“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 offers more than 170 travel eSIM providers and over 4, 200 prepaid data plans. With such a broad range of options available, travelers have a wealth of choices to match their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Barbados can be found with Truely, Roamify and Yesim. Each provider offers a range of plans that allow unlimited data use, though speed may be throttled after certain usage levels. The price range for these unlimited options spans from approximately $11.90 USD to about $195.00 USD for a maximum 30‑day validity period. This covers all three providers’ offerings, with Truely’s plans ranging from $11.90 to $161.86, Roamify’s from $12.00 to $195.00, and Yesim’s from $13.87 to $145.61.

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 plans for Barbados that include a voice-capable phone number and SMS support. The most affordable options are offered by GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, Roamify, Airhub and RedEx eSIM, with additional providers such as Earth Esim, eSimfly, Orange Travel and MoreMins eSIM also available. Each of these plans provides inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS messaging, with some offering both inbound and outbound SMS and others offering inbound-only SMS.

The dialing code listed in the plans determines whether the number is local to Barbados. Airhub and RedEx eSIM use +1246, which matches Barbados’s national code +1‑246, giving users a local Barbados number; the remaining providers use the general +1 code, which is not specifically Barbados and therefore gives a non‑local number that still works for international call and text usage. Prices and validity periods vary, generally starting around $5 USD for 7‑day data‑only plus telephony plans and extending to several months for higher‑capacity plans.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 12, 2026