Highest scored on our rubric: HelloRoam (4.64/5)Compare eSIM Providers for Guernsey: Feature Matrix (2026)
Feature matrix
Guernsey Provider Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across 5 weighted dimensions for Guernsey.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
| Dimension | Weight | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 20% | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Pricing | 20% | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation | 20% | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| App Quality | 20% | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Support | 20% | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Total | 100% | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
At a Glance
| Attribute | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 |
| HQ | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support Channels | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Refund Policy | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Starting Price | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.00 | $3.99 |
Coverage
Guernsey Coverage, Provider Against Provider
Carrier Routing per Provider
| Provider | Carrier Partner | Network Type | Coverage score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.5 |
| Airalo | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.9 |
| Holafly | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Nomad | Sure | 4G LTE | 3.9 |
| Saily | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.0 |
Network Count and Types
Guernsey has 1 mobile network: Sure. Network types present: 4G.
Coverage Gaps
Small island with good coverage
Regional eSIM Alternative
HelloRoam is the highest 2026 composite scorer at 4.64/5 on this scorecard for Guernsey. Single-country vs regional math changes when the itinerary extends beyond Guernsey. Guernsey single-country entry: $5.04 (1GB). Neighbor entry-level prices: Åland Islands: $2.44 (1GB); Albania: $3.99 (1GB); Andorra: $3.78 (1GB); Austria: $2.21 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $17.46 minimum. HelloRoam, Airalo and Holafly sell multi-country bundles that put several destinations on one eSIM; Saily and Nomad sell single-country plans only. Bundle country lists differ, so check that Guernsey and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $17.46 total.
Pricing
Guernsey Per-Tier Pricing
Fixed Data Plan Pricing
| Tier | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $5.04 | — | — | — | — |
| 3GB | $12.69 | — | — | — | — |
| 5GB | $20.70 | — | — | — | — |
| 20GB | $60.83 | — | — | — | — |
HelloRoam prices are the published destination data plans. Other columns are blank. This grid does not estimate checkout prices from a global per-GB rate card.
Per-GB Value Analysis
The cheapest per-GB rate for Guernsey is $3.04/GB at the 1GB tier ($5.04 total). Larger data tiers typically reduce the per-GB cost. A 20GB plan often delivers 30-50% lower per-GB rates than a 1GB plan for the same destination.
Network data
Guernsey Network Generation
Carrier Routing by Provider
| Provider | Carrier | Type | Network score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Airalo | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.4 |
| Holafly | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.2 |
| Nomad | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Saily | Sure | 4G LTE | 4.4 |
Support
Guernsey Support Channels Compared
Support Channels by Provider
| Provider | Channels | Real-time channel | Support score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Live chat + WhatsApp | 5.0 |
| Airalo | Email + in-app chat | In-app chat | 4.2 |
| Holafly | 24/7 chat + email | 24/7 live chat | 4.7 |
| Nomad | Email only | None published | 3.9 |
| Saily | Email only | None published | 4.1 |
Refund and Guarantee Policies
| Provider | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| HelloRoam | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | 14-day refund |
| Holafly | 180-day refund |
| Nomad | 30-day refund |
| Saily | 30-day refund |
Activation and Setup Experience
HelloRoam is the highest 2026 composite scorer at 4.64/5 on this scorecard for Guernsey and activates through an iOS and Android app or a QR code. Here is how each provider works. HelloRoam: iOS and Android app, or QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to Sure in Guernsey. Airalo: QR code or direct install. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to Sure in Guernsey. Holafly: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 5-8 min to complete. Connects to Sure in Guernsey. Saily: Direct in-app install. 4 steps, approximately 2-4 min to complete. Connects to Sure in Guernsey. Nomad: QR code or manual APN. 4 steps, approximately 4-6 min to complete. Connects to Sure in Guernsey. Plans activate on Guernsey's 4G LTE network. Install before departure to skip airport setup delays. All 5 providers allow pre-trip installation.
Head-to-head
Head-to-Head Provider Comparison for Guernsey
HelloRoam leads Guernsey at 4.64/5 on our rubric. HelloRoam vs Airalo: the weighted comparison reveals a 0.19-point gap in composite score. Airalo still leads catalogue breadth at 200+ countries against HelloRoam's 186.
HelloRoam routes through Sure (4G) in Guernsey. Airalo connects via Sure (4G). Same carrier: signal quality and coverage area are identical. The comparison shifts to pricing and support.
Guernsey plans range from $5.04 (1GB) to $60.83 (20GB). Pricing score gap: 0.3 points. HelloRoam has a cost advantage at this destination. The widest scoring gap is in support channels: HelloRoam leads by 0.8 points. Composite: HelloRoam 4.64/5 on this scorecard, Airalo 4.45/5.
Matrix analysis
What the Guernsey Feature Matrix Actually Means
HelloRoam posts 4.64/5 on the rubric for Guernsey. Five equal-weight dimensions then separate HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad on this destination.
Coverage: Guernsey is a single-operator market (Sure). All 5 providers share the same infrastructure. Coverage scores compress because no provider has a carrier advantage. The dimension effectively neutralizes.
Network: Guernsey runs on 4G LTE. Since all providers route through the same infrastructure, network scores track the carrier tier, not the provider. Pricing: plans start at $5.04 (1GB), $5.04/GB floor rate. No daily unlimited plans in Guernsey. HelloRoam still sells unlimited from $5 on duration-based plans. Fixed-data pricing drives the rest of the Pricing dimension. Overall spread: 0.49 points between #1 (HelloRoam) and #5 (Nomad). Provider selection matters significantly in Guernsey.
Use cases
Which Provider Fits Your Guernsey Travel Style?
Score-weighted recommendations for Guernsey travelers.
Video Streaming
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo is the strongest pick for streaming in Guernsey on the streaming-weighted dimensions. Network Generation score: 4.4/5 on our rubric on Guernsey's 4G LTE network via Sure. 4G LTE handles HD streaming where the signal is strong. Fixed-data plans require budgeting: 1 hour of HD video uses approximately 3 GB.
Remote Work
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. HelloRoam ranks first for remote work in Guernsey on the work-weighted dimensions. Video calls need a steady connection more than a fast one. Guernsey's 4G LTE network carries video calls where signal is strong. A real-time support channel matters when connectivity drops mid-session. HelloRoam: 24/7 support. Guernsey's moderate WiFi means the eSIM carries most of the workload.
Social Media
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5. HelloRoam fits social-heavy travelers in Guernsey on the social-weighted dimensions. Instagram browsing runs 100-200 MB per hour and TikTok 300-500 MB per hour. At Guernsey's floor rate of $5.04/GB, an hour of TikTok scrolling costs roughly $2.46 on the entry tier. App quality score: 5.0/5 on this scorecard for data monitoring while uploading.
Navigation
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo leads for navigation use in Guernsey on the coverage-weighted dimensions. Google Maps uses 10-15 MB per hour of active navigation. Coverage is the dominant factor: losing signal mid-route is worse than slow speed. Airalo routes through Sure in Guernsey, the sole operator. All providers deliver identical coverage for navigation.
Budget Travel
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard with fixed plans from $3.50/GB. HelloRoam is the strongest pick on a cost-conscious Guernsey trip on the pricing-weighted dimensions. Pricing score: 4.4/5 on our rubric, starting from $3.50. Guernsey entry: $5.04 for 1GB ($5.04/GB). Refund window: 180 days. A 180-day refund reduces purchase risk for uncertain itineraries.
Extended Stay
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard and also sells unlimited from $5. HelloRoam fits extended stays in Guernsey on the stay-weighted dimensions. Average trip length: 7 days. Fixed data plans: larger tiers reduce per-GB cost. The 20GB tier is typically most cost-effective for stays over 10 days. Support quality matters more on longer trips. HelloRoam runs live chat and WhatsApp.
Coverage quality
Guernsey eSIM Coverage Assessment by Carrier
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Guernsey at 4.64/5 on our 2026 rubric. Coverage quality then depends on which of 1 operator each provider routes through. HelloRoam: Sure (4G). Airalo: Sure (4G). Holafly: Sure (4G). Saily: Sure (4G). Nomad: Sure (4G).
All 5 providers connect through Sure. Coverage quality is identical across the board. No provider gains a coverage advantage in Guernsey. The comparison shifts entirely to pricing tiers (20% weight), app features (20%), and support channels (20%). Guernsey operates on 4G LTE. Guernsey is a emerging market with coverage concentrated in cities.
Support quality
Customer Support for Guernsey: Provider-by-Provider
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Guernsey at 4.64/5 on our 2026 rubric, with Support 5.0/5 on live chat, WhatsApp, and email plus a 180-day refund.
HelloRoam: real-time help on live chat and WhatsApp, plus email. 24/7 availability. 63 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Guernsey's time zone. Airalo: real-time help on in-app chat. 24/7 availability. 12 languages. 14-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Guernsey's time zone. Holafly: real-time help on 24/7 live chat. 24/7 availability. 10 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Guernsey's time zone. Saily: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. 24/7 availability. 1 language. 30-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Guernsey's time zone. Nomad: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. Business hours (UTC+8) availability. 2 languages. 30-day refund window. Business hours (UTC+8). Check overlap with Guernsey's time zone (GMT/BST (UTC+0/+1)).
HelloRoam and Airalo and Holafly let Guernsey travelers reach a person in real time. For activation problems at arrival, that beats waiting on an email queue. Longest refund window: HelloRoam and Holafly at 180 days. Useful when Guernsey trip dates shift after purchase.
App usability
App Experience Compared for Guernsey eSIMs
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Guernsey at 4.64/5 on our 2026 rubric and posts App 5.0/5 on an iOS and Android app. App Features still carry 20% of the composite.
HelloRoam (5.0/5 on our 2026 rubric): QR code or direct in-app install on iOS and Android. Tracking: Usage alerts and in-app data management on iOS and Android. Standout: In-app purchase, top-up, add-destination without a new eSIM, usage alerts, and 24/7 in-app chat. Airalo (4.7/5 in our comparison matrix): QR code or direct in-app install. 3-5 minutes. Tracking: Granular: per-profile usage, hourly projections, remaining data alerts. Standout: Airmoney cashback (5-10%), real-time data tracking with hourly estimates. Holafly (4.1/5 on this scorecard): QR code via email + in-app mirror. 5-8 minutes. Tracking: Minimal: unlimited plans remove the need for consumption monitoring. Standout: Daily unlimited plan management from $2.99/day. No data cap tracking needed.. Saily (4.5/5 on our rubric): Direct in-app install with VPN bundled. 2-4 minutes. Tracking: Standard: data balance display, VPN status indicator, remaining allowance. Standout: Integrated NordVPN on every plan at zero cost. No regional bundles.. Nomad (3.9/5 on the rubric): Email QR code. Manual scan in phone settings. 4-6 minutes. Tracking: Basic: data balance only. No real-time estimates or usage projections. Standout: Lowest per-GB pricing at $3.00/GB. No regional bundles. Minimal UI..
App score leader for Guernsey: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on the rubric.
Pricing analysis
Guernsey eSIM Value Curve: Where Each Tier Sits
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric for Guernsey. The published data-plan curve starts at $5.04 for 1GB and changes shape at 3, 5, 10, and 20 GB.
1GB: $5.04 ($5.04/GB). 3GB: $12.69 ($4.23/GB). 5GB: $20.70 ($4.14/GB). 20GB: $60.83 ($3.04/GB).
Best value: 20GB at $3.04/GB. Worst value: 1GB at $5.04/GB. Ratio: 1.7x difference between cheapest and most expensive per-GB rate. A 7-day trip at 0.8 GB/day needs ~6 GB. The 20GB tier at $60.83 covers that. Pricing score leader for Guernsey: Nomad at 4.8/5 in our comparison matrix.
Quick comparison
Guernsey Provider Matchup Summary
Matrix summary
Guernsey Feature Matrix Overview
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, network generation, app, and support for Guernsey. HelloRoam leads the matrix. Plans start at $5.04 on Sure's 4G LTE network.
Verdict
Guernsey Recommendations, Scenario by Scenario
Scenario-based recommendations for Guernsey travelers.
Highest composite
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Guernsey. Published Guernsey data plans start at $5.04 for 1GB, not a flat $3.50/GB rate card. Unlimited from $5, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund.
Recommended: HelloRoam (4.64/5 on the rubric)Budget trips
Nomad scores highest
HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. Its published Guernsey entry plan is $5.04 for 1GB. Nomad's $3.00/GB figure is a rate card, not a verified Guernsey checkout price.
1GB fixed data planPrivacy-Conscious Travelers
Saily scores highest
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Its published rate card starts at $3.99 across destinations. Backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.
Fixed data + integrated VPNMulti-Country Trips
Airalo scores highest
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard and covers 186 countries. Airalo regional bundles cover 200+ countries on a single eSIM. Asialink, Eurolink, and Discover Global work in Guernsey alongside neighboring destinations.
Regional multi-country bundleGuernsey Specifically
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Guernsey. Top composite rating. HelloRoam rates 4.
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Guernsey Provider Comparison Questions
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Guernsey?
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Guernsey?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Guernsey. Coverage on Sure GG rates 4.5/5. Pricing rates 4.4/5 with plans from $5.04. Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad follow on individual dimensions. All five dimensions carry equal 20% weight.
How do HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly compare across Guernsey?
How do HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly compare across Guernsey?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Its published Guernsey data plans start at $5.04 for 1GB. Airalo scores 4.45/5 with a 200+ country catalogue and a $4.50/GB rate card, not this destination's checkout. Holafly scores 4.35/5 on our 2026 rubric. Its published unlimited rate card starts at $2.99/day.
Which provider prices Guernsey eSIM plans lowest?
Which provider prices Guernsey eSIM plans lowest?
HelloRoam's published Guernsey plans start at $5.04 for 1GB. The lowest per-GB rate on that ladder is $3.04/GB. Nomad's $3.00 figure is a rate card, not a verified Guernsey checkout. Airalo, Holafly, and Saily checkout prices are not estimated in the grid.
Does Saily work in Guernsey?
Does Saily work in Guernsey?
Yes. HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad cover Guernsey on Sure GG at 4G LTE speeds. Saily's published rate card starts from $3.99 and includes NordVPN on every plan. HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 on the rubric.
Which Guernsey eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Which Guernsey eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
HelloRoam rates 5.0/5 on app quality, the highest in the matrix, with in-app purchase, top-up, add-destination, and 24/7 in-app chat. Airalo rates 4.7/5 in our comparison matrix with real-time data tracking and Airmoney rewards. Saily rates 4.5/5 with an integrated VPN toggle. Holafly rates 4.1/5 in our comparison matrix. Nomad rates 3.9/5.
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Guernsey-only plan?
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Guernsey-only plan?
HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly sell regional or global bundles that include Guernsey. Airalo offers Asialink (16 countries), Eurolink (39 countries), and Discover Global (130+ countries). Regional bundles cost more per-GB but save managing multiple eSIMs on multi-country trips. HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 on our 2026 rubric.
Which of the 5 Guernsey eSIM providers fits your trip?
Which of the 5 Guernsey eSIM providers fits your trip?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Published Guernsey data plans start at $5.04 for 1GB, with unlimited from $5. Nomad's $3.00 rate card, Holafly's $2.99/day rate card, Saily's VPN, and Airalo's 200+ country catalogue are dimension notes, not estimated Guernsey checkout prices.
Guernsey data, live on arrival
Compare all five providers. Plans from $5.04.