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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Guatemala 2026

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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.

    17 of 18 providers

    MicroESIM, Roamix, AirPlans, AbestESIM, and iroamly +12 more

  • TigoBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Millicom / Local partners

    16 of 18 providers

    Roamix, eSimCard, MicroESIM, Esimatic, and AirPlans +11 more

  • movistarBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telefónica Móviles Guatemala (Telefónica)

    10 of 18 providers

    Roamix, AirPlans, PuraSIM, GigSky, and Esimatic +5 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 each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

320 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Guatemala~20 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~81 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of United Kingdom~147 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~185 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~276 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of Singapore~276 ms

What eSIM data costs in Guatemala

A gigabyte of data on a Guatemala eSIM typically costs $1.13 today — 70% 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 2,369.

That undercuts the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track, and leaves Guatemala ranked 107 of them, counting from the cheapest. It has never been cheaper: $1.13 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for Guatemala.

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$1.13
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$1.13down 70% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.45up 41% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
2,369up 1,748 since Dec 2025
Providers
31up 9 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.13down 48% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.45up 45% on the previous monthTypical per day2,369up 58% on the previous monthPlans31up 4 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?

The listed offers point to Claro, Tigo and movistar as the local networks, while established travel eSIM brands such as MicroESIM, AirHub, Roamix, eSimCard, Esimatic and Stellar eSIM provide plenty of choice. With so many providers present, the brand list tells you less than the terms of each plan. Check the allowance, how long it remains valid, whether renewal or top-up is possible, and what happens once the included data is used. Plans from familiar names can still differ substantially in size and duration.

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

Claro, Tigo and movistar are the local operators named in travel-eSIM listings for Guatemala. That gives buyers a genuine choice of network underneath the eSIM, although it is normally the provider that makes it: different providers publish different operator lists, rather than letting you select freely after installation. In other words, the eSIM provider you choose affects which Guatemalan network it is set to use, and that detail can be established before you travel rather than discovered after arrival.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Guatemala?

A zero-priced data option is available, but it is a small introductory allowance rather than enough data for a full trip. Access usually involves creating an account, and the offer may be limited to one redemption per customer. Its useful role is getting online shortly after arrival or checking that your phone and the eSIM are compatible; normal browsing, navigation and messaging will soon need a paid package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Guatemala?

Unlimited-labelled plans are common among the major eSIM providers serving Guatemala, but the label is a loose description rather than a promise of full-speed service throughout. Once the plan’s fast-data allowance is used, the connection is slowed, which can make video difficult and maps sluggish, although messaging may still work. Some allowances refresh each day, while others cover the whole plan, so the terms and the reduced speed matter far more than the label itself.

eSIM Providers for Guatemala

Claro, Tigo and movistar all appear in Guatemala’s eSIM network mix, so the operator choice is genuine rather than settled on one name. Some eSIMs list more than one network, giving you another operator available on the same eSIM when the first is weaker in a particular area; a few list only one, while ESIM.DOG states the broadest operator choice. For travel beyond major towns or along changing routes, favour a listing with multiple stated networks over one tied to a single operator.

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