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Section 3 – Internet & Telecommunications
Main Providers
- FLOW Jamaica (cable + fibre + mobile).
- Digicel Jamaica (fibre + mobile).
- Starlink (satellite).
Flow and Digicel offer:
- Home broadband (fibre in urban areas, slower in rural).
- Bundled packages (TV + internet + landline).
- Mobile data and SIM cards.
Starlink offers
- Reliable high-speed internet from space (in all areas).
Tip: Always check service availability in your community before signing a lease or buying a home.
Some areas lack fibre coverage.
Mobile Phones
- Prepaid SIMs available at airport kiosks.
- Postpaid plans require TRN, ID, and proof of address.
- WhatsApp is Jamaica’s primary messaging platform.
Section 4 – Cable TV, Streaming & Media
- FLOW & Digicel both offer cable packages with local and international channels.
- Many returnees skip cable and go straight to streaming services: Netflix, Amazon Prime,
Disney+, YouTube. - A VPN is often used to access UK/US content libraries.
Section 5 – Postal & Courier Services
- Jamaica Post: national postal service. Reliable for domestic mail, slow for international.
- Private Couriers: DHL, FedEx, UPS are reliable but expensive.
- Mailboxes & Freight Forwarders: e.g., Mailpac, ShipMe — give you a US mailing address, ship to
Jamaica weekly. Essential for online shopping.