“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 more than 110 travel eSIM providers and over 2, 100 prepaid data plans available for use in the Bahamas, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find a plan that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

Yes, there are unlimited data eSIM plans for the Bahamas. Truely offers plans that are unlimited for a validity period of 1 to 30 days with prices ranging from about $12.72 to $161.86 USD; these plans allow tethering but may include speed throttling. Yesim provides unlimited plans valid for 1 to 15 days, priced from roughly $20.77 to $114.26 USD; these also permit tethering, may be subject to speed throttling, and use 5G networks. The available unlimited options give travelers flexibility, though they should keep in mind that actual speed and performance can be limited by network conditions.

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?

Yes, travel eSIM plans that include a phone number capable of making and receiving voice calls and SMS are available for the Bahamas. Providers such as Airalo, Roamify, Orange Travel, Earth Esim and TravelKon offer these plans. Airalo’s Jitney Mobile+ series and Roamify’s Global Premium eSIMs give you a local Bahamas number with dialing code +1‑242, while the Orange Travel, Earth Esim and TravelKon options use foreign numbers with dialing code +33; all of them support inbound and outbound voice and SMS.

Prices for these plans start around $12.00 USD and can reach up to $105.00 USD, with validity periods ranging from 7 days to 365 days and data allowances from 1 GB to 20 GB. Travelers can use the included data for VoIP services, and most plans allow tethering as well.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 3, 2026