Bermuda – probably infamous for its Bermuda triangle that scared us when we were young.
But the island nation is also known for its stunning beaches, especially the pink sand beaches.
While there are plenty of beaches, you may want to visit the Crystal and Fantasy Caves, which are stunning.
Or perhaps the Gibb's Hill Lighthouse for a change. What about the National Museum of Bermuda?
So you do not have to sit at the beach being baked by the sun all day if you do not want to (but… we both know that is what you will be doing most of the time).
Or enjoying the excellent nightlife.
But… Bermuda is EXPENSIVE. The cost of travel to the island and being there is incredible.
I kind of pity the locals because the cost of living is crazy too.
But these high prices can be seen when looking at the cost of SIM cards and mobile data rates in the country.
So, how expensive are SIM cards in Bermuda?
You can get a Bermudian SIM card for 20 BMD (20 USD) from Digicel or 25 BMD (25 USD) from One in their stores or select partner stores. They are not sold at Hamilton-L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA – formerly Bermuda International Airport).
20 or 25 BMD/USD for just the SIM card? Even Canada and the United States do not charge that much – insane!
What is even worse is that you will pay AT LEAST 30 BMD/USD for a data-featured plan with 1 GB of data.
I told you things were expensive here!
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Bermuda. Let's get started, shall we?

Original publication: 12th of March 2020. Last updated: 25th of September 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bermuda?
You can buy a Bermudian SIM card from Digicel or One as a tourist. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Bermuda.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Bermuda.
Finally, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Bermudian SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bermuda?
You can get a Bermudan SIM card for 20 BMD (20 USD) from Digicel and 25 BMD (25 USD) from One in their stores and from resellers, including grocery stores. They are not sold at Hamilton-L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA – formerly Bermuda International Airport).
You can expect to pay the following for Bermudian SIM cards:
- Digicel Bermuda: 20 BMD
- One Communications Bermuda: 25 BMD
Can You Use Your Phone in Bermuda?
Bermuda uses GSM technology for mobile communications primarily. CDMA phones will not work in Bermuda. However, almost all phones use GSM anyway.
You also need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.
Although there are three ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American frequencies and European frequencies.
Bermuda uses American frequencies, which are used in the Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2).
Phones sold in the Americas typically have no issues when using their phone in other ITU Region 2 countries.
In Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), they typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Bermuda.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) and have a low/medium-end device without Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Bermuda or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Bermuda (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Bermuda

The Bermuda has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Digicel Bermuda
- One Communications Bermuda
The following frequencies are used in Bermuda:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12 & Band 13)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Bermuda, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
A Note about The Government License Fee (Cellular Telephone Fee)
All mobile plans are subject to the 0.40 BMD/day or 12 BMD/month Government License Fee, also known as the Cellular License Fee in Bermuda.
This fee will be directly charged from any plan you purchase – you do not have to pay this yourself to the government.
A Note about Paradise Mobile
Paradise Mobile, Bermuda's upcoming third mobile operator, was granted an operating license in August 2020.
Since the announcement of Paradise Mobile obtaining its license, no further updates from the mobile operator have been given.
You can sign up for its mailing list on its website, but I doubt you will get (m)any updates through that medium.
Especially because its social media channels are ghost towns as well.
For now, you only have two options if you wish to buy a prepaid SIM card in Bermuda.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Bermuda
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are not offered by the mobile operators in Bermuda (yet).
This means that when you make a call, your phone will downgrade to 3G (or 2G when 3G is not available) instead of staying connected to 4G/LTE.
This is also why you often cannot use mobile data while calling if not connected to WiFi.
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Bermuda

5G NR is not available in Bermuda as of 2022, and the Bermudian government has not made any indications of when it will auction 5G licenses.
However, the regulator, Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RAB), put a stop on 5G NR trials and developments back in August 2020 “pending the completion of a Radio Frequency Study (RF Study) and the issuance of a final determination”.
This moratorium was listed in May 2021. But there is no update on when the mobile operators will continue with their 5G NR developments.
Best SIM Card in Bermuda
Best eSIM in Bermuda
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Bermuda yet.
Note that the Bermudian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Bermuda.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the three best eSIMs for Bermuda:
- Airalo Bermuda Bermy Mobile eSIM with one 1 GB option (cheapest <7 GB)
- Holafly Bermuda eSIM with three choices between 3 GB and 15 GB (cheapest 7 GB > – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
- Holafly Caribbean eSIM (covers 16 Caribbean countries with a generous allowance)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Bermuda, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Bermuda, you better check out my Bermuda eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Bermuda
SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Bermuda. It will be done at the point of purchase.
Bermuda Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Bermuda

Bermuda uses the Bermudian Dollar, also known as the Bermuda Dollar, with the symbol BMD (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as just $. For example, 25 BMD = $25.
BMD is pegged 1:1 to the USD (US Dollar), meaning that 1 BMD = 1 USD.

Moreover, both currencies are used interchangeably in the country, which means that you can pay USD without any issues.
If you pay in USD, you may get your change back in BMD in some situations.
For up-to-date BMD:your currency (let's say Euro) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Bermudian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Digicel Bermuda & One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Bermuda has to offer to us.
Digicel Bermuda

Digicel Bermuda, just Digicel, is the largest mobile operator in Bermuda.
It is also the mobile operator with the fastest speeds.
Digicel, as a company, is active in many other Caribbean nations, Central America & Oceania.
Digicel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13)
This is what you will learn about Digicel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Digicel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Digicel Bermuda
Digicel has the best coverage in Bermuda.
4G/LTE reception is basically everywhere in the country.
Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Digicel Bermuda
You can buy a Digicel SIM Card for 20 BMD in Digicel stores. They are not sold at Hamilton-L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA – formerly Bermuda International Airport).
You may have to dial *122# to activate your SIM card if your SIM card does not work upon purchase.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Digicel has no eSIMs.
Note that the Bermudian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bermuda (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Bermuda (Bermy Mobile) eSIM from Airalo with 1 GB of data for 7 days.

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Bermuda eSIMs from Holafly.
You have these three options:
- Bermuda 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Bermuda 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Bermuda 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Finally, you also get Bermuda eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of (some) ongoing promotions)!
But during certain promotions where you are required to enter a code for a discount (let's say Tuesdays (web sales only) or public holidays), the discount you get for these special promotions will be more than the 3 USD off with codes ADU123. I suggest using those codes instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.
- Check out my Nomad reviews
Holafly recently introduced upgraded the Caribbean eSIM, covering 16 countries with 6 GB 7 GB of data for 15 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.
The Holafly Carribean eSIM can be used in the following 16 countries:
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- French Guiana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
TIP: check out my Best Bermuda eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Bermuda, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Bermuda
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Bermuda
Digicel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Prime Ultra Bundles (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in BMD (Bermudian Dollar).
To convert BMD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Prime Ultra Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Local SMS | International SMS 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6.5 BMD | 1 Day Prime Ultra Bundle | 1 GB | 2 GB/app | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day |
35 BMD | 7 Day Prime Ultra Bundle | 4 GB | 10 GB/app | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
59 BMD | 14 Day Prime Ultra Bundle | 6 GB | 20 GB/app | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days |
99 BMD | Pro 30 Day Prime Ultra Bundle | 12 GB | 45 GB/app | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Apple Music, BiP, Disney+, GoLoud, HBO Max, Loop, SportsMax, Spotify, TikTok & YouTube (so you would have the said data allowance per app, aka 1 GB for BiP, 1 GB for GoLoud, 1 GB for Loop, etc., if the data allowance says “1 GB/app”)
2 for Canada & the United States

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Bermuda
- Name: Digicel
- APN: internet.bm
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)

One Communications Bermuda, just One and formerly CellOne, not to be confused with One Telecommunications in Albania, is the oldest mobile operator in Bermuda.
Like Digicel Bermuda, it offers fixed broadband plans as well.
One uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1900 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12)
This is what you will learn about Digicel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Digicel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)
One has extensive coverage throughout Bermuda.
However, its 4G/LTE reception is seriously lacking compared to Digicel Bermuda.
Below is One's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)
You can buy a One SIM card for 25 BMD which comes with 10 BMD in credit in One stores. They are not sold at Hamilton-L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA – formerly Bermuda International Airport).

- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

One Communications has no eSIMs.
Note that the Bermudian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bermuda (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Bermuda (Bermy Mobile) eSIM from Airalo with 1 GB of data for 7 days.

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Bermuda eSIMs from Holafly.
You have these three options:
- Bermuda 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Bermuda 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Bermuda 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Finally, you also get Bermuda eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of (some) ongoing promotions)!
But during certain promotions where you are required to enter a code for a discount (let's say Tuesdays (web sales only) or public holidays), the discount you get for these special promotions will be more than the 3 USD off with codes ADU123. I suggest using those codes instead for extra savings – I will not blame you for it 😏.
- Check out my Nomad reviews
Holafly recently introduced upgraded the Caribbean eSIM, covering 16 countries with 6 GB 7 GB of data for 15 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.
The Holafly Carribean eSIM can be used in the following 16 countries:
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- French Guiana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
TIP: check out my Best Bermuda eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Bermuda, including ones not mentioned above.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that you need to select a base plan to use One, even if you wish to purchase a plan.
You have the Pay Per Use Basic Talk plan with no daily charge and the Daily Talk & Text plan for 2.50 BMD/day with unlimited local minutes and SMS.
I recommend going with the Pay Per Use Basic Plan to save on costs.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – One Communications Bermuda
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – One Communications Bermuda
One Communications has two data-featured prepaid plans: Voice Only Plans With Optional Daily Data Packs (combo) & Prepaid Data Packs with Unlimited Talk & Text (combo).
I will list all the prices in BMD(Bermudian Dollar).
To convert BMD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Voice Only Plans With Optional Daily Data Packs – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)
The Voice Only Plans With Optional Daily Data Packs plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Voice Only Plans With Optional Daily Data Packs are available, which you can activate by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.50 BMD | Unlimited Talk & Text | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 24 hours | N/A |
3 BMD | Data Only Daily Pack | 100 MB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | *777*1# |

Prepaid Data Packs with Unlimited Talk & Text – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)
The Prepaid Data Packs with Unlimited Talk & Text plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS
The following Prepaid Data Packs with Unlimited Talk & Text are available, which you can activate by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 BMD | 1GB + Unlimited T&T Daily | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day | *777*29# |
25 BMD | 4GB + Unlimited T&T Weekly | 4 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | *777*30# |
30 BMD | 6GB + Unlimited T&T 2 Weeks | 6 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days | *777*31# |
45 BMD | 8GB + Unlimited T&T 21 Days | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 21 days | *777*34# |
80 BMD | 12GB + Unlimited T&T Monthly | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *777*32# |
175 BMD | 20GB + Unlimited T&T 90 Days | 20 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 90 days | *777*33# |
1 unlimited until data allotment is depleted

APN/Internet Settings – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)
- Name: One
- APN: web.c1.bm
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Bermuda
Getting a SIM card from Digicel would do you well when considering a Bermudian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other American Countries
Visiting other countries in the Americas? Check out my Caribbean SIM card buying guide, covering other American nations, such as:
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saba
- Saint Barthélemy (Barts)
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Sint Eustatius (Statia)
- Sint Maarten
- Suriname
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- United States
- Uruguay
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Venezuela
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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