“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?

There are about 130 travel eSIM providers offering more than 2900 prepaid data plans for use in Barbados. With its wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that meets their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Yes, there are unlimited data eSIM plans available that cover Barbados. Providers such as Truely and Yesim offer unlimited data options with validity periods ranging from 1 to 30 days. The pricing for these unlimited plans starts around $11.90 USD and can go up to roughly $161.86 USD, depending on the provider and the length of the validity period. Both providers allow tethering, and the plans may include speed throttling after a certain usage threshold. Travelers should choose a plan that meets their expected data usage and budget, keeping in mind the possible speed adjustments included with the unlimited offer.

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, there are travel eSIM plans that give you a working phone number and support for SMS in Barbados. Providers that meet these criteria include GlobaleSIM, Roamify, ESIM.DOG, MoreMins, Orange Travel, and TravelKon. These plans issue numbers with the Caribbean dialing code (+1, and in some cases +1‑246) and provide inbound and outbound voice calls plus inbound and outbound SMS. A few of the offerings use UK numbers (+44) which are still usable for calls and text messages but are not local Barbados numbers. Prices for the available plans start around $5.00 USD for a 7‑day 1 GB option and can rise to about $105.00 USD for a 365‑day 20 GB option, with validity periods ranging from a single week to a full year.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 27, 2026