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)

Oct 1, 2025

MTX Connect

Mikeused in 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.

Jan 20, 2024

Airalo

mr1397used in Bahamas 🇧🇸

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

Feb 5, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are more than 80 travel eSIM providers and more than 1, 300 prepaid data plans available for use in the Bahamas. Because of the large number of plans, there is a wide variety of options, making it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

Both Truely and Yesim offer unlimited data eSIM plans for the Bahamas. The plans are valid from 1 to 30 days (Truely) or 1 to 15 days (Yesim) and include tethering. Speed may be throttled on each provider, so real‑world speeds can vary during heavy usage. Prices for unlimited options range from about $12.72 up to $161.86 USD across the two providers, giving travelers a broad range of choices depending on duration and desired budget.

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 both a phone number and SMS support are available for the Bahamas. Providers Airalo and Roamify offer such plans. Airalo’s Jitney Mobile+ packages give a local number with the dialing code +1-242, enabling inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS. Roamify offers several plans with a number that uses the broader +1 dialing code; these also support inbound/outbound voice and SMS, though the number is not specifically local to the Bahamas. Prices for these plans start at about $12 for a 1‑GB data plan with 7‑day validity and rise to around $105 for 20 GB of data with a 365‑day validity.

Both providers support 3G, 4G, and 5G networks (Roamify additionally lists LTE), and most packages allow device tethering. The available options give travelers the ability to make and receive calls and send SMS messages while enjoying reliable data coverage. If a strictly local Bahamian number is required, the Airalo plans with dialing code +1-242 are the suitable choice.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 1, 2025