Guatemala – known for its incredible volcanic landscape, the Mayan culture & stunning lakes.
While some countries lack green nature (such as forests), the name Guatemala means the place of many trees.
Guatemala lives up to that definition.
But what can you do in this country? A lot.
There are plenty of cool hiking trails to and around volcanoes.
You can also chill and swim in plenty of lakes, such as the Natural Monument Semuc Champey.
Or explore Ancient Mayan cities, like Tikal, and explore pyramid rules.
Being bored in Guatemala? No way!
But before you start bombarding your social media following with all your Guatemala experiences, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.
That is why many travelers simply hate this feature.
Luckily, there is still a way to stay connected throughout the day while exploring Guatemala – by using a Guatemalan local SIM card.
That way, you can enjoy local rates.
So, how expensive are SIM cards in Guatemala?
You can get a Guatemalan SIM card for 10 GTQ (1.25 USD) from Claro or Tigo in their stores. For 199 GTQ (25.35 USD), you can purchase a Claro SIM card with additional perks. SIM cards are also sold at Guatemala City-La Aurora International Airport (GUA – Claro only).
Those are low prices for SIM cards, huh?
But that is not all – the cost of mobile data is low in Guatemala too!
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Guatemala. Let’s do this.
Original publication: 10th of January 2020. Last updated: 31st of May 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Guatemala?
Anyone living in or visiting Guatemala can buy a Guatemalan SIM card from Claro (including Movistar & Tuenti) and Tigo in their stores with no restrictions.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Guatemala).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Guatemala?
You can get a Guatemalan SIM card in Tigo and Claro stores. They are also sold at Guatemala City-La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
You can expect to pay the following for Guatemalan SIM cards:
- Claro Guatemala (including Movistar & Tuenti Guatemala): 10 GTQ & 199 GTQ
- Tigo Guatemala: 10 GTQ
TIP: Check out my SIM card prices lookup tool for a detailed overview of SIM card starter pack benefits (for Guatemalan SIM cards and SIM cards worldwide).
Can You Use Your Phone in Guatemala?
Guatemala uses GSM for its cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. CMDA-phones will not work in Guatemala, but there is about a 99% chance you have a GSM phone anyway.
Besides that, you need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Guatemala uses American frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2).
Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Guatemala.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Guatemala or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Guatemala (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Guatemala
Guatemala has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Claro Guatemala (including Movistar & Tuenti Guatemala)
- Tigo Guatemala
The following frequencies are used in Guatemala:
- 2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Guatemala, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
A Note about Movistar Guatemala & Tuenti Guatemala
In late 2018, Telefónica, which owns the Movistar brand, indicated that it wanted to sell its assets in several Central American countries, including Guatemala.
In January 2019, Claro Guatemala (by América Móvil) decided to purchase Movistar Guatemala.
Later that year, the sale was finalized, and the Movistar brand was phased out.
Movistar Guatemala had a sub-brand, or MVNO, called Tuenti Guatemala, offering cheaper services.
After the sale of Movistar Guatemala, the Tuenti Guatemala customers got transferred to Claro Guatemala. The Tuenti brand was also phased out.
As a result, there are only two mobile operators in Guatemala: Claro Guatemala and Tigo Guatemala.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Guatemala
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are not offered by the mobile operators in Guatemala (yet).
This means that when you make a call, your phone will downgrade to 3G (or 2G when 3G is not available) instead of staying connected to 4G/LTE.
This is also why you often cannot use mobile data while calling if not connected to WiFi.
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Guatemala
5G NR is not available in Guatemala as of 2022, and the Guatemalan government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses.
Best SIM Card in Guatemala
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Guatemala, I recommend going with Tigo. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds in the country.
Best eSIM in Guatemala
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Guatemala yet.
Note that the Guatemalan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Guatemala.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the four best eSIMs for Guatemala:
- Airalo's Guatemala Tikal Mobile eSIM with two choices between 1 GB and 3 GB (cheapest)
- Airalo's Latamlink eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (can be used in 19 Latin American countries)
- Holafly Guatemala eSIM with one 6 GB option (most generous data plan)
- Nomad Guatemala eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (most eSIM options)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Guatemala, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Guatemala, you better check out my Guatemala eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Guatemala
SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Guatemala. It will be done at the point of sale.
Although you can buy SIM cards from unofficial stores, such as phone shops, you should still visit Claro or Tigo stores and get SIM cards there because of the SIM card registration requirements.
Third-party stores cannot (properly) register SIM cards for foreigners.
Guatemala Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
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Currency in Guatemala
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan Quetzal with the symbol GTQ (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed in Q. For example, 25 GTQ = Q25 .
For reference, below are some exchange rates between GTQ and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 GTQ = 0.15 USD
- 10 GTQ = 1.25 USD
- 100 GTQ = 12.75 USD
For up-to-date GTQ:your currency (let's say USD – US Dollar) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Guatemalan Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti) & Tigo Guatemala, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge / top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Guatemala has to offer to us.
Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
Claro Guatemala, just Claro, is probably the largest mobile operator in Guatemala.
I say probably because only outdated subscriber numbers are available.
And adding old Movistar Guatemala and Tuenti Guatemala numbers to Claro's numbers, which got transferred to Claro after its acquisition, makes Claro the largest in the country.
Claro, as a company, is active in Central America and South America.
Claro uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1900 MHz (Band 2)
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Claro:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
Claro has extensive coverage throughout Guatemala.
4G/LTE is widely available in populated areas (in the south).
However, high-speed reception is lacking up north.
Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
You can buy a Claro SIM card for 10 GT or 199 GTQ in Claro stores. Claro SIM cards are also sold at Guatemala City-La Aurora International Airport (GUA – from a convenience store).
Send a blank SMS to 5888 to see your Claro phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
These three Claro starter packs are available:
- Kit Gama Básica: 10 GTQ with 150 GTQ credit (7 days), 250 MB (30 days) & 300 SMS (30 days)
- Kit Gama Smartphones 4G LTE: with 15 GB and unlimited social media (Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Uber, Waze & WhatsApp) unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS – all for 30 days
- 15 GB Llamadas Ilimitadas: 199 GTQ with 15 GB, unlimited social media (Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Uber, Waze & WhatsApp), unlimited local minutes & unlimited SMS – all for 30 days
Claro has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
Note that the Guatemalan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM for Guatemala (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Guatemala (Tikal Mobile) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Guatemala eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Guatemala and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Guatemala eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Guatemala, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Claro.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Guatemala.
To top up your Claro SIM card, you would dial *333 and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *5 or *264 to check your Claro balance.
However, each balance inquiry will cost you 1 GTQ.
You can also use the Mi Claro (My Claro) app (Android/iOS) to check your balance for free.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
Claro has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Superpack Todo Includio/Superpack All Inclusive (combo)
- Superpack Internet (data)
- Redes Sociales Ilimitadas/Unlimited Social Media (data)
All Claro plans can be activated by dialing *555#.
I will list all the prices in GTQ (Guatemalan Quetzal).
To convert GTQ to your currency (let's say EUR – (Euro)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Superpack Todo Includio (Superpack All Inclusive) – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
The Superpack Todo Includio (Superpack All Inclusive) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Superpack Todo Includio can be activated by dialing *555#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data | Local/USA Minutes | Validity | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 1 Dia | 600 MB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 1 day | FINILIMI1 |
| 15 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 2 Dias | 1.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 2 days | FINILIMI2 |
| 20 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 3 Dias | 2 GB | Unlimited 3 | Unlimited | 3 days | FINILIMI3 |
| 30 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 7 Dias | 4 GB | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited | 7 days | FINILIMI7 |
| 50 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 15 Dias | 6 GB | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited | 15 days | FINILIMI15 |
| 100 GTQ | Superpack Todo Includio 30 Dias | 10 GB | Unlimited 4 | Unlimited | 30 days | FINILIMI30 |
1 for WhatsApp
2 for TikTok & WhatsApp
3 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger & WhatsApp
4 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp
Superpack Todo Includio auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text FIN to 2512.
Superpack Internet Plans – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
The Superpack Internet plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Superpack Internet can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 313 or dialing *555#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GTQ | Superpack 1 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited 2 | 2 days | NAVEGA2 |
| 10 GTQ | Superpack 3 GB | 3 GB | Unlimited 1 | 1 day | 1DIA |
| 15 GTQ | Superpack 2 GB | 2 GB | Unlimited 3 | 3 days | NAVEGA3 |
| 30 GTQ | Superpack 6 GB | 6 GB | Unlimited 4 | 7 days | NAVEGA7 |
| 50 GTQ | Intecap Light Package | 4 GB | Unlimited 1 | 30 days | INTECAP1 |
| 50 GTQ | Superpack Intecap Light | 8 GB | Unlimited 4 | 15 days | NAVEGA15 |
| 100 GTQ | Superpack 12 GB | 15 GB | Unlimited 4 | 30 days | NAVEGA30 |
1 for WhatsApp
2 for Facebook & WhatsApp
3 for Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp & YouTube
4 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
Superpack Internet auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text FIN to 2512.
The Redes Sociales Ilimitadas (Unlimited Social Media) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Redes Sociales Ilimitadas can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 313 or dialing *555#:
| Price | Plan | App Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GTQ | Superpack Estudiante 1 Día | Unlimited 1 | 1 day | CLASES5 | N/A |
| 15 GTQ | Superpack Redes Sociales Ilimitadas Q15 | Unlimited 2 | 3 days | *555# | FINR3 |
| 30 GTQ | Superpack Redes Sociales Ilimitadas Q30 | Unlimited 2 | 7 days | *555# | FINR3 |
| 60 GTQ | Superpack Estudiante 30 Días | Unlimited 1 | 30 days | CLASES60 | N/A |
1 for Google Meet, Khan Academy, Wikipedia, WhatsApp & Zoom
2 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Waze, WhatsApp & YouTube
The deactivation code for the 15 GTQ and 30 GTQ is, somehow, indeed the same – that was not a typo from my end.
APN/Internet Settings – Claro Guatemala (Including Movistar & Tuenti)
- Name: Internet Claro
- APN: internet.ideasclaro
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Tigo Guatemala
Tigo Guatemala, just Tigo, is the smaller mobile operator in Guatemala.
It is more expensive than Claro Guatemala (including Movistar & Tuenti).
However, Tigo's network quality is substantially better than Claro's.
Tigo, as a company, is active in various countries in Latin America and also in Tanzania.
Tigo uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 850 MHz
This is what you will learn about Tigo:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Tigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Tigo Guatemala
Tigo has the best coverage in Guatemala.
Its 4G/LTE reception is also more extensive than Claro Guatemala (including Movistar & Tuenti)'s.
Below is Tigo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Tigo Guatemala
You can buy a Tigo SIM card for 10 GTQ with 100 GTQ credit, 200 MB of data & unlimited WhatsApp data for 3 days if you recharge at least 25 GTQ in Tigo stores. Tigo SIM cards are not sold at Guatemala City-La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You may have to text Tigo to 101 to activate your SIM card.
Activation can take up to 15 minutes and requires a phone reboot.
Tigo has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
Note that the Guatemalan mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM for Guatemala (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Guatemala (Tikal Mobile) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Guatemala eSIMs from Holafly:
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo introduced an eSIM for Latin America (Central- and South America): Latamlink eSIM. The Latamlink is following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries and the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries.
The Latamlink eSIM comes in four variants: 1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers, 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers to be used in Guatemala and 18 other Latin American countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data
With the Latamlink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!
TIP: check out my Best Guatemala eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Guatemala, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Tigo.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tigo Guatemala
Tigo top-up vouchers are sold in Tigo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Guatemala.
The following top-up options are available:
- 5 GTQ
- 10 GTQ
- 15 GTQ
- 25 GTQ
- 50 GTQ
- 100 GTQ
- 200 GTQ
- 300 GTQ
Note that Tigo credit does not expire, as long as you make a call or send an SMS once every 60 days.
To top up your Tigo SIM card, dial *333VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *333123456 (so do not add a * or # between *333 and the VoucherCode).
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *256# or text SALDO to 256 your Tigo balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Tigo en Línea (antes Tigo Shop y Mi Tigo)/Tigo online app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tigo Guatemala
Tigo has two data-featured prepaid plans: Paquetigos de Internet/Internet Packages (combo – yes, really) & Paquetigos Ilimitados/Unlimited Packs (combo).
All Tigo plans can be activated on the Tigo en Línea (antes Tigo Shop y Mi Tigo) app.
I will list all the prices in GTQ (Guatemalan Quetzal).
To convert GTQ to your currency (let's say EUR – (Euro)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Paquetigos de Internet (Internet Packages) – Tigo Guatemala
The Paquetigos de Internet (Internet Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Paquetigos de Internet can be activated on the Tigo en Línea (antes Tigo Shop y Mi Tigo) app:
| Price | Data | Local/USA Minutes | Local/USA SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GTQ | 300 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
| 10 GTQ | 800 MB 1 | N/A | N/A | 2 days |
| 10 GTQ | 1.5 GB 1, 2 | N/A | N/A | 1 day |
| 15 GTQ | 1.6 GB 1 | N/A | N/A | 3 days |
| 30 GTQ | 3.3 GB 1 | 60 minutes | 60 SMS | 7 days |
| 30 GTQ | 4.5 GB 1 | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 33 GTQ | 3.3 GB 1 | 150 minutes | N/A | 7 days |
| 40 GTQ | 4 GB 1, 2 | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 50 GTQ | 5 GB 1 | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 15 days |
| 50 GTQ | 6.5 GB 3 | N/A | N/A | 15 days |
| 99 GTQ | 10 GB 3 | 200 minutes | 200 SMS | 1 month |
| 99 GTQ | 13 GB 3 | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
| 120 GTQ | 12 GB 2,3 | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
| 199 GTQ | 18 GB 2,3 | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
| 499 GTQ | 45 GB 3 | N/A | N/A | 1 month |
1 +unlimited Facebook & WhatsApp data
2 +unlimited Call of Duty, Candy Crush Saga, Clash of Clans, Free Fire, Pokemon Go & Roblox data
3 +unlimited Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp data
Paquetigos Ilimitados (Unlimited Packages) – Tigo Guatemala
The Paquetigos Ilimitados (Unlimited Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Paquetigos Ilimitados can be activated on the Tigo en Línea (antes Tigo Shop y Mi Tigo) app:
| Price | Data | Social Data | On-Net Minutes | Local/USA Minutes | Local/USA SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GTQ | 350 MB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day |
| 10 GTQ | 450 MB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day |
| 20 GTQ | 1.5 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 500 SMS | 2 days |
| 25 GTQ | 2 GB | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 60 SMS | 3 days |
| 40 GTQ | 4 GB 3 | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 40 minutes | 40 SMS | 7 days |
| 60 GTQ | 6 GB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited | 60 minutes | 60 SMS | 15 days |
| 150 GTQ | 12 GB 3 | Unlimited 2 | 1000 minutes | Shared with on-net allowance | 500 SMS | 1 month |
1 +unlimited WhatsApp data
2 +unlimited Facebook & WhatsApp data
3 for 40 GTQ & 150 GTQ plans allow for roaming in El Salvador, Honduras & Mexico. 30 minutes & SMS for 40 GTQ plan & 150 minutes & SMS for 150 GTQ plan
APN/Internet Settings – Tigo Guatemala
- Name: Tigo Guatemala
- APN: broadband.tigo.gt
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Guatemala
Getting a SIM card from Tigo would do you well when considering a Guatemalan SIM card.
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