Using your mobile phone for internet and calls on Curaçao

Are you travelling to Curaçao soon and want to stay online without any hassle? With your current SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is an affordable solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Curaçao. This allows you to enjoy local rates and stay connected wherever you are – whether you’re relaxing on the white beaches, strolling through the colourful streets of Willemstad or discovering the underwater world at Playa Grandi.

Using your phone in Curaçao

Your mobile phone will work in Curaçao, but be aware that calling and using mobile internet in Curaçao with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card or eSIM for Curaçao. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• calling on Curaçao
• fast mobile internet on Curaçao for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• receive free calls on Curaçao

For short trips, such as a week in the Caribbean sun, the 3GB and 6GB Curaçao bundles are ideal. Send your friends a selfie from the Handelskade in Willemstad or from Mambo Beach Boulevard. The 20GB data bundle can come in handy for a longer stay with a visit to the paradise of Klein Curaçao, snorkelling at Playa Grandi and relaxing on the beach at Grote Knip. This way, you can easily send a WhatsApp message about your windsurfing adventures at Boca Sint Joris.

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Curaçao

Mobile calling on Curaçao is affordable with a SIM card or eSIM Curaçao in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high costs for mobile data on Curaçao. Ideal for travelling to Curaçao, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Willemstad to Shete Boka National Park. You benefit from reliable connections via 4G and 5G through the networks of Curaçao’s largest providers such as Digicel. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue to make calls from Curaçao with the accompanying data bundles. Mobile network coverage on Curaçao is good in cities and populated areas. Keep in mind that coverage on your phone may be less in remote areas such as Christoffelberg. Coverage is good in cities and villages. From the terraces in old Willemstad and Pietermaai to the sandy beaches of Jan Thiel and Avila Beach, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

eSIM Curacao

3GB

€ 31,00

eSIM Curacao

6GB

€ 61,00

Will my phone work on Curaçao?

All modern phones can be used on Curaçao. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Curaçao, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-free, but SIM locks are almost unheard of in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering, “Can I use my phone on Curaçao ?” The SIM cards can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Curaçao works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Curaçao: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Curaçao SIM card, or a prepaid Curaçao eSIM. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are faced with high bills for using their current subscription in Curaçao. It is mainly the data costs that add up. Simple activities such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet on Curaçao. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: it is activated via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. Several data bundles are available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, many bundles include the option for hotspot and tethering, so you can also use mobile Wi-Fi on Curaçao.

eSIM Curacao

3GB

€ 31,00

eSIM Curacao

6GB

€ 61,00

How to arrange it online in advance

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Curaçao by email. The physical SIM card Curaçao will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up and receive expert help with installation. This way, everything is arranged before you leave for Curaçao and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers who can choose bundles with 12GB or 20GB of internet anywhere on Curaçao. This is also beneficial for families because with the eSIM Curaçao, unlimited data can be shared via hotspot or MiFi.