Guinea-Bissau 1GB 7 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90
Guinea-Bissau eSIM
Guinea-Bissau is a small Portuguese- and Creole-speaking country whose real draw is the Bijagós archipelago, reached by boat from Bissau on a schedule set by tides rather than clocks. Boats, island lodges and your return date all get arranged by message in advance. Once you leave the mainland, your chances of arranging anything drop sharply.
Plans listed
8
Network
Orange Bissau, Telecel Guinea-Bissau
Technology
4G
Local currency
XOF
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Fixed
Best for heavy data
Guinea-Bissau 20GB 30 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$62.90
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
All Guinea-Bissau plans
Guinea-Bissau 20GB 30 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$62.90
Guinea-Bissau 10GB 30 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$31.90
Guinea-Bissau 2GB/day 15 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$88.90
Guinea-Bissau 1GB/day 10 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$30.90
Guinea-Bissau 512MB/day 7 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 512MB per day
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$11.90
Guinea-Bissau 5GB 15 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$17.90
Guinea-Bissau 3GB 15 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90
Guinea-Bissau 1GB 7 days
Orange Bissau / Telecel Guinea-Bissau
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90
How much data you actually need
About 300MB–800MB a day covers messaging, maps and checking boat times. If you are working or making video calls from Bissau, budget nearer 1.5GB a day.
When you land
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau is the main air gateway, with only a handful of flights a week. Many travellers instead cross overland from Senegal at São Domingos–Mpack on the Ziguinchor road, or from Guinea via Gabú. For the Bijagós you board at the port in Bissau itself.
Where coverage changes
Bissau and the main road east through Bafatá to Gabú behave normally. Out on the coast and in the Bijagós it depends which side of an island you are standing on: Bubaque usually has something in the main village, while outer islands such as Orango and João Vieira, and the boat legs through mangrove channels, should be treated as no service at all.
Cities travellers ask about
- Bissau — Capital and port; settle boats and island lodging here first.
- Bubaque — Main Bijagós island; some service around the main village.
- Bafatá — Riverside town east of the capital, a stop on the Gabú road.
- Gabú — Eastern hub close to the crossings into Guinea.
- Cacheu — Old river town in the north near the mangroves and São Domingos.
Apps to install before you fly
- WhatsApp for boat owners and island lodges
- Google Translate with the offline Portuguese pack
- OsmAnd or Google Maps with the whole country saved offline
Networks in Guinea-Bissau
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Orange Bissau | 4G |
| Telecel Guinea-Bissau | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 5GB 15 days | 5GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 512MB/day 7 days | 512MB per day | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 1GB/day 10 days | 1GB per day | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Guinea-Bissau 2GB/day 15 days | 2GB per day | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Will I be able to reach anyone out in the Bijagós?+
Plan as though you cannot. Bubaque usually has something around the main village and the pier, but outer islands and the crossings themselves are silent. Confirm the day and time of your return boat before you leave Bissau, tell people at home how long you will be out of contact, and keep the lodge address saved offline on the phone.
Do I need Portuguese here?+
Portuguese is official, but daily life runs in Guinea-Bissau Creole, and English is rare outside people who work with visitors. An offline Portuguese pack helps a lot when you are negotiating a boat fare or asking directions, and it is worth having your guesthouse write your destination down in the local wording as a backup.
What should I know about crossing to Ziguinchor in Senegal?+
The usual route is the São Domingos–Mpack post, which takes a while for queues and document checks. Keep a copy of your passport page and your Senegal address saved offline, and if you want data working on both sides without a gap, pick a plan whose country list includes Guinea-Bissau and Senegal rather than relying on a border cell reaching over.
When does a Guinea-Bissau eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
Related
Plan data in this build comes from a demo supplier used to exercise the system. Prices and networks are replaced with live data once a supplier API is connected.
Last updated: September 4, 2026