Island, Antigua and Barbuda
Internet in Antigua: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Antigua?
Hotel, marina and café wifi is usually adequate for work; heavier workloads need a good villa connection.
Getting online in Antigua
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre from Flow and Digicel in most developed areas; around 150–300 XCD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel, marina and café wifi is usually adequate for work; heavier workloads need a good villa connection. |
| Outages | Occasional power and water cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Digicel or Flow prepaid SIMs at the airport or in St John's, with passport; data packs are available by the week. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digicel, Flow |
| Monthly data plan | EC$60–120 ($22–44) |
Coworking in Antigua
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Caribbean
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 74 Mbps | 126 Mbps |
| Haiti | 49 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Antigua?
Hotel, marina and café wifi is usually adequate for work; heavier workloads need a good villa connection.
Which SIM card should I get in Antigua?
Digicel or Flow prepaid SIMs at the airport or in St John's, with passport; data packs are available by the week.
Can I use an eSIM in Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.