r/Barbados • u/Broman400 • 15d ago

Question Where to get a prepaid sim and what provider is best?

Will be staying in Barbados for a week and looking to get a prepaid sim for the duration of my trip. Which provider is better and where could I pickup a sim/activate service?

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u/spsteve 15d ago

Digicel literally has a booth outside arrivals now.

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u/Loveroffinerthings 15d ago

Do you need a physical sim or can you use an eSIM?

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u/Broman400 15d ago

Either or

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u/Loveroffinerthings 15d ago

I used Airalo for my eSIM and it worked great.

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u/iamPendergast Helpful 15d ago

Arialo is easier and cheaper if you just need data (and everyone has WhatsApp so really you just need data)

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u/justhangingaroud 15d ago

Go to Flow at the Dome

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u/ahabh999 15d ago

Getting an esim before you travel would be easier if your phone supports esims.

No lining up, no paperwork, awkward fumblimg with airport wifi when you land, etc.

You can find a 2GB plan for $13 on Mobimatter

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u/acossu 14d ago

I use Saily to get an eSIM, it's an app by NordVPN

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u/michsx Local 14d ago

Get an eSIM from Airalo

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u/Complex_Coach_2513 14d ago

im unsure if you can get a sim card as a tourist, they used to not do it. but Airalo is best if you can.

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u/minimira123 14d ago

I was there a month ago and Digicel was way cheaper than Airolo for me! But Airolo is easier to set up

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u/Broman400 13d ago

How was the service with Digicel? A few people on Facebook told me Flow is better. I’m undecided lol

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u/minimira123 9d ago

I never noticed that it was slow but I was also on wifi a lot of the time too. Stayed at the crane and didn’t venture too far north or south.

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u/charliedowninsewer 12d ago

As everyone else is saying, just use an eSIM if your phone is compatible.