The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) announced a new collaboration with telecoms service provider FLOW that will significantly enhance the guest experience in Anguilla this summer. From now through Thursday, August 15th, 2024 all visitors arriving in Anguilla via the Anguilla-St. Maarten Ferry Terminal, St. Maarten N.A. (Dutch side) will receive a free, prepaid eSIM data package.

Visitors can access the eSIM via a flyer with details of the special offer and a printed QR code that will be distributed to every visitor on arrival in Anguilla.

“The ATB is always seeking out new opportunities to enhance the visitor experience on the island,” declared Stacey Liburd, Director of Tourism, ATB. “Our visitors are our best advocates and word of mouth is the most credible information source for consumers. Enabling our visitors to share every aspect of their memorable Anguilla vacation with friends and family amplifies our share of voice and provides invaluable marketing and promotional messaging for Anguilla.”

The free ESIM distribution aims to enhance the guest experience by ensuring connectivity with family and friends, making their visit more seamless, and allowing them to share their amazing Anguilla experiences on all social media channels.

“This special offer to provide incoming visitors to the island with free, pre-paid eSIM enables them to stay connected with Flow throughout the summer,” stated Jade Reymond, Flow General Manager. She added, “We are grateful for the cooperation from the Anguilla Tourist Board, whose support is essential to the successful execution of this promotion.”

“As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Anguilla Summer Festival, we are delighted that our guests will be able to immerse themselves and their followers in the island-wide revelries that showcase the rich heritage of Anguilla,” said Ivan Connor, Anguilla Summer Festival Committee Chairman.

Anguilla’s Summer Festival runs from July 21st through August 11th. Highlights of the celebrations include the lively J’ouvert Celebration on Monday, August 5th, the only J’ouvert in the Caribbean that ends on the beach with an all-day beach party and concert. On Wednesday, August 7th, the Calypso Monarch Competition will showcase Anguilla’s top talents in music and performance, and on Thursday, August 8th the exhilarating ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ concert promises a night… and morning of unforgettable live performances and surprises.

The Grand Parade of Troupes on Friday, August 9th, will be a vibrant spectacle of costumes and dancing. The festival continues Saturday, August 10th, with the thrilling Poker Run that stops at 5 of Anguilla’s beautiful beaches and concludes on Sunday, August 11th with the “Champ of Champs” boat race, a battle of locally made sloops (sailboats) that is Anguilla’s National Sport.

For information on Anguilla, visit the official website of the Anguilla Tourist Board: www.IvisitAnguilla.com.

Anguilla telecoms & roaming expenses

There are two main mobile operators in Anguilla:

1. Digicel: Digicel is one of the top internet service providers on the island and offers prepaid SIM cards. These are a convenient option, especially if you plan on making calls or texts locally. You can find Digicel stores around the island, including one in The Valley, the capital of Anguilla.

2. Flow: Flow is another major operator and the one partnering with the Anguilla Tourist Board to offer free ESIM data packages to visitors during the Summer Festival. Flow also offers prepaid SIM cards.

Here are some additional points to consider regarding mobile operators and roaming prices in Anguilla:

• Prepaid SIM card prices: SIM cards typically cost between €10 and €20, depending on the provider.
• Data plan prices: Data plan prices vary depending on the data volume and duration of the plan, with prices starting from about $10 for smaller bundles.
• Roaming charges: If you plan on using your existing phone plan while in Anguilla, be sure to check with your carrier about roaming charges. These can be quite expensive. Getting a local SIM card is usually a more economical option.

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