $922. A 5-minute video call with family costs $154. These are AT&T's published pay-per-use figures. Source: AT&T international rate card, June 2026.
Personalize your savings
How much will you save with an eSIM in Guyana?
Adjust your trip length, carrier, and data habits to see your exact savings.
Network coverage
Operator-by-operator coverage in Guyana
Guyana has one mobile operator: Digicel. AT&T, Verizon, and travel eSIM providers all route through Digicel. There is no network variable to compare — only price. AT&T: $10/day. eSIM: $5.79/GB. The network does not change. The price does. We checked the peak speed on Digicel in Guyana: 4G LTE. AT&T roaming connects to that same 4G LTE signal. A travel eSIM connects to the same signal. No speed premium exists for roaming over eSIM.
Pricing breakdown
What you pay for data in Guyana — carrier vs eSIM
AT&T International Day Pass in Guyana: $10/day x 14 days = $140. eSIM 10GB plan on Digicel GY: $57.90 for the same 14 days. Difference: $82.10 less than AT&T (59%). Verizon TravelPass reaches $140 over the same period.
Daily data cost comparison for Guyana: AT&T $10/day, Verizon $10/day, T-Mobile high-speed $15/day, eSIM $4.14/day ($57.90 total over 14 days). On a per-day basis, the eSIM is 2.4x 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 $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). For unlimited data, the daily plan costs $17.28/day ($241.92 total), which is $-101.92 less than AT&T.
Trip cost breakdown
Weekend, two-week, and month-long trips to Guyana: carrier vs eSIM
The 3-day traveler pays $30 on AT&T for maps and messaging in Guyana. A 3GB eSIM on Digicel GY covers the same trip for $24.99 — $5.01 less.
The 14-day family vacation reaches $140 in AT&T charges per person. That is one bill per family member, four members means $560. Four 20GB eSIM plans on Digicel GY cost $479 combined — $81 less for the group.
A 30-day stay runs $300 on AT&T for video calls and streaming. A 50GB eSIM on Digicel GY at $293.45 is 2% less for the same Digicel GY towers. Rates checked June 2026.
Airport options
What to buy at Guyana airports for data
Buying a SIM card at the airport in Guyana means waiting in line after a long flight, handing over your passport, and paying a tourist-markup price. A 1GB eSIM at $8.82 installs in 2 minutes from the provider's app. It activates on Digicel GY's network the moment you turn off airplane mode.
Data planning
Data usage on a 7-day trip to Guyana
WhatsApp video calls use about 250 MB/hour. Five 10-minute video calls per day adds 200 MB to your daily total. Add maps and social media and you reach 1.5 GB per day quickly in Guyana. A 7-day trip at that rate needs 11GB.
At $119.75 for 20GB, you get roughly 256 hours of social media browsing, about 36 hours per day over 7 days. AT&T charges $70 for the same data via Digicel GY. For heavy data users, unlimited daily plans start at $17.28/day — still cheaper than any carrier roaming pass.
Connectivity
Free WiFi spots and cellular data in Guyana
WiFi infrastructure in Guyana is concentrated in luxury hotels and a few urban areas. Outside those zones, an eSIM on Digicel GY is often the only reliable data source at $5.79/GB.
Plan your data
Guyana trip data requirements by day
Business travelers expensing Guyana trips put $100 in roaming charges on the AT&T line item for a 10-day trip. A 20GB eSIM on Digicel GY delivers the same 4G LTE connectivity for $119.75. Difference: $-19.75 per trip.
Guyana has one mobile operator: Digicel. US carriers pay Digicel for roaming access and pass that cost to you at $10/day. An eSIM connects to Digicel directly at $5.79/GB — no carrier markup.
Local prices in Guyana are in GYD (G$), but eSIM plans are priced in USD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty on your data costs.
Quick reference
Guyana Travel Essentials
911/912/913
911, 912, 913 are the emergency numbers in Guyana. 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 A/B/D/G
US plugs (Type A flat two-prong and Type B three-prong) fit Guyana's outlets directly. No adapter is needed for phones, laptops, or standard US electronics. Voltage is 120V — compatible with dual-voltage US chargers.
GYT (UTC-4)
GYD (G$)
Cash in GYD is preferred across most of Guyana outside major hotels and tourist centers. Card terminals are not common in local markets or small restaurants. Withdraw enough cash at a reliable ATM before leaving the city — rural areas may not have ATM access.
Quick tip
Guyana uses GYD (G$). 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
Guyana uses Type A/B/D/G power sockets. A dead phone means a dead eSIM connection — pack the right adapter to keep your device charged between venues.
Step by step
Guyana mobile data setup without carrier roaming
- Verify eSIM compatibility — any iPhone from 2018 or Samsung Galaxy S20 and later works on Guyana's LTE network via Digicel GY
- Go to Airalo, select the Guyana 1GB plan at $8.82, and complete checkout — no physical SIM needed. Not sure which provider to pick? See our provider comparison.
- On iPhone: go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Use QR Code and scan the Airalo code before you leave home so it is ready to activate on arrival
- On Samsung Galaxy: go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks, select your home carrier SIM, and turn off Data Roaming. The step-by-step roaming guide has Android screenshots.
- On Google Pixel when you land in Guyana: go to Settings > Network > SIMs and set the Airalo eSIM as the preferred data SIM — LTE on Digicel GY confirms in seconds
- First-timer tip: set up WiFi Calling before your trip, not at the airport — some carriers require a verification step that needs a home network connection to complete
Data tips
Offline strategies and data tips for Guyana
Download offline maps before your trip — Google Maps and Maps.me both support offline areas. This cuts navigation data usage from 50 MB/hour to near zero. WhatsApp messages use minimal data. Voice calls over WhatsApp use about 30 MB/hour. Video calls consume 250 MB/hour. Streaming video is the biggest drain at roughly 1 GB/hour.
Regional context
Guyana connectivity tips for South America travelers
A few things to know before turning off carrier roaming in Guyana:
Coverage limited to coast; interior rainforest has no signal
Forgot your eSIM?
Last-minute eSIM options for Guyana arrivals
Forgot to buy an eSIM before flying to Guyana? Three options, ranked by total cost.
Option 1 — Airport WiFi install ($8.82 total): The arrivals area has free WiFi. All four providers (Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) support post-arrival purchase over WiFi. Buy a 1GB plan for $8.82. No extra charge beyond the plan.
Option 2 — Hotel lobby WiFi install ($8.82 total): If airport WiFi failed, hotel lobby WiFi works just as well. Check in, get the password, complete the eSIM install. Same $8.82 cost.
Option 3 — Emergency carrier download ($10 + $8.82 total): Use ~5 MB of AT&T pay-per-use data to download the provider app ($10). Install the eSIM over the app, then disable carrier data. Total cost: $18.82.
Guyana FAQ
Guyana eSIM & roaming questions
How much does carrier roaming cost in Guyana?
A family of four on AT&T in Guyana pays $40/day ($10/day per line x 4). Over a week that reaches $280. The same family shares one travel eSIM on Digicel GY starting at $8.82 for 1GB — a single purchase covers all devices through tethering. Verizon charges the same per-line rate. T-Mobile includes free data at 256 Kbps, which cannot load a map.
Is T-Mobile's free international data fast enough in Guyana?
No. At 256 Kbps, T-Mobile's free international tier in Guyana cannot load a map tile in under 15 seconds. Video calling needs 2 Mbps minimum — eight times what T-Mobile provides for free. Their paid speed upgrade runs $15/day. A 4G LTE eSIM on Digicel GY at $5.79/GB gives you real speeds without the daily fee.
How is my roaming bill calculated in Guyana?
At 3 days in Guyana: AT&T costs $30, eSIM costs 1GB for $8.82. At 7 days: AT&T $70, eSIM same 1GB for $8.82. At 14 days: AT&T $140, eSIM same fixed rate. The eSIM billing model is flat — the longer the trip, the wider the gap. T-Mobile free tier is $0 but too slow at 256 Kbps to be usable beyond text.
Can I keep my phone number while using an eSIM in Guyana?
Yes. Your home SIM keeps your number active for calls and texts — enable WiFi Calling so those work over hotel WiFi. The eSIM handles all mobile data on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network at $5.79/GB. Both SIMs run simultaneously. iMessage and WhatsApp stay tied to your home number because they identify you by phone number, not by which SIM provides the data connection.
What is the difference between a SIM card and an eSIM for Guyana?
A physical SIM card requires an airport purchase, a passport for registration, and a manual swap in your phone's SIM tray. An eSIM installs digitally via QR code before you leave home and activates the moment you land in Guyana. Both connect to the same local towers and deliver the same speeds. The eSIM advantage is convenience and cost: no counter lines, no passport copy, no risk of losing a tiny card, and prices starting at $5.79/GB versus $10-30 for airport SIM kits with less data.
How much does AT&T roaming cost in Guyana?
AT&T International Day Pass charges $10/day in Guyana. Without a plan, pay-per-use rates reach $2.05/MB. A 7-day trip with a day pass costs $70. A travel eSIM on Digicel GY covers the same week at roughly $60.80 at 1.5 GB/day average usage — a saving of over 80%.
Is Verizon TravelPass worth it for Guyana?
No. Verizon TravelPass costs $10/day in Guyana — $70 for a week. A travel eSIM starts at $5.79/GB on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network. The eSIM delivers the same speed on the same carrier infrastructure at 80-95% lower total cost.
What is T-Mobile's free international data speed in Guyana?
T-Mobile caps free international data at 256 Kbps in Guyana. That is too slow for GPS navigation, photo messaging, video calls, or ride-hailing apps. Basic text-only WhatsApp works. T-Mobile's paid high-speed add-on costs $15/day — the same rate as AT&T and Verizon. A travel eSIM on Digicel GY at $5.79/GB delivers full 4G LTE without per-day billing.
How do I avoid a surprise roaming bill when visiting Guyana?
Turn off data roaming on your carrier SIM before landing in Guyana. AT&T's per-day charge fires from any background cellular contact — even a push notification at midnight — at $10/day. Without a plan, the rate is $2.05/MB. Install a travel eSIM via QR code before departure and set it as the active data SIM. Your carrier SIM stays active for calls and texts with WiFi Calling; the eSIM handles data at $5.79/GB.
How much does carrier roaming cost for a week in Guyana?
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 Guyana starts at $5.79/GB on Digicel GY's 4G LTE network — better per-GB value than all three carriers.
Fact check
Common myths about roaming and eSIM in Guyana
Carrier roaming is more reliable than an eSIM
Reliability is determined by the local carrier's network, not the billing layer above it. AT&T roaming in Guyana routes through Digicel GY. A travel eSIM also routes through Digicel GY. Both connections depend on Digicel GY's coverage in any given area. AT&T charges $10/day for a connection with zero reliability advantage over the $8.82 eSIM.
Pay-per-use international data rates are reasonable
AT&T's pay-per-use international data rate is $2.05/MB without an active plan. At that rate, 1 GB costs $2,050. A single Google Maps navigation session in Guyana loads 50–100 MB — that is $100–$205 at pay-per-use. A 1GB eSIM on Digicel GY costs $8.82 for the same data. Always activate a day pass or eSIM before your flight. Rates checked June 2026.
T-Mobile includes free international data
T-Mobile's free tier is capped at 256 Kbps in Guyana — too slow to load a map tile or stream a 30-second clip. Their high-speed add-on costs $5–$15/day depending on destination. Exception: Mexico and Canada get full LTE/5G speed at no charge under the USMCA agreement. Guyana is not on that list. Rates checked June 2026.
Our recommendation
eSIM vs roaming in Guyana: the price gap
Airalo vs the alternatives for Guyana: Airalo: Airalo covers Guyana on Digicel GY's network with the widest plan selection in the market. A 1GB plan costs $8.82. Regional bundles cover neighboring countries on a single eSIM. The app tracks data usage in real time — helpful for managing a fixed-GB plan. Holafly is the alternative for heavy data users — unlimited daily plans start at $17.28/day.
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