Our verdict
- Rating
- Not rated yet
- Best for
- a fixed data budget you can share with a laptop
- Works in
- 8 of our 11 destinations
- Plan types
- fixed data for 7 or 30 days, plus unlimited day plans in Mexico (2 GB a day at full speed)
Nomad sells country plans for Bermuda, the Bahamas, Cozumel, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Aruba, the Dominican Republic and Roatán. Every country plan we track allows hotspot sharing, and Nomad names the local network on each country page. It has no plan for St. Maarten, Curaçao or Bonaire.
We have not tested Nomad’s installation or connection speeds on any of these islands. This review covers its published plans and terms.
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Nomad’s plans by destination
Nomad sells eSIMs for 8 of the 11 destinations on this site (not St. Maarten, Curaçao or Bonaire). The price is the cheapest Nomad country plan with at least 1 GB of data; open a destination to compare every plan there.
| Destination | From | Plan | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | $7 | 1 GB, 7 days | Digicel |
| Bahamas | $9 | 1 GB, 7 days | BTC |
| Cozumel (Mexico) | $5 | 1 GB, 7 days | AT&T Mexico, Movistar |
| Cayman Islands | $9 | 1 GB, 7 days | Flow |
| Jamaica | $8 | 1 GB, 7 days | Flow |
| Aruba | $8 | 1 GB, 7 days | Setar |
| Dominican Republic | $6 | 1 GB, 7 days | Claro |
| Roatán (Honduras) | $4.50 | 1 GB, 7 days | Claro |
Nomad has no plan for St. Maarten, Curaçao or Bonaire.
What to know before you buy
- You have 60 days from purchase to start the plan. It normally starts when it connects to a network at your destination; if you haven’t used it after 60 days, it starts on its own. Some Nomad eSIMs need manual activation, so follow the installation email.
- The refund window is shorter than that: 30 days from purchase. Buying months ahead leaves you fewer options if your plans change.
- Hotspot is allowed on every country plan we track. A laptop uses the same allowance as your phone, so pause cloud backups and big downloads on a small plan.
- Plans are data only, with no local number. Calling apps work over the data connection.
- Unlimited only in Mexico (Cozumel). Those plans give 2 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps.
- Add-ons are available for some eSIMs but not all. An add-on starts when the first plan ends or runs out; leftover data doesn’t carry over.
What’s good
- Hotspot sharing on every country plan we track, useful for a laptop or a second device.
- The local network is named for every island, so you can check it against coverage maps.
- Fixed bundles make the total cost easy to compare.
What’s not
- No plan for St. Maarten, Curaçao or Bonaire.
- The plan starts by itself if you leave it unused for 60 days after buying.
- Add-ons aren’t available on every eSIM, and an activated plan isn’t guaranteed a refund if you change your mind.
Setting it up
Check that your phone is compatible and unlocked, then follow the instructions that come with your Nomad order.
- On Wi-Fi, install the eSIM from the QR code in your email or the instructions in My eSIM. Nomad also gives manual installation details.
- Label the new line and check the order’s activation instructions. Keep it switched off until you need it, within the 60-day activation window.
- At your destination, turn on the Nomad line, select it for mobile data and enable data roaming on that line.
- Keep data roaming off on your home SIM and turn off automatic data switching. If you need a hotspot, turn it on once the phone itself is connected.
Nomad’s iPhone installation guide describes the QR-code and manual methods, and its hotspot guide notes that your phone and the local network can affect tethering. Our installation guide covers iPhone and Android settings. If the connection fails, contact support before deleting the eSIM.
Top-ups: see Nomad’s top-up guide and add-on guide.
Refunds and support
Nomad’s refund policy asks for requests within 30 days of purchase. A plan that has not been installed or activated may qualify for a full refund; support confirms eligibility.
After activation, a partial refund for unused data may be possible when Nomad confirms a network or technical failure and usage is low enough to support the claim. Don’t delete a single-use eSIM before asking: the policy says that can rule out a refund or replacement. Unlimited plans and some other products are excluded from this standard policy, so check the terms attached to your order.
Use the website or in-app chat and include your order details and screenshots of the problem. Approved refunds go to the original payment method or Nomad Points; Nomad quotes 2 to 5 business days for a card refund.
Alternatives to Nomad
- Airalo: country plans for all 11 islands, including the three Nomad doesn’t cover.
- Holafly: unlimited data on 9 of our islands, with a 1 GB-a-day hotspot limit.
- GigSky: plans for every island, from one day to six months.
Or compare every plan on a destination page.
Common questions
Does Nomad work in Bermuda and the Caribbean?
Nomad sells plans for Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico (Cozumel), the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Aruba, the Dominican Republic and Honduras (Roatán). It has no plan for St. Maarten, Curaçao or Bonaire.
Can I use Nomad as a hotspot?
Yes. Every Nomad country plan we track allows tethering, though your phone and the local network can affect it. Shared data comes out of the plan’s allowance.
When does my Nomad plan start?
Normally when it connects to a network at your destination. If you haven’t used it within 60 days of buying, it starts automatically. Check your email for any manual activation steps.
Can I buy more data on the same Nomad eSIM?
Only if that eSIM supports add-ons. Check the plan details or the app before relying on a top-up; leftover data from the first plan doesn’t carry over.