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- Private disposal services are available in some gated communities.
Section 3 – Internet & Telecommunications
The Big Three
- FLOW Jamaica – cable, fibre, mobile.
- Digicel Jamaica – fibre, LTE mobile.
- Starlink - high-speed internet from space.
Flow & Digicel Broadband Internet
- Speeds vary by community. Kingston, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios have fibre. Rural areas often
rely on slower DSL or wireless connections. - Packages range from 50 Mbps at $5,500 JMD/month to 200 Mbps at $12,000+ JMD.
Tip: Before renting or buying, check if the property has fibre service. Internet availability should be part
of your decision-making.
Flow & Digicel Mobile & SIM Cards
- Prepaid SIMs are available at airports.
- Postpaid accounts require TRN, ID, and proof of address.
- WhatsApp is Jamaica’s universal communication tool — more widely used than SMS.
Starlink High-Speed Internet from Space
- Satellite internet for homes and businesses.
- Available islandwide — useful in areas with weak or no fibre/cable.
- Portable options for travel and emergencies.
- Used by organisations in Jamaica for backup connectivity during storms.
- Requires a Starlink dish + router.
- Needs a clear view of the sky.
- You must pay for hardware + monthly service.
- Check availability and price for your exact location.
Section 4 – Cable TV & Streaming
- FLOW and Digicel both bundle cable TV with internet.
- Starlink offers high-speed internet from space.
- Popular channels: TVJ, CVM, CNN, ESPN, BBC, BET.
- Many returnees skip cable and go straight to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and YouTube.
- A VPN is handy if you want UK or US versions of streaming libraries.