Residents in St. Lucy are advised to boil their tap water until further notice from the Barbados Water Authority

Sending and receiving phone calls in Barbados

Phone numbers in Barbados use the same format as the United States.

In Barbados, making local calls from a landline ("fixed line") is usually free, including calls to local mobile numbers. If you receive a phone call on your mobile phone from a fixed line, you are usually charged for that call despite the fact you are the recipient.

There are two types of SIM cards in Barbados: prepaid and postpaid.

With a prepaid SIM, you need to top up credit to make/receive calls and send texts. However, you can also use your credit to purchase a prepaid plan. Some plans are designed for data only; others include a combination of data and inclusive minutes.

With a postpaid SIM, you need to select a plan that provides the amount of data and minutes that suits your needs. You will be charged each month for any calls you make/receive, texts you send and data you use that are not covered by the plan.

It is not possible to order a mobile SIM online. If you need one, you will need to visit a Flow or Digicel store in person. Both companies have stores at the Sheraton Mall, Sky Mall and The Dome.