# Antigua and Barbuda eSIM — Instant Data from $8.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for Antigua and Barbuda (ISO AG). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $8.00 - Pricing tier: 8 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $8.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $16.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $48.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $120.00 ## Network & carriers - FLOW — 4G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Saint John's — local time 2026-08-25T01:18:04-04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T09:52:38.810Z / sunset 2026-08-25T22:26:00.942Z - Codrington — local time 2026-08-25T01:18:04-04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T09:52:08.671Z / sunset 2026-08-25T22:26:22.319Z ## Data situation Antigua and Barbuda ranks 196th of 237 countries in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, with locals paying an average of about $3.20 per gigabyte — on the pricier end for the Caribbean. Two carriers, Digicel and Flow, compete for local and tourist business, with prepaid data plans typically running $17-$49 for 6-20GB depending on operator and validity period. Free Wi-Fi is common at hotels, resorts, marinas such as Jolly Harbour, and attractions like Nelson's Dockyard, but it's tied to being a guest or paying customer rather than freely available around town. Away from those venues, Wi-Fi is essentially non-existent, which makes a reliable data connection important for getting around the two islands — especially if you're island-hopping to Barbuda's beaches. - Local price per GB: $3.20/GB average for locals (rank 196 of 237 countries, cable.co.uk / BestBroadbandDeals Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Available at most hotels, resorts, marinas, and popular spots like Nelson's Dockyard, but it's generally offered as a courtesy to guests or paying customers rather than as free public infrastructure. - Paid Wi-Fi: Not commonly sold as a standalone product — where Wi-Fi isn't already bundled with a stay or purchase, connectivity outside those venues is essentially unavailable. ## International airports - ANU — V. C. Bird International Airport (Saint John's) — https://vcbia.com ### Travel advisories - Advisory data not currently available for this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Antigua and Barbuda has required SIM card registration since 2021, and tourists need a valid photo ID — a passport is recommended — to buy a prepaid SIM from Digicel or Flow. The registration itself isn't the bottleneck: once you're at a staffed counter, activation typically takes just a couple of minutes. The real friction is location — V.C. Bird International Airport has no proper carrier kiosk, only a duty-free shop selling an overpriced SIM (roughly $30 for just 1GB), so the practical move is to wait until you reach an official Digicel or Flow store on Market Street in St. John's, where plans run closer to $17-$49 for several gigabytes. No tourist-specific eligibility restrictions beyond the standard photo-ID requirement were found. - KYC requirements: Valid photo ID required (passport recommended) to register a prepaid SIM, consistent with Antigua and Barbuda's mandatory SIM registration rules in effect since 2021; no biometric enrollment reported. - Wait time: Fast once you're at an official Digicel or Flow store — registration and activation take only a couple of minutes — but there's no functioning carrier kiosk at V.C. Bird International Airport, so budget time to reach a store in St. John's. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 5/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types A, B — 230V, 60Hz - No alternative plugs will also fit in type A sockets - Type A plugs will also fit in type B sockets - Emergency numbers: police 911, ambulance 911, fire 911 - Calling code: +1 - Driving side: left - Tipping: Generally not expected — but appreciated _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Does my Jetogo eSIM work if I visit Barbuda as well as Antigua?** Yes — your Jetogo eSIM data plan covers both islands, so your connection carries over when you take the ferry or a short inter-island flight from Antigua to Barbuda. **Do I need to register my eSIM the way locals register SIM cards?** No. Antigua and Barbuda's mandatory SIM registration rules apply to SIM cards issued by local carriers such as Digicel and Flow. Since your Jetogo eSIM is installed and activated before you travel, it isn't subject to that in-country registration process. **Is it worth buying a SIM at V.C. Bird International Airport?** Generally no — the only option at the airport is a duty-free shop selling SIMs at a steep markup, around $30 for just 1GB. Official Digicel and Flow stores in St. John's offer much better value, but that means waiting until you're in town to get connected unless you land with a Jetogo eSIM already active. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. You simply choose which profile handles data while you're on Jetogo, and switch back anytime after your trip. ## Trust _Content coming soon._ ## Why Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Why Choose Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Practical travel info _Content coming soon._ ## Other countries pricing _Content coming soon._ --- Weather and air quality data © OpenWeatherMap, licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL): https://openweathermap.org/full-history Exchange rates via Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference rates): https://www.frankfurter.dev