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How to get a Digicel eSIM in Jamaica: Tourist guide

Stay connected in Jamaica with a Digicel eSIM. Discover data plans, coverage, prices, and how international travelers can get one hassle-free.

If you’re visiting Jamaica and plan to use an eSIM, a Digicel eSIM may be an ideal option for you.

As the best mobile provider in Jamaica, using a Digicel tourist eSIM is a go-to option for reliable connection and wide coverage, but how can you get one?

This guide explores everything you need to know about the Digicel eSIM, from plans and pricing to other travel alternatives, like the Holafly travel eSIM to help you stay connected in an easier way.

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Does Digicel offer an eSIM for tourists?

Yes, Digicel Jamaica has a section for tourists only, so visitors can use a local eSIM during their trip.

Their plans are also available as SIM cards, in case you have a SIM-only phone.

Pricing and plans of Digicel eSIM Jamaica

As a tourist in Jamaica, Digicel offers three different plans. There are other plans you can use with an eSIM, but these are available only to locals.

Here’s what you need to know about each one:

Type of plan	What’s included	Pricing	Duration
3 Day Vacation Plan eSIM	7 GB, 60 anywhere minutes, no texts	$12 USD	3 days
Diaspora Yard Plan	8 GB, no minutes or texts	$35 USD	30 days
28 Day Vacation Plan eSIM	25 GB, 180 anywhere minutes, no texts	$50 USD	30 days

Note: You can manage your plans and buy add-ons using the Digicel app, but creating an account is a must.

Devices compatible with Digicel eSIM Jamaica

Using the Digicel eSIM in Jamaica requires an eSIM-compatible phone; however, Digicel does not provide an official list on their site to check if your phone is compatible with their eSIM.

However, if you purchase your Digicel tourist eSIM upon arrival in Jamaica, you can ask a store assistant to double-check compatibility. Plus, you need to have an unlocked phone to use one.

Steps to get Digicel eSIM Jamaica

Getting an eSIM from Digicel in Jamaica is somewhat easy, as you can purchase your preferred plan online, allowing you to activate it before arrival.

You have two options: buying it on their official website or purchasing it via the Digicel App. Keep in mind that to buy online, it’s a must to create a Digicel account, as there’s no express checkout and this process is a bit tedious.

Once done, choose any of the available plans for travelers, complete the purchase, and install it following the instructions sent via email.

Alternatively, you can visit an official Digicel store in Jamaica to purchase your preferred plan, and store assistants can assist you with the activation process. That said, you’ll be offline until you find where to buy an eSIM, and you have to take your passport with you.

Requirements to buy Digicel Jamaica eSIM

When getting an eSIM from Digicel in Jamaica, there are two things you’ll need to complete the process:

An eSIM-compatible phone with unlocked bands
Your passport if you’re buying in a physical store

If you’re buying your eSIM online, the process slightly changes:

Create a Digicel account – no express checkout available
Verify your identity
Choose a valid payment method

Without these steps, you won’t be able to purchase any of the Digicel eSIM plans.

How to install your Digicel eSIM

All Digicel Jamaica eSIMs come with an activation guide that you can follow, which is sent along with your QR code.

But here’s a quick overview of how you can install your eSIM on Android and iPhone devices:

For Android, go to Settings > Connections > SIM Manager to add a mobile plan.
For iPhone, go to Settings > Mobile/Cellular > SIMs to add the eSIM.

Once the camera opens, scan the QR code. Then go to your settings and set up your phone to connect to the Digicel network. You’re good to go!

Alternatives to a Digicel eSIM in Jamaica

While there are different Digicel plans available for tourists, the purchase process can be complicated and tedious as you have to create an account and carry your passport with you at all times.

Let’s explore other options to see which offer a faster and easier purchase process.

Flow

Flow is another local mobile carrier, but compared to Digicel, they don’t offer tourist eSIM plans.

You’ll have to visit any of their official stores as soon as you arrive in Jamaica and ask which prepaid plans you can get with an eSIM, making it a less reliable option.

Holafly eSIM: Unlimited data plans and easier activation

With Holafly, you can choose to use an eSIM for Jamaica if you’re traveling for a set period of time, or you can rely on Holafly Connect if you’re traveling longer than a month to get a premium experience and forget about creating an account or visiting a physical store.

With the eSIM for Jamaica, plans start at $11.90/day, but this gets lower the longer you stay, costing as little as $3.76/day for a 30-day trip.

With this eSIM, you get unlimited data, up to 500 MB of hotspot data daily, 24/7 customer support, 5G data speeds, an easy activation process, and you don’t need to register to buy an eSIM plan.

Alternatively, you can use Holafly Connect, which offers a $64.90/month plan that includes unlimited data, unlimited hotspot data, 5G data speeds, and coverage in over 170 destinations.

Either option is great for staying connected in Jamaica, and you forget all the hassle of getting an eSIM online or from Digicel stores while traveling.

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Julio Osuna

English Content Writer

I first started my content creation journey as a freelancer in 2019, before connecting with Holafly in 2021. At Holafly, my travel and tech interests come together in one place as I craft high-quality articles about the eSIM and related markets. My content aims to help travelers stay connected, wherever they are.

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