“I got Jitney mobile (BTC) via Airalo before they had SMS option and it worked flawlessly. Data was smooth on Nassau, Paradise Island (Atlantis) and Rose Island (excursion)”

matthewrose

Oct 1, 2025

MTX Connect Bahamas

“I have used esim products from other companies in the past. The instructions on the MTX website and the communications from MTX help desk are terrible.”

Mike

Jan 20, 2024

Airalo Bahamas

“Download and install to iPhone 13 Pro Max was easy and data was strong, even for a country with basically 1 cellular carrier.”

mr1397

Feb 5, 2023

Bahamas Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Bahamas

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Bahamas, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are approximately 150 travel eSIM providers and over 3, 000 prepaid data plans available in the Bahamas. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their data needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for the Bahamas. Roamify offers unlimited data for 1‑30 days with prices ranging from $12.00 to $195.00 USD, and the plan may include speed throttling. Truely also offers unlimited data for 1‑30 days with prices between $12.72 and $161.86 USD, subject to possible speed throttling and tethering. Yesim provides unlimited data for 1‑15 days with prices from $20.80 to $145.61 USD, again with potential speed throttling and tethering allowed. The overall price range for these unlimited plans is roughly $12 through $195 USD, giving travelers a range to choose from based on their budget and desired duration of stay.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Bahamas?

In the Bahamas, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC): The state-owned incumbent operator, providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV services.
Aliv: A privately-owned mobile operator that has rapidly expanded its network coverage and services since its launch in 2016.

These operators offer extensive coverage and a range of services across the Bahamian islands.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Bahamas?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS are available for the Bahamas. Providers such as ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, Airalo, Roamify, Earth Esim, Orange Travel, eSimfly and RedEx eSIM offer data‑only or data‑plus‑voice mixes that come with a local or foreign phone number. Plans that list their dialing code as +1‑242 give you a local Bahamas number, whereas those with +1 provide an American number that can still be used for inbound and outbound calls and texts but is not a local Bahamas number.

The available packages range from 1 GB for a week priced around $9.98 USD to 20 GB for a whole year priced near $88.74 USD. Validity periods vary from 7 days up to 365 days. All plans that provide a phone number support both inbound and outbound voice and SMS, and most allow tethering so the data can be shared across devices.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 12, 2026