Island, U.S. Virgin Islands
Internet in St. Thomas: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in St. Thomas?
Wifi in cafés, Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie is usually fine.
Getting online in St. Thomas
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre from Viya and others; about 70–120 USD monthly. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés, Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie is usually fine. |
| Tourist SIM | US carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile) work with some roaming; Viya is the local operator, with prepaid SIMs in shops with passport. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Viya, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | US$40–70 ($40–70) |
Coworking in St. Thomas
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. Thomas?
Wifi in cafés, Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie is usually fine.
Which SIM card should I get in St. Thomas?
US carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile) work with some roaming; Viya is the local operator, with prepaid SIMs in shops with passport.
Can I use an eSIM in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Viya
- AT&T
- USVI Department of Tourism
- Virgin Islands Port Authority
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 Spotted something out of date?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.