“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 roughly 120 travel eSIM providers and about 2, 700 prepaid data plans available for Barbados, offering a wide variety of options so travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Barbados?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Barbados are available from several providers. Truely offers plans that can be valid from one to thirty days and the cost ranges from approximately $11.90 to $161.86 USD, with tethering allowed and the possibility of speed throttling. Yesim also provides unlimited plans for one to thirty days, priced between about $14.07 and $116.05 USD, again with tethering permitted and potential throttling, and this provider’s network includes 5G. Yoho Mobile supplies unlimited data from one to thirty days for roughly $16.21 to $453.19 USD; extra features include tethering, speed throttling, and a maximum speed limit of 5 Mbps on their plans. Overall, the available unlimited eSIM options for Barbados span a price range of roughly $11.90 to $453.19 USD, so travelers can compare the price, data limits, and speed considerations to determine which plan best meets their needs.

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 providers offer travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capability for Barbados. GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Earth Esim, Orange Travel, and TravelKon all supply plans that can be used in Barbados. Most of these plans use the Barbadian dialing code +1, giving the user a local number for making and receiving calls and sending SMS. A few plans use foreign dialing codes—Earth Esim and TravelKon use +33 (France), and Roamify’s 15GB and 25GB Barbados eSIMs use +44 (United Kingdom)—so the number will not be locally registered in Barbados. All plans support inbound and outbound voice and, where indicated, inbound and outbound SMS.

Price levels for these eSIMs begin around $5.00 for a 1 GB, 7‑day option and can rise to about $105.00 for a 20 GB, 365‑day plan. Validity periods range from 7 days to a full year, depending on the chosen data allowance.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 2, 2026