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Suriname eSIM
A 5 GB Suriname eSIM costs £42.99 for 30 days on Digicel on 4G. Plans start at £5.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on Digicel's 4G network, so you can message friends on WhatsApp and check maps for a stay in Paramaribo, with Brownsberg and Galibi on your list for days out. Pick your plan, then add it to your phone before you fly.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Digicel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Suriname eSIM in two questions
Which Suriname eSIM plan do I need?
Pick the trip closest to yours, then take the plan beside it.
- A city break in Paramaribo: Three days of messages, maps and photos suits 1 GB a day for 3 days.
- A fortnight touring the country: 10 GB for 30 days gives room for social media, music and some video across a fortnight, with the plan running for a full month.
- A long stay in Suriname: 20 GB for 30 days suits a full month of standard use, with social media, music and some video each day.
- A week of heavy use: 2 GB a day for 7 days suits streaming and sharing your connection through hotspot.
Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data if your trip runs longer.
All 41 Suriname 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 | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $33.99 | £8.66 / €10.33 / $11.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £26.99 / €32.99 / $35.99 | £9.00 / €11.00 / $12.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £42.99 / €50.99 / $54.99 | £8.60 / €10.20 / $11.00 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £76.99 / €92.99 / $99.99 | £7.70 / €9.30 / $10.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £147.99 / €176.99 / $191.99 | £7.40 / €8.85 / $9.60 | Choose |
Networks your Suriname eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Suriname.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Suriname | Digicel | 4G |
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 United States, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Will my eSIM have signal in Suriname?
Your eSIM joins Digicel in Suriname, and your phone picks it up by itself, so there's nothing to choose or set up. Your phone does the hard work. Digicel runs on 4G, so that's the network you'll use while you're there. Keep WhatsApp open for messages with friends and family.
Your data reaches the internet through a United States route. That's a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and our IP address help page explains what it means for you.
Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps after that day's allowance, so keep an eye on big downloads.
How much data do you need in Suriname?
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 · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £25.99 / €30.99 / $33.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £44.99 / €53.99 / $57.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £22.99 / €27.49 / $29.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £34.99 / €41.49 / $44.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £60.49 / €72.49 / $78.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £34.49 / €40.99 / $44.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £51.99 / €62.49 / $67.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £90.49 / €108.49 / $117.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £67.99 / €81.49 / $88.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £103.49 / €123.99 / $134.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £180.49 / €216.49 / $234.99
How to set up your Suriname 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 Digicel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Suriname: arrival and data tips
- Arriving: At Johan Adolf Pengel International (PBM), switch your eSIM line on as you land. Install it at home on Wi-Fi first, then turn on data roaming for the line so it can connect.
- Network: Digicel's 4G network is the one your eSIM uses in Suriname, so expect 4G rather than 5G.
- Daily data: Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day, so a week is about 1.8 GB. Streaming and hotspot use need much more, so choose a bigger plan.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready in Suriname. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and the WhatsApp and home number guide shows how to keep both working.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data if your trip runs longer. Some plans come with a daily allowance, and the connection slows once that day's data is used.
Suriname eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Suriname?
Suriname eSIMs start at £5.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £42.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Suriname eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Digicel in Suriname. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Suriname eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Suriname, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Suriname eSIM?
Yes. Most Suriname 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?
Suriname plans route your data through United States, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Suriname 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 Suriname with an eSIM?
Yes, WhatsApp is the messaging app to know in Suriname. Texts, voice notes and photos all use your mobile data, so your usual group chats come with you.
Is there 5G in Suriname?
No. Suriname is a 4G destination, and your eSIM connects to Digicel's 4G network. Maps, messages and photos all run on that, so you don't need 5G to get your bearings.
How much data do I need for a week in Suriname?
For a week in Suriname, light use (maps, messages and email) comes to about 1.8 GB. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB, and heavy use with streaming and hotspot is about 12.6 GB.
Can I buy a daily data plan for Suriname?
Yes. Digicel daily plans give you 500 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB or 10 GB a day, for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. Once you've used the day's allowance, speeds drop to 512 Kbps.
Which airport do I land at in Suriname?
Johan Adolf Pengel International (PBM) is the airport you'll land at in Suriname. Once you've landed, switch your eSIM on, then message whoever is meeting you and plan your route into Paramaribo.
Ready for Suriname?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.