New Caledonia eSIM
Mobile data in New Caledonia. 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 plan
- 3G/4G/5G 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. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All New Caledonia eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | $36.99 | $36.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | $95.99 | $32.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | $101.99 | $34.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | $159.99 | $32.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | $290.99 | $29.10 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | $595.99 | $29.80 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $40.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $75.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $107.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $139.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $258.99 / day | — |
Which New Caledonia eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
$95.99 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$290.99 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$595.99 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$595.99 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $40.99 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
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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New Caledonia
Mobilis 5G
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Common Questions
Is an eSIM handy for exploring Nouméa in New Caledonia?
You walk through arrivals at La Tontouta International Airport and open your shuttle booking while other travellers join the SIM counter queue. With your eSIM already ready for use, you message your host on WhatsApp and find your accommodation in Google Maps. On the ride into Nouméa, you follow the route towards the waterfront and send your travel companion the address, so you both have it handy.
You leave your bag and head towards the market at Port Moselle. Google Translate helps you understand a French menu, and you choose something to eat before strolling past the boats. You look up a lagoon excursion, compare departure points and book a place from your phone. Later, at Baie des Citrons, you send a photo home through WhatsApp, then pull up walking directions to the restaurant you spotted earlier.
What should tourists look for in a New Caledonia eSIM?
Choose an eSIM that serves both Nouméa and the areas beyond the capital on your itinerary. This plan uses supported local networks across New Caledonia, with reach concentrated around towns and established visitor areas. For trips into the interior or to smaller islands, expect a less consistent connection.
Look for hotspot support if you share data with a companion, and top-ups if you want to add more later. Hotspot works on most plans, and this plan supports data top-ups. You can install before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate. The data allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in New Caledonia?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Mobilis, with 3G/4G/5G service. Coverage is strongest in Nouméa, Dumbéa and the main visitor areas around Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons. Connections are patchier in Grande Terre’s mountainous interior, on isolated coastal roads and in remote parts of the Loyalty Islands. Towns and settled coastal areas have more consistent coverage than sparsely populated terrain.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, when connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork beyond your existing account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Depends on your home plan; roaming may be included |
| 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 | Add data anytime with a top-up | Purchase a recharge through a shop or recharge service | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What phone essentials should I pack for New Caledonia?
- Download offline maps of Grande Terre before driving beyond Nouméa, especially for routes through the mountainous interior.
- Save French for offline use in Google Translate so you can read menus and signs away from a connection.
- Bring a Type E compatible adapter for New Caledonia’s sockets, and carry a power bank for lagoon excursions.
- Carry a payment card and some cash for market stalls; do not rely entirely on paying through your phone.
- Ask before photographing people or entering customary land, particularly when visiting Kanak communities.
- Save ferry tickets and accommodation details on your device before travelling to the Loyalty Islands.
How much does a New Caledonia eSIM cost?
SimSwift New Caledonia eSIMs start at $36.99 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at $40.99 a day.