Saint Barthelemy eSIM — Travel Data Plan
Land in Saint Barthelemy with your phone already online. Install the eSIM at home before you fly — it only starts counting when you connect in Saint Barthelemy. Data only, hotspot supported, and your own number stays in the phone for calls and messaging.
- Networks: Orange 5G
- 4G/LTE and 5G where the local network supports it
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Validity starts on first connection in Saint Barthelemy, not at purchase
- Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS
- Install now, travel later — usable for 180 days after purchase
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Check the Device Compatibility page before buying, and see the Fair Usage Policy for how the allowance is measured.
Delivered in minutes
QR code by email, right after payment
180-day refund
Full refund if you never install it
Keep your number
Your own SIM stays in the phone
Data only
No calls or SMS — apps work as usual
Saint Barthelemy travel data eSIM
What is a Saint Barthelemy eSIM?
Saint Barthélemy is a small French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, known for its shallow reefs and historic capital, Gustavia. An eSIM for this destination keeps your phone connected to local data networks upon arrival. It is a data-only profile installed before you fly, allowing you to access maps, messaging, and booking apps while exploring the island without relying on hotel Wi-Fi or international roaming charges from your home carrier.
Your plan connects to Orange 5G networks within Saint Barthélemy. Since the island is small, this single operator provides the primary data infrastructure for visitors. The validity period begins only when your device first connects to a local network after landing. This setup ensures you have immediate data access for navigation and communication throughout your stay in the French West Indies.
Local networks
Which networks you connect to in Saint Barthelemy
The eSIM connects to Orange 5G networks in Saint Barthélemy. Actual data availability depends on the operator’s network presence at your specific location on the island. As a small territory, connectivity is generally consistent in populated areas like Gustavia and resort zones. You should verify your device is compatible with eSIM technology before purchase to ensure it can install and activate the profile correctly upon arrival.
5 plans are available for Saint Barthelemy, from $3.90 up to $19.90. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.
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Good to know
Staying connected in Saint Barthelemy: practical tips
Four simple steps to use CometSIM
From checking your phone to landing online — the whole thing takes about two minutes, and you do most of it before you fly.
Compatibility
Make sure your phone works with eSIM. It takes ten seconds — just dial a code and check.
Check compatibilityDestination
Choose your country and the data plan that fits your trip. Prices are in USD, no surprises.
See all destinationsInstall your eSIM
Scan the QR code we email you. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — ready in a couple of minutes.
Setup guideLand & connect
Switch it on when you arrive. Your data starts on arrival, and your own number stays exactly where it is.
You’re onlineAdd CometSIM VPN to your trip
Stay safe on hotel and airport Wi-Fi and reach home content. Your eSIM carries the data, the VPN protects it.
Questions people actually ask
If yours is not here, write to us — we answer within 24 hours.
Which operator does the Saint Barthelemy eSIM use?
The plan connects to Orange 5G networks. For a traveller, this means accessing local data infrastructure directly, which simplifies connectivity without needing to purchase a physical SIM card or rely on roaming agreements with your home carrier.
Does this eSIM work in neighbouring countries?
No, this is a single-country plan valid only in Saint Barthelemy. It does not function in nearby territories like Saint Martin or Saba. For multi-country Caribbean trips, consider a regional plan that includes specific networks in those adjacent locations.
Which plan size suits a trip to Gustavia and L’Anse des Cayes?
As a rough guide, a 3GB or 5GB plan may suffice for a short stay in these two areas. Heavier data usage, such as constant map navigation or video streaming, might require the 10GB option depending on your daily digital habits.
Will I lose my own phone number?
No. Your physical SIM stays in the phone and keeps your number for calls and WhatsApp. The eSIM only carries data, so both work side by side.
When does my plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination — not when you buy it. So you can install it days before you fly without losing any time.
Is my phone compatible?
Most phones from 2018 onwards are: iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. Your phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, you have eSIM. Full list on our Device Compatibility page.
How fast will I get my QR code?
Usually within a couple of minutes of payment, by email. If it has not arrived, check spam first, then write to us and we will resend it immediately.
Can I use hotspot or tethering?
Yes, on every plan we sell. Share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or the rest of your group.
What if I change my mind?
If you have not installed the eSIM, you get a full refund within 180 days. Once a profile is activated and data has been used it cannot be refunded — the allowance is consumed from the network. Full detail in our Refund Policy.
Do you sell plans for groups?
Yes. For Umrah and Hajj groups, student trips and tour operators we deliver the QR codes as a single batch before departure, at group rates. Email us with your group size and destination.