Whether you’re adventuring around the island for the first time or have come back to Grenada and want to hit the road and explore, you’d be forgiven for wanting to take your smartphone with you. It is 2025, after all – and what’s a road trip without a steady connection to the internet?
That said, getting connected to the internet once you’ve found yourself a car for a trip or two isn’t always easy – especially if you’re new to Grenada, or if you’ve come back to the island after a short spell. The main mobile networks out here are FLOW and Digicel – meaning you’ll normally need a SIM card from either provider to get connected.
Or, there’s another option – an eSIM, which is a digital SIM card you can download to your phone to cover your data and time on the road. But why is loading up an eSIM your best shot at staying on the web while you travel? Let’s take a look.
Face it – you’re going to need data
Alright – there are plenty of us out there who prefer the old school way of road tripping – crank the radio up, grab a map, and get driving. However, technology’s evolved massively over the past few decades, and frankly, it’s only making road trips better.
Think about all the entertainment you and your fellow travellers will want to access while you’re driving around – sure, you’ll want to take in the gorgeous sights and sounds outside the car, but with a solid mobile data connection, you’ll always have access to streaming and downloads. Just make sure you keep track of your allowance!
Then, there’s the matter of safety. Sure, it’s always worth taking a physical map with you (especially if it’s your first time driving around Grenada), but you never know when you might need help. Mobile connectivity ensures you have access to emergency contacts and so you can look up information about local issues you might come across on the road. GPS, too, will always keep you moving in the right direction.
How to get an eSIM for Grenada
One of the biggest pains of getting your mobile data set up when you travel abroad is having to find local SIM cards. Luckily, with a service like SIMOVO, you can pay for and download a digital SIM before you travel, covering you for as much data as you need, and for as long as you’re travelling.
For example, you can download SIMOVO’s Grenada and Caribbean eSIM package online, covering you for up to 30 days of travel with a 10GB data allowance. Or, if you’re planning on exploring other areas around the region, there’s the Caribbean and South America eSIM, which covers you beyond Grenada into areas such as Saint Lucia, Dominica, Argentina, Brazil, Jamaica, and more.
And, you’re fixed for unlimited data, too – for up to 5GB a day for 14 days, SIMOVO’s unlimited Caribbean eSIM is great if you’re going to take more than a few road trips and want to keep connected wherever you go.
It’s really easy to get started. Check if your device is covered by the service, change your settings so your phone accepts eSIMs, switch roaming on, and download the eSIM you want to travel with. Activate it when you land, and you’ll always be connected to the best available mobile data coverage in the area.
Start planning your road trip!
Grenada offers some of the best road trip experiences in the Caribbean, if not across the continent. And while we completely get that you’ll want to get out and explore it all in person, chances are there’s plenty of you that want to take photos and videos, and to share them with the world on social media!
With constant access to mobile data via eSIM, you’ll have access to the best available connectivity across the island – and with SIMOVO, you can even get 5G access in some places.
The last thing you’ll want to worry about when driving around Grenada is losing access to the internet – and with an eSIM, you can keep in touch with people all over the world through WhatsApp, Messenger, FaceTime, Zoom, and more. You can even keep your old, physical SIM in your phone – just make sure your network doesn’t charge you over the odds for calls and texts!
We’re coming into some amazing weather here in Grenada, so get yourself a second-hand car or rental and an eSIM – and hit the road.