Island, Saint Barthelemy
Internet in St. Barts: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in St. Barts?
Wifi in Gustavia cafés and hotels is usually good for work.
Getting online in St. Barts
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and ADSL from Orange and Digicel in most villas; 40–70 EUR a month, but speeds vary. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in Gustavia cafés and hotels is usually good for work. |
| Tourist SIM | EU SIMs roam at home prices. Otherwise buy an Orange or Digicel prepaid SIM with passport on Saint Martin before crossing. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Digicel |
| Monthly data plan | €40–80 ($45–90) |
Coworking in St. Barts
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 St. Barts?
Wifi in Gustavia cafés and hotels is usually good for work.
Which SIM card should I get in St. Barts?
EU SIMs roam at home prices. Otherwise buy an Orange or Digicel prepaid SIM with passport on Saint Martin before crossing.
Can I use an eSIM in Saint Barthelemy?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Saint Barthelemy
- Orange
- Digicel
- St. Barth Tourism Committee
- Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy
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 Spotted something out of date?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.