Best SIM and eSIM for Guyana: data plans, Wi-Fi and phone tips

For most travellers the safest bet is a Digicel eSIM bought online before you leave – it works on 4G across Georgetown and the coastal region and can be activated instantly on arrival. Bring a physical SIM from Digicel or ONE as a fallback if you head into the interior where eSIM coverage is uncertain.

Digicel sells eSIM QR codes on its website; purchase the "Guyana 30‑day" data pack (around US$15) and scan the code after landing. Physical SIMs are sold at the Ogle Airport kiosk and at Digicel/ONE shops in Georgetown – you need a passport for registration.

If you travel to Lethem, Kaieteur or Rupununi, most lodges provide satellite Wi‑Fi (often Starlink‑type). Bring a backup physical SIM in case the eSIM cannot register in remote towers.

Both Digicel and ONE use GSM/4G bands compatible with most modern smartphones (LTE Band 3, 7, 20). Check your device’s specifications for these bands. Phones without eSIM support must rely on a physical SIM.

Free Wi‑Fi is common in hotels, cafes and restaurants in Georgetown and other coastal towns. In the interior, lodges usually offer limited satellite Wi‑Fi (often 1‑2 Mbps) – expect to pay a daily fee (≈ US$5‑10). Public Wi‑Fi is rare outside the coast.