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Papua New Guinea eSIM
A 5 GB Papua New Guinea eSIM costs £28.99 for 30 days on Digicel on 5G. Plans start at £6.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on Digicel's 4G network, so messages home on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are a tap away on a trip through Port Moresby, Lae or Madang. Pick your plan, switch it on, and you are set for the whole trip.
- 5G speeds
- 1 network: Digicel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Papua New Guinea eSIM in two questions
Which Papua New Guinea eSIM plan do I need?
Match your trip to one of these and you will know which plan to buy before you order.
- A three-day city break in Port Moresby: for messages, maps and email, 1 GB for 7 days is the plan you need.
- Two weeks touring Lae, Madang and Rabaul: social media, music and some video fit 10 GB for 30 days.
- A month-long stay: for standard use over 30 days, 20 GB for 30 days is the plan you need.
- Adding a neighbour: if your route also takes in a nearby country, the Oceania bundle covers Papua New Guinea too.
Every plan can be topped up, so if the trip runs longer than planned, you can add more data.
All 41 Papua New Guinea eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £17.99 / €20.99 / $22.99 | £6.00 / €7.00 / $7.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £18.99 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £6.33 / €7.33 / $8.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £5.80 / €6.80 / $7.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £51.99 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £5.20 / €6.20 / $6.70 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £105.99 / €126.99 / $136.99 | £5.30 / €6.35 / $6.85 | Choose |
Networks your Papua New Guinea eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Papua New Guinea.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | Digicel | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Singapore, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Papua New Guinea and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Papua New Guinea?
Your eSIM connects to Digicel, a 4G network, so there's one network to know in Papua New Guinea. Signal is mainly in towns such as Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen, Madang and Rabaul. Much of the highlands and the islands have patchy or no coverage, so download your maps before you leave the city. Your phone picks Digicel by itself, so there's nothing to set up.
Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. See how IP addresses work abroad. On daily plans, your speed drops to a fair-use speed once you've used the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Papua New Guinea?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99
- Standard · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £17.99 / €20.99 / $22.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £17.99 / €20.99 / $22.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £43.49 / €51.99 / $56.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £43.49 / €51.99 / $56.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £81.99 / €98.49 / $106.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £51.99 / €61.99 / $66.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £86.49 / €103.49 / $112.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £163.49 / €195.99 / $212.49
How to set up your Papua New Guinea eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Digicel and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Papua New Guinea: data tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Jacksons (POM), Nadzab (LAE) or Mount Hagen (HGU). Keep data roaming on for your eSIM line, then check that your phone shows Digicel.
- Your network: Your eSIM connects to Digicel, and Digicel runs on 4G here, so expect 4G rather than 5G on your screen.
- Staying in touch: Message friends on Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp over your eSIM's mobile data. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can check how to keep WhatsApp and your home number.
- Top-ups: Every plan can be topped up, so a longer trip doesn't mean buying a new eSIM.
- Online access: Your eSIM can send your data through Singapore, so websites may see you as being in Singapore, which can matter when a site checks where you are.
Papua New Guinea eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea eSIMs start at £6.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £28.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Papua New Guinea eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Digicel in Papua New Guinea. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Papua New Guinea eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Papua New Guinea, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Papua New Guinea eSIM?
Yes. Most Papua New Guinea plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Papua New Guinea plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Papua New Guinea are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Papua New Guinea?
No, Papua New Guinea runs on 4G only, and your eSIM connects to Digicel's 4G network. Your phone will show 4G rather than 5G, so there's no setting to change.
Can I use WhatsApp in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are the two messaging apps to know in Papua New Guinea. With mobile data switched on, you can message hosts, guides and family back home.
Which airport should I land at for Lae?
Land at Nadzab (LAE) for Lae, Jacksons (POM) for Port Moresby, or Mount Hagen (HGU) for Mount Hagen. Those three airports are the ones to know before you fly in.
Which eSIM covers Papua New Guinea and other Oceania countries?
The Oceania bundle covers Papua New Guinea along with other Oceania countries, so one eSIM can take you on to the next stop on your route. Check that bundle if you're travelling on to another Oceania country.
What happens when I run out of daily data in Papua New Guinea?
Once your daily allowance is used up, your connection slows right down for the rest of that day. The allowance starts again the next day, so a heavy streaming day doesn't carry over.
Ready for Papua New Guinea?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.