Islands, British Virgin Islands
Internet in British Virgin Islands: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in British Virgin Islands?
Wifi in marinas, cafés and hotels is usually good enough for email and calls, but varies across islands.
Getting online in British Virgin Islands
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre from Flow and Digicel; about 80–140 USD monthly. Outages after storms are possible. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in marinas, cafés and hotels is usually good enough for email and calls, but varies across islands. |
| Outages | Some outages follow storms; keep offline maps. |
| Tourist SIM | Digicel or Flow prepaid SIMs in Road Town with passport; US SIMs may roam at extra cost. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digicel, Flow |
| Monthly data plan | US$40–70 ($40–70) |
Coworking in British Virgin Islands
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 British Virgin Islands?
Wifi in marinas, cafés and hotels is usually good enough for email and calls, but varies across islands.
Which SIM card should I get in British Virgin Islands?
Digicel or Flow prepaid SIMs in Road Town with passport; US SIMs may roam at extra cost.
Can I use an eSIM in British Virgin Islands?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: British Virgin Islands
- Digicel
- Flow
- BVI Tourist Board
- Government of the Virgin Islands
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 Spotted something out of date?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.