Does the Papua New Guinea eSIM include calls and texts?

No. The eSIM is data-only, so calls and text messages are not included.

Can I top up my Papua New Guinea eSIM?

Yes, top-ups are supported if you need more data during your trip.

How much data can I get for Papua New Guinea?

Available allowances are 1GB, 3GB, 5GB and 10GB.

Papua New Guinea: is an eSIM better than a local SIM?

For most travellers, yes. A local SIM in Papua New Guinea means finding a shop once you have landed, usually with ID in hand, and it leaves you on a single carrier. An eSimHero eSIM installs before you travel, works the moment you arrive, connects across the networks we carry there, and leaves your usual number active on the same phone.

Papua New Guinea Local eSIMs

Name: Papua New Guinea eSIM
Brand: eSimHero
Availability: InStock

Stay connected in Papua New Guinea with plans starting from $4.75

If you're running low, you can always top up

The package starts when you connect to a supported network

Delivered instantly via QR code to your email

Networks

Digicel4G

Internet Breakout

Singapore

Choose your package

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7 days

1 GB

$4.75

15 days

3 GB

$11.75

30 days

3 GB

$12.50

5 GB

$19.00

10 GB

$34.25

Papua New Guinea eSIM Data Speed

Your data breaks out in Singapore, around 4,536 km from Papua New Guinea, adding roughly 45 ms of travel time. Browsing, streaming, maps and video calls are unaffected — only fast-paced online gaming is likely to notice.

Networks: Digicel4G
Breaks out in: Singapore
Added latency: ~45 ms; ~4,536 km

Works well with

Estimated from the distance between Papua New Guinea and the breakout country. Real-world latency also depends on the mobile network you connect to. Why this matters

About eSIMs in Papua New Guinea

An eSIM for Papua New Guinea gives you mobile data through Digicel’s 4G network. Choose a plan based on how long you are staying and how much data you expect to use.

Coverage & networks

The eSIM connects to Digicel’s 4G network in Papua New Guinea. It is a data-only service, so calls and text messages are not included.

How much data you need

Available data allowances are 1GB, 3GB, 5GB and 10GB. Light users may find 1GB suitable for essential maps and messages, while 5GB or 10GB may be more suitable for regular browsing, social media and other online services. Plans are available for 7, 15 or 30 days, and you can top up if you need more data.

Setting it up

Choose the data allowance and validity period that suit your trip, then activate the eSIM for use in Papua New Guinea. You can top up the plan if your original allowance runs out.

Is your phone eSIM ready?

Scan this QR code with your phone to instantly check compatibility.

Papua New Guinea Travel eSIM vs Local SIM

One network from a shop counter, or every network before you fly.

How an eSimHero travel eSIM compares with a local SIM card in Papua New Guinea
	Local SIM	eSimHero eSIM
Networks	One only	1 networks
Speed	That one carrier's	4G
Ready	After you land	Before you fly
ID needed	Often	Never
Your number	Has to come out	Stays active
Top-ups	Find a shop	Online, seconds
Price	Unknown until you land	$4.75