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SIM Cards in Haiti: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

Haiti – known for its beaches, food & the only country that officially recognizes Voodoo as a religion.

The country is also a comparatively inexpensive travel destination in the Caribbean.

Besides enjoying the beach, what else can you do in Haiti? A lot.

You can visit one of the many ruins, like the Sans-Soucis Palace from 1813.

Citadelle Laferrière has a stunning view from the top.

And if you still want to swim without being on the beach, head to Saut-Mathurine – Haiti's largest waterfall.

As you can see, there is no reason to be bored in Haiti.

Before posting your Haiti experiences on social media, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.

That is why I recommend getting local SIM cards, like a Haitian one, to enjoy local rates.

Amazingly, SIM cards in Haiti costs almost nothing.

You can get a Haitian SIM card for 60 HTG from Natcom (0.45 USD) or 70 HTG from Digicel (0.50 USD) in their stores and from resellers, including grocery stores. Natcom hands out free SIM cards at Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) and Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP).

What is also amazing is that Haiti is the cheapest country for mobile data in the Caribbean.

But with low prices, do you enjoy a high-quality network or not?

You will find out today.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Haiti. Let's go.

Buying a SIM Card in Haiti Guide (logos of Digicel & Natcom)

Original publication: 29th of December 2019. Last updated: 2nd of March 2024.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Haiti?

You can buy a Haitian SIM card from Digicel and Natcom as a tourist. There is nothing preventing travelers from buying a SIM card in Haiti.

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

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

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

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Haiti?

You can get a Haitian SIM card in the official stores of Digicel and Natcom and from resellers, including grocery stores, pharmacies & kiosks. SIM cards are also available at Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) and Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP – Natcom only).

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

  • Digicel Haiti: 65 HTG
  • Natcom Haiti: 60 HTG

The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

  • Natcom Haiti: free! at Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) and Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP) only
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Can You Use Your Phone in Haiti?

Haiti 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.

ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz

Haiti uses a mix of American frequencies and European frequencies for 4G/LTE. 2G and 3G are exclusively on European 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 can go with any mobile operator.

It supports a traditional American frequency on 4G/LTE (1700 MHz on Band 4) and 3G (850 MHz).

However, you would not be able to use 2G nor 3G. Moreover, your coverage and reception will be limited.

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 can go with any mobile operator.

They support traditional European frequencies on 2G, 3G & 4G/LTE.

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 Haiti

Cellular Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel Wiz

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

  • Digicel Haiti
  • Natcom Haiti (National Telecom)

The following frequencies are used in Haiti

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Haiti, 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.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Haiti

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 Haiti (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 Haiti

5G NR Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel Wiz

5G NR is not available in Haiti as of 2022, and the Haitian government has not made any indications of when it will auction 5G licenses.

Best SIM Card in Haiti

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Haiti, I recommend going with Digicel or Natcom. Digicel is, overall, the best mobile operator. Natcom offers many more plans than Digicel does.

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Best eSIM in Haiti

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

Note that the Haitian 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 Haiti.

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 Haiti:

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

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

Buying an eSIM for Haiti Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly & Bon Bagay)

SIM Card Registration in Haiti

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

Haiti Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Flag of Haiti

Generally, the Caribbean is not known for being an affordable travel region.

However, there are a few gems where the cost of travel is not going to break the bank.

Haiti is one of them. And that is noticable when you look at the mobile data rates in the country.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Haiti is 0.85 USD, far below the Caribbean average of also 4.44 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

As you can see, Haiti has the lowest mobile data rates in the Caribbean.

In fact, Haiti is one of the 53 countries where the average cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD, together with only the Dominican Republic from this region.

While the cost of mobile data is low in Haiti, for global standards, will you also get (s)low speeds?

Yes, you will. One of the lowest in the world.

Haiti's median mobile download speed is around 11 Mbps.

Yeah, that is slow.

Currently, Haiti has the slowest median download speed in the whole Caribbean, according to the Speedtest Global Index.

Many Caribbean nations are missing from the index.

And some of them (like Montserrat and Saba) have even slower mobile data speeds than Haiti.

But if we only look at the Global Index, Haiti has the 10th slowest median mobile download speed globally.

That is not a good sign.

What is even worse is that towers shut down because of a lack of fuel.

Or towers get destroyed by yearly hurricanes.

With incredibly low SIM card prices, good nationwide coverage, (terribly) slow mobile download speeds, and incredibly low mobile data rates, you should have a decent network experience in Haiti.

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Currency in Haiti

1000 Haitian Gourde Bank Note
© Bank of the Republic of Haiti/Banque de la République d'Haïti (BRH)

Haiti uses the Haitian Gourde with the symbol HTG (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as G. For example, 25 HTG = G25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between HTG and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 HTG = 0.075 USD
  • 10 HTG = 0.75 USD
  • 100 HTG = 0.75 USD
  • 1000 HTG = 7.55 USD
  • 10 000 HTG = 75.45 USD

For up-to-date HTG: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.

Open a Wise account for FREE!

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Haitian Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Digicel Haiti & Natcom Haiti (National Telecom), 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 Haiti has to offer to us.


Digicel Haiti

Digicel Logo

Digicel Haiti, just Digicel, is the largest mobile operator in Haiti.

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

Digicel uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 8), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

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 Haiti

Digicel has good coverage throughout Haiti.

4G/LTE is still mostly concentrated in urban areas.

Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Digicel Haiti

You can get a Digicel SIM card for 65 HTG in Digicel stores and from resellers, including grocery stores, pharmacies & kiosks. They are also sold at Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP – Alo Communication store).

You may have to dial *120# to activate your Digicel SIM card.

Dial *129# to see your Digicel phone number.

Dial *509# 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.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Haiti, 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 Haiti eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

  • Airalo: Bon Bagay (Haiti only) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
  • Holafly: Haiti – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)

Once again, check out my Haiti eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

Buying an eSIM for Haiti Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly & Bon Bagay)

For now, I will continue with Digicel.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Haiti

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

To top up your Digicel SIM card, dial *121*VoucherCode# or dial *509# and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *121*123456#.

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 *111# or *120# to check your Digicel balance.

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

Digicel App
© Digicel

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Haiti

Digicel has only two data-featured prepaid plans: DigiNET (combo) & DigiPALENET (combo).

I will list all the prices in HTG (Haitian Gourde).    

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

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

DigiNET – Digicel Haiti

The DigiNET plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) & minutes.

The following DigiNET plans are available, which can be activated through the MyDigicel app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesValidity
25 HTG1 Day Diginét 25500 MBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
35 HTG1 Day Diginét 35750 MBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
45 HTG1 Day Diginét 451.5 GBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
55 HTG1 Day Diginét 552 GBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
65 HTG1 Day Diginét 653 GBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
550 HTG7 Day Diginét+ 7 Jou7 GBUnlimited7 days
1900 HTG30 Day Diginét+ 30 Jou30 GBUnlimited30 days
Digicel Haiti DigiNET Plans
DigiPALENET – Digicel Haiti

The DigiPALENET plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) & minutes.

The following DigiPALENET plans are available, which can be activated through the MyDigicel app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesValidity
45 HTG1 Day Digipalenét 45500 MB15 minutesuntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
55 HTG1 Day Digipalenét 55750 MB20 minutesuntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
65 HTG1 Day Digipalenét 651 GB30 minutesuntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
75 HTG1 Day Digipalenét 752 GB60 minutesuntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
85 HTG1 Day Digipalenét 853 GBUnlimiteduntil midnight (00:00 to 23:59)
600 HTG7 Day Digipalenét+ 7 Jou7 GBUnlimited7 days
3000 HTG30 Day Digipalenét+ 30 Jou30 GBUnlimited30 days
Digicel Haiti DigiPALENET Plans

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Haiti

  • Name: Digicel
  • APN: web.digicelha.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Natcom Haiti (National Telecom)

Natcom Haiti Logo
© Natcom Haiti

Natcom Haiti, just Natcom but standing for National Telecom, is the smaller mobile operator in Haiti.

It is owned by Viettel from Vietnam, which is directly owned by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense.

Natcom uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz
  • 3G: 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 8), 1700 MHz (Band 4) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Natcom:

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

Coverage – Natcom Haiti

Natcom has good coverage throughout Haiti.

4G/LTE is still mostly concentrated in urban areas.

Below is Natcom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Natcom Haiti

You can get a Natcom SIM card, called Xchange, for 60 HTG in Natcom stores (1/2) and from resellers, including grocery stores, pharmacies & kiosks.

If you recharge at least 25 HTG, you get 250 MB of data and 25 on-net minutes for 24 hours.

However, it can take up to 3 days to get these bonuses.

Free Natcom Tourist SIM cards, with 100 MB for 1 day, are available at Port-au-Prince-Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) & Cap-Haïtien International Airport (VAP).

Exclusively for the Natcom Tourist SIM cards, you can get bonus data when you recharge the following amounts:

Top-UpBonus DataBonus Data Validity
200 HTG500 MB1 day
500 HTG1 GB3 days
1000 HTG5 GB7 days
Natcom Haiti Tourist SIM Card Banner
© Natcom Haiti

You may have to call 900 to activate your Natcom SIM card.

Dial *101# to see your Natcom 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)
SIM Card Prices Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Natcom has no eSIMs.

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Haiti, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Natcom (in some cases).

Especially when getting a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Haiti or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Haiti eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

  • Airalo: Bon Bagay (Haiti only) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
  • Holafly: Haiti – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)

For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Haiti eSIM buying guide.

Buying an eSIM for Haiti Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly & Bon Bagay)

But let's continue with Natcom for now.

The Holafly Caribbean 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!

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Natcom Haiti

Natcom top-up vouchers are sold in Natcom stores (1/2), kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

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 *101# to check your Natcom balance.

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

Natcom Haiti MyNatcom App
© Natcom Haiti

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Natcom Haiti

Natcom has seven data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in HTG (Haitian Gourde).

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

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in:

Aswè Nèt – Natcom Haiti

The Aswè Nèt is a 15 HTG combo plan with unlimited data (without 5G NR access), unlimited on-net minutes & unlimited local minutes for 1 night (23:00 – 5:00).

Dial *134*25# to activate Aswè Nèt.

PriceDataOn-Net MinutesLocal SMSValidityActivation Code
15 HTGUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited1 night (23:00 – 5:00)*134*25#
Natcom Haiti Aswè Nèt
© Natcom Haiti
Super Data Plans – Natcom Haiti

The Super Data Plans are, unlike the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Super Data Plans can be activated by dialing the Activation Code.

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1On-Net MinutesValidityActivation Code
45 HTGSuper Data 45UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited2 days*134*450*2#
75 HTGSuper Data 752 GB/day (6 GB)N/AN/A3 days*134*750#

1 for Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp

Natcom Haiti Super Data Plans
© Natcom Haiti
VIP Plans – Natcom Haiti

The VIP plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

These VIP plans are available:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesInternational Minutes 1Validity
500 HTGVIP Plan 5004 GB300 minutes3 minutesShared with off-net minutes30 days
1000 HTGVIP Plan 100010 GBUnlimited8 minutesShared with off-net minutes30 days
2000 HTGVIP Plan 200020 GBUnlimited20 minutesShared with off-net minutes30 days
5000 HTGVIP Plan 500060 GBUnlimited60 minutesShared with off-net minutes30 days

1 for in Canada & the United States

Natcom Haiti VIP Plans
© Natcom Haiti
DL Plans – Natcom Haiti

The DL Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) valid until midnight.

The following DL Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing Activation Code:

PricePlanDataValidityActivation Code
15 HTGDL 15400 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
18 HTGDL 18700 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
20 HTGDL 20950 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
25 HTGDL 251229 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
30 HTGDL 301700 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
35 HTGDL 352048 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
45 HTGDL 453072 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
50 HTGDL 503584 MBUntil midnight*134# Press 1
Natcom Haiti DL Plans
© Natcom Haiti
Mu Plans – Natcom Haiti

The Mu Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Mu Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

PricePlanDataValidityActivation Code
200 HTGMu2002.5 GB30 days*134*200#
400 HTGMu4006 GB30 days*134*400#
800 HTGMu80012 GB30 days*134*800#
1000 HTGMu100015 GB30 days*134*1000#
2000 HTGMu200035 GB30 days*134*2000#
Natcom Haiti Mu Plans
© Natcom Haiti
YouTube Plans – Natcom Haiti

The YouTube Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for YouTube.

Dial the Activation Code to activate the YouTube Plans:

PricePlanSocial Data 1ValidityActivation Code
15 HTGYouTube 151 GBUntil midnight*134*151#
20 HTGYouTube 202.5 GBUntil midnight*134*202#
100 HTGYouTube 1002 GB/day (14 GB)7 days*134*110#
350 HTGYouTube 3502.5 GB/day (75 GB)7 days*134*350#
Natcom Haiti YouTube Plans
© Natcom Haiti
Facebook Plans – Natcom Haiti

The Facebook Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Facebook.

Dial the Activation Code to activate the Facebook Plans:

PricePlanSocial Data 1ValidityActivation Code
20 HTGFacebook 202.5 GBUntil midnight*134*32#
100 HTGFacebook 1002 GB/day (30 GB)15 days*134*101#
350 HTGFacebook 3502.5 GB/day (75 GB)30 GB*134*305#

1 for Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter & WhatsApp

Natcom Haiti Facebook Plans
© Natcom Haiti

APN/Internet Settings – Natcom Haiti

  • Name: Natcom Internet
  • APN: natcom

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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