Guinea-Bissau
AfricaGuinea-Bissau eSIM
Data only eSIM
Starting from€4.00
Stay connected in Guinea-Bissau with data plans for travel, work, and everyday use abroad.
- Instant activation
- QR code delivery
- Secure checkout
- No physical SIM
- Flexible data plans
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How to activate
Get connected in under 5 minutes.
Purchase your plan
Select your preferred data package and complete the secure checkout process.
Receive QR code
Get your eSIM QR code instantly by email after purchase confirmation.
Scan and activate
Open phone settings, scan the QR code, and start using data immediately.
Buy a Guinea-Bissau eSIM Online
With an Ariya Mobile Guinea-Bissau eSIM you get mobile internet the moment you arrive — no physical SIM card and no hassle at the airport. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly by email and scan it to activate. Ideal for travel, work and everyday use in Guinea-Bissau.
The eSIM connects to reliable local networks in and around major cities such as Bissau, Bafatá, Gabú, Bissorã, Catió, Cacheu — handy for visiting family, holidays and everyday use.
Coverage & networks
The Guinea-Bissau eSIM connects to reliable local networks for stable 4G/5G internet in cities and popular destinations.
Instant delivery
After payment you receive your eSIM QR code straight away by email and in your Ariya account. No waiting and no shipping.
Easy activation
Scan the QR code, add the eSIM in your settings and turn on data roaming on arrival. Ready in a few minutes.
Mobile internet, 4G and 5G in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has two mobile operators: Orange Bissau and Telecel — the latter being the former MTN Guinea-Bissau, acquired in a deal reported 14 August 2024. Regulator ARN names both operators on its own market-analysis page and describes Orange Bissau as the market leader, with a share that kept growing in the first quarter of 2024. ARN does not publish a national coverage percentage for 4G, 3G or 2G — the regulator does show coverage maps, but no percentage. On 5G, nothing was found: no source mentions a trial, a launch, or its absence in Guinea-Bissau.
Roaming in Guinea-Bissau without an eSIM
Guinea-Bissau is outside the EU and the EEA, so 'Roam Like at Home' does not apply. That arrangement covers the EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, along with Moldova and Ukraine — Guinea-Bissau is not among them. Your Belgian or Dutch bundle therefore stays behind: your operator bills every megabyte at its own out-of-bundle roaming tariff, without the EU price caps. Check that tariff with your provider before you go.
SIM cards and registration in Guinea-Bissau
No source from this research — not ARN, not Orange Bissau or Telecel — mentions a SIM-registration rule in Guinea-Bissau, for residents or visitors. That is a genuine blank, not proof that no such rule exists. With the Ariya eSIM, that question is already settled before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Which mobile networks operate in Guinea-Bissau?+
Two operators: Orange Bissau and Telecel, the former MTN Guinea-Bissau (acquired, reported 14 August 2024). The Ariya eSIM connects to a local network — there is no operator for you to choose.
Is there 4G and 5G in Guinea-Bissau?+
Regulator ARN does not publish a national coverage percentage for 4G, 3G or 2G, though it does show coverage maps. Nothing is confirmed on 5G — no trial, launch, or absence.
Does my Belgian or Dutch plan work in Guinea-Bissau?+
No. Guinea-Bissau sits outside the EU and EEA 'Roam Like at Home' area. Your operator bills local data at its own out-of-bundle roaming tariff, without the EU price caps. Check that tariff before you fly.
Do I need to register to buy a local SIM in Guinea-Bissau?+
No source from this research mentions a SIM-registration rule in Guinea-Bissau, for residents or visitors. That is a blank in current coverage, not proof that no rule exists.
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most recent smartphones (iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel) support eSIM. Check your settings for an 'Add eSIM' option.
When should I activate my Guinea-Bissau eSIM?+
Install the eSIM before departure over wifi, but only enable data roaming once you arrive in Guinea-Bissau, so your plan starts at the right time.
How do I receive my eSIM?+
Right after payment you receive the QR code by email and in your Ariya Mobile account. Remember to check your spam folder.
Can I top up my plan?+
Yes, simply buy a new Guinea-Bissau eSIM plan when your data or validity runs out.