“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 more than 180 travel eSIM providers available for use in Barbados, offering over 4, 800 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their specific needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for Barbados from several providers. Truely, Roamify, Yesim, and Bloomy eSIM all offer unlimited data options that can be purchased for 1 to 30 days. These plans typically allow tethering, but speed may be throttled after a certain usage threshold. Prices for unlimited plans range from about $11.90 to $195.00 USD, depending on the provider and the length of validity. Travelers can choose the plan that best fits their budget and data needs while keeping in mind that speeds may reduce after heavy usage.

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?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number with SMS support are available for Barbados. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, Roamify, JamboSim, Airhub, and RedEx eSIM offer eSIMs that give a phone number and the ability to make calls and send SMS while in Barbados. The majority of these plans use the +1 dialing code, which is the same international code as the United States and Canada, so the phone number is effectively local to Barbados. A few providers supply numbers from other countries – for example Airhub and MoreMins eSIM use +44 (United Kingdom), and RedEx eSIM uses +1246 (the Caribbean), which means those numbers are not local to Barbados. Prices for the basic plans start around $5.00 USD for a 7‑day 1GB data plan, and validity periods range from 7 days to 365 days, depending on the provider and data allowance.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 10, 2026