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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)

    33 of 39 providers

    ESIM.DOG, eSimCard, ASIMGO, Bloomy eSIM, and MicroESIM +28 more
  • AlivBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Cable Bahamas Ltd

    10 of 39 providers

    Roamless, GigSky, Esimatic, JamboSIM, and ESIM.DOG +5 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 providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of BahamasBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~38 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended), GigSky~61 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~139 ms
  • Flag of FranceBreaks out in FranceProviders breaking out here: SimSmash~143 ms
  • Flag of AustriaBreaks out in AustriaProviders breaking out here: ESIM.DOG (Recommended)~157 ms
  • Flag of Hong KongBreaks out in Hong KongProviders breaking out here: YonoSIM~250 ms

What eSIM data costs in Bahamas

A gigabyte of data on a Bahamas eSIM typically costs $3.96 today — 23% 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 2,345.

That is well above the $1.92 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track. Bahamas is one of the pricier places we cover, at 200 of 234 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 2,345 plans for Bahamas from 66 providers, against 406 in December 2025.

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$3.96
  • All destinations$1.92
Typical per GB
$3.96down 23% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.60up 32% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
2,345up 1,939 since Dec 2025
Providers
66up 46 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 12 months
November 2026$3.96up 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.60Typical per day2,345up 1% on the previous monthPlans66Providers
October 2026$3.70down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.60up 7% on the previous monthTypical per day2,316up 29% on the previous monthPlans66up 16 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$4.38up 12% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.50up 12% on the previous monthTypical per day1,789up 45% on the previous monthPlans50up 25 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?

BTC and Aliv are the local operators named beneath these travel eSIM offers; the brands resell access rather than run their own mobile networks. With most major providers selling in the Bahamas, finding a familiar brand is unlikely to settle the choice. Look instead at the amount of data included, how long it remains usable and what happens when it runs out. A larger allowance or longer-lasting plan may be unnecessary for a short visit, while a small bundle could prove limiting on a longer one.

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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eSIM Providers for Bahamas

BTC and Aliv are the networks named most widely, while most eSIMs here state only one; Simsima lists the broadest network choice. That distinction matters: a single-network eSIM depends on that operator, whereas one with several stated networks offers another option if reception is weak locally. Check the stated network against the places on your itinerary, and treat any network a provider does not name as unknown rather than unavailable.

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