- Reliability
- Moderate
Overall2.8/10Slower internet than about 70% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Internet is not 100% reliable—occasional power outages occur since Roatan is island-powered by RECO electric company; store-kept food, backup power, or mobile hotspots recommended for critical work.
- SIM cards easy to purchase at carrier stores island-wide (Claro, Tigo, Digicel); ask at hotels or dive shops for directions. Unlocked phones recommended if bringing your own device.
- Coverage varies by location—Claro stronger in West End, Tigo in East End; ask your accommodation which carrier has best signal in that area.
- Pay-as-you-go prepaid mobile data available, typically 5–7 days of unlimited internet for HNL 190 (~USD 7) with Claro.
- Home broadband providers often share bandwidth across multiple rental units to spread costs, which can reduce speeds; Max Communications generally recommended as most stable if booking accommodation.
- Speeds vary significantly—ISPs advertise plans but real-world measured speeds may differ; confirm with your accommodation provider before relying on remote work.
Home Broadband
- Notes
- Submarine fiber optic cable from La Ceiba to Roatan operational since October 2020 improved stability and reduced costs. Multiple providers available but speeds vary by provider and location. Power outages can disrupt service.
Providers
Max Communications
- Type
- cable/fiber
- Coverage
- island-wide
- Notes
- Largest provider, island-owned company
Fibernet
- Type
- fiber
- Coverage
- partial
- Notes
- Competitive on island market
Claro
- Type
- cable/DSL
- Coverage
- island-wide
- Notes
- Also provides mobile service
Tigo
- Type
- cable/fiber
- Coverage
- island-wide
- Notes
- Also provides mobile service
Reytel
- Type
- wireless
- Coverage
- partial
Netman
- Type
- wireless
- Coverage
- partial
Mobile Carriers
Claro
- SIM Cost
- HNL 190
- Data Packages Available
- Yes
- Coverage Notes
- Better coverage for West End area
Tigo
- SIM Cost
- HNL 100
- Data Packages Available
- Yes
- Coverage Notes
- Better coverage for East End area
Digicel
- SIM Cost
- HNL 399
- Data Packages Available
- Yes
- Coverage Notes
- Good coverage around most of island
Connectivity Reliability Tier
moderate
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Submarine fiber infrastructure since 2020 provides backbone stability, multiple ISP options available, but acknowledged outages and variable speeds across providers limit remote-work reliability.
e-SIM Availability
Not documented in current sources
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.