Trinidad and Tobago – one of the oldest hydrocarbon producers in the world.
The country is also known for its carnivals.
Additionally, the nation is home to beautiful islands, such as Maracas Beach.
If you are into bays, head to Englishmans Bay.
Like birds? The Caroni Bird Sanctuary is stunning.
Of course, you can also snorkel and scuba dive almost anywhere around the two islands.
Not into water-related activities? The National Museum & Art Gallery is a must-see.
Let's not forget about the Siewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir Temple in the Sea.
Overall, there is no reason to be bored when in Trinidad and Tobago.
Whether you want to share your beach-life photos or remarkable pictures of bays online with your friends or family, you should know that international roaming can be expensive.
The best way to save a lot of money on phone usage is by using local SIM cards, like one from Trinidad and Tobago. That way, you can enjoy local rates.
Are SIM cards cheap in Trinidad and Tobago? Not really.
You can get a Trinidadian SIM card for 49 TTD (7.25 USD) from Digicel or for between 50 TTD (7.40 USD) to 200 TTD (29.50 USD) from Bmobile or resellers. They are also sold at Piarco International Airport (POS) but not at Crown Point-A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB).
Although the SIM card prices are standard, an unlimited data package for 3 USD is close to unheard of.
And it can be found in Trinidad and Tobago.
But of course, there are strings attached to such an offer.
And there are many things you should know about SIM cards in Trinidad and Tobago. So…
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Trinidad and Tobago. Let's do this.

Original publication: 21st of March 2020. Last updated: 10th of November 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Trinidad and Tobago?
You can buy a Trinidadian and Tobagonian SIM card from Digicel or Bmobile as a tourist. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Trinidad and Tobago.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, your phone has to support the frequencies used in Trinidad and Tobago.
Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Trinidadian and Tobagonian SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Trinidad and Tobago?
You can get a Grenadian SIM card in the official stores of Digicel and Bmobile and from resellers. They are also available Piarco International Airport (POS) but not at Crown Point-A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB).
You can expect to pay the following for Trinidadian and Tobagonian SIM cards:
- Digicel Trinidad and Tobago: 49 TTD
- Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago: 50 TTD, 100 TTD, 150 TTD & 200 TTD (four starter packs)
The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago: 210 TTD, 225 TTD & 350 TTD
Can You Use Your Phone in Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago use GSM technology for mobile communications primarily. CDMA phones will not work in Trinidad and Tobago. 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.
Trinidad and Tobago use 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 Trinidad and Tobago.
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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago have two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Digicel Trinidad and Tobago
- Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
The following frequencies are used in Trinidad and Tobago:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4 – AWS) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
- 5G NR: 2500 MHz (n41)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago
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 Trinidad and Tobago (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 Trinidad and Tobago

Commercial 5G NR is available in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2022. However, it is currently only used for mobile broadband for home use.
Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago launched 5G NR in late 2019.
It is unknown when Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago and Digicel Trinidad and Tobago will get the proper licenses for mobile 5G NR use.
Best SIM Card in Trinidad and Tobago
Best eSIM in Trinidad and Tobago
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM (to prepaid customers) in Trinidad and Tobago yet.
Note that the Trinidadian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Trinidad and Tobago.
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 Trinidad and Tobago:
- Airalo Trinidad & Tobago Tritocom eSIM with one 1 GB option (cheapest <7 GB)
- Holafly Trinidad & Tobago 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)
- Airalo Island Hopper eSIM with one 1 GB option (covers 24 Caribbean countries at higher prices and just 1 GB of data)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago, you better check out my Trinidad & Tobago eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

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

Currency in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago use the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar with the symbol TTD (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as just TT, $, or TT$. For example, 25 TTD = $/TT/TT$25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between TTD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 TTD = 0.15 USD
- 10 TTD = 1.50 USD
- 100 TTD = 14.75 USD
- 1000 TTD = 147.60 USD
For up-to-date TTD:USD 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.
Trinidadian and Tobagonian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Digicel Trinidad and Tobago & Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago have to offer to us.
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago

Digicel Trinidad and Tobago, just Digicel, is one of the two mobile operators in Trinidad and Tobago.
It won the Fastest Mobile Network Awards three years in a row (2018, 2019 & 2020)
Digicel, as a company, is active in many other Caribbean nations, Central America & Oceania.
Digicel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 17), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
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 Trinidad and Tobago
Digicel has the best coverage in Trinidad and Tobago.
It even won the Trinidad and Tobago Speedtest Best Mobile Coverage Award of 2020.
Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago
You can get a Digicel SIM card for 49 TTD in Digicel stores and from resellers. They are sold at Piarco International Airport (POS) but not at Crown Point-A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB).
Dial *129# to see your Digicel phone number.
Dial *323# 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)

Digicel has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Trinidad & Tobago, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Digicel.
Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Latin American countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Trinidad & Tobago eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Tritocom (Trinidad & Tobago only), – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Trinidad & Tobago – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Trinidad & Tobago – all variants in both options include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Trinidad & Tobago – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Trinidad & Tobago eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with Digicel.
Digicel used to sell tourist SIM cards for 202.50 TTD or 30 USD with 3 GB of data, unlimited WhatsApp data & 200 local/international (select destinations only) minutes – all valid for 30 days.
This SIM card, or plan, was available at Piarco International Airport and selected in Digicel stores.
It looks like they discontinued this product somewhere in 2020.
However, Digicel has discontinued this offer multiple times, only to reintroduce it later – this may happen again soon.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago
Digicel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Prepaid Bundles (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
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 Bundles are available, which can be activated through the MyDigicel app or by dialing *323#:
Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 TTD | My 1 Day Plan | 20 GB | Unlimited | 60 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
40 TTD | My 1 Day+ Plan | 40 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
65 TTD | My 3 Day Plan | 30 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 3 days |
175 TTD | My 10 Day Plan | 30 GB 1 | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 10 days |
175 TTD | My 30Day 175 Plan | 1 GB 2 | 500 minutes | 75 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
300 TTD | My 30Day 300 Plan | 25 GB 3 | Unlimited | 300 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
460 TTD | My 30Day 460 Plan | 100 GB 3 | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data on Sundays
2 no data rollover
3 with free data rollover
Prepaid Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *323#.

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago
- Name: Digicel
- APN: web.digiceltt.com
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago

Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago, just Bmobile and not to be confused with Bmobile in Papua New Guinea, is one of the two mobile operators in Trinidad and Tobago.
It used to be the sole mobile operator until Digicel entered the scene.
Since then, it lost its number 1 spot in terms of customers, speeds & coverage.
That is what you sometimes get when a company is owned by the government (51% by the government, 49% by Cable and Wireless… but not for long).
Bmobile uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 850 MHz
- 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 1900 MHz (Band 2)
- 5G NR: 2500 MHz (n41 – for mobile broadband only)
This is what you will learn about Bmobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Bmobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
Bmobile has extensive coverage throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
However, its 4G/LTE coverage is extremely limited compared to Digicel Trinidad and Tobago's
Below is Bmobile's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
You can get a Bmobile SIM card for 50 TTD to 2000 TTD (four starter plans) in Bmobile stores and from resellers. They are sold at Piarco International Airport (POS – at the Duty-Free Kiosk) but not at Crown Point-A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB).
- 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)

The following Bmobile starter plans are available:
- 50 TTD with 25 TTD credit
- 75 TTD with 75 TTD credit
- 100 TTD with 150 TTD credit
- 200 TTD with 300 TTD credit
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Bmobile Tourist SIM – Bmobile tourist offering.

The following Bmobile Tourist SIM cards are available:
Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local/International Minutes 1 | Local/International SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 TTD | Unlimited | Unlimited | 50 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
49 TTD | Unlimited | Unlimited | 75 minutes | Unlimited | 3 days |
99 TTD | Unlimited | Unlimited | 175 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
239 TTD | 25 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
349 TTD | Unlimited | Unlimited | 400 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 to Canada, China, Hong Kong, Ireland, the United Kingdom & the United States
The Bmobile Tourist SIM cards are available in the Bmobile Duty-Free store at Piarco International Airport, the Bmobile Hilton store, select channel partners & various hotels.
Once the plan has expired, it is not possible to renew it.
Instead, regular plans can be purchased. However, this has to be done within 7 days of the Tourist SIM plan expiring.
Bmobile has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Trinidad & Tobago, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Bmobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Trinidad & Tobago or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Trinidad & Tobago eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Tritocom (Trinidad & Tobago only), – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Trinidad & Tobago – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Trinidad & Tobago – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Trinidad & Tobago – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Trinidad & Tobago eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Bmobile for now.
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!
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
Bmobile has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Prepaid Plans (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
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 Always On plans are available, which you can activate by dialing *123#:
Price | Price with VAT | Data 1 | Roaming Data | On-Net Minutes | Local/International Minutes 2 | Local/International SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25.00 TTD | 28.13 TTD | 20 GB | N/A | Unlimited | 30 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
30 TTD | 33.75 TTD | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 60 minutes | Unlimited | 1 day |
49 TTD | 55.13 TTD | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 75 minutes | Unlimited | 3 days |
99 TTD | 111.37 TTD | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 175 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
239 TTD | 268.88 TTD | 25 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
349 TTD | 392.62 TTD | Unlimited | 3 GB | Unlimited | 400 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 with unlimited Facebook and WhatsApp messaging and news sites
2 Local/International Minutes to call ALL other local networks, plus Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, the United Kingdom & the United States
Note that Bmobile has a Fair Use Policy for its unlimited data call allowances.
The Fair Use limit is not set in stone (hard cap). Instead, you need to be aware of the following:
“On the rare occasion that a customer far exceeds the average use of 99% of our customers, bmobile, at its discretion, may notify the Customer that they are using excessive amounts of services, may prompt an investigation to ensure policy violations are not occurring, or have their access temporarily reduced or suspended until it ascertains whether the customer is using services properly.”
Moreover, video, audio & game streaming are limited to 512 Kbps.
However, you can circumvent this speed restriction with a VPN.

APN/Internet Settings – Bmobile Trinidad and Tobago
- Name: bmobile LTE
- APN: bmobile
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Trinidad and Tobago
Getting a SIM card from Digicel would do you well when considering a Trinidadian and Tobagonian 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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