# Antigua eSIM: online the moment you land > Buy an Antigua eSIM before you fly. Data on 4G networks from St. John's to English Harbour, no ID needed, home number stays on. Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/antigua-and-barbuda · Updated 2026-11-07 Skip the airport SIM counter. An Antigua eSIM from LinkPaLS installs from a QR code, needs no ID, and connects in Antigua & Barbuda the moment you turn off airplane mode. ## Antigua eSIM plans Pick a plan just for Antigua & Barbuda, or a regional or global eSIM if Antigua & Barbuda is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel. ### Antigua & Barbuda plans - 500 MB/day, 1 days: $4.74 - 1 GB/day, 1 days: $7.78 - 1 GB, 7 days: $8.04 - 2 GB/day, 1 days: $12.04 - 3 GB/day, 1 days: $22.31 - 3 GB, 15 days: $18.97 - 3 GB, 30 days: $19.96 - 5 GB, 30 days: $30.56 - 10 GB, 30 days: $52.30 - 20 GB, 30 days: $100.64 ### Regional plans - 500 MB/day, 1 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $3.90 - 1 GB/day, 1 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $8.55 - 1 GB, 7 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $7.70 - 3 GB, 30 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $16.23 - 5 GB/day, 1 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $37.37 - 5 GB, 30 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $28.65 - 10 GB, 30 days (Caribbean (20+ areas)): $46.75 ## Arriving in Antigua & Barbuda with data Flying into V. C. Bird International (ANU)? Set up the Antigua eSIM at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt. To get around, most visitors use local taxis with posted rates. Your Antigua eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from St. John's, English Harbour and Jolly Harbour to the roads between them. Prices locally are in Eastern Caribbean dollar. Your bank's one-time codes still reach your home SIM, so card payments keep working. ### Before you travel - Antigua has a beach for every day of the year, and most of them have signal, but resort Wi-Fi rarely reaches the sand. ## Best eSIM for Antigua: which plan to pick The best eSIM for Antigua is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road. Good starting points for Antigua & Barbuda from today's plans: - **About a week:** 3 GB for 15 days, $18.97. - **Two weeks:** 5 GB for 30 days, $30.56. - **A month or heavy use:** 10 GB for 30 days, $52.30. Today's prices for Antigua & Barbuda | Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 500 MB a day | 1 day | $4.74 | — | | 1 GB a day | 1 day | $7.78 | — | | 1 GB | 7 days | $8.04 | $8.04 | | 2 GB a day | 1 day | $12.04 | — | | 3 GB a day | 1 day | $22.31 | — | | 3 GB | 15 days | $18.97 | $6.32 | ## Networks and signal in Antigua & Barbuda Your Antigua eSIM roams onto FLOW, picking whichever has the best signal where you are. Expect 4G speeds where available. | Network | Technology | | --- | --- | | FLOW | 4G | ## Comparing your data options in Antigua & Barbuda | | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on | | ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None | | Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on | | Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive | | Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use | A local SIM can be cheaper on a long stay, but it means a shop visit, often a passport check, and your home number goes dark. For a holiday or business trip to Antigua & Barbuda, the Antigua eSIM wins on time. ## Install and switch on your Antigua eSIM ### Set up your eSIM for Antigua & Barbuda in three steps 1. **Choose your plan.** Decide how many days you'll be in Antigua & Barbuda and how heavily you use data, then pick the plan that covers both. Not sure about your phone? See [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices). 2. **Install before you fly.** Do this the day before you leave: scan the QR code from your account while on Wi-Fi, then leave the new line turned off for the flight. 3. **Connect on arrival.** In St. John's, switch the travel line on, choose it for mobile data and allow data roaming on it. Our [activation guide](https://linkpals.store/help) shows each screen. ## Reasons travelers pick an Antigua eSIM - **Ready for English Harbour and Jolly Harbour.** Book rides, check maps and translate menus anywhere the network reaches. - **Hotspot included.** Share the connection with a tablet, laptop or whoever you're travelling with. - **Pay in Eastern Caribbean dollar without surprises.** Card apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge. - **No card to swap.** Your home SIM never leaves the tray, so you can't lose it on the road. - **Your number stays on.** Calls, SMS, WhatsApp and bank one-time passwords keep working on your home SIM. Going on to Jamaica, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic? A regional plan keeps one eSIM working across borders, so you don't switch lines at every stop. ## Regional and global plans that include Antigua & Barbuda - [Caribbean (20+ areas) eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/caribbean-20-areas): 25 countries, from $3.90 ## Frequently asked questions ### Which eSIM is best for Antigua & Barbuda? One that matches your days and leaves some data spare. A country plan is usually the better deal for Antigua & Barbuda alone; if the trip continues to Jamaica, a regional plan is simpler. ### Does the eSIM work in English Harbour and Jolly Harbour? Yes. Your Antigua eSIM covers Antigua & Barbuda wherever partner networks reach, including St. John's, English Harbour and Jolly Harbour. Expect slower data or gaps in remote areas, as with any network. ### Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Antigua & Barbuda? Yes. LinkPaLS plans allow tethering, so you can share data with a laptop or a travel partner. Hotspot use drains data faster, so size up your plan. ### Do I pay for the eSIM in Eastern Caribbean dollar? No. The plan is charged in US dollars at checkout, one time. Eastern Caribbean dollar is only for what you spend on the ground in Antigua & Barbuda. ### How do I get around Antigua & Barbuda with my eSIM? Most visitors use local taxis with posted rates. Live maps and booking apps run on your travel data, so you can share your location or check a route on the move. ### Is there any catch with a travel eSIM for Antigua & Barbuda? Three things to know: the phone must be unlocked and eSIM-ready, a QR code usually installs once, and plans are data-only, so calls go through internet apps. ### Will WhatsApp keep working in Antigua & Barbuda? Yes, with the same number and chat history. WhatsApp only needs a data connection, and the Antigua eSIM provides it. ### Can I buy an eSIM for Antigua & Barbuda before I travel? Yes, and we recommend it. Buy and install it at home on Wi-Fi, then turn it on when you land. Most plans start counting days from the first connection in Antigua & Barbuda.