Which network does the eSIM use in Turks and Caicos?
FLOW, the islands' main operator, with 3G/4G coverage on Providenciales, Grand Turk and the inhabited cays.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Turks and Caicos?
Much cheaper. US and Canadian carrier roaming in Turks and Caicos is among the most expensive in the Caribbean. A local-network eSIM costs a fraction of that, from day passes to 30-day plans.
Will this work on a cruise stop at Grand Turk?
Yes, once you are on the island and on FLOW's land network. Install the eSIM before your cruise and enable it when you dock. Note it will not work at sea (ship networks are satellite-based).
Do I need ID or an account?
No ID, no account. Buy online, scan the QR code, connect. Top up anytime with just your eSIM's ICCID number.
What IP address will I have in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Your Turks and Caicos Islands data exits to the internet in the United States, so websites and apps see an IP address in the United States. That is fixed for every plan on this page: not Hong Kong, not China. That is what the Max Privacy badge on every plan means: your traffic never exits through Hong Kong or China, and the country your IP sits in is the country whose privacy law applies to it.
How much does a Turks and Caicos Islands eSIM cost, and how many plans are there?
There are 6 Turks and Caicos Islands plans on this page, from $15.32 to $191.71, plus unlimited daily plans from $9.52 per day whose high-speed allowance resets every 24 hours. Data runs from 1 GB to 20 GB, with validity from 7 to 30 days. Running low? Top up the same eSIM later with nothing but its ICCID, no login. Live prices in 20 currencies are in the plan list above, and there is no subscription or hidden fee.
Can I make calls or send texts with the Turks and Caicos Islands eSIM?
No. The Turks and Caicos Islands data eSIM is data only, so voice and video calls in apps that work over data all work, but it has no phone number of its own. Need a real number with calls and SMS? PikaSim also sells phone-number eSIMs. Only need to receive a verification code? Use an SMS verification number instead; no eSIM is involved.
Which cryptocurrencies can I pay with, and is the purchase anonymous?
Yes. Pay with Bitcoin (on-chain or Lightning), Monero, Zcash (shielded), USDT on Tron, or 50+ other coins such as Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana, BNB, Dogecoin and Dash, all through our own self-hosted BTCPay Server: no third-party processor, no KYC, no account. Cards work too (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Pay with Monero or Zcash and no personal data exists at any step; even with a card, PikaSim never asks for an email, name or ID.
How do I install the Turks and Caicos Islands eSIM, and when should I set it up?
One tap. Right after payment your confirmation page shows an Install on iPhone button and an Install on Android button; tap the one for your phone and the eSIM installs itself, with no QR scan and no app needed. A QR code and a manual activation code sit on the same page as a backup, for a second device or a phone without Google services. Install it before you travel while you are on Wi-Fi, leave the line switched off, then turn it on with data roaming enabled when you land in the Turks and Caicos Islands and it connects to FLOW by itself. Your phone must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked.
What is an Unlimited Daily plan?
Unlimited Daily plans give you a set amount of high-speed data (e.g., 1GB or 3GB) that resets every 24 hours. After using your daily allowance, you stay connected with unlimited data at reduced speeds until your high-speed data resets the next day. This is called a Fair Usage Policy and is standard across the industry. You'll never run out of data completely - perfect for staying connected throughout your trip.