Cost Comparison
Guadeloupe: Roaming Charges vs eSIM Prices, Carrier by Carrier (2026)
Carrier roaming in Guadeloupe costs $10-$15/day across 4 carriers. A travel eSIM on Orange GP's network costs $0.64/GB. Both access the same 5G towers. The price gap is 7x.
Roaming costs by carrier
AT&T in Guadeloupe
Plan
International Day Pass
Daily rate
$10/day
7-day cost
$70
14-day cost
$140
AT&T's day pass covers data and calls to the US. Texts to local Guadeloupe numbers are billed separately at $0.25-$0.50 per SMS in some plan tiers. Verify before sending local contact messages abroad.
Verizon in Guadeloupe
Plan
TravelPass
Daily rate
$10/day
7-day cost
$70
14-day cost
$140
Verizon's $10/day pass in Guadeloupe draws from your existing home-plan data bucket. Customers on base-tier plans with 5GB/month find they exhaust home data faster when roaming counts against the same pool.
T-Mobile in Guadeloupe
Plan
Magenta (high-speed add-on)
Daily rate
$15/day
7-day cost
$105
14-day cost
$210
One week of T-Mobile roaming in Guadeloupe costs $105 ($15/day through Orange GP). An eSIM on Orange GP starts at $0.64/GB for the same connection.
Xfinity Mobile in Guadeloupe
Plan
International Pass
Daily rate
$10/day
7-day cost
$70
14-day cost
$140
One week of Xfinity Mobile roaming in Guadeloupe costs $70 ($10/day through Orange GP). An eSIM on Orange GP starts at $0.64/GB for the same connection.
eSIM costs by provider
Metered plans (1GB-20GB)
| Tier | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $1.03 | $1.03 |
| 3GB | $2.70 | $0.90 |
| 10GB | $6.42 | $0.64 |
| 20GB | $14.19 | $0.71 |
Network access
eSIM plans in Guadeloupe connect to Orange GP's 5G network — the same towers that carrier roaming uses. Orange GP is the sole operator, so both roaming and eSIM deliver identical coverage.
Side-by-side comparison
7-day trip comparison
| Option | Cost | Data | Speed | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $70 | Plan data | LTE | Orange GP |
| Verizon | $70 | Plan data | LTE | Orange GP |
| T-Mobile | $105 | Throttled | 256kbps* | Orange GP |
| Xfinity Mobile | $70 | 200 MB/day | LTE | Orange GP |
| eSIM (20GB) | $14.19 | 20GB | 5G | Orange GP |
14-day trip comparison
| Option | Cost | Data | Speed | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $140 | Plan data | LTE | Orange GP |
| Verizon | $140 | Plan data | LTE | Orange GP |
| T-Mobile | $210 | Throttled | 256kbps* | Orange GP |
| Xfinity Mobile | $140 | 200 MB/day | LTE | Orange GP |
| eSIM (20GB) | $14.19 | 20GB | 5G | Orange GP |
Per-day rate breakdown
AT&T charges $10/day. A 20GB eSIM spread across 10 days costs $1.42/day — 7x cheaper on the same Orange GP 5G network.
Hidden charges
Auto-enrollment and day-one billing
AT&T and Verizon roaming passes activate automatically when your phone connects to Orange GP's network in Guadeloupe. Calendar-day billing means arriving at 11:30 PM and leaving before midnight the next day counts as two full day charges. A single background app refresh on landing triggers the first charge.
Speed throttling and data caps
T-Mobile's free international data runs at 256 Kbps — too slow for Google Maps, Instagram, or video calls. Xfinity Mobile caps high-speed data at 200 MB per day before throttling. AT&T and Verizon do not publish their throttling thresholds, but users report speed reductions on sustained high-bandwidth use.
Voicemail and background app charges
Checking voicemail abroad is treated as an inbound international call. If the day pass has not yet activated, that single voicemail retrieval triggers the full daily charge. Background app sync, push notifications, and automatic app updates all count toward data usage and can activate the daily pass without your knowledge.
Carrier rate analysis for Guadeloupe
AT&T International Day Pass
AT&T Prepaid customers traveling to Guadeloupe cannot access International Day Pass. Pay-per-use data rates of $2.05/MB apply automatically. 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: $10/day ($100 for 10 days). Travel eSIM: $14.19 for 20GB on Orange GP. Prepaid customers should buy an eSIM before departure.
Verizon TravelPass
Verizon TravelPass resets at midnight local time in Guadeloupe, not at midnight in your home time zone. A background email sync at 11:58 PM costs $10 for that calendar day. Another sync at 12:02 AM costs another $10 for the next day. Four minutes of background activity: $20. Over 10 days, these midnight roll-overs can inflate the bill by $10-$20. An eSIM at $14.19 does not bill by calendar day.
T-Mobile International
T-Mobile Prepaid plans do not include Simple Global (the free international data program). Prepaid customers in Guadeloupe get no free data at any speed. International add-ons for Prepaid cost more than postpaid upgrades and cover fewer destinations. T-Mobile Prepaid customers should purchase a 20GB eSIM at $14.19 before departure. The eSIM provides full 5G on Orange GP without depending on any T-Mobile international program.
Vodafone Roaming Passport
Vodafone's roaming agreement for Guadeloupe connects to Orange GP. A Vodafone customer on 5G towers in Guadeloupe uses the same infrastructure as a travel eSIM customer. Vodafone charges GBP6/day for that access. An eSIM charges $0.64/GB. Over 10 days: Vodafone GBP60 vs eSIM $14.19. The network path is identical. The billing is not.
EE Roam Abroad
EE contract customers get Roam Abroad at GBP6/day for Guadeloupe. EE PAYG (pay-as-you-go) customers face per-MB charges that vary by zone and can reach GBP6/MB in rest-of-world destinations. PAYG customers should purchase a 20GB eSIM at $14.19 before departure. Contract customers save GBP48.83 (roughly) by switching to an eSIM for 10 days on Orange GP.
Xfinity Mobile International Pass
Xfinity Mobile International Pass for Guadeloupe: $10/day with a 200 MB daily high-speed cap. After 200 MB, data throttles to 2G-equivalent speeds for the rest of the calendar day. 200 MB covers roughly 4 hours of Google Maps navigation or 15 minutes of video calling. Most travelers exceed 200 MB before lunch. Over 10 days: $100 total, with throttled speeds most of each day. A 20GB eSIM at $14.19 provides the full data allocation at 5G with no daily cap.
Three UK Go Roam
Three UK Pay As You Go customers face different international rates than contract customers. PAYG roaming in Guadeloupe uses per-MB billing at rates that can exceed £1/MB. A 50 MB Google Maps session costs £50 on PAYG. Three contract customers: £5/day. eSIM on Orange GP: $14.19 for 20GB. Three PAYG customers must buy a travel eSIM before departure.
MVNO roaming comparison
Cricket Wireless runs on AT&T's network and inherits AT&T's international billing structure. Cricket charges $10/day for roaming in Guadeloupe on the International Day Pass add-on. Cricket Core and Cricket Unlimited plans do not include international data by default. 10-day Cricket roaming cost: $100. A 20GB eSIM on Orange GP: $14.19. Cricket customers save $85.81 with an eSIM.
Rate summary
AT&T (International Day Pass): AT&T International Day Pass costs 605% more than an eSIM for Guadeloupe.
Verizon (TravelPass): Verizon TravelPass costs 605% more than an eSIM for Guadeloupe.
T-Mobile (Magenta (high-speed add-on)): T-Mobile's paid high-speed tier costs more than AT&T and more than an eSIM.
Bill shock scenarios
Scenario: a family of four on Verizon lands in Guadeloupe. All four phones auto-connect to Orange GP. TravelPass triggers on all four lines: $40 for day one. One child's phone downloads a game update overnight (100 MB): triggers a new $10 charge at midnight for that line. After 10 days: $400 + phantom midnight charges. Four 20GB eSIMs: $56.76 total with no per-day billing.
How to switch to an eSIM
Switching from Verizon TravelPass to an eSIM for Guadeloupe: Step 1: Disable TravelPass before departure. In the My Verizon app, go to Account > Add-ons > TravelPass and remove it. This prevents the $10/day auto-charge. Step 2: Turn off data roaming in Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming. Step 3: Install a 20GB eSIM for Guadeloupe at $14.19 on Orange GP. Step 4: Set the eSIM as primary data. Keep Verizon active for calls via WiFi Calling. The eSIM provides 5G data without triggering TravelPass on landing.
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming in Guadeloupe?
An eSIM in Guadeloupe costs $14.19 for 20GB over 10 days. AT&T roaming costs $100 for the same trip on the same Orange GP towers. Verizon TravelPass matches AT&T at $10/day. The eSIM is 86% cheaper than both carriers. Rates verified May 2026.
Should I use eSIM or roaming in Guadeloupe?
If you stream, navigate, or video-call in Guadeloupe, use an eSIM. AT&T's $10/day roaming counts against your home data. An eSIM provides dedicated 20GB on Orange GP's 5G network for $14.19. You save $85.81 over 10 days with no throttle surprises. Verified May 2026.
Does T-Mobile work in Guadeloupe?
T-Mobile works in Guadeloupe with free data throttled to 256 Kbps. At that speed, a Google Maps search takes 30+ seconds. The high-speed add-on runs $15/day ($150 for 10 days). A Orange GP eSIM delivers full 5G speed for $14.19. Verified May 2026.
What is the best way to get data in Guadeloupe?
Use a travel eSIM with dual-SIM to keep your home number active in Guadeloupe. The eSIM handles data on Orange GP's 5G network for $14.19. Your primary SIM stays connected for calls and texts. Carrier roaming charges $100 for the same setup. Verified May 2026.
Our verdict for Guadeloupe
When carrier roaming makes sense
Carrier roaming makes sense for 1-day layovers where the $10 charge is less than the effort of installing an eSIM. Travelers who need voice calling to local Guadeloupe numbers may also prefer their carrier plan, since eSIM data plans do not include voice service.
When an eSIM wins
For any trip longer than 2 days, an eSIM saves money over carrier roaming in Guadeloupe. Families and groups save even more because carrier charges multiply per person. Countries with airport SIM queues make eSIM especially valuable — install before departure, activate on landing.
Bottom line for Guadeloupe
For a 10-day trip to Guadeloupe, an eSIM saves $85.81 vs AT&T and delivers the same 5G connection on Orange GP's network.
Guadeloupe connectivity details
Local network infrastructure
Guadeloupe has 1 mobile network. Primary carriers: Orange GP, Digicel, SFR. Both carrier roaming and eSIM connect to these same networks.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is roaming or eSIM better for Guadeloupe?
- For trips longer than 2 days, an eSIM is cheaper than carrier roaming in Guadeloupe. AT&T charges $10/day while an eSIM costs $14.19 total for a 10-day trip. Both use Orange GP's 5G network — the only difference is the price.
- What hidden charges does AT&T have for Guadeloupe roaming?
- AT&T's International Day Pass auto-activates when your phone connects to Orange GP's network in Guadeloupe. Calendar-day billing means arriving at 11 PM costs a full $10. Background app sync, voicemail retrieval, and notifications can trigger the daily charge on days you intended to stay offline.
- Do eSIMs use the same network as carrier roaming in Guadeloupe?
- Both eSIM and carrier roaming connect to Orange GP's 5G towers in Guadeloupe. The network, coverage area, and download speeds are identical. The difference is pricing: carriers charge $10-$15/day while eSIMs charge a flat rate for the entire trip.
- Is T-Mobile roaming really free in Guadeloupe?
- T-Mobile Magenta includes free data in Guadeloupe, but speed is throttled to 256 Kbps. That is too slow for maps, video calls, or photo uploads. The high-speed add-on costs $15/day — more expensive than most eSIM plans.
- Can I use eSIM and keep my carrier number in Guadeloupe?
- Dual-SIM phones (most models since 2019) run both your carrier SIM and the travel eSIM simultaneously. Your home number stays active for calls and texts over WiFi. The eSIM handles all data on Orange GP's 5G network in Guadeloupe.
- What speed does carrier roaming get in Guadeloupe?
- Carrier roaming in Guadeloupe connects to Orange GP's 5G network — the same towers and speeds that an eSIM uses. AT&T and Verizon offer LTE speeds through their day pass. T-Mobile's free tier is capped at 256 Kbps unless you pay for the high-speed add-on.
- Does Verizon auto-charge for roaming in Guadeloupe?
- Verizon TravelPass activates automatically when your phone connects abroad in Guadeloupe. A single background data transfer triggers the $10/day charge. The only way to avoid it is to disable data roaming in your phone settings before landing.
- 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%.