Reuse it next trip
Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a Papua New Guinea package — no new install.
eSIM for Papua New Guinea
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea eSIM from KGS 600.30
Port Moresby and Lae are LTE. The Highlands Highway is town-to-town; the treks are offline. You land connected on Digitec, Vodafone, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Papua New Guinea eSIM data plans — tax included
All Papua New Guinea plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
KGS 1,644.30
KGS 328.86 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Papua New Guinea
Which networks does the Papua New Guinea eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on Digitec and Vodafone — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. Expect LTE across Papua New Guinea; 5G is not yet offered to roaming profiles here.
Good to know before you go
- Install before you fly. Airport Wi-Fi is not a plan B.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Port Moresby and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Papua New Guinea eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Papua New Guinea package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your Papua New Guinea eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in Papua New Guinea
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see Digitec in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Papua New Guinea eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Papua New Guinea cost?
Plans for Papua New Guinea start at KGS 600.30 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for KGS 1,644.30. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Papua New Guinea eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on Digitec and Vodafone — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. Coverage is LTE/4G across the country.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for Papua New Guinea if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Papua New Guinea package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Papua New Guinea eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Papua New Guinea eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Papua New Guinea data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Papua New Guinea eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Papua New Guinea, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in Papua New Guinea?
Install before you fly. Airport Wi-Fi is not a plan B.
Nearby
All of Oceania →Traveling on from Papua New Guinea?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
🇦🇺Australia · 5 GBKGS 861.30🇮🇩Indonesia · 5 GBKGS 687.30🇸🇧Solomon Islands · 5 GBKGS 1,644.30🇦🇸American Samoa · 5 GBKGS 861.30
Visiting several countries? The Oceania regional plan covers Papua New Guinea and its neighbors on one balance.
Land in Papua New Guinea with your BFF already on.
From KGS 600.30 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
Notify me for Papua New GuineaIndicative prices · Personalized for your trip · Tax included · No app