Guyana is in the middle of an oil-driven economic boom, and its mobile networks are expanding fast to match. Two operators dominate — GTT (One Communications) and Digicel Guyana — both running 4G LTE that is solid in and around the capital, Georgetown (GEO), and the coastal corridor where most of the population lives. The vast forested interior remains sparsely covered.
Networks & coverage
GTT (now branded One Communications) and Digicel both offer good 4G LTE across Georgetown, the East Coast and East Bank Demerara, and the main coastal towns. Coverage follows the populated coast; head inland toward the Rupununi or the mining regions and service becomes intermittent or absent. There is no meaningful consumer 5G yet, though operators are investing heavily as the economy grows.
eSIM or physical SIM?
Local prepaid SIMs from GTT and Digicel are cheap and widely sold, and registration is straightforward with a passport. For convenience, international travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Saily and Ubigi install before arrival and roam onto the local 4G networks — ideal if you only need data and want connectivity the moment you land in Georgetown.
Data, calls & messaging
Travel eSIMs are data-only; use WhatsApp or similar for calls and texts. A local physical SIM additionally gives you a Guyanese number with bundled local minutes and SMS, useful if you are staying a while or need to call local businesses, tour operators or oil-sector contacts.
How much data do you need?
For a few days of maps, messaging and light browsing around Georgetown, 1–3 GB is enough. A two-week trip with regular use is comfortable on 5 GB, while 10 GB over 30 days suits longer stays or anyone tethering a laptop. Coverage is strongest on the coast, so plan offline content if you venture into the interior.
Available plans
15 plans available
Prices here are listed in more than one currency — the range is compared against each group in its own currency, values are not converted.
Data last verified: Jul 3, 2026
SIM and eSIM plans in Guyana — operator, plan, data, validity, network, type and price.
Plans shown are indicative samples for reference. Confirm current pricing, data allowances, and coverage with each provider before purchasing.
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How we compile this data
Plan data is compiled from the public pricing pages of mobile operators, MVNOs, and eSIM providers serving each destination.
Listings are reviewed by the DROAM telecom desk and kept neutral — we surface a representative sample of options rather than promote any single provider.
Operators change allowances and pricing frequently, so we update entries as plans change and always link out to the provider for the current offer.
Networks & coverage
8 operators appear in the plans listed for Guyana:
Airalo
Saily
Ubigi
GTT (One Communications)
Digicel
eSIMbag
Xipo Flex
Weconnect
Network technology available across these plans: 4G.
Good to know
The lowest-cost option listed is Saily at $6.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
eSIM plans activate instantly by scanning a QR code — no SIM swap or local store visit needed.
A physical SIM can be the better choice for older phones that do not support eSIM.
Check that your phone is carrier-unlocked before buying, and match the data allowance to your trip length.
