DriftAmericas Tools · Guyana

Guyana
mobile data tools

Prices, network indicators, operators and trip-planning tools for Guyana. Use the full calculator with the destination already selected.

5G coverage
48/100
Current network indicator. Open index.
Transparency
77/100
Plan disclosure, expiry and activation clarity.
Toolkit

All tools for Guyana

Country snapshot

What matters before buying

Market note

Digicel wide coastal coverage and the best reach toward the interior.

Coverage reality

Guyana has basic but improving 4G across Georgetown and the populated coastal strip, with limited 5G and comparatively high data prices. Digicel and GTT carry the widest coverage, concentrated along the coast where most people live. The realistic weak spots are the vast rainforest interior, the Rupununi savannah and the remote Kaieteur Falls area, where signal disappears entirely between settlements. For Georgetown and the coast, connectivity is usable.

Local SIM reality

Typical local SIM: $12-28. Usually sold at Digicel and GTT stores in Georgetown and coastal towns; airport counter at Georgetown. The market is small and data is relatively expensive. A travel eSIM that covers Guyana is often simpler for a short trip, working the moment you land. The interior rainforest has no signal on any network, so plan offline for any inland excursion.

Bottom line

Because the market is small and pricey, a travel eSIM is usually the cleaner choice for a coastal trip. The interior has no coverage on any network.

Networks

Our eSIM local operators

GTT

the incumbent with good coverage along the populated coast, a solid alternative.

Decision

Travel eSIM or local SIM?

Choose a travel eSIM

you want to land connected without hunting for a local store, given the limited coastal options.

Consider a local SIM

you are staying long term and want a local Digicel pack despite the higher local prices.

Field data

Measurements in progress

Pending

No first-hand measurement has been published for Guyana yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What can I use the Guyana mobile data tools for?

Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Guyana. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.

How is the Guyana price per GB calculated?

It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Guyana catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.

What network information is shown for Guyana?

The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.

Should I choose a travel eSIM or a local SIM in Guyana?

The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.

Sources and methodology

Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Guyana catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.

Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-americas.json.

Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.

DriftAmericas Guyana mobile data tools · updated September 2026