Guadeloupe eSIM

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.

 Det här är den mest kritiska frågan. Detta eSIM är giltigt för Guadeloupe och Martinique (eftersom båda är en del av Frankrike/EU). Det kommer dock INTE att fungera i Dominica eller Saint Lucia, som är oberoende länder utanför EU. Din anslutning stoppar i samma ögonblick som färjan kommer nära dessa öar, och du kommer att debiteras höga roamingavgifter om ditt hem-SIM tar över. För denna resa med flera öar är vårt Karibiska regionala eSIM det enda säkra alternativet. 

Det är komplicerat.

• För EU-medborgare: Ja, "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) tekniskt gäller. Men många icke-franska operatörer (t.ex. från Tyskland, Spanien) tillämpar strikta "policyer för rättvis användning" för avlägsna territorier och kan begränsa eller strypa din data.
• För brittiska/amerikanska medborgare: Nej! Storbritanniens planer efter Brexit och alla internationella roamplaner i USA kommer att ta ut mycket höga avgifter. (+10 USD/dag).

Ett Cellesim eSIM garanterar ett fast pris och höghastighetsdata utan gränser för "Fair Use".

Ja, absolut. Vårt eSIM ansluter till förstklassiga lokala nätverk (som Orange) som ger utmärkt 4G/LTE-täckning inte bara på huvudöarna (Grande-Terre och Basse-Terre), utan också på de populära dagsutflyktsöarna Les Saintes, Marie-Grade och Marie-Grade. 

 För att ge dig den bästa hastigheten (som du kan förvänta dig i Frankrike), ansluter vårt eSIM till Guadeloupes premium Tier-1-nätverk, vanligtvis Orange Caraïbe eller Digicel. Detta säkerställer att du får de snabbaste tillgängliga 4G/LTE (och 5G)-hastigheterna för att använda Google Maps på de slingrande vägarna i Basse-Terre. 

Ja, i de flesta områden. Du kommer att ha en stark signal vid basen och i huvudstaden Basse-Terre. När du vandrar vulkanen La Soufrière är signalen förvånansvärt bra på leden men kan sjunka vid toppen på grund av väder/moln. Du kommer att ha en signal vid alla större stränder och städer, men förvänta dig "döda zoner" om du går in i nationalparkens djupa inre. 

 De flesta moderna telefoner gör det, men du måste kontrollera vår specifika lista här: eSIM-kompatibla enheter för att vara 100 % säker innan du köper. 

Absolut. Kollektivtrafiken är begränsad, så de flesta turister hyr bilar. Tillförlitlig data för Waze eller Google Maps är avgörande för att navigera i "Papillon"-vingarna och undvika trafik runt Pointe-à-Pitre. 

Ja. Täckningen är utmärkt i staden Deshaies och i den botaniska trädgården, så att du kan dela bilder på de berömda inspelningsplatserna från TV-serien direkt. 

Du kommer att ha en stark 4G-signal på båten och vid Malendure Beach. Men anslutningen kommer naturligtvis att förloras när du dyker eller snorklar på Pigeon Islands. 

Ja. eSIM ansluts direkt vid dockning vid Pointe-à-Pitre kryssningshamn, vilket gör att du slipper dyrt fartygs Wi-Fi och få tillgång till kartor för din dagsutflykt.