1GB
Best match7 days
New Caledonia
- Hotspot
- 5G
$35.05$36.90−5%
New Caledonia eSIM
New Caledonia is a French territory in the South Pacific where French is the working language and prices are in Pacific francs (XPF). A normal trip splits in two: Noumea, with its restaurants and a real bus network, and the trip out to the Isle of Pines or the Loyalty Islands, which depends on ferries and small domestic flights booked ahead. Data matters most for holding those bookings and watching timetables that move with the weather.
Plans listed
11
Network
Mobilis
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
XPF
This page carries 11 eSIM plans for New Caledonia, riding on Mobilis with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
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Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
New Caledonia 1GB 7 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$36.90$35.05
Best for heavy data
New Caledonia 10GB 30 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$268.90$255.45
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$268.90$255.45Pick this plan
New Caledonia 10GB 30 days
Mobilis
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Cheapest$489.30$464.83Pick this plan
New Caledonia 2GB per day
Mobilis
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Extra headroom$553.90$526.20Pick this plan
New Caledonia 20GB 30 days
Mobilis
- 20GB for 7 days, leaves about 183% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$699.30$664.33Pick this plan
New Caledonia 3GB per day
Mobilis
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days1 package
New Caledonia 1GB 7 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$36.90$35.05
8–15 days1 package
New Caledonia 3GB 15 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$88.90$84.45
16 days and longer4 packages
New Caledonia 3GB 30 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$93.90$89.20
New Caledonia 5GB 30 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$147.90$140.50
New Caledonia 10GB 30 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$268.90$255.45
New Caledonia 20GB 30 days
Mobilis
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$553.90$526.20
Daily · unlimited with fair use5 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
New Caledonia 1GB per day
Mobilis
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$40.90$38.85
New Caledonia 2GB per day
Mobilis
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$69.90$66.40
New Caledonia 3GB per day
Mobilis
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$99.90$94.90
New Caledonia 5GB per day
Mobilis
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$128.90$122.45
New Caledonia 10GB per day
Mobilis
- Data
- 10GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
- One network
from$239.90$227.90
Every plan, as a list (11)+
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
About 500MB to 1GB a day for maps, translating French menus and signs, and messaging. Add a little more if you are checking ferry and domestic flight timetables several times a day.
When you land
The international gateway is La Tontouta (NOU), a bit over forty kilometres from Noumea, so you continue by shuttle bus or a booked transfer. Domestic island flights leave from Noumea Magenta (GEA) inside the city. Turn the line on at the gate to confirm your transfer and accommodation, since the airport run takes about an hour.
Where coverage changes
Noumea and its suburbs are well served, from Anse Vata along the waterfront to the business district. It thins along the central mountain spine of Grande Terre, on the east coast around Hienghene, through the northern province, and on the boat legs out to the Isle of Pines and Lifou. Assume time on the ferry is time without service.
Cities travellers ask about
- Noumea — The main city, with the Taneo bus network and French restaurants.
- Isle of Pines — Oro Bay and the natural pool; signal really only near the village.
- Lifou — Largest of the Loyalty Islands; coverage clusters around We.
- Bourail — Mid west coast stop for the Bonhomme rock and the beaches.
- Hienghene — East coast; winding road and signal that comes and goes.
Apps to install before you fly
- Taneo for bus routes and timetables around Noumea
- Air Caledonie for domestic flights to the Loyalty Islands and Isle of Pines
- Google Translate with the French pack downloaded for offline use
Networks in New Caledonia
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Mobilis | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 3GB 30 days | 3GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 5GB 30 days | 5GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| New Caledonia 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Is New Caledonia hard if I do not speak French?+
Manageable, but prepare for it. English works at hotels and on the main tours, yet signs, menus and ferry or bus timetables are mostly in French. Download the French pack in a translation app for offline use, and save your accommodation address in French to show a driver.
How far ahead should I book the Isle of Pines and Loyalty Islands?+
Book before you fly. Domestic flights and ferries both have limited seats and fill quickly around holidays, and ferry schedules are adjusted for sea conditions. Leave a spare day before your international departure and check the sailing status on the morning of travel every time.
Do I need a rental car outside Noumea?+
In Noumea the Taneo buses and walking are enough. Once you head up either coast of Grande Terre, public transport is sparse and the distances are long, so most visitors rent a car. Download offline maps first, because some of the mountain crossings have no service at all.
When does a New Caledonia eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026