The best eSIM for Guinea depends on how much data you need, but for a typical trip eSIM Ahora offers plans from $8.99, activated by QR code in about 30 seconds with no roaming from your home carrier. A 3 GB, 30-day plan costs $22.18. You connect on local networks (Local mobile networks) at 4G LTE speed, with top-ups available and nationwide coverage. Compatible with iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Google Pixel 3+.
Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM picks between these networks on its own. If you see bars and nothing loads, you can pick one by hand.
Get instant mobile data in Guinea with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.
Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.
Travel tip
Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.
Pay securely. QR code delivered in 30 seconds. No registration, no physical SIM card needed. 9 plans available from $8.99.
Your Guinea eSIM runs on one network: Orange. Other local networks won't carry your data: if you see signal bars and nothing loads, turn off automatic network selection (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → your eSIM → Network Selection; Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → your eSIM) and pick Orange by hand.
Orange Guinea, MTN Guinea (ex-Areeba) and Cellcom (Vimplecom) are the main operators. 4G coverage across Conakry (capital), Kindia, Kankan, Labé and N'Zérékoré. Orange has the widest nationwide coverage. Atlantic coast (Conakry, Boffa, Boké) well covered. Fouta Djallon (central plateaus — Labé, Dalaba, Mali) has good coverage in main villages but remote zones can have weak signal. Guinean forest (Forecariah, Macenta, N'Zérékoré) has coverage in towns. No commercial 5G. Political situation remains in transition post-2021 military coup — verify stability before traveling. Mixed Type C/F/K plugs, 220V/50Hz.
Fly into Conakry-Gbessia (CKY); taxi to center ~15-25 USD. Currency Guinean franc (GNF), volatile ~8,600 GNF per USD. Mid-range dinner 8-18 USD, mid-range hotel 60-130 USD. Conakry is a chaotic coastal capital. Fouta Djallon is the gem — green plateaus at 1,000-1,500 m, waterfalls, hiking (especially Dalaba, Mali Yembering). Borders with Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire. Visa required for nearly all; eVisa available for some passports. French official — English very limited. USD/EUR/GNF cash only. Check security advisories post-2021.