“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?

Bahamas offers roughly 120 travel eSIM brands and over 2200 prepaid data plans, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

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?

Travel eSIMs that provide a phone number, voice calling, and SMS are available for the Bahamas. The local dialing code for the islands is +1‑242, and several plans use this code to supply a local Bahamian number. Other providers issue virtual numbers with the United States dialing code +1 or the French code +33; these still allow inbound and outbound calls and texts, but the numbers are not locally flagged in the Bahamas.

Providers that offer such plans include Airalo, Roamify, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, TravelKon, and ESIM.DOG. Airalo’s Jitney Mobile+ line gives local Bahamian numbers on data packages from 1GB to 20GB, valid 7–30 days, with prices starting at $12 and rising to $46.50. Roamify supplies foreign +1 numbers on its Global Premium eSIMs, with data from 1GB to 20GB, validity from 7 to 365 days, and prices ranging from $15 to $105. The other listed services – Orange Travel, Earth Esim, TravelKon, and ESIM.DOG – provide foreign +33 numbers; their data offerings span 1GB to 20GB, validity from 30 to 365 days, and prices that begin around $22.50 and can exceed $100 for the longest, highest‑data options.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jun 7, 2026