Best eSIM guide · 2026
French Guiana eSIM Providers Ranked (2026): Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
French Guiana eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
French Guiana spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $2.99/day | $3.99/GB | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.99 | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Vilnius, Lithuania | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.20 | 4.15 |
Score breakdown
French Guiana provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the French Guiana rows actually say
1 tracked network, 6 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 0.90 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| Orange | 5G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 4% |
| 3 | $5.02 | $1.67 | 8% |
| 7 | $11.72 | $1.67 | 8% |
| 14 | $22.68 | $1.62 | 11% |
| 30 | $44.77 | $1.49 | 18% |
Rows come from this comparison's own French Guiana country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for French Guiana, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0 on an iOS and Android app, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund. Plans price from $3.50/GB, still several times above French Guiana's own $0.90/GB floor in this comparison's country data. Its 204+ carrier partnerships route French Guiana traffic through whichever local network its backend assigns, an approach distinct from Airalo's default primary-provider status on this specific territory.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo carries the default primary-provider assignment for French Guiana in this comparison's routing logic, backed by the highest Coverage score in the matrix (4.9/5) and a 4.7/5 App score. Its $4.50/GB starting rate runs well above French Guiana's own $0.90/GB floor in this comparison's country data, a gap this comparison's EU-linked pricing for the territory helps explain.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate runs above French Guiana's own $1.82/day unlimited tier in this comparison's country data, one of the clearer cases this comparison tracks where the territory's own listed unlimited price undercuts Holafly's general rate. Both list the same 2GB daily volume before speeds adjust, so the throttle point matches regardless of which plan a traveler buys.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily's $3.99/GB rate sits well above French Guiana's own $0.90/GB floor in this comparison's country data, though its bundled NordVPN protection adds a layer of use on the territory's already-unrestricted VPN market. Its 200-country footprint and 4.2/5 in our comparison matrix Coverage score trail Airalo's default assignment here, and its fixed-only lineup has no unlimited tier to match French Guiana's own $1.82/day option.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's $3.00/GB rate runs well above French Guiana's own $0.90/GB floor in this comparison's country data, one of the widest gaps in the territory's favor this comparison tracks. Its 200-country footprint and 3.8/5 Coverage score, the lowest in this matrix, matter less here given Orange's 5G routing across Cayenne and the surrounding coast.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
French Guiana eSIM questions, answered
What is the cheapest eSIM per-GB rate for French Guiana?
What is the cheapest eSIM per-GB rate for French Guiana?
This comparison's French Guiana country data floors at $0.90/GB on the 20GB tier, the lowest floor of any South American destination this comparison tracks. All five providers compared here price above that floor, from Nomad and HelloRoam near $3.00-$3.50/GB up to Airalo and Saily higher still, above French Guiana's own tiered pricing.
Which network powers an eSIM in French Guiana?
Which network powers an eSIM in French Guiana?
This comparison's country data lists Orange as the carrier French Guiana eSIM plans route through on 5G. Separate enrichment data adds Digicel and SFR GF as two more primary carriers, though coverage stays limited outside Cayenne, the capital, a gap worth checking before travel into the interior rainforest.
Why is French Guiana cheaper than its South American neighbors?
Why is French Guiana cheaper than its South American neighbors?
As a French overseas department, French Guiana falls under EU roaming rules per this comparison's enrichment data, pricing its $0.90/GB floor closer to a European rate than to neighboring Suriname's $5.97/GB or Guyana's $5.79/GB. That EU status is the clearest driver behind French Guiana's low floor in this comparison's South American set.
Is unlimited data worth it for a French Guiana trip?
Is unlimited data worth it for a French Guiana trip?
French Guiana's own unlimited tier starts at $1.82 a day in this comparison's country data, below Holafly's $2.99/day general rate. Both list a 2GB daily volume before speeds adjust, so given French Guiana's own $0.90/GB fixed floor, a fixed-GB plan often costs less unless daily use runs consistently high.
Do I need a VPN for a French Guiana eSIM?
Do I need a VPN for a French Guiana eSIM?
No, VPN access in French Guiana carries no restriction in this comparison's enrichment data, so streaming and messaging apps work the same as at home. Saily is the only one of the five providers compared here that bundles NordVPN protection into every plan by default, a convenience rather than a workaround.
Which provider is the default pick for French Guiana in this comparison?
Which provider is the default pick for French Guiana in this comparison?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for French Guiana. Airalo carries the default primary-provider assignment in this comparison's routing logic, backed by the highest Coverage score in the matrix (4.9/5). Its $4.50/GB starting rate still runs above French Guiana's own $0.90/GB floor in this comparison's country data, a gap explained by the territory's EU-linked pricing.
Does French Guiana require IMEI registration for an eSIM?
Does French Guiana require IMEI registration for an eSIM?
No. This comparison's enrichment data marks IMEI registration as not required in French Guiana, a step some destinations impose on locally purchased SIM cards. That absence applies equally to every eSIM compared here, since none of the five providers register as a physical SIM in the first place.
Compare all 5 providers for French Guiana
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.