Grenada: 2 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Grenada – also known as the Spice Island (Spice Isle) because it is home to a wide variety of spices and herbs.

It is sometimes also known for its name being similar to the word grenade.

But when I asked my partner if they thought it sounded similar, they looked at me like I had two heads 🥴.

Anyway… Grenada is home to various stunning beaches.

There is a big chance you will be spending most of your time on the beach.

A good reason to post cocktail photos on the Gram!

But before you get excited by the idea of making your followers jealous of you, you should know that international roaming, using your home SIM card abroad, can be super expensive.

That boomerang (an Instagram feature – for the boomers among us who did not know what I was on about) of you toasting with your colorful cocktail can cost you much more than the cocktail itself.

That is why you should use a local SIM card when abroad, like a Grenadian one, so that you can enjoy local rates and not break the bank when using your phone abroad.

But how expensive are SIM cards in Grenada then?

You can get a Grenadian SIM card for 10 XCD from Flow and 25 XCD from Digicel in their stores. They are not sold at Grenada/St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).

Compared to many neighboring islands, those are generous and affordable deals.

It can be much more expensive in the area.

But there are quite some things you should know before getting yourself a Grenadian SIM card.

In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Grenada. Let's do this.

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Buying a SIM Card in Grenada Guide (logos of Digicel and Flow)

Original publication: 10th of March 2020. Last updated: 25th of September 2023.

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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Grenada?

You can buy a Grenadian SIM card from Digicel and Flow as a tourist. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Gredana.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Grenada.

Finally, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Grenadian SIM card.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Grenada?

You can get a Grenadian SIM card in the official stores of Digicel and Flow. They are not available at Grenada/St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).

You can expect to pay the following for Grenadian SIM cards:

Digicel Grenada: 25 XCD
Flow Grenada: 10 XCD

Can You Use Your Phone in Grenada?

Grenada uses GSM for their cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. Fortunately, there is about a 99% chance your phone supports GSM.

Besides that, you need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world.

Although there are 3 ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: American frequencies and European frequencies.

Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3) typically use European frequencies, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using European frequencies without issues.

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean), ITU Region 2, use American frequencies, which are different from the European frequencies.

Grenada uses a mix of American frequencies and European frequencies for 2G and 3G, depending on the mobile operator. 4G/LTE is exclusively on American frequencies.

If you bought your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, you want to go with Flow Grenada.

It supports traditional American frequencies on 2G, 3G & 4G/LTE, meaning that you can take full advantage of its network.

If you purchased 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, you want to go with Digicel Grenada.

It supports traditional European frequencies on 2G and 3G, but you will not be able to use its 4G/LTE network.

Suppose you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support. In that case, you can go with any mobile operator, as your phone will support both American frequencies and European frequencies, even on 4G/LTE.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Grenada

Cellular Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel Wiz

Grenada has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

Digicel Grenada
Flow Grenada

The following frequencies are used in Grenada:

2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
3G: 850 MHz, 1900 MHz & 2100 MHz
4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13 & Band 17)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Grenada, 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.

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Grenada

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 Grenada (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 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 Grenada

5G NR Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel Wiz

5G NR is not available in Grenada as of 2022, and the Grenadian government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses.

Best SIM Card in Grenada

Best eSIM in Grenada

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Grenada yet.

Note that the Grenadian 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 Grenada.

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 four best eSIMs for Grenada:

Airalo Grenada Fortnet eSIM with one 1 GB option (cheapest <7 GB)
Holafly Grenada eSIM with one 1 GB option (cheapest 7 GB > – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
Airalo Island Hopper eSIM with one 1 GB option (covers 24 Caribbean countries at higher prices and just 1 GB of data)
Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Grenada, 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 Grenada, you better check out my Grenada eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Grenada Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Nomad & Fortnet)

SIM Card Registration Grenada

SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Grenada. It will be done at the point of purchase.

Grenada Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

The Caribbean used to be a super expensive region for mobile data.

However, that has changed in recent years.

But has this change positively impacted Grenada too? How expensive is mobile data in Grenada?

The average price for 1 GB of data in Grenada is 2.44 USD, below the Caribbean average of 4.44 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

Compared to 2019's figures, the average cost of 1 GB of data has gone down by 79.7%.

Caribbean Mobile Data Rates Stats 2021 — Source

While there is not much information about mobile data speeds in the country because not many people do speed tests there, I can mention something about speeds.

In the Caribbean, you can expect your speeds to range between 10 Mbps and 25 Mbps.

With reasonably priced SIM cards, close to excellent nationwide coverage, decent mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Grenada.

Currency in Grenada

East Caribbean Dollar Notes (5, 10, 20, 50 & 100) — © Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Grenada uses the East Caribbean Dollar with the symbol XCD (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as ECD, EC$, or $. For example, 25 ECD = ECD/EC$/$ 25.

XCD is pegged 2.70:1 to the US Dollar (USD), meaning that 2.70 XCD is 1 USD. 27.10 XCD would be 10 USD. 270 is 100 USD, etc.

1 XCD is 0.37 USD, 10 XCD is 3.70 USD, 100 XCD is 37 USD – you know the drill.

For up-to-date XCD: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.

Open a Wise account for FREE!

Grenada Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Digicel Grenada & Flow Grenada, 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 Grenada has to offer to us.

Digicel Grenada

Digicel Grenada, just Digicel, is one of the two mobile operators in Grenada.

Digicel, as a company, is active in many other Caribbean nations, Central America & Oceania.

Digicel uses the following frequencies:

2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
3G: 2100 MHz
4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 17)

This is what you will learn about Digicel:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Digicel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Digicel Grenada

Digicel has the best coverage in Grenada.

Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Digicel Grenada

You can get a Digicel SIM card for 25 XCD in Digicel stores. They are not sold at Grenada/St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).

You may have to dial *122# to activate your Digicel SIM card if your SIM card does not work upon purchase.

Dial *129# to see your Digicel phone number.

Dial *140# to access the Digicel menu.

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)

SIM Card Prices Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Digicel has no eSIMs.

Note that the Grenadian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Grenada (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Grenada (Fortnet) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

Or you can get Grenada eSIMs from Holafly.

You have these three options:

Grenada 3 GB eSIM for 7 days
Grenada 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Grenada 15 GB eSIM for 30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

Phone Travel Wiz x Holafly Banner — No unlimited data for Grenada (yet)

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Grenada eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Grenada eSIMs Compared guide.

Finally, you also get Grenada 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 current promotions)!

For an in-depth analysis of the Nomad Grenada eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Grenada eSIMs Compared guide.

Airalo has an eSIM for the Caribbean: Island Hopper. The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in 24 Caribbean countries.

Island Hopper Caribbean eSIM Airalo — © Airalo

The Island Hopper eSIM is not as valuable as other Airalo regional eSIMs (like Asialink for Asia, Eurolink for Europe & Latamlink for Latin America) because you only have one variant: 1 GB for 7 days, but top-ups are available (the -link eSIMs have at least four variants, up to 100 GB of data for 180 days, making top-ups often unnecessary).

The Island Hopper eSIM can be used in the following 24 Caribbean countries:

Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Curaçao
Dominica
French Guiana ¹
Grenada ²

Guadeloupe
Haiti
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat ²
Panama
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Islands

¹ the Latamlink eSIM covers French Guiana too – it has better options than Island Hopper (1 GB/7 days, 2 GB/15 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days) in Central- and South America. However, if you do not visit those regions and stay in the Caribbean only, then stick with the Island Hopper eSIM instead
² on 3G only

With the Island Hopper eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in Latin America!

I am working with Airalo to turn the Island Hopper into a -link so that it offers you better value.

For now, you still have an eSIM covering almost all of the Caribbean, which is neat :).

TIP: check out my Best Grenada eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Grenada, including ones not mentioned above.

Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Best Local & Travel eSIMs Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Grenada

Digicel top-up vouchers are sold in Digicel stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your Digicel SIM card, dial *125# and follow the instructions.

You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *120# or *140# to check your Digicel balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Digicel app (Android/iOS).

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Grenada

Digicel has one data-featured plan: the Prepaid Prime Ultra plans (combo). As stated, it is a combo plan that has data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Digicel plans can be activated through the MyDigicel app or by dialing *140# or *147#.

I will list all the prices in XCD (East Caribbean Dollar).

To convert XCD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

The following Prepaid Prime Ultra plans are available, which can be activated through the MyDigicel app or by dialing *140#:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data ^{1, 2}	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	International Minutes ³	Local SMS	Validity
6.99 XCD	1 Day Prime Ultra Bundle	2 GB	1 GB/app	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	Unlimited	1 day
12.99 XCD	2 Day Prime Ultra Bundle	5 GB	3 GB/app	Unlimited	Unlimited	20 minutes	Unlimited	2 days
26.90 XCD	5 Day Prime Ultra Bundle	12 GB	5 GB/app	Unlimited	Unlimited	50 minutes	Unlimited	5 days
49.90 XCD	10 Day Prime Ultra Bundle	20 GB	10 GB/app	Unlimited	Unlimited	100 minutes	Unlimited	10 days
119.90 XCD	30 Day Prime Ultra Bundle	25 GB	15 GB/app	Unlimited	Unlimited	300 minutes	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
² +unlimited social messaging (for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & Twitter)
³ to Canada, the United States & regional calls to Digicel (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Bonaire, Cayman, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Monserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos (excluding Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname and Home Market)

Prepaid Prime Ultra auto-renews. To disable auto-renewal, dial *140#.

Digicel Grenada Prepaid Prime Ultra Plans — © Digicel Grenada

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Grenada

Name: Digicel
APN: web.digiceloecs.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Flow Grenada

Flow Grenada, just Flow, is one of the two mobile operators in Grenada.

Flow is a brand by Cable & Wireless used throughout the Caribbean.

Flow uses the following frequencies:

2G: 850 MHz
3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 13)

This is what you will learn about Flow:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Flow SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods
* Plan & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Flow Grenada

Flow has extensive coverage in Grenada.

However, Flow's 4G/LTE coverage is worse that Digicel Grenada's.

Below is Flow's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Flow Grenada

You can get a Flow SIM card for 10 XCD with the Prepaid 3 Days Plan (1 GB of data, unlimited SWIFT data, 200 local minutes & 200 local SMS – worth 12 XCD) in Flow stores. They are not sold at Grenada/St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).

Dial *129# to access the Flow menu.

Dial *555# to see your Flow phone number.

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)

Flow has no eSIMs.

Note that the Grenadian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Grenada (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Grenada (Fortnet) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

Or you can get Grenada eSIMs from Holafly.

You have these three options:

Grenada 3 GB eSIM for 7 days
Grenada 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Grenada 15 GB eSIM for 30 days