eSIM Guadeloupe

An eSIM in Guadeloupe works exactly like a physical SIM card, but is downloaded digitally to your phone instead of inserted as a plastic card. You receive a QR code by email after purchase, scan it from your device's settings, and the eSIM is provisioned in seconds.

Once your plane lands in Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre / PTP airport), the Cellesim eSIM connects automatically to local mobile networks , primarily Orange Caraïbe, Digicel and SFR Caraïbe, which together cover the main islands of Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes with 4G/LTE service.

Step-by-step setup

1. Buy your Guadeloupe eSIM on cellesim.com and check out , you'll get the QR code by email within seconds.
2. Before you fly, while still on Wi-Fi, open your phone's Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the code.
3. Label the line "Guadeloupe Travel" so you can toggle it easily.
4. On arrival, enable the new line for data, leave your home SIM on for calls/SMS, and you're online.

What you need to know

• Device compatibility: iPhone XS or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer, most Samsung Galaxy from S20 onwards. Older flagship models in 2018+ also support eSIM.
• Validity timer starts when the eSIM first connects to a Guadeloupe network , not when you buy it. You can install the QR weeks in advance without burning days.
• Network coverage is strong in Pointe-à-Pitre, Basse-Terre, Le Gosier and along main coastal roads; remote rainforest areas around La Soufrière volcano may have intermittent service.

Tip: Guadeloupe is part of France for telecom purposes, so any France or EU-wide eSIM also works here , but a Guadeloupe-specific plan is usually cheaper if you're only visiting the Caribbean.

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.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

 This is the most critical question. eSIM ini berlaku untuk Guadeloupe dan Martinique (karena keduanya merupakan bagian dari Perancis/UE). Namun, hal ini TIDAK akan berhasil di Dominika atau Saint Lucia, yang merupakan negara independen dan non-UE. Sambungan Anda akan berhenti saat kapal feri mendekati pulau-pulau tersebut, dan Anda akan dikenakan biaya roaming yang tinggi jika SIM rumah Anda mengambil alih. Untuk perjalanan multi-pulau ini, eSIM Regional Karibia kami adalah satu-satunya pilihan yang aman. 

Ini rumit.

• Bagi Warga Negara Uni Eropa: Ya, "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) secara teknis berlaku. Namun, banyak operator non-Prancis (misalnya, dari Jerman, Spanyol) menerapkan "Kebijakan Penggunaan Wajar" yang ketat untuk wilayah terpencil dan mungkin membatasi atau membatasi data Anda.
• Untuk Warga Negara Inggris/AS: Tidak! Paket Inggris pasca-Brexit dan semua paket AS akan mengenakan biaya roaming internasional yang sangat tinggi ($10+/hari).

ESIM Cellesim menjamin a harga tetap dan data berkecepatan tinggi tanpa batasan "Penggunaan Wajar".

Ya, tentu saja. eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan lokal premium (seperti Orange) yang menyediakan jangkauan 4G/LTE yang sangat baik tidak hanya di pulau-pulau utama (Grande-Terre dan Basse-Terre), namun juga di pulau-pulau wisata sehari yang populer di Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, dan La Désirade. 

 Untuk memberikan Anda kecepatan terbaik (seperti yang Anda harapkan di Prancis), eSIM kami terhubung ke jaringan premium Tingkat 1 Guadeloupe, biasanya Orange Caraïbe atau Digicel. Hal ini memastikan Anda mendapatkan kecepatan 4G/LTE (dan 5G) tercepat yang tersedia untuk menggunakan Google Maps di jalan berkelok-kelok di Basse-Terre. 

Ya, di sebagian besar wilayah. Anda akan mendapat sinyal kuat di pangkalan dan di kota utama Basse-Terre. Saat mendaki gunung berapi La Soufrière, sinyal di jalur ini ternyata bagus, namun mungkin turun di puncak karena cuaca/awan. Anda akan mendapat sinyal di semua pantai dan kota besar, namun kemungkinan akan terjadi "zona mati" jika Anda masuk ke bagian dalam dalam Taman Nasional. 

 Sebagian besar ponsel modern memilikinya, namun Anda harus memeriksa daftar spesifik kami di sini: Perangkat yang Kompatibel dengan eSIM untuk memastikan 100% sebelum membeli. 

Sangat. Transportasi umum terbatas, sehingga sebagian besar wisatawan menyewa mobil. Data yang andal untuk Waze atau Google Maps sangat penting untuk menavigasi sayap "Papillon" dan menghindari lalu lintas di sekitar Pointe-à-Pitre. 

Ya. Cakupannya sangat bagus di kota Deshaies dan di Kebun Raya, memungkinkan Anda berbagi foto lokasi syuting terkenal dari serial TV secara instan. 

Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal 4G yang kuat di kapal dan di Pantai Malendure. Namun koneksi secara alami akan terputus begitu Anda menyelam atau snorkeling di Kepulauan Pigeon. 

Ya. eSIM terhubung segera setelah berlabuh di pelabuhan kapal pesiar Pointe-à-Pitre, memungkinkan Anda menghindari Wi-Fi kapal yang mahal dan mengakses peta untuk perjalanan sehari Anda.