Barbados Communications
Barbados villas all are equipped with telephones and Barbados villa rental guests will be advised of the particular phone number of the property prior to departure. Please do note, however, that the majority of Barbados villas properties have a de-bar system on the phones which permits only local calls and collect international calls. If Barbados rental guests would like to have the de-bar removed from the phone, it is imperative that they notify us well in advance as an additional deposit is required. Alternatively, phone cards are available for purchase at hotels, post offices, supermarkets and some shops. All of the Barbados public phone booths across the island accept phone cards and you may call locally or internationally from the phone booths.
Barbados Mobile Phones:
800 MHX analog or TDMA digital phones:
These are the only types of cell phones that work on the island. Be sure to check with your home cell phone service provider to see if they have a roaming agreement with a company in Barbados. Barbados villas should always be in service areas.
GSM mobile phones:
These do NOT work in Barbados…If you have a GSM World telephone, consult your mobile phone service before you leave to find out what you need.
Mobile Phone rentals:
For your stay in any of the Barbados villas you may rent a Barbados mobile phone through Cable & Wireless, Ince Cellular, Global Business, Cable & Wireless Cellular and Cellular Telephone Rentals Center.
Fax Machine Rentals:
Fax machines are available for rental while staying at Barbados villas and the cost is approximately US $50 per week plus an installation fee and delivery fee of US $38. 00. There rates are subject to a service charge and 15% VAT and are subject to change.
Barbados Radio
Click Here for Barbados Radio (90.7fm)
Barbados Internet Cafes:
Within driving distance of many Barbados Villas, internet cafes offer a simple way to keep in touch with your online activity while you are on vacation, though you may not want to leave any of the Barbados villas.
Global Business Centre: West Coast Mall, St. James
Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 AM-5 PM, Sat. 9 AM-1 PM
Price: $0.25/min.
Phone: 246.432.6508
Computer Internet Services: Broad Street Mall, Bridgetown
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 AM-5 PM, Fri.: 8:30 AM-6 PM, Sat. 8:30 AM-2 PM
Price/Hour: $2.00US / 15 mins; $7.50US / hour
Phone: 246.431-0756
Fax: 246. 431-0756
Barbados Newspapers
Many foreign newspapers are widely available at supermarkets throughout Barbados, though one can guarantee to find a good paper in Bridetown. Barbados has three major daily publications of its own: the Barbados Advocate, The Nation, and East Caribbean News. The Barbados Advocate was founded in 1895 and is the nation's most established published newspaper. The Barbados Advocate does good general news coverage. The Barbados Advocate features a variety of local news, sports, and business events on Barbados island. For online news, visit the Barbados Advocate’s website.