- Reliability
- High
Overall4.2/10Slower internet than about 60% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Bermuda has some of the fastest and most reliable broadband in the Caribbean region, with 99.8% LTE network uptime.
- Both major carriers (Digicel and One) charge a daily government licence fee of $0.40 on prepaid plans, in addition to usage charges.
- Mobile SIM cards ($20 BMD) include $10 airtime credit and can be purchased at carrier stores throughout Hamilton and the islands.
- Fiber speeds up to 500 Mbps are available from both major ISPs, though actual availability varies by address.
- Call or data plans on both carriers carry no activation fees for prepaid service.
- Paradise Mobile offers notably faster 5G speeds than competitors (281+ Mbps documented).
Broadband
- FTTH Coverage Percent
- 96
- Reliability Uptime Percent
- 99.8
- Overview
- Bermuda has high-speed fiber-optic internet available across the island. The island ranks second in the Caribbean for broadband consistency, with 86.1% of users receiving at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds as of Q2 2025.
- Consistency Rating
- Second in Caribbean region (86.1% of users meet minimum thresholds)
- Median Download Speed Mbps
- 133.69
Providers
One Communications
- Coverage
- Majority of dwellings across Bermuda
- Technology
- Fiber-to-home (FTTH)
- Max Speed Mbps
- 500
Digicel
- Coverage
- Majority of dwellings across Bermuda
- Technology
- Fiber-to-home (FTTH)
- Max Speed Mbps
- 500
Bluewave (Owned by TBi)
- Coverage
- WiFi hotspots in Hamilton City and other areas
- Technology
- Fixed wireless internet
Mobile
- Overview
- Three main mobile carriers operate across the island with comprehensive coverage. LTE/4G networks are widely deployed on 700 MHz and 850 MHz bands.
- Purchasing Options
- SIM cards available at carrier retail stores in Hamilton and other shops throughout the islands. Top-ups via online credit card, vouchers at shops, or automatic transfers between numbers.
Carriers
Digicel
- Coverage Percent
- 99
- Data Rate Default
- $0.50 per MB (without package)
- Network Bands
- GSM 1900 MHz, 3G 850 MHz (HSPA+), 4G/LTE 700 MHz and 850 MHz
- SIM Card Cost
- BMD 20
- SIM Card Includes
- SIM card with $10 airtime credit, no activation fee
One Communications
- Network Bands
- GSM, 3G 850 MHz (HSPA+), 4G/LTE 700 MHz and 850 MHz
- SIM Card Cost
- BMD 20
- SIM Card Includes
- SIM card with $10 airtime credit, no activation fee
- Coverage Note
- Incumbent provider, slightly ahead of competitor network
Paradise Mobile
- 5g Download Speed Mbps
- 281.28
- Median Download Speed Mbps
- 219.68
- Note
- Fastest 5G speeds on island (Q3-Q4 2024)
Connectivity Reliability Tier
high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Hamilton benefits from widespread fiber-to-home coverage, multiple competing carriers with broad mobile network coverage, and high reported broadband consistency and uptime, though lack of e-SIM support slightly limits ease of connectivity for travelers.
e-SIM
- Available
- No
- Note
- No widespread eSIM availability documented for Hamilton/Bermuda carriers
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.