The best eSIM for Oceania depends on where you go. For Australia and New Zealand on one trip, an Oceania eSIM covers both countries with a single plan that lasts 30 days. For Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Guam, Tonga or Vanuatu, you need a plan for that country, because the Oceania plan lists only Australia and New Zealand. All these plans are data-only: you install them at home and they connect when you land.
Which is the best eSIM for Oceania?
Visiting Australia and New Zealand? These Oceania plans cover both countries, last 30 days and are 4G/LTE. Pick the size from how you use your phone.
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Which countries does the Oceania eSIM cover?
Our Oceania plans list two countries: Australia and New Zealand. Oceania is much bigger than that, so here is what we sell for each place:
- Australia and New Zealand together: an Oceania plan, from 1 GB for 7 days to 30 GB for 30 days.
- Australia only: an Australia eSIM, 5G on the Optus network.
- New Zealand only: a New Zealand eSIM, 5G on the One NZ network.
- Fiji: a Fiji eSIM, 4G on the Vodafone network.
- Papua New Guinea: a Papua New Guinea eSIM, 4G on the Vodafone network.
- Guam: a Guam eSIM, 4G on the Docomo Pacific network.
- Tonga and Vanuatu: a small Tonga eSIM or Vanuatu eSIM, 1 GB for 3 days on the Digicel network.
Going to Tahiti, New Caledonia, Samoa or the Cook Islands? We don't sell a plan for those places right now. See the section on other Pacific islands below.
What to look for in an eSIM for Oceania
- Coverage: check the country list of the plan, not the region name. A plan called Oceania may not include every island in the Pacific.
- Data and days: Oceania plans last 30 days, except the 1 GB plan (7 days). The 5 GB and 10 GB Australia and New Zealand plans last 7 days, so a long trip needs a bigger size.
- Speed: Australia and New Zealand plans are 5G. Oceania, Fiji and the other Pacific plans are 4G/LTE.
- A local number: all these plans are data-only. You call with WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps, and keep your home number on your own SIM.
- Setup before you fly: you get a QR code by email and install it on Wi-Fi at home. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked (see how to check eSIM compatibility).
One Oceania eSIM or two country eSIMs?
For a trip to both Australia and New Zealand, you have two choices:
- One Oceania eSIM: you install one eSIM, it works on both sides of the Tasman Sea and lasts 30 days. It is 4G/LTE.
- An Australia eSIM plus a New Zealand eSIM: both are 5G. When we checked, two country plans of the same data size cost a little less than one Oceania plan. But the 5 GB and 10 GB country plans last only 7 days each, and you install two eSIMs.
Visiting only one of the two countries? A country plan is the better fit: it costs less than the Oceania plan of the same size and it is 5G. Read our best eSIM for Australia and best eSIM for New Zealand guides.
How much data do you need in Oceania?
These are the Oceania sizes on our Oceania eSIM page:
- Oceania 1GB: 1 GB for 7 days. A stopover with messages and maps.
- Oceania 3GB and 5GB: 3 GB or 5 GB for 30 days. Light use: maps, messages and some photos.
- Oceania 10GB: 10 GB for 30 days. Two to three weeks with maps, ride-hailing and social media.
- Oceania 20GB and 30GB: 20 GB or 30 GB for 30 days. A month, video calls, or if you share your connection.
If you run out of data, top-ups are available. Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it.
Best eSIM for Fiji
Fiji is not on the Oceania plan, so buy a Fiji eSIM. Our Fiji plans run on the Vodafone network in 4G and come in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 60 GB for 90 days. The 5 GB and 10 GB plans last 7 days, the 20 GB plan 15 days. If you stop in Fiji on the way to Australia or New Zealand, you can install a Fiji eSIM next to your Oceania eSIM.
SimOptions Fiji eSIMs · Vodafone network · 4G/LTE · data only · See all Fiji eSIMs · Best eSIM for Fiji
Prefer a local option? Vodafone Fiji sells a Tourist eSIM that you book online before you travel. To buy it, you upload your passport and take a selfie, and Vodafone says coverage is available in major towns and tourist areas, with limited signal in some remote locations (Vodafone Fiji: Tourist eSIM FAQs). Its Tourist SIM card is sold at the Vodafone outlet at Nadi Airport, and you register it with your passport (Vodafone Fiji: Tourist Sim).
Papua New Guinea, Guam, Tonga and Vanuatu
- Papua New Guinea: plans from 1 GB for 3 days to 20 GB for 15 days, on Vodafone. See our best eSIM for Papua New Guinea guide.
- Guam: plans from 1 GB for 3 days to 10 GB for 7 days, on Docomo Pacific.
- Tonga and Vanuatu: one plan each, 1 GB for 3 days, on Digicel. That suits a short stay with messages and maps. For more data, top-ups are available.
Tahiti, New Caledonia and other Pacific islands
We don't sell a plan for French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Samoa or the Cook Islands at the moment, and the Oceania plan doesn't cover them. Your options there:
- French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora): the local operator Vini sells the Vini Travel Card for visitors, which is also available as an eSIM. Vini also says you can use its network with your own SIM if your home operator is a Vini roaming partner, at your operator's rates (Vini: international visitors).
- New Caledonia (Nouméa, Lifou, the Loyalty Islands): OPT-NC sells mobile plans there (OPT-NC). Check its offers or your home operator's roaming rates before you go.
- Other islands: ask your home operator about roaming, and check our destinations page before you travel, as new countries are added.
Planning an island trip? Our list of the best islands in Oceania may help.
How do you get an eSIM for Oceania?
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look for "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (Apple: Unlock your iPhone).
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi: you get a QR code by email. Our install guide walks you through it.
- Use the eSIM for data when you land: it activates when you reach a country on the plan. Apple says that if you keep both lines on, the travel eSIM is used for data, but you might still pay roaming fees on your home line (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling).
Want to keep your home number active next to it? See how to set up a dual eSIM. Not sure what an eSIM is? Read what is an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Oceania?
For Australia and New Zealand on one trip, an Oceania eSIM sized to your data use. For one of those countries only, a country plan. For Fiji and the other Pacific islands, a plan for that country.
Does the Oceania eSIM work in Fiji?
No. The Oceania plan lists Australia and New Zealand only. Buy a Fiji eSIM for Fiji.
Is there an eSIM for Tahiti or New Caledonia?
We don't sell one right now. In French Polynesia, Vini offers a travel card that is also available as an eSIM. In New Caledonia, OPT-NC sells mobile plans.
Is there an eSIM for the Pacific islands?
Not one plan for all of them. We sell plans for Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Guam, Tonga and Vanuatu, each for that country only.
Do Oceania eSIMs include calls or a phone number?
No. They are data-only. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps for calls, or keep your home SIM on for texts.
How long does an Oceania eSIM last?
30 days from the 3 GB plan up, and 7 days for the 1 GB plan. Start using it within a year of buying it, or it expires.
Can I buy an Oceania eSIM before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates when you reach Australia or New Zealand.
Is an Oceania eSIM 5G?
No, it is 4G/LTE. The Australia and New Zealand country plans are 5G.
