The Bahamas Telecommunications Company, Batelco, offers GSM cellular coverage on Pigeon Cay and in Arthur’s Town to the north and New Bight to the south. Some US and EU cellular providers have roaming agreements with Batelco, so it’s possible your mobile phone will work in these areas, but be aware that roaming fees are typically very high, up to $3 per minute and and similarly as high for broadband data access. If your mobile phone is ‘unlocked’ you can purchase a Batelco prepaid SIM card at retailers in the Nassau airport,or at the Batelco phone office in Arthur’s Town or New Bight for $15 to $20. Then you can purchase prepaid calling minutes in $5 increments for making local and international calls.
Wireless Internet access is available at Honeycutt Haven and at Pigeon Cay Beach Club for guests. Access is limited to email and general browsing functions. Online streaming of music and videos is restricted as internet access is shared. Skype and Facetime are likewise restricted for the same limitations. WPA passwords are provided upon arrival at the home.
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