Capital city, French Guiana
Internet in Cayenne: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cayenne?
Wifi in cafés and hotels is usually adequate; no established coworking scene.
Getting online in Cayenne
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre (Orange, SFR) in much of Cayenne, about 30–50 EUR a month; some areas are only ADSL. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and hotels is usually adequate; no established coworking scene. |
| Tourist SIM | EU SIMs roam at home prices. Otherwise buy an Orange, SFR or Digicel prepaid SIM in Cayenne with ID; coverage is poor inland. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, SFR Caraïbe, Digicel |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking in Cayenne
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cayenne?
Wifi in cafés and hotels is usually adequate; no established coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Cayenne?
EU SIMs roam at home prices. Otherwise buy an Orange, SFR or Digicel prepaid SIM in Cayenne with ID; coverage is poor inland.
Can I use an eSIM in French Guiana?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.