Roaming in Aruba: prices and how to activate it

You are ready to travel, but you don’t know how to connect to the internet? If you want to connect to the internet in the Caribbean without having to buy an additional product or device, roaming in Aruba is definitely for you. However, there are several things you have to know before activating this service, and one of those is the price.

To save some time and money, we have created this article where we will tell you how to activate roaming with different operators, and we will show you the price you will have to pay from the very first moment that you start using it. If the price is high for you, there are other alternatives with more better prices, like the international eSIM card for Aruba.

Roaming in Aruba from different operators: a comparison

If you want to have your cellular operator’s rate handy, we recommend you read the table below, where you will find the price you have to pay for getting an internet connection in Aruba, and also the price from other operators, so you can compare them and make the best decision.

How much does the roaming service cost from the main operators in Aruba?

One of the aspects that you are probably more interested in is the price or rate that the different operators will charge you when you arrive in Aruba. It will depend on your operator, but if you are in a place far away from your country, most carriers will have a similar if not the same price. Roaming offers more services apart from cellular data. We are going to show you the price of those services too.

Roaming in Aruba from AT&T

AT&T is one of the most popular carriers in the United States and even in Mexico. So if this is your operator, then you can use the international roaming to Aruba through different options. The International Day Pass costs $10 daily, and you can enjoy unlimited phone services. On the other hand, you can use the pay-as-you-go service, which has the following prices:

• Calls: $3 per minute.
• Send texts: $0.50/message
• Send pictures and videos: $1.30/message
• Internet: $2.05

T-Mobile roaming in Aruba

Travelers regard T-Mobile as one of the most secure and efficient cellular providers available today. They offer their customers three different types of data roaming plans, which are Essentials for $30, Magenta for $40, and Magenta Plus Plan for $47.

Each of these offers different benefits to its users. However, in case you wish to enjoy the most of these cellular services, choose the Magenta Plus Plan. It is the most complete and practical plan offered by T-Mobile.

What’s the price of the Verizon roaming service in Aruba?

Just like AT&T and T-Mobile, Verizon is one of the most used carriers today in the USA. Customers of this company will be able to choose between different options according to their needs.

Currently, they have two, the International Travel Pass that provides customers the basic, yet worth having, at a cost of $10 per day. On the other hand, the International Monthly Pass offers different benefits and features for $100 per month. People can also use the Pay as you go service with the following prices:

• Calls made: $1.79/minute
• SMS: $0.50.
• Internet: $2.05/MB.

Three roaming in Aruba

Three is a pretty renowned company in the UK regarding cellular services. So if you are a customer of this company, you will be able to get a pretty reasonable price when it comes to roaming, and it costs almost the same as other services. People will only have to pay the following prices depending on the service:

• Calling a UK number: $2 per minute.
• Receiving calls from any number: $1.25 per minute
• Texts to the UK: $0.65 per text
• Data: $6 per MB
• Using voicemail: $2 per minute

How much does it cost to connect to the internet in Aruba with O2?

Just like most of the operators, as the ones in this article, O2 lets you connect to the internet in Aruba, make calls, and send SMS just as if you were at home. Also, the price is pretty reasonable, and customers will only have to pay $6 per day to use it in Aruba.

Roaming in Aruba with Telstra

Unfortunately, with this operator, you won’t be able to use any cellular services for Aruba because it does not have any roaming agreement with cellular companies in Aruba.

Rogers price in Aruba

Rogers is a pretty reliable option for people from Canada who need a roaming service to travel to Aruba. They offer two different options to their customers. The first one is the Roam Like Home plan; with it, you’ll be able to use your plan’s minutes, texts & data for $15 per day. On the other hand, people can also use the pay-per-use option, which rates are:

• Call: $3 per minute
• Text: $0.75 per text
• Data: $15 per 10MB

Roaming in Aruba with Optus

In this case, Optus is a cellular operator from Australia, and they offer customers the possibility of roaming to Aruba. Travelers will be able to use the Travel credit plan for $10 a day, or the pay-per-use service, with the following rates:

• Calls made to locals: $1.90 per minute
• Calls made to other countries: $5.80 per minute
• Received calls: $1.65 per minute
• SMS: $0.55 for each SMS
• Data: $2 per MB

Roaming with Vodafone in Aruba

Finally, Vodafone users who want to connect to the internet in Aruba will have to pay the following price and rates:

• Calls made: $1.69/min + €1.21 for call establishment (VAT included)
• Received calls: $1.69/min + €1.21 for call establishment (VAT included)
• SMS Sent: $1.21 per message sent (VAT included)
• Received SMS: free
• Data: $6.05/MB (VAT included)

Roaming alternatives for Aruba

In case the prices and rates we just showed you do not fit your needs or expectations, don’t worry. Other options will let you connect to the internet more comfortably. Accessible alternatives with more benefits, like the international eSIM card for Aruba, or other options that are not very accessible but can be useful, like the Pocket WiFi.

Holafly eSIM cards for Aruba

Considered one of the best ways to connect to the internet abroad, international eSIM cards provide you with the internet during your trip to Aruba for a much more accessible price than the one from Roaming or Pocket WiFi. Also, since it is a digital device, you won’t have to wait for it to arrive at your house or to pay for delivery. You only have to get it from an eSIM card provider like Holafly, and that’s it. Once you have it, you will only have to scan the QR code.

Also, eSIM cards are available for many destinations in the world. So, if you want to visit other destinations in the Caribbean, you can buy an eSIM card for each place you wish to visit. Like the eSIM card for Bermuda or the eSIM card for Antigua and Barbuda.

Advantages:

• You can buy it and activate it in a few minutes.
• 24-hour customer service and support.
• You can share your cellular data with other devices.
• Keep your number.

Disadvantages:

• You won’t be able to make calls without using apps like Whatsapp or Skype.
• Your cellphone must be eSIM compatible. We recommend you check this on the eSIM-supported cellphones list.

Free Wifi in Aruba

On the other hand, another cheap alternative is the public WiFi that you can find in public or private places. It is free, but you may have to order something in some places to get the password. If you would like to learn more about these options, we recommend you use apps like Facebook, which will tell you whenever you are close to a public network.

Advantages:

• Internet with no MB restrictions.
• Free.
• You can find them in different places.

Disadvantages:

• It is not stable or fast.
• It is not safe. Your personal information can be easily stolen, such as your email accounts or passwords.

Renting a Pocket Wifi

Finally, you can get a Pocket WiFi, which is known as one of the most expensive alternatives to getting an internet connection abroad. Its main feature is that it offers cellular data for more than one device, which is very useful if you are not traveling alone.

Advantages:

• It offers a high amount of data (MB).
• It is a portable device so that you can take it anywhere.

Disadvantages:

• If you lose it, you will have to pay for a replacement because it is not protected against loss or theft.
• You have to make sure you have a full battery it up it because if it’s not, you won’t be able to use your data.
• It is more expensive than prepaid SIM cards for Aruba.

How to activate roaming in Aruba?

Even though we have already seen the activation of some cellular operators, we are going to review them. You can find a list with a guide to activating the roaming service of each company below:

• AT&T: find the “Roaming” option and activate it through your cellular settings.
• T-Mobile: call dialing #RON# or #ROF#
• Verizon: find the “Mobile/Cellular Data” option on your phone settings, and once in there, activate the “Roaming” option.
• Three: Turn on the roaming on the Mobile/Cellular Data option.
• O2: text O2TRAVEL to 23336.
• Rogers: On your device, go to “Settings”, find the “Mobile/Cellular Data” menu, and then press on the “Roaming” option to activate or deactivate the service.
• Optus: You can activate it through the My Optus app.
• Vodafone: it is activated from its website in the private area or it’s My Vodafone App

Roaming for other destinations:

• Roaming in the United States
• Roaming in Mexico
• Roaming in Turkey
• Roaming Germany: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, O2

Stefania