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Suriname eSIM
Digicel Group 4G
Free hotspotFree hotspot on every plan No throttling on fixed-data plans
How much data, for how long?
30 days
7 days
15 days
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip. Full refund on request, used or unused. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
- One-time payment
- Data-only: no phone number, voice calls or SMS. You pay once. There is no automatic renewal or extra charge when your data runs out.
- Top-up eligibility
- Top-ups are separate purchases. My eSIMs shows the options available for your eSIM. Availability can change; if no suitable top-up is offered, you may need to buy a new eSIM.
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Each plan below includes Suriname. Compare their country lists to find the one that fits your route.
Suriname eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- Digicel Group 4G
- Plans
- 4 plans, 1 GB to 10 GB, valid 7 to 30 days
- Hotspot
- Free hotspot on every plan
- Speed
- No throttling on fixed-data plans
- Calls and texts
- Data only. Call and text through apps such as WhatsApp, or keep your usual SIM on.
- Validity
- Does not start until the eSIM first connects to a supported network at your destination.
There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
Suriname eSIM for Paramaribo, coastal roads and family stays
Compare Suriname eSIM data for Paramaribo work or family visits, the road towards Nieuw Nickerie and an arranged inland stay. Distinguish the international airport transfer from any later river or domestic-air journey when choosing your plan.
Suriname's capital and coastal towns sit on a different transport pattern from the forested interior. Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is at Zanderij, outside Paramaribo; a city stay therefore begins with a road transfer. A journey west towards Nieuw Nickerie follows the populated coastal part of the country, while an Upper Suriname River address may require a separately organised boat stage. Mobile reception can vary between town, rural road, forest and river. Keep interior arrangements independent of a continuous data connection.
Refund policy
We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
No first-use deadline
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
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How eSIM works in Suriname
Before flying to Zanderij, check your phone's unlocked status and eSIM support, then install the Suriname profile on Wi-Fi. Keep the pickup details and the Paramaribo accommodation or family address saved without needing to open an online booking. In Suriname, select the travel profile for mobile data and enable roaming for it as instructed in the order. Installing the profile does not start the validity period; it starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Suriname. If a later flight uses Zorg en Hoop airfield in Paramaribo, save that departure point separately from the international airport.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.
Estimated data
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
In total, a 1 GB data allowance covers roughly 330 shared photos, 17 hours of social media and browsing, 2.9 hours of video calls, 13 hours of music streaming, or about 200 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
All Suriname eSIM plans
Important cities in Suriname
Paramaribo · City guide
Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the base for many administrative, business and family stays. A street address in the capital, an arrival at Zanderij and a departure from Zorg en Hoop are three different locations. Verify the gateway on every ticket and keep each pickup instruction with the corresponding journey.
Paramaribo eSIM — set up before you flyNieuw Nickerie · City guide
Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie lies near Suriname's western border and is a reference point for travel towards the Corantijn River. If an itinerary continues to Guyana, confirm the crossing and receiving transport independently. Save the western road route and host address before leaving Paramaribo rather than relying on a live search at each stop.
Nieuw Nickerie eSIM — set up before you flyAlbina · City guide
Albina
Albina is on the Suriname side of the river opposite Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana. A town visit and an international crossing are different arrangements, with separate document and service requirements. Prepare the onward contact and current official crossing information before approaching the river.
Albina eSIM — set up before you flyUpper Suriname River area · City guide
Upper Suriname River area
An Upper Suriname River stay names a broad area rather than one town reachable by following a city-centre pin. Arrange the exact landing place, host and return with the responsible organiser. Forest, river bends and remote settlements can leave long gaps in mobile reception, so keep the route and agreed check-in procedure offline.
Upper Suriname River area eSIM — set up before you flyWhy Horizon
Separate coastal data use from the interior journey
For a Paramaribo stay, compare data against work transfers, family messages and any connected laptop. An inland leg still needs validity through the return, even if opportunities to use mobile data are limited. The service is data-only; it does not promise forest or river reception. Guyana, French Guiana and Brazil are separate destinations, and the Netherlands is not included through Suriname's language or historical connections. Choose coverage for every country explicitly listed on the itinerary.
Horizon eSIM Before you travel
Plan for
Suriname
Compare plan details
Check device compatibility
Install over Wi-Fi before departure
- Pay once
Data at low prices
Choose the data you need and pay the total shown. No subscription or automatic renewal.
- Before departure
Set up before you leave
Scan your QR code or use one-tap installation on supported phones. Install over Wi-Fi before departure.
- Local networks
4G/5G where available
Your plan lists the supported networks. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Hotspot sharing is free.
- Full refund
Even after you use it
Request a full refund for your eSIM or top-up, used or unused. There is no request deadline.
- Human support
Help, day and night
24/7 human support in all languages, with guaranteed instant replies.
- Multi-country
Global & regional plans
Choose country, regional or global coverage and check every destination in the plan details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in central Paramaribo?
No. It is at Zanderij outside the capital, so arrange the onward road transfer. Save the host's full address and pickup instructions before flying instead of leaving the city journey dependent on airport reception.
Is Zorg en Hoop the same airport as Zanderij?
No. Zorg en Hoop is an airfield in Paramaribo, while the international airport is at Zanderij. Check which departure point your actual interior-flight booking names and arrange the right transfer; not every flight uses the same gateway.
Will the plan keep working on an Upper Suriname River boat stage?
Reception may be absent along the river and in remote forested areas. Agree communications with the host or organiser, download the landing and return details, and do not treat mobile data as the only way to coordinate the journey.
Does Suriname data cover a Guyana visit from Nieuw Nickerie?
It does not. Guyana needs its own listed coverage. Confirm the actual crossing, documents and onward pickup separately, and keep those arrangements offline before leaving the Suriname side.
Is French Guiana included when crossing from Albina?
No. French Guiana is a separate destination for this service. The short distance across the Marowijne does not extend the Suriname plan; check coverage and current official border arrangements before planning the next stage.
May I share data with a laptop during a Paramaribo family stay?
Hotspot sharing is free on every Horizon plan. A compatible handset and suitable settings allow connected devices to use the same fixed allowance. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Include work uploads and cloud backups in the data calculation, not only the phone's map use.
Will the Suriname eSIM give my inland host a local number?
It supplies data and no local phone number. Agree an internet contact method and the meeting procedure before leaving the coastal towns, and ensure the host knows what to do if a message cannot be sent during the river transfer.
Can I keep my WhatsApp and phone number with the Suriname eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your usual number and runs on the eSIM's data. On a dual-SIM phone, your usual SIM can stay on for ordinary calls and texts. Your home carrier may charge for calls, texts or data on that line, so turn off data roaming there.
Does the Suriname eSIM include calls and texts?
No. Horizon plans are data-only, with no phone number for calls or texts. Use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM's data, or keep your usual SIM on for ordinary calls and texts.
Do I need to turn on data roaming for the Suriname eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM connects to local networks as a roaming line, so turn on data roaming for the Horizon eSIM when you arrive. The plan is prepaid, so Horizon does not bill you after checkout. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid charges from your home carrier.
What happens if I run out of data on the Suriname eSIM?
You can buy more. If your plan supports a top-up, My eSIMs shows the data you can add to the same eSIM. If it does not, buy another Suriname plan and install it the same way.
Will my phone work with the Suriname eSIM?
It will if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. Many recent iPhone and Android models do, but some regional versions do not, so check your exact model on the supported devices page before you buy.
See supported devicesWill Horizon slow down my data?
No. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. There is no daily limit that slows you down, so you can use your whole plan in one day if you need to. Your speed depends on the local network, your signal and how busy the network is. When your data allowance is used up, the plan stops rather than slowing down.
Can I get a refund if I already used some data?
Yes. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
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