French Polynesia eSIM
Mobile data in French Polynesia. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All French Polynesia eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $19.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $35.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $59.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $77.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $142.99 / day | — |
Which French Polynesia eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $19.99 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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French Polynesia
Vini 5G
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Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful between French Polynesia markets and waterfronts?
You leave Faa'a International Airport with your bags and open Google Maps to find your accommodation in Papeete. Instead of joining a queue for a local SIM, you head for a taxi and show the driver the address on your screen. Along the waterfront, you follow your route past the harbour, then send your host a WhatsApp message to confirm where to meet.
Once you drop your bags, you walk to Papeete Market and use Google Translate to understand a sign beside a display of tropical fruit. You look up a nearby place for poisson cru, compare its location with your saved map pins, and choose a table. Later, you browse a lagoon excursion online, send the booking details to your travel companion, and share a photo of the waterfront with family back home.
What should tourists look for in a French Polynesia eSIM?
Choose an eSIM whose network reach matches your island itinerary, with service in the main visitor areas of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. This plan connects to supported local networks and provides a renewing data allowance, with the allowance and validity determined by your chosen package.
Look for hotspot support if you want to share with a companion; it works on most plans here. You can install before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate. If you need more data, buy a new plan.
Where does the eSIM have coverage across French Polynesia?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Vini, with 3G/4G coverage. Service is strongest around Papeete and the main visitor areas of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Coverage becomes patchier in Tahiti's mountainous interior, secluded valleys and the more remote Tuamotu islands. Connections on open-water crossings are less consistent than around populated island centres.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork needed | ID may be requested at the counter | Existing home account; no new registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Buy on arrival at local rates | Included or billed according to your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Buy another data bundle through the local provider | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What digital travel essentials should I pack for French Polynesia?
- Download offline maps of Tahiti and Moorea before exploring their inland roads and valleys.
- Save ferry tickets and accommodation directions on your device before crossing between Tahiti and Moorea.
- Download French in Google Translate for reading menus and signs away from Wi-Fi.
- Bring an adapter compatible with types C and E; sockets can vary between island accommodations.
- Carry cash for market stalls and smaller island businesses instead of relying entirely on card payments.
- Ask permission before photographing people or sharing images taken at cultural sites.
- Keep your device in a waterproof pouch during lagoon excursions around Bora Bora.
How much does a French Polynesia eSIM cost?
SimSwift French Polynesia unlimited daily plans start at $19.99 a day.