“Through two weeks of a four week trip it has essentially never worked baring a few moments here and there where it miraculously connected to the Digicel Network. I used it once for about 200mb as a hotspot before that stopped as well. Virtually useless and needed to buy a local SIM, from the same provider (Digicel) which works perfectly. This provider, in the Caribbean at least, should be avoided. Plus the help email responses just kept telling me they could not find any issues and to ensure I have settings correct, so pretty useless in that regard as well as they never actually found a solution.”

Mike

Dec 14, 2025

Barbados Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Barbados

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

Barbados hosts roughly 160 eSIM providers and roughly 3, 800 prepaid data plans, a wide array that makes it straightforward for travelers to find an eSIM that matches their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Barbados are offered by Truely, Roamify and Yesim. Each provider supplies unlimited data for 1‑ to 30‑day validity periods, with tethering permitted and the possibility of speed throttling after a certain volume. The prices for these unlimited options range from around $11.90 up to about $195.00, giving travelers a broad budget spectrum to choose from.

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

Digicel Barbados: "A leading telecommunications provider offering extensive mobile coverage and services across the island."
Flow Barbados: "A major telecom operator providing comprehensive mobile network services throughout Barbados."

In Barbados, there are no known Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Therefore, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) mentioned above.

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

Yes, travel eSIMs that provide a phone number and SMS for Barbados exist from several providers listed on eSIMDB. The offering includes GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, Roamify, Airhub, RedEx eSIM, and RoameSIM, as well as a few other options that use foreign dialing codes. These plans typically come with a local +1 phone number that is valid for Barbados—including the specific +1‑246 code used by Airhub and RedEx eSIM—allowing inbound and outbound calls and SMS.

The telephony features are consistent across the plans: voice is provided inbound and outbound, and SMS is also available inbound and outbound. Pricing for such plans starts around $5 USD for a 1 GB data bundle with 7‑day validity and can extend to more than $100 USD for a 20 GB or larger bundle with a 365‑day validity period. Travelers can choose a duration that fits their stay, and most plans support VPN or tethering where marked.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 19, 2026