Barbados eSIM guide
1 network · 4 data plans from $7.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Digicel 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $7.99
- Best per GB
- 5 GB · 30 days · $6.00/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $13.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $13.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $29.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Barbados
The Barbados eSIM connects to Digicel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Barbados
- BGI Grantley Adams International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Barbados.
City guides in Barbados
Visiting more than Barbados?
These regional eSIMs include Barbados. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Barbados eSIM pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $29.99.
All 4 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $7.99 | $1.14 | $7.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $13.99 | $0.93 | $7.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $6.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $29.99 | $1.00 | $6.00 |
Questions about Barbados
Which networks does the Barbados eSIM use?
The Barbados eSIM connects to Digicel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Barbados?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $29.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Barbados?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 5 GB · 30 days for $29.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Barbados plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Barbados?
The main international airports are Grantley Adams International (BGI).
Does a regional eSIM cover Barbados?
Yes. Caribbean and Global include Barbados. The smallest, Caribbean, covers 26 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.