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Roaming in Jamaica from the UK
Lyca Mobile, Tesco Mobile, SMARTY vs eSIM.

Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for Jamaica.

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10-day trip to Jamaica

OperatorCostIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same trip)Difference
Lyca Mobile£15 · 7 days0.5GB1GB, 7 days: $8.89 (≈£6.64)£8.36 less
Tesco Mobile£5120 · 1 days1GB data only1GB, 7 days: $8.89 (≈£6.64)£5113.36 less
SMARTY£1024 · 1 days1GB data only1GB, 7 days: $8.89 (≈£6.64)£1017.36 less

Operator prices as listed on lycamobile.co.uk, tescomobile.com, cdn.smarty.co.uk on 26 October 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live in US dollars, converted at 0.75 per $1. Lyca Mobile is a trademark of Lycamobile UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Lyca Mobile. Tesco Mobile is a trademark of Tesco Mobile Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Tesco Mobile. SMARTY is a trademark of Hutchison 3G UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with SMARTY.

Questions

Which UK operator is cheapest for roaming in Jamaica?

For a 10-day trip, Lyca Mobile at £15. Tesco Mobile: £5120. SMARTY: £1024. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.

Is a data eSIM cheaper than roaming in Jamaica?

For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs £6.64 (vs Lyca Mobile £15), £6.64 (vs Tesco Mobile £5120), £6.64 (vs SMARTY £1024). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.

Can I keep my UK number in Jamaica?

Yes. Keep your UK SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.

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