There are several options for getting around in The Bahamas depending on the island and your neThe Bahamas has two (2) major communications providers; BTC Mobile (Bahamas Telecommunications Company) and Aliv (Cable Bahamas). Both of these companies offer competitive internet, telephone and mobile cell phone services as well as streaming and network television products. BTC services all islands of The Bahamas, while Aliv offers coverage to most major islands.

BTC offers business services including fax, telex, cellular and satellite phones, as well as telephone cards and roaming services. Directory service is available when you dial 916. Dial 0 (zero) to reach a live operator for domestic or international service. 

Your hotel or other accommodations will likely have landline and/or VoIP telephone service. There are limited public telephones but you may find one that accepts a phone card. 
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Internet Service

Wifi access is widely available throughout The Bahamas. Your hotel or other lodging will likely give you a wireless code when you check in, and may also have a business centre with direct connections. Most restaurants also offer complimentary wifi service. You can purchase a pre-paid cell phone or tablet and enable data services to access the internet on the go.

Aliv offers several internet wireless broadband plans that include a mini modem that acts as a hot-spot for 5-15 users.

Mobile Phone Service

While you are in The Bahamas, you can purchase a pre-paid mobile cell phone from either Aliv or BTC and add a mobile phone service plan as well as data. Most Bahamians utilise the Whatsapp messaging app to make long distance and local calls as well as to quickly send images and media files.

You may be able to utilise your roaming service from your US cell phone provider, as well as your VoIP app or device to make calls. 

BTC provides a 100% digital switching system that allows communication with over 100 countries. 

Phone Cards

Phone cards for calling overseas are available locally from stores and vendors. The “Talk It Up” calling card can be used to make international phone calls from a cell phone or landline. Directions and FAQs can be found online at http://www.btcbahamas.com/support/category/talk-it-up-cards

Calling within The Bahamas

When dialing to a phone within the same island, only the seven-digit number is required. If you are calling another island, you may need to dial 1-242 and then the rest of the number.

Calling Outside The Bahamas

You can call direct from The Bahamas to most countries by dialling the country code, then the area code and telephone number. If calling from your own or a local cell phone, roaming charges from your carrier may apply. 

Calling the US, Canada and Caribbean: Dial 1-Area Code-Seven-Digit Telephone Number

Calling China from The Bahamas: Dial 011-86-Area Code-Telephone Number

Calling the UK and other countries: Dial 011-Country Code-Area Code- Telephone Number

Common country codes: USA and Canada: 1 | UK: 44 | Australia: 61 | Ireland 353 | China: 86

Calling into The Bahamas: When dialling into The Bahamas from an outside country, dial the international access code then the area code 242 then the seven-digit phone number.

International Access Codes: from the US: 011 | from the UK: 00 | from Australia: 0011 |