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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Bahamas 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Bahamas

BTC and Aliv are the only two Bahamian networks named in published eSIM lists. BTC is listed by most providers, while Aliv appears less often, so the operator choice is effectively made before you select a plan; differences between eSIMs here are more likely to sit elsewhere. BTC is the network of The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BaTelCo), while Aliv belongs to Cable Bahamas Ltd. No provider has published a 5G ceiling for the Bahamas, making 4G the highest technology listed.

  • BTCBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BaTelCo)

    23 of 29 providers

    AbestESIM, eSimCard, Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, and RedEx eSIM +18 more

  • AlivBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Cable Bahamas Ltd

    9 of 29 providers

    GigSky, Esimatic, Roamless, JamboSIM, and Simsima +4 more

Where your data comes out in Bahamas

Breakout depends on the provider here: one keeps traffic in the Bahamas, while the others route it through the United States or, more often, the United Kingdom. On those distant routes, the estimated round trip to Bahamian services is typically about 139ms over roughly 6,990km; that can add lag to interactive use, but does not reduce mobile download speed. Your IP will also appear American or British, so a local banking app may reject it, whereas the Bahamian breakout should appear local.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~61 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~139 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~139 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United Kingdom~139 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of United Kingdom~139 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of United Kingdom~139 ms

What eSIM data costs in Bahamas

A gigabyte of data on a Bahamas eSIM typically costs $4.30 today — 16% less than the $5.12 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Bahamas went from 406 to 1,658.

That is well above the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Bahamas is one of the pricier places we cover, at 196 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 10% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Bahamas$4.30
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$4.30down 16% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.49up 23% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,658up 1,252 since Dec 2025
Providers
46up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$4.30up 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.49up 11% on the previous monthTypical per day1,658up 35% on the previous monthPlans46up 21 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$3.91down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.34up 5% on the previous monthTypical per day1,232up 49% on the previous monthPlans25up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$4.00Typical per GB$1.28down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day825down 2% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
June 2026$4.00down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.33down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day841up 13% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
May 2026$4.28down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.44down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day747up 6% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
April 2026$4.47down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.66up 11% on the previous monthTypical per day706up 13% on the previous monthPlans22up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$4.50down 14% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.49up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day627down 23% on the previous monthPlans21Providers
February 2026$5.23down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.36up 16% on the previous monthTypical per day815up 80% on the previous monthPlans21up 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$5.78up 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.17down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day453up 12% on the previous monthPlans20Providers
December 2025$5.12Typical per GB$1.21Typical per day406Plans20Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Bahamas

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Bahamas, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

The networks named for these Bahamas offers are BTC and Aliv, while large catalogues from ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, eSimCard, Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM and RedEx eSIM show how crowded the travel eSIM market is. The provider list is therefore a poor first filter: the meaningful differences are the data allowance, validity period and what happens when the allowance runs out. A familiar brand may offer several sizes and durations, so its name alone says little about suitability. Check the plan terms closely, particularly if the trip is longer than a short visit.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Bahamas?

BTC and Aliv are the local operators named in published travel-eSIM listings for the Bahamas. That gives buyers a genuine choice of underlying network, but usually not at the point of connection: the eSIM provider’s stated network list determines which one is used. In other words, the operator is part of the product you select, rather than a setting you can normally change afterwards. Compare each provider’s network information if using a particular operator matters for your trip.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

A zero-priced data option is currently listed for the Bahamas, but it is a small trial allowance rather than something intended to cover a holiday. Access normally requires an account, and the allowance may be speed-limited. It can help you get online briefly on arrival or check that basic data access works, but it is not a substitute for data throughout a trip.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Bahamas?

Several major eSIM providers sell plans marked unlimited for the Bahamas, so this is a common option rather than a niche one. The label means access continues after the plan’s normal-speed data is used, but the connection is then slowed—sometimes until the next daily reset, sometimes for the rest of the plan. Messaging may still be fine at that point, while video and map loading can become frustrating. Compare how much data runs at full speed and when the slowdown applies before choosing.

Destinations near Bahamas

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Regional eSIMs that cover Bahamas: Caribbean

eSIM Providers for Bahamas

The key choice here is between a single stated network and a multi-network eSIM. Most providers list only one, while ESIM.DOG reaches the most distinct networks; BTC and Aliv are the networks stated most widely. That means the tiles may represent different levels of network choice, not just different allowances. If your route takes you beyond the main towns or across several islands, check the listed networks and favour an eSIM with more than one option.

40 providers sell eSIMs for Bahamas. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.