Why an eSIM is Recommended for Guinea
No Free EU Roaming
Unlike European countries, Guinea does not benefit from free EU roaming. Your home plan will be expensive: between $2 and $5 per MB depending on your carrier. For a one-week trip with moderate usage (browsing, social media), you can easily spend $50 to $100 on roaming.
Limited Free WiFi
Free WiFi is limited in Guinean hotels and cafes, especially outside Conakry and in mountain areas:
- Availability: limited outside the capital and main cities
- Security: unsecured public networks, hacking risks
- Reliability: unstable connections, frequent dropouts
- Mobility: impossible to use while traveling (transport, Fouta-Djalon mountains)
An eSIM offers secure and reliable connectivity everywhere, essential for traveling in Guinea, especially for mountain areas.
Network Coverage in Guinea
Guinea has variable 4G coverage in major cities thanks to two major carriers:
| Carrier |
Coverage |
4G |
Market Share |
Used by |
| Orange |
Conakry, main cities |
Yes |
Leader |
Airalo, GoMoWorld |
| MTN |
Conakry, main cities |
Yes |
Significant |
Holafly, Saily |
Coverage by destination
- Conakry: decent 4G coverage in the capital
- Labé: variable 3G/4G coverage, gateway to Fouta-Djalon
- Kindia: basic 3G coverage
- Fouta-Djalon: limited coverage in mountain areas
- Rural areas: very limited coverage
Note: Coverage may be limited in mountain areas (Fouta-Djalon) and rural regions. Guinea is the "water tower" of West Africa, source of Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers.
How to Install Your Guinea eSIM
- Purchase your plan (QR code received by email in 2 min)
- Install 24-48h before departure from your WiFi
- Activate upon arrival in Guinea (timer starts)
- Keep your home SIM for calls and texts
Compatibility: iPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+, Xiaomi 12+, OnePlus 8+
Best Guinea eSIM 2026
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{
rank: 1,
providerId: "airalo",
data: "1 GB",
duration: "7 days",
price: "$4.50",
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promoCode: "ESIMP15",
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{
rank: 2,
providerId: "gomoworld",
data: "3 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$5.80",
highlight: "Best value for money",
promoCode: "ESIMP",
},
{
rank: 3,
providerId: "holafly",
data: "Unlimited",
duration: "15 days",
price: "$47",
highlight: "Unlimited data + hotspot",
},
{
rank: 4,
providerId: "saily",
data: "3 GB",
duration: "30 days",
price: "$6.20",
highlight: "NordVPN included",
promoCode: "ESIMP",
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Why these providers?
- Airalo: global leader (8M+ users), Orange network, code ESIMP15 (-15%)
- GoMoWorld: Orange network, code ESIMP (-10%), best value for money
- Holafly: unlimited + hotspot, ideal for heavy users and families
- Saily: built-in NordVPN to secure public WiFi connections
Conclusion
For all travelers to Guinea, an eSIM is highly recommended as home roaming is very expensive ($2 to $5 per MB) and free WiFi is limited, especially in mountain areas.
Best choice: Airalo 1 GB at $4.50 with code ESIMP15 offers an economical solution for a short trip. For a longer stay, GoMoWorld 3 GB at $5.80 with code ESIMP is recommended.
For heavy users: Holafly unlimited eliminates any stress, even for streaming and hotspot.
Guinea eSIM FAQ
