Samoa eSIM
Mobile data in Samoa. 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 Samoa eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $4.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $7.99 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $13.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $16.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $31.99 / day | — |
Which Samoa eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $4.49 / 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.
Samoa
Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Apia in Samoa?
You walk out of Faleolo International Airport with your accommodation pin ready in Google Maps, passing the SIM queue instead of joining it. You show the driver where you are staying in Apia, then follow the coastal road on your screen as villages and bright gardens slide past. Before you reach town, you open Messenger and let your host know you are on your way.
After dropping your bag, you follow Google Maps towards the market and stop at a food stall. You use Google Translate to look up an unfamiliar word on the menu, choose something to eat, and photograph the colourful produce around you. A message to your host helps you find a nearby restaurant for later, and you send a photo home through Messenger before wandering towards the waterfront.
What should I look for in a tourist eSIM for Samoa?
Choose an eSIM that uses local networks across the islands on your itinerary, supports sharing a connection, and makes its allowance clear before purchase. For Samoa, that means considering both Upolu and Savai'i, not just your accommodation in Apia. This plan connects to supported local networks, and hotspot works on most packages.
You can install this eSIM before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate it. Its daily data allowance renews automatically; the allowance and validity depend on the package you choose. It is a data-only plan, so your connection serves maps, bookings and messaging apps. If you need more data, buy a new plan.
Where does the tourist eSIM get coverage in Samoa?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Digicel, with 3G/4G connectivity. Coverage is strongest around Apia and the main settled and tourist areas of Upolu and Savai'i. Connections become patchier through the mountainous interior of Upolu, the forested volcanic terrain of Savai'i and more isolated coastal stretches.
| 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, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes Samoa roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No identity paperwork | ID may be asked for at the counter | Uses your existing home account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local rates; purchased on arrival | Depends on your home plan and included roaming |
| 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 bundle through a shop or provider app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What practical travel tips help with using mobile data in Samoa?
- Download offline maps of Upolu and Savai'i before exploring inland roads; save your accommodation and ferry terminal pins.
- Save ferry booking confirmations as screenshots before travelling between Upolu and Savai'i.
- Pack a Type I plug adapter for Samoa and a power bank for outings away from your accommodation.
- Carry cash for village shops and beach access contributions; save booking receipts where you can open them offline.
- Ask permission before photographing people or village ceremonies, and put your device away during evening village prayers.
- Keep your device in a waterproof pouch for boat crossings and heavy tropical rain.
How much does a Samoa eSIM cost?
SimSwift Samoa unlimited daily plans start at $4.49 a day.