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Which mobile networks you get in Guatemala

Claro leads Guatemala’s network list decisively: it is named by nearly all providers, so the radio choice is often settled before the eSIM is chosen. Tigo and movistar are the other locally named operators, worth looking for in the published details when a different network matters. 5G is the fastest technology listed by providers here, but that is a profile ceiling rather than a speed a handset will necessarily maintain throughout a trip.

  • ClaroBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telecomunicaciones de Guatemala, S.A.

    38 of 39 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, ESIM.DOG, Roamix, and RedEx eSIM +33 more

  • TigoBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Millicom / Local partners

    31 of 39 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, eSimCard, and MicroESIM +26 more

  • movistarBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telefónica Móviles Guatemala (Telefónica)

    28 of 39 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, MeSIM, YonoSIM, and AirPlans +23 more

Where your data comes out in Guatemala

Breakout location is a provider choice here: only Esimatic exits in Guatemala, while the others route via the United States, United Kingdom or Singapore. This affects both delay and apparent location: round trips to Guatemalan services are typically about 147ms overall, with Singapore routes estimated at roughly 276ms, but breakout does not determine download speed. Your IP may appear in the breakout country, so a Guatemalan banking app could reject a UK or Singapore address, whereas a local IP is more likely to work normally.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

220 ms
  • Flag of GuatemalaBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~20 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~81 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), SimSmash~147 ms
  • Flag of BelgiumBreaks out in BelgiumProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), Inbox eSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~170 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended)~170 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~174 ms
  • Flag of AustriaBreaks out in AustriaProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~183 ms

What eSIM data costs in Guatemala

A gigabyte of data on a Guatemala eSIM typically costs $2.47 today — 34% less than the $3.75 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Guatemala went from 621 to 4,953.

That is above the $1.94 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track — Guatemala ranks 142 of them, counting from the cheapest, so it pays to compare here rather than take the first plan you see. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 4,953 plans for Guatemala from 66 providers, against 621 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Guatemala$2.47
  • All destinations$1.94
Typical per GB
$2.47down 34% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.47up 43% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
4,953up 4,332 since Dec 2025
Providers
66up 44 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 12 months
November 2026$2.47up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.47down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day4,953Plans66Providers
October 2026$2.41up 44% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.50down 1% on the previous monthTypical per day4,950up 30% on the previous monthPlans66up 14 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$1.67down 23% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.52up 52% on the previous monthTypical per day3,815up 155% on the previous monthPlans52up 25 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$2.18down 29% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day1,498up 29% on the previous monthPlans27up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$3.06Typical per GB$1.09down 1% on the previous monthTypical per day1,158up 5% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$3.07down 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.10down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day1,099up 5% on the previous monthPlans23down 1 on the previous monthProviders
May 2026$3.51down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.15down 9% on the previous monthTypical per day1,051up 6% on the previous monthPlans24Providers
April 2026$3.75up 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.27up 18% on the previous monthTypical per day996up 19% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.49down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.08up 8% on the previous monthTypical per day839down 28% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$3.66down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00up 11% on the previous monthTypical per day1,163up 50% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$3.70down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.90down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day776up 25% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
December 2025$3.75Typical per GB$1.03Typical per day621Plans22Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Guatemala

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Guatemala, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Claro, Tigo and movistar are the local operators whose networks travel eSIM brands resell access to. Guatemala is served by most major providers, and the deeper catalogues include Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, AirHub, Roamix, RedEx eSIM and YonoSIM. A familiar brand does not tell you whether its available plan fits your trip: compare how much data is included and how long it lasts. Check the plan terms, too, to see what happens when the allowance runs out.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Guatemala?

Claro, Tigo and movistar are the local operators named in published travel-eSIM listings for Guatemala. That gives buyers a genuine choice of underlying network, but not usually a switch to make after purchase: the eSIM provider’s own listing determines which one it uses. In practice, the operator is part of the product selected, alongside the data allowance and terms, rather than something the phone chooses at random. Check the network information for the individual plan, since listings can differ between providers and plans.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Guatemala?

Yes, but the zero-priced option is a small sample rather than a trip-sized allowance. It may be speed-limited and generally requires creating an account, so its practical role is getting a short burst of internet access on arrival. It is not intended for normal navigation, streaming or regular day-to-day use in Guatemala, where the wider selection consists of paid packages.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Guatemala?

The unlimited label is common among Guatemala eSIMs, but it does not guarantee the same experience from one plan to another. Full-speed use may be restricted by a daily allowance or by a limit covering the whole plan; once that is reached, the connection can become slow enough to hinder video and make maps sluggish, although messaging may continue. Check when the allowance renews and the reduced speed before choosing a plan.

Destinations near Guatemala

Crossing a border from Guatemala? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Guatemala: Central America, Latin America

eSIM Providers for Guatemala

Claro and Tigo sit alongside movistar in a market where eSIMs can draw on a few different operators, rather than all relying on the same one. Having more than one named network on an eSIM gives you another operator to try if reception is weak in a particular place. Check the stated networks against your itinerary, especially if you will be travelling beyond the main towns.

54 providers sell eSIMs for Guatemala. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.