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

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?

Buying a SIM Card in Bermuda Guide (logos of Digicle & One Communications Bermuda)

Original publication: 12th of March 2020. Last updated: 15th of January 2024.


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
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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.

ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz

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

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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.

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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 Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel Wiz

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

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Bermuda, I recommend going with Digicel. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Moreover, its packages offer much more value than One's.

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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:

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 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Bermuda Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Bermy Mobile, Alosim & Airalo)

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

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Earlier, I said that everything is expensive in Bermuda.

I am surprised you are not being charged for breathing… yet.

The cost of a SIM card is high, but what about mobile data rates?

They are high too.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Bermuda is 19.80 USD, far above the North American average of 8.21 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

Now, you may claim that Bermuda is not in Northern America and is part of the Caribbean.

I would agree, but I am just using the definition used by Cable.co.uk – so I use North America begrudgingly.

Either way, Bermuda is the 10th most expensive country for mobile data worldwide.

The data allowances are minuscule, but mobile data speeds are decent.

You may want to consider not being online at all in Bermuda, but we both know that that is not an option ;)

With expensive SIM cards, high mobile download rates, reasonable mobile data speeds, but great nationwide coverage, you should have a smooth network experience in Bermuda.

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Currency in Bermuda

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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.

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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.

Open a Wise account for FREE!

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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 Logo
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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.

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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.

Airalo Bermuda Bermy Mobile eSIM
© Airalo

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

Or you can get Bermuda eSIMs from Holafly.

You have these three options:

  1. Bermuda 3 GB eSIM for 7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Bermuda 7 GB eSIM for 15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Bermuda 15 GB eSIM for 30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

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No unlimited data for Bermuda (yet)

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

Finally, you also get Bermuda eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Nomad Bermuda eSIMs

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 😏.

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 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!

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)
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Bermuda

Digicel top-up vouchers are sold in Digicel stores and Top Up Locations, such as kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your Digicel SIM card, dial *125*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *125*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 *100#, *120#, or *141# to check your Digicel balance.

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

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.

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The following Prime Ultra Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:

PricePlanDataSocial Data 1Local MinutesInternational Minutes 2Local SMSInternational SMS 2Validity
6.5 BMD1 Day Prime Ultra Bundle1 GB2 GB/appUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited1 day
35 BMD7 Day Prime Ultra Bundle4 GB10 GB/appUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited7 days
59 BMD14 Day Prime Ultra Bundle6 GB20 GB/appUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited14 days
99 BMDPro 30 Day Prime Ultra Bundle12 GB45 GB/appUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited30 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

Digicel Bermuda Prime Ultra Bundles
© Digicel Bermuda

APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Bermuda

  • Name: Digicel
  • APN: internet.bm

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)

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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).

One Communications Bermuda SIM Card
© One Communications Bermuda
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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.

Airalo Bermuda Bermy Mobile eSIM
© Airalo

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

Or you can get Bermuda eSIMs from Holafly.

You have these three options:

  1. Bermuda 3 GB eSIM for 7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Bermuda 7 GB eSIM for 15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Bermuda 15 GB eSIM for 30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

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No unlimited data for Bermuda (yet)

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

Finally, you also get Bermuda eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 5 GB/30 days).

Nomad Bermuda eSIMs

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 😏.

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 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!

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)
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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.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – One Communications Bermuda

One top-up vouchers, in values between 10 BMD to 40 BMD, are sold in One stores and Top Up Locations, such as kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.

To top up your One SIM card, dial #8255 and select option 2.

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 #8255 and select option 1 to check your One balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My One app (Android – no iOS app… yet).

One Communications Bermuda My One App
© 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.

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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:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidityActivation Code
2.50 BMDUnlimited Talk & TextN/AUnlimitedUnlimited24 hoursN/A
3 BMDData Only Daily Pack100 MB N/AN/A1 day*777*1#
One Bermuda Voice Only Plans With Optional Daily Data Packs
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:

PricePlanDataLocal Minutes 1Local SMSValidityActivation Code
4 BMD1GB + Unlimited T&T Daily1 GBUnlimitedUnlimited1 day*777*29#
25 BMD4GB + Unlimited T&T Weekly4 GBUnlimitedUnlimited7 days*777*30#
30 BMD6GB + Unlimited T&T 2 Weeks6 GB UnlimitedUnlimited14 days*777*31#
45 BMD8GB + Unlimited T&T 21 Days8 GBUnlimitedUnlimited21 days*777*34#
80 BMD12GB + Unlimited T&T Monthly10 GBUnlimitedUnlimited30 days*777*32#
175 BMD20GB + Unlimited T&T 90 Days20 GBUnlimitedUnlimited90 days*777*33#

1 unlimited until data allotment is depleted

One Bermuda Prepaid Data Packs with Unlimited Talk & Text

APN/Internet Settings – One Communications Bermuda (formerly CellOne)

  • Name: One
  • APN: web.c1.bm

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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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.