DriftAmericas Reference

Guatemala
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Guatemala, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for Guatemala shown on this page use Claro Guatemala, Tigo Guatemala and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorClaro Guatemala
Local SIM$8-18
Operators in our plans2

Tigo offers the widest network with strong reach across the highlands.

54 MSI69 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Guatemala, by underlying operator.

Claro Guatemala: 59% (38 plans) Tigo Guatemala: 41% (26 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Claro Guatemala59%
  • Tigo Guatemala41%

Network at a glance

Claro Guatemala is the network most travellers lean on in Guatemala. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 54, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has eased from $3.79 per GB in June 2026 to $3.64 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Guatemala, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Claro Guatemala#2
Owner
América Móvil
Network
5G/4G
Plans we carry
38
Tigo Guatemala#1
Owner
Millicom
Network
5G
5G
5G since December 2022
Plans we carry
26

Common questions

Which operator is best in Guatemala?

Claro Guatemala offers the widest reach for most travellers. Tigo offers the widest network with strong reach across the highlands. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Guatemala have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Guatemala?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8-18. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Guatemala eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Guatemala. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Guatemala run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.