Montego Bay eSIM: what to know before you land
🇯🇲 Montego Bay, Jamaica · MBJ · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $31.99
Landing in Montego Bay
- MBJ Sangster International
Sangster International is right next to Montego Bay's hotel strip; Negril and Ocho Rios are longer drives along the coast.
- Install the Jamaica eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MBJ, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Jamaica, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $14.99.
Pay · $31.99Short stays in Montego Bay
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $7.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $74.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $19.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $74.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $31.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $56.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Jamaica eSIM connects to Digicel and Flow. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Going on from Montego Bay? Caribbean (26 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Jamaica too.
Questions about Montego Bay
Which airports serve Montego Bay?
Sangster International (MBJ). Sangster International is right next to Montego Bay's hotel strip; Negril and Ocho Rios are longer drives along the coast.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Montego Bay?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $31.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $14.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MBJ?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Jamaica.
Which networks will I use in Montego Bay?
The Jamaica eSIM connects to Digicel and Flow. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.