Barbados
Mobile networks and carriers in Barbados use 3 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work in Barbados. See the tables below for details.
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Check device compatibilityBarbados has a well-developed mobile network, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. The first telephone network in the country was established in 1884, and by the 1930s, a hard-wired cable-based radio network was deployed to broadcast services from London to homes and businesses across the island.
In recent years, Flow has been recognized as the fastest and most reliable mobile network provider in Barbados. In 2016, Ookla, a leading broadband testing company, awarded Flow the distinctions of having the fastest broadband and mobile services in the country based on raw data records for the past six months. This recognition was further supported by MSI Americas, which conducted a comprehensive benchmarking and drive test review and found Flow to have superior performance in RF Coverage and Capacity, 4G Throughput, and average speeds compared to its competitors.
The country's mobile network has continued to evolve, with advancements in technology such as the optimization of 4G networks and the deployment of 100% Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks, which have significantly improved the overall mobile experience for users.
Carriers
| Name | # of frequency bands in use |
|---|---|
| Digicel | 3 |
| LIME | 2 |
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Frequencies in use
GSM
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM |
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM |
UMTS
| Name | Interface |
|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS |
