Capital city in New Providence, Bahamas
Internet in Nassau: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Nassau?
Hotel and café wifi is decent in Cable Beach and downtown; there is no established coworking scene.
Getting online in Nassau
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Cable Bahamas and BTC reaches most of New Providence; roughly 60–120 BSD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi is decent in Cable Beach and downtown; there is no established coworking scene. |
| Outages | Power cuts and surges, especially in the summer heat and after storms |
| Tourist SIM | BTC prepaid SIMs sold at its stores and the airport, with passport; many US plans roam at a cost. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | BTC |
| Monthly data plan | B$30–60 ($30–60) |
Coworking in Nassau
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 Nassau?
Hotel and café wifi is decent in Cable Beach and downtown; there is no established coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Nassau?
BTC prepaid SIMs sold at its stores and the airport, with passport; many US plans roam at a cost.
Can I use an eSIM in Bahamas?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Bahamas
- BTC
- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
- Lynden Pindling International Airport
- Doctors Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.