Bermuda, a British island territory in the North Atlantic, combines natural beauty with cultural and economic significance. Spanning 54 square kilometres across an archipelago of 181 islands, its main landmass is linked by bridges and centred on the capital, Hamilton. Known for its unique blend of British and American influences, Bermuda also offers a strong maritime heritage through sites such as the Royal Naval Dockyard, alongside a reputation as a global hub for finance, insurance, and international business.
According to GSMA Intelligence, Bermuda had 65,200 active mobile connections at the start of 2025. That figure is higher than the island’s total population, which is not unusual as many people use more than one SIM, often separating work and personal numbers. The rise of eSIM technology has made managing multiple lines even simpler. In fact, GSMA data shows mobile connections now stand at 101% of the total population.
Looking at growth, connections rose by 3,892 year-on-year, a 6.3% increase between January 2024 and January 2025.
Importantly, the majority of these connections are now “broadband” capable, GSMA estimates about 91.7% run on 3G, 4G, or 5G networks. However, not every device actively uses mobile data. Some subscriptions still provide only voice and SMS services, so the broadband-capable figure shouldn’t be read as a direct measure of mobile internet adoption.
Bermuda’s telecom market is going through one of its biggest shifts in years. The arrival of a third mobile operator, commercial 5G launches by all players, and new unlimited plans are reshaping how locals and visitors connect. Here’s a breakdown of the current mobile landscape, market share, and where 5G adoption stands today.
One Communications (formerly CellOne) the long-time incumbent, part of ATN International, still holds the largest subscriber base. OneComm was also the first to launch commercial 5G in Bermuda in late 2023, working with Ericsson on a new cloud core and radio network. The rollout began in Hamilton, with about 75% of the island “5G-ready” on day one. The company markets itself as having the largest and most reliable network, now enhanced by 5G.
Digicel has long been OneComm’s main rival. In July 2025, it officially switched on its 5G+ network island-wide, introducing new unlimited postpaid plans.
The company has also been boosting capacity around major events like Cup Match. Its 5G+ branding emphasizes higher throughput and wider coverage.
The newest entrant, Paradise Mobile, launched services in 2023–2024 with a 5G-first approach. By mid-2025, Paradise had rolled out a 5G+ network and twice won Ookla’s “Fastest 5G in Bermuda” award, including for Q3–Q4 2024. Median 5G speeds were reported around 281 Mbps in late-2024 tests.
The operator positions itself as the performance leader, appealing especially to data-heavy users and tech-forward customers.
So now the Bermuda mobile market is a three-player race, with each operator pushing a different angle:
- OneComm: scale, reliability, and first-mover 5G.
- Digicel: unlimited plans and broad 5G+ branding.
- Paradise Mobile: fastest speeds and “next-gen” positioning.
According to the July 2025 Ookla analysis, Bermuda is seeing rising 5G-device usage and time spent on 5G, the key challenge ahead is network capacity. With such 5G adoption rising quickly, greater investment in small cells, spectrum use, and eventually standalone 5G cores will be expected. For consumers, the outcome should be better speeds, better prices, and more choice than Bermuda has seen in years.
