French Guiana eSIM

Be very careful! As French Guiana is an overseas department of France, it is technically part of the EU, and "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) should apply for EU citizens. However, most non-French EU carriers (e.g., from Germany, Spain, Italy) enforce strict "Fair Use Policies" for overseas territories, which can lead to high fees or throttled speeds. For UK (post-Brexit) or US travelers, it is definitely expensive international roaming. A Cellesim eSIM guarantees a fixed price and high-speed data. 

Planning the trip? See our French Guiana eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

 This specific plan is valid only within French Guiana. This is a critical point. If you take a boat across the Maroni River to Suriname (Albina) or cross the Oyapock River Bridge to Brazil (Oiapoque), your connection will stop. For a seamless multi-country trip, we highly recommend our Latin America Regional eSIM plan. 

It is limited to the coast. You will have excellent 4G/LTE/5G coverage in the main coastal towns: the capital Cayenne, Kourou (home of the Guiana Space Centre), and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. However, 90% of French Guiana is inaccessible Amazon rainforest. Once you travel inland (e.g., to Saül or Maripasoula), you should expect no signal. Download offline maps. 

 To give you the best speed, our eSIM connects to the premium French networks operating in the territory, typically Orange Caraïbe or SFR Caraïbe. This ensures you get high-quality, fast internet (not slow 3G) in all the main populated areas, just as you would expect in mainland France. 

Yes, for mobility. While hotels in Cayenne and Kourou have decent Wi-Fi, it won't help you when you are on the road. Public transport is limited, so most visitors rent a car. An eSIM is essential for using Google Maps or Waze for navigation, finding restaurants, or using WhatsApp to coordinate tours. 

 Yes. Coverage is excellent around the Space Centre and the Jupiter Control Centre in Kourou, allowing you to check launch schedules or live-stream rocket takeoffs. 

 Yes. You will generally have strong signal on Île Royale and Saint-Joseph, allowing you to share photos of the historic prison ruins and the monkeys. 

 No, Uber does not operate in French Guiana. You need reliable data to find taxi stand locations on Google Maps or to call local radio taxis in Cayenne. 

 Signal is reliable at the main stops like Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and Grand-Santi, but expect the connection to drop significantly while navigating the river between settlements. 

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.