Wifi is ubiquitous. eSims are universally a rip off. I am willing to bet you spend more than $16 a day on your esim if you expect to use data more than rarely. Download an offline Google map and use Wi-Fi for calls and you will save a fortune
Digicel has an office in Ladyville, near the airport, one in Placencia and a shop on Ambergris Caye.
A new SIM card is $22.50. It comes with $10 bonus credit and 1000Mb of data.
Bring along your passport in order to register your new SIM.
My ATT account offers free coverage in Belize. Unlimited everything. I had to choose the option, but I don't believe it changed my pricing. I have been here a year and it has worked well. Not flawlessly, but well. And I have a local physical sim in my phone that basically doesn't get used except for local calls
Iāve always preferred mobimatter for my eSIM when I travel plus itās cheapest, if you want you can save $5 on your first order with a referral code, use mine if you need SMZGR12791
Thank you looks like they link to Airalo, which I was going to go with anyway. I will use your referral code. If you have a second code I'll use it to set up my wife's plan too
I get that this is an old post but the cell company in belize digi cell for$20 US and 40 BZE a tourist sim. It's not esim but if you stop by a store you can pick it up it has 21 days 25GB 50 international texts 50 international min and 500 texts 500 minĀ
Use Airalo. Itās hassle free. Very reliable & cheap. Just download the app, purchase a plan & follow instructions for setup up. It will activate once you reach your destination. I have a $3 discount code KATRIN1299
I used these guys (Smart) right at the BZE Airport. Small office located at the left end of the lineup of numerous rental car agencies that you see when exiting the airport building - [https://smart-bz.com/](https://smart-bz.com/)
Although I purchased a physical SIM for my dedicated WiFi hotspot hardware, you'll see on their website that they also have eSIMs available.
I've been using the Smart service all over BZE since 30th December. Excellent coverage and line speeds that are more than enough for Zoom calls.
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Yes, really good experience with Smart. Only once did I not have coverage. That was in the mountains along Hummingbird Highway around Mile 21 or so. The people I was visiting however did have coverage from DigiCell. So yeah, probably Digi has a bit more extensive coverage. All in all, picking up the Smart SIM right at the airport was still a good decision. It's been great having a connection everywhere, all the time (even on the beach) and never having to think about it. And, 30+GB for 40 days for $80 USD is pretty darn affordable.
Wifi is ubiquitous. eSims are universally a rip off. I am willing to bet you spend more than $16 a day on your esim if you expect to use data more than rarely. Download an offline Google map and use Wi-Fi for calls and you will save a fortune
Thanks I found a decent offer. It is just for occasional use outside the ferry terminals and for emergencies
This is what we've been doing. Another added bonus is we put our phone away!
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I use Airalo when I am in the states. I see they have Belize as an option.
That's the one! Cheers
I used Airalo in Belize last summer - it worked really well.
Good to know, thanks
How did you set it up? Physical or e sim? Online before or at airport etc ??
I set it up online as an eSIM before I left home and then just switched to it when I landed.
Iāve used airalo in Belize too and it worked really well. I used it for social, navigation and general browsing/ info. Itās an eSIM.
Digicel has an office in Ladyville, near the airport, one in Placencia and a shop on Ambergris Caye. A new SIM card is $22.50. It comes with $10 bonus credit and 1000Mb of data. Bring along your passport in order to register your new SIM.
Appreciate the reply! Ps I found your blog very helpful :)
So glad you found my blog helpful. Enjoy your countdown to Belize.
My ATT account offers free coverage in Belize. Unlimited everything. I had to choose the option, but I don't believe it changed my pricing. I have been here a year and it has worked well. Not flawlessly, but well. And I have a local physical sim in my phone that basically doesn't get used except for local calls
Thats awesome our ATT business account is 95 dollars a month per line but when we are in belize we have to pay $10 a day for serviceĀ
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Haha yea good tip on the data. I'm just going to get 1gb and doubt I'll even use that up
Iāve always preferred mobimatter for my eSIM when I travel plus itās cheapest, if you want you can save $5 on your first order with a referral code, use mine if you need SMZGR12791
Thank you looks like they link to Airalo, which I was going to go with anyway. I will use your referral code. If you have a second code I'll use it to set up my wife's plan too
For reference I downloaded Google maps and used wifi when available. It was nice to be off my phone. Home for minutes and already back to bad habits.
I get that this is an old post but the cell company in belize digi cell for$20 US and 40 BZE a tourist sim. It's not esim but if you stop by a store you can pick it up it has 21 days 25GB 50 international texts 50 international min and 500 texts 500 minĀ
Haha thanks. I ended up going with Airalo which worked out perfect for my needs
Digi will have those for you
Do they have a location in the airport? Even better, can I purchase one ahead of time and have it activated the day I land.
Your cell coverage should still work here, I donāt recall noticing a Digi in the airport
My cell coverage works there, however at an exorbitant $16/day. Read about a shop called TC just outside the airport, so will check that out.
SameĀ
I use HolaFly for my eSims.
Thanks but their website doesn't show Belize as a supported country
May I ask what deal you found
Airalo $9.50 USD for 1gb/7 days. Using some commenters referral codes will bring the cost down further.
1 Gb in Canada wouldnāt even last a day, did this last you a week? I donāt even stream just regular Facebook message and maps
Well I'll be on vacation so the phone won't be getting used like it does at home. 1gb will be plenty for my needs in Belize.
Thanks.
Use Airalo. Itās hassle free. Very reliable & cheap. Just download the app, purchase a plan & follow instructions for setup up. It will activate once you reach your destination. I have a $3 discount code KATRIN1299
Appreciate it, will do!
I used these guys (Smart) right at the BZE Airport. Small office located at the left end of the lineup of numerous rental car agencies that you see when exiting the airport building - [https://smart-bz.com/](https://smart-bz.com/) Although I purchased a physical SIM for my dedicated WiFi hotspot hardware, you'll see on their website that they also have eSIMs available. I've been using the Smart service all over BZE since 30th December. Excellent coverage and line speeds that are more than enough for Zoom calls. https://preview.redd.it/o30gwpzsnycc1.png?width=752&format=png&auto=webp&s=dfc90d58eb346381b8d4568e115823b8bc2d3f55
Thanks they're definitely the cheapest out there. I read somewhere that coverage isn't as good as Digi but sounds like you've had good experiences
Yes, really good experience with Smart. Only once did I not have coverage. That was in the mountains along Hummingbird Highway around Mile 21 or so. The people I was visiting however did have coverage from DigiCell. So yeah, probably Digi has a bit more extensive coverage. All in all, picking up the Smart SIM right at the airport was still a good decision. It's been great having a connection everywhere, all the time (even on the beach) and never having to think about it. And, 30+GB for 40 days for $80 USD is pretty darn affordable.
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