“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 120 travel eSIM providers and more than 2, 700 prepaid data plans available for Barbados, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from that fit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Truely provides unlimited data eSIM plans for Barbados, with validity periods of one to thirty days and pricing from $11.90 to $161.86 USD; tethering is allowed and speeds may be throttled. Yesim also offers unlimited data plans in the same validity range, priced between $13.82 and $114.05 USD, with tethering permitted and potential speed throttling. Yoho Mobile’s unlimited plans span one to thirty days, cost from $15.79 to $441.22 USD, allow tethering, may throttle speed, and impose a 5 Mbps speed limit. All three options give travelers access to unlimited data, though speeds can be reduced and the maximum cost varies across providers.

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, several travel eSIM providers offer packages that include a phone number and SMS capability for Barbados. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Orange Travel, Earth Esim, MoreMins eSIM, and TravelKon publish plans with telephony for Barbados. The GlobaleSIM and many of the Roamify packages use the local Barbados dialing code +1, providing a local number, while the Orange Travel, Earth Esim, and MoreMins eSIM plans use foreign dialing codes such as 33 (France) or 44 (United Kingdom), which supply a non‑local number that still supports voice and SMS.

All of these plans support inbound voice calls, and most also allow outbound calls. SMS is available inbound on every plan; outbound SMS is offered on all but the basic GlobaleSIM data‑only options that list SMS inbound only. Prices start around $5.00 USD for 1 GB 7‑day plans and can rise to about $105.00 USD for 20 GB 365‑day packages, with validity periods ranging from 7 days up to 365 days. Travelers needing a local number with full voice and SMS functionality can choose the +1 plans, whereas plans with +33 or +44 dialing codes provide foreign numbers that still support both voice and SMS.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 6, 2026