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St. Barthélemy eSIM
A 5 GB St. Barthélemy eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Orange with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Orange is the network you'll use on St. Barthélemy, so your eSIM connects you there. From Gustavia to Saint-Jean, you can keep WhatsApp chats going and check directions on the go, without hunting for a local SIM card.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your St. Barthélemy eSIM in two questions
Which St. Barthélemy eSIM plan do I need?
Match how long you stay with how much you use your phone on the island, and start there.
- A city break in Gustavia: for 3 days of standard use (social media, music, some video), pick 1 GB a day for 3 days.
- A fortnight touring the island: for 14 days of standard use, pick 10 GB for 30 days.
- A long stay: for 30 days of standard use, pick 20 GB for 30 days.
- A week that also takes in another country: for 7 days of standard use, pick 5 GB for 30 days, and the Global bundle covers your wider route.
Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more data if your trip runs longer.
All 41 St. Barthélemy eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 / €1.40 / $1.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £1.10 / €1.30 / $1.40 | Choose |
Networks your St. Barthélemy eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in St. Barthélemy.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| St Barthélemy | Orange | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover St. Barthélemy and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in St. Barthélemy?
On St. Barthélemy, your eSIM joins Orange, which offers 5G, so your messages, maps and WhatsApp chats can run on it. You don't need to pick anything: your phone finds Orange and connects by itself.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on the IP address help page. Daily plans slow to a fair-use speed once you've used the day's allowance, so pick a size that suits your days.
How much data do you need in St. Barthélemy?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £6.99 / €8.49 / $9.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.49 / €11.49 / $12.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.49 / €11.49 / $12.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £16.99 / €20.49 / $21.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £17.99 / €21.49 / $23.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £33.49 / €39.99 / $43.49
How to set up your St. Barthélemy eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in St. Barthélemy: data tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Gustaf III (SBH) or Princess Juliana (SXM). It runs on the Orange network, which includes 5G. Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and the data roaming guide shows you where.
- Staying in touch: Message on WhatsApp over your eSIM data, while your home number stays on for calls and texts. The WhatsApp and home number guide shows you how to set both up.
- Your IP address: You can route it through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom.
- Daily plans: Once you use up your daily allowance, speeds drop to fair use levels, so save your heavy data for the days that need it.
- Topping up: Every plan can be topped up if your data runs low partway through. The help pages cover the steps.
St. Barthélemy eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for St. Barthélemy?
St. Barthélemy eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the St. Barthélemy eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange in St. Barthélemy, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my St. Barthélemy eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in St. Barthélemy, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my St. Barthélemy eSIM?
Yes. Most St. Barthélemy plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
St. Barthélemy plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in St. Barthélemy are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Can I use WhatsApp in St. Barthélemy?
Yes. WhatsApp runs on your eSIM data, so you can message and share photos with friends and family at home, whether you're in Gustavia, Saint-Jean or Lorient.
How much data do I need for a week in St. Barthélemy?
For a week of maps, messages and email, plan on about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video and you'll need about 4.9 GB, while streaming and hotspot use bring it to about 12.6 GB.
Is there 5G in St. Barthélemy?
Yes. Orange, the network your eSIM runs on here, offers 5G on the island. Your phone needs 5G support to use it, so check your model before you fly.
Can I share my eSIM data with my laptop in St. Barthélemy?
Yes, you can use your phone as a hotspot for your laptop. Heavy use, including hotspot and streaming, runs about 1.8 GB a day, so keep an eye on your allowance. Switch it on in your phone's settings, then join it from your laptop.
Which eSIM covers St. Barthélemy and other countries?
The South America and Global eSIMs both cover St. Barthélemy. South America spans 20 countries, and the Global eSIM spans 127, so pick the one that fits your route.
Can I buy data by the day in St. Barthélemy?
Yes. Daily allowances run from 1 GB to 10 GB a day, for anything from one day to 30 days. That suits a few days in Gustavia with heavy use, or a longer stay where you want the same amount each day.
Ready for St. Barthélemy?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.