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 about 70 travel eSIM brands and more than 1,200 prepaid data plans available for use in the Bahamas, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

Yes, unlimited data plans are available for the Bahamas from two eSIM providers. Truely offers an unlimited data plan that can be purchased for 1 to 30 days, with a price range from about $12.72 to $161.86 USD. This plan allows tethering, is available only to new users, and may be subject to speed throttling; it uses 3G and 4G networks. Yesim offers a 1‑day unlimited data plan priced between roughly $13.92 and $20.88 USD. Tethering is also allowed on this plan, and speed may be throttled; it uses 3G and LTE networks. Both unlimited plans have potential speed limits, so travelers should expect variable data speeds while using the eSIM. The overall price range for these unlimited data plans falls between approximately $12.72 and $161.86 USD.

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 give you a phone number and SMS capability in the Bahamas are available from both Airalo and Roamify. Airalo’s Jitney Mobile+ packages provide a local Bahamas number with dialing code +1‑242 and support inbound and outbound voice calls as well as SMS for all plan sizes, ranging from 1GB for 7 days to 20GB for 30 days. Roamify offers a variety ofs that use the North American dialing code +1, which gives a local‐area number for the Bahamas and also supports inbound and outbound voice and SMS. One Roamify option uses the French code +33, meaning the number is not local to the Bahamas but still allows voice and SMS.

Prices for these plans start around $12 USD for Airalo’s 1GB 7‑day option and $15 USD for Roamify’s 1GB 7‑day plan, expanding to roughly $105 USD for the largest 20GB, 365‑day bundles. Validity periods cover a spectrum from just 7 days up to 365 days, so you can choose a duration that matches the length of your stay

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: November 3, 2025