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Tonga eSIM
A 5 GB Tonga 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 you can keep messaging family on Messenger from Nuku'alofa, Vava'u or Ha'apai without fiddling with a physical SIM card. Pick your plan and install it before you fly, and you'll have one less thing to sort out at the airport.
- 5G speeds
- 1 network: Digicel
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Tonga eSIM in two questions
Which Tonga eSIM plan do I need?
Start with how many days you'll be away, then pick the plan that matches how you'll use your phone.
- A three-day city break in Nuku'alofa: Choose 3 GB for 15 days. That covers standard use, such as social media, music and some video.
- A fortnight touring Vava'u and Ha'apai: Choose 10 GB for 30 days. It suits standard use across two weeks, with messages on Messenger too.
- A month-long stay: Choose 20 GB for 30 days for standard use across the full trip.
- Tonga plus another Oceania stop: Choose the Oceania eSIM. It covers 8 countries, Tonga among them, so you can book one bundle for the whole trip.
Every plan can be topped up, and the longest plan runs for 30 days.
All 41 Tonga 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 Tonga eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Tonga.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Tonga | 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 Tonga and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Tonga?
Digicel is the network your eSIM joins in Tonga, on 4G. Signal is best around Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu, while outer islands can be patchy, so download your maps before you go if you're island hopping. Your phone picks Digicel by itself, so there's nothing to switch.
Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read the IP address help page if you're curious how that affects sites that check your location. On daily plans, your speed eases to a slower pace once you've used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Tonga?
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 Tonga 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 Tonga: data tips
- Arriving: Land at Fua'amotu International (TBU), switch your eSIM on, and make sure data roaming is turned on for the eSIM line (turn on data roaming). Install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, so there is nothing to set up at the airport.
- Getting around: Plan your route across Nuku'alofa, Vava'u, Ha'apai and 'Eua with maps. Light use of maps and messages needs about 0.25 GB a day, so one small plan can go a long way.
- Staying in touch: Messenger is the local messaging app to have ready, so sign in before you land. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and see how to keep it set up for both.
- Network: Digicel runs 4G here, so look for 4G on your phone rather than 5G.
- Top-ups: Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more data mid-trip if you need it.
Tonga eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Tonga?
Tonga 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 Tonga eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Digicel in Tonga. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Tonga eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Tonga, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Tonga eSIM?
Yes. Most Tonga 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?
Tonga 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 Tonga 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 Tonga?
No. Digicel runs Tonga on 4G only, so your eSIM will connect on 4G rather than 5G. Pick the plan size that suits your days and you are sorted for the trip.
How much data do I need for a week in Tonga?
Light use for a week, such as maps, messages and email, is about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video and it is about 4.9 GB. Heavy use with streaming and hotspot comes to about 12.6 GB.
Can I use Messenger in Tonga with an eSIM?
Yes. Messenger is one of the local messaging apps in Tonga, so have it set up on your phone before you go. Your messages use your eSIM's mobile data, so keep data turned on for the line.
Which eSIM covers Tonga and other Oceania countries?
The Oceania eSIM covers Tonga along with the other countries in its bundle, so one eSIM can serve a trip across all of them. If you are staying in Tonga only, a Tonga eSIM keeps things simple.
Can I buy data by the day in Tonga?
Yes. Daily plans give you a set allowance each day, from 1 GB a day up to 10 GB a day, for up to 30 days. Choose a higher daily amount if you will use maps, streaming or a hotspot most days.
What happens when I use up my daily data in Tonga?
In Tonga, once you pass your daily allowance, your data drops to a fair-use level. Streaming and large downloads will feel that most, so keep big downloads for when you have Wi-Fi.
Ready for Tonga?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.