FairSIM eSIM for Grenada
Grenada is a small island that eats up more data than you expect. The airport taxi, the boat to Carriacou, the guide for Seven Sisters waterfalls, the table at a Grand Anse beach bar: almost all of it is arranged on WhatsApp, and almost nobody answers a phone call. Add Google Maps for the hairpin road over the Grand Etang ridge and you want a working line from the moment you clear immigration at Maurice Bishop International.
A FairSIM eSIM for Grenada roams on Digicel, on 4G LTE. You install it over Wi-Fi at home, land, switch the line on, and skip the queue at a SIM counter. It is data only: no local number, no SMS. Calls and texts go through WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger or Signal, which is how the island already works. Three plan sizes are on sale, and the site shows the current prices from the live catalogue.
One local rule worth knowing before you plan a road trip: Grenada does not accept a foreign licence on its own. You need a local driving permit, which rental agencies and the police issue on the spot for a small fee, and you drive on the left on roads that are narrow, steep and busy with route vans. Many visitors skip the car and use taxis at government-set fares instead, which means more messaging, not less.
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Grenada eSIM plans
Plan starts: On first data use
Coverage in Grenada
- 4G LTE5G
Digicel
The host network for FairSIM in Grenada, with 4G LTE across St George's, the south coast, Grand Anse, the airport, Grenville, Sauteurs and Carriacou. 2G and 3G remain as fallback in the interior.
4G LTE, with 3G and 2G fallback. No 5G on the network FairSIM uses in Grenada.
Typical speed: Typical Caribbean 4G LTE: comfortable for maps, WhatsApp calls, streaming and hotspotting a laptop. Speeds dip when a cruise ship is in port at St George's and everyone is on the same cell.
Coverage follows people and the coast road. The populated south and west are solid, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have service, and gaps appear in the rainforest interior around Grand Etang, on the ridge trails, in deep valleys behind waterfalls and mid-channel on the ferry crossing.
How much data do you need in Grenada?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Grand Anse beach week
A hotel or apartment on the south-west strip, with day trips out.
Why data matters: Maps for the route vans and taxis, WhatsApp to book tours and restaurants, photo uploads from the beach, and streaming in the evening.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Cruise call at St George's
One day ashore from the Carenage cruise terminal.
Why data matters: Maps for the Fort George climb, a WhatsApp-booked island tour, and getting back to the ship on time. Expect a slow cell near the port when three ships are in.
- 7 days
- 1 GB
- 14 days
- 3 GB
- 30 days
- 5 GB
Sailing the Grenadines
A charter out of Port Louis or Clarkes Court, north through Carriacou towards St Vincent's islands.
Why data matters: Weather and wind models, Navionics charts, marina and customs paperwork, and WhatsApp for boat boys and provisioning. Signal comes and goes offshore, so download before you sail.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 5 GB
- 30 days
- 10 GB
Diving, hiking and waterfalls
Molinere and Bianca C wrecks, Grand Etang trails, the rum estates.
Why data matters: Dive shop confirmations, offline maps for trails with no signal, and big photo and video uploads once you are back on the coast.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Long stay or remote work
A month in a south coast rental between video calls.
Why data matters: Zoom, Teams and Personal Hotspot for the laptop when the villa Wi-Fi drops, which it does during heavy rain and power cuts.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
What your home carrier charges in Grenada
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Grenada start at $8.99 and never bill per day.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T International Day Pass (US) | $12 per day per line, $6 for each additional line, charged only on the days you use it | from $8.99, no daily fee |
| Verizon TravelPass (US) | $12 per line per day, 5 GB of high-speed data per day then slower speeds | from $8.99, no daily fee |
| T-Mobile International Pass (US) | $10 for 1 day and 2 GB, $50 for 10 days and 15 GB, $75 for 30 days and 30 GB | from $8.99, no daily fee |
| EE (UK) | £8 per day with only 500 MB of data | from $8.99, no daily fee |
| Orange (France) | A zone Pass Voyage at €29.99 for 31 days; €13.31 per MB without it | from $8.99, no daily fee |
| Telekom (Germany) | No per-MB data: a Travel & Surf pass from €5.95 for 2 days or €49.95 for 4 weeks, unless your MagentaMobil plan's yearly non-EU allowance covers the trip | from $8.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
Three steps between you and the internet abroad. Nothing to pick up at the airport.
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Grenada
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, then switch the line on and enable data roaming after you land at Maurice Bishop International. Validity typically starts at the first connection to a Grenadian network.
Expect 4G, not 5G. Digicel's 4G LTE handles maps, WhatsApp calls, streaming and hotspot work fine.
Download Google Maps for the whole island plus your trail maps before you drive over the Grand Etang ridge or hike to the waterfalls. Signal drops in the valleys.
Save your taxi driver's WhatsApp on day one. Agree the fare and the currency (EC or US) before the ride, since fares are set per route, not metered.
If you want to drive, budget for the local driving permit and remember you are on the left, on narrow roads with blind bends and route vans in a hurry.
Bring a Type G plug adapter; sockets are 230 V, 50 Hz. Some hotels add US-style sockets, but not all.
In hurricane season, June to November, keep data on your phone for NaDMA and airline alerts, and keep a power bank charged for outages.
Keep your home SIM in the phone for bank codes, with its own data roaming switched off, and let the FairSIM line carry the data.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Hotels, the Grand Anse restaurants, the cruise terminal and most cafés in St George's offer free Wi-Fi, and it is fine for messaging and email. It is less dependable than in North America or Europe: shared connections slow down when a property is full, heavy rain and power cuts knock links out, and villa routers are often a single consumer line. Inland, at the waterfalls, in Grand Etang and on most beaches outside the south-west, there is no Wi-Fi at all. Treat it as a bonus, not the plan.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Grenada?
Digicel has shops in St George's, on the Grand Anse strip and at the airport, and the other local operator has its own stores; both sell prepaid tourist SIMs with data bundles topped up by voucher or app. You pay in EC or US dollars, show ID, and get a local number, which is genuinely useful if you plan to call local businesses that do not use WhatsApp or to receive an SMS from a local service. Shop hours are short, Sunday is quiet, and the airport counter is not always staffed when a late flight lands.
A FairSIM eSIM removes that step. You install it at home over Wi-Fi, land, turn the line on with data roaming enabled, and it connects to Digicel, the same towers a local SIM uses. It is data only, so there is no local number and no SMS, and calls go through WhatsApp or FaceTime. For a beach week, a cruise call or a sailing charter, that is usually all you need; if you specifically want a Grenadian number, buy a local SIM as well and keep the eSIM for data.
Grenada eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in Grenada?
Yes. An unlocked eSIM-capable phone connects to Digicel with a travel eSIM. On iPhone that means XS, XR or newer; most recent Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S and Motorola flagships also support eSIM.
Which network will my Grenada eSIM use?
Digicel, on 4G LTE, with 3G and 2G as fallback. That is the only host network on the coverage sheet for Grenada, so every plan connects there.
Is there 5G in Grenada?
Not on the network FairSIM uses. Your plan runs on Digicel 4G LTE, which is enough for maps, video calls, streaming and tethering.
Does the eSIM work on Carriacou and Petite Martinique?
Yes, both islands have Digicel coverage around the settlements, Tyrrel Bay and Hillsborough. Expect the signal to fade mid-channel on the ferry and at remote anchorages.
Can I make calls and send texts?
FairSIM plans are data only, with no local number and no SMS. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger or Signal, which is how most communication in Grenada happens anyway.
Can I use Personal Hotspot in Grenada?
Yes. Every FairSIM plan supports Personal Hotspot, with no separate cap, so you can work from a laptop when the villa Wi-Fi gives up.
Should I install the eSIM before or after landing?
Before. Install it over home Wi-Fi, keep the line off, then switch it on with data roaming after you land. Airport Wi-Fi is not something to rely on for an install.
How much data do I need for a week in Grenada?
A beach week with maps, messaging and photo uploads is usually 4 to 6 GB. A cruise day ashore is well under 1 GB. A month of remote work with video calls needs 20 GB or unlimited.
Local SIM or eSIM for Grenada?
A local SIM gives you a Grenadian number but needs a shop visit, ID and top-up vouchers. A travel eSIM is installed before you fly, roams on the same Digicel network, and is ready the minute you land. If you need a local number, buy both.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
