In this section we list everything you need to know about getting your utilities set up on Island. Find out how to get your water, electricity, gas/propane, television,
mobile, telephone and internet service set up, as well as what to
expect from petrol prices.
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Telecommunicationskeyboard_arrow_right
Cayman’s sophisticated tourism and financial industries have ensured that telecommunications are as advanced as those you would find in any developed country. Options for mobile and residential phone services and high-speed internet connections (via fixed lines and through mobile data) are available across all three Islands.
In the Cayman Islands, international connectivity is provided via two separate optical fibre submarine cables through to the US. These are the Cayman Jamaica fibre system, owned by Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (C&W) and the MAYA-1 subsea cable, owned and operated by a consortium in which C&W is a member, with connections to various locations in Central America.
The MAYA-1 cable has been in place for nearly 25 years (about the normal lifespan of submarine cable) and is therefore nearing the end of its life. Similarly, the Liberty cable from Jamaica is 26 years old and is also vulnerable. The Government is currently exploring options for replacing these systems either independently or finding partner investors.
Finding a Provider
Choosing the right provider will depend both on the services available in your area and your personal usage. Unsurprisingly, bundled options from the same provider can result in significant discounts. It is worth noting, however, that due to the small population of the Islands, the cost of broadband and residential and mobile phone services tends to be somewhat higher than in Europe and North America.
Telephone Services
Learn about residential telephone providers in the Cayman Islands with information on different providers, as well as local and long-distance services.
Mobile Phone Services
Learn about prepaid and postpaid mobile plans in the Cayman Islands, including information on mobile phone coverage and data speeds.
Internetkeyboard_arrow_right
Logic, FLOW, Digicel and C3 all offer home-based internet plans with unlimited usage. Generally, the download speeds offered by all four providers are very high. The higher the download speed, the better the performance for downloading data, playing games online and streaming content.
Television in Caymankeyboard_arrow_right
Local residents can enjoy international programming through cable, satellite and broadband. There are also three free local, over-the-air TV stations which can be received in all households as long as the TV has an antenna.
Electricitykeyboard_arrow_right
Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is the sole provider of electricity to Grand Cayman. Read more for information on how to obtain electricity service, Grand Cayman’s electricity system, what to expect from monthly electric bills and how to save on it.
Propane Gas – Householdkeyboard_arrow_right
Gas is a safe and efficient energy solution for powering your home appliances. Propane is a non-toxic gas that provides a greener and more economical alternative for a wide range of appliances. By using propane, you can save up to 40% on your energy bill and reduce your carbon emissions by 85%.
Petrol & Dieselkeyboard_arrow_right
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (‘OfReg’) of the Cayman Islands confirms that there are 11 Rubis and 11 Esso (SOL) petrol stations in the Cayman Islands, all with attached convenience stores. There is only one independent retail station, Refuel, located on Grand Cayman, which markets ethanol-blended gasoline and biodiesel blended fuels. As of December 2023, the average self-service price for premium, regular and diesel fuel was CI$5.44, CI$5.35 and CI$5.91 respectively per imperial gallon (IG), although prices vary from one station to another.
Water Supplykeyboard_arrow_right
Water Authority – Cayman and Cayman Water supply Grand Cayman with quality water. In the case of both companies, water is extracted from deep underground via a series of abstraction wells.
