Roaming in New Caledonia can be very expensive. An eSIM is the easiest way to get data from the moment you land.
Get a New Caledonia eSIM
Install before you fly, activate on arrival.
Options
- eSIM: buy online, scan a QR code, done. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked.
- Local SIM: OPT-NC is the territory's telecom operator; prepaid SIMs are sold in Nouméa.
- Wi-Fi: available in most hotels, but often slow on the islands.
Coverage
Coverage is good in Nouméa and towns, patchy in the mountains, the Far North and on parts of the islands. Download offline maps before road trips.
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