- Reliability
- Moderate
Overall1.7/10Slower internet than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Long Island connectivity varies significantly by settlement: some areas have cable (via REVNET), others rely on mobile data boxes with BTC SIM cards.
- REVNET cable service in many Family Islands areas is being discontinued and transitioned to Cable Bahamas' fiber network as of July 2026; confirm current availability before signing up.
- For critical remote work, nomads should get a mobile data SIM card (BTC or ALIV) as a backup to fixed broadband, since family island power and service disruptions are common during summer months.
- e-SIM setup before arrival is fastest; physical SIM cards are available at airports and carrier retail locations but require in-person registration.
- 4G LTE is 'where available' — not guaranteed; older properties and remote areas may have DSL or data-only options instead of modern broadband.
- BTC SIM data costs are reasonable; as of 2026, a 30GB prepaid plan costs approximately $35 BSD.
Home Broadband
- Coverage Note
- Long Island has cable options in some settlements but many areas rely on BTC mobile data boxes with SIM cards; availability varies significantly by location even within the same island
Primary Providers
BTC (Bahamas Telecommunications Company)
- Availability
- Island-wide where infrastructure exists; weaker coverage in remote areas
- Notes
- National telecommunications provider with longest coverage reach to family islands
Service Types
- DSL
- 4G LTE Mobile Data
REVNET (Cable Bahamas Subsidiary)
- Availability
- Limited to certain settlements on Long Island; being phased out as of July 2026
- Notes
- Available exclusively to Family Island customers; service uses fiber backbone with copper cable local distribution
Service Types
- Fiber-optic and coaxial cable
ALIV (Aliv Bahamas)
- Availability
- Competitive coverage, recognized for fastest 4G network
- Notes
- Primarily mobile/data focus rather than fixed broadband
Service Types
- 4G LTE Mobile Data
e-SIM Options
- Availability
- Yes, multiple e-SIM providers serve Bahamas with local carrier partnerships (BTC and ALIV networks)
- e-SIM Advantages
- Instant activation without physical SIM; no airport lines; coverage through local carrier partnerships
- Price Range Low
- $6.50
Starting price for international eSIMs (converted to local equivalent where applicable)
Example Providers
- Airalo
- Saily
- Holafly
- aloSIM
- Jetpac
Local Carriers
BTC
- Data Plans
- Prepaid mobile data and combination voice/data plans; example pricing from 2026: $35 for 30GB data
- SIM Card Cost
- BSD 15
- Note
- Physical SIM cards available at BTC retail locations and authorized resellers
ALIV
- Data Plans
- Prepaid prepaid plans with flexible data bundles and competitive rates
- SIM Card Cost
- BSD 15
- Note
- Available at retail outlets and authorized dealers
Reliability Notes
- General
- Internet in Bahamas is generally reliable in urban areas and main tourist destinations, though power outages and minor service interruptions can occur
- Family Islands Warning
- Utility services on family islands are less reliable than Nassau; not uncommon during summer months for parts of islands to experience little or no power for hours or days
- Remote Location Caveat
- For those relying on mobile internet, bring backup power and consider redundant connectivity options
Connectivity Reliability Tier
moderate
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Long Island has cable broadband in some settlements and BTC/ALIV mobile coverage island-wide, but availability is patchy by location, family-island utility reliability is variable, and remote areas experience coverage gaps.
Prepaid SIM Range
- Prepaid SIM Range
- BSD 10
Typical cost range for SIM cards depending on provider and included benefits
Network Coverage
- Urban Areas
- 4G LTE widely available in main population centres; strong, reliable signal
- Remote Areas
- Possible gaps or weaker signals on outer cays and very small islands; main islands generally have better LTE coverage
- Note
- Utility outages on family islands can affect service reliability; Long Island relies heavily on mobile data in areas without fixed cable
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.