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Papua New Guinea eSIM

  1. Plan
  2. Pay
  3. Install
How many days do you need? Day 1 starts when you first connect.
kimsim Unlimited$76.997 days · $11.00/day
  • First 3 GB every day at full speed
  • Then 1 Mbps: maps, chats and music keep going
  • Never cut off
or just need some data?

Every data pack lasts 30 days, whatever your trip length.

$76.99Unlimited 3GB/day · 7 days

Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. No account or password needed. Your eSIM shows on the next screen and by email.

Your eSIM is delivered instantly. By paying, you agree to immediate delivery, so the 14-day cancellation right ends once it's delivered. Refunds are only given if you've tried to install it and support can't get it working.

Which Papua New Guinea plan do I need?

Rough guide only: many travellers use 3 to 7 GB a week for maps, messages and some social media. Video, video calls and hotspot use much more.

  • Maps, messages, a few photos
  • Plus social media and the odd video call
  • Streaming, video calls, hotspot every day
    • 7-day tripUnlimited: 3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps · 7 daysPick this plan
    • 14-day tripUnlimited: 3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps · 15 daysPick this plan

Picked too small? Top up onto the same eSIM from My eSIMs. Nothing to reinstall.

Networks and coverage in Papua New Guinea

Your eSIM connects to Digicel (4G). 4G. That's plenty for maps, messages, social media and video calls.

Real speed depends on the local network, how busy it is and your signal. Why 5G or 4G

How to set up your Papua New Guinea eSIM before you fly

  1. Check your phone. It needs eSIM and no carrier lock. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID, it supports eSIM. Phone check
  2. Install at home, on Wi-Fi. Any time up to 180 days before. Your days don't start until it first connects in Papua New Guinea.
  3. When you land, switch the kimsim line on and turn on Data Roaming for it. You won't be charged roaming: kimsim is prepaid. Keep roaming off on your home line.
  4. Make kimsim your mobile data line. Your home number stays on for calls and texts.

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Stuck? Don't delete it. Restart your phone first.

Good to know: Papua New Guinea

This plan uses one network in Papua New Guinea, Digicel (4G), so there's nothing to choose: it connects on its own.

These networks run on 4G in Papua New Guinea, which is plenty for maps, messages and video calls.

No regional plan covers Papua New Guinea right now, so for a multi-country trip you'll want an eSIM for each country.

Travelling further? Plans that also cover Papua New Guinea

No regional plan covers Papua New Guinea right now. Visiting more countries? You'll need an eSIM for each one.

If it doesn't work, you get your money back

Installed but can't get it working? Contact us: a person checks it with the network and works with you to fix it. If it can't be made to work, you get a full refund. Refund rules

Papua New Guinea eSIM: questions travellers ask

Which network does the Papua New Guinea eSIM use?

A kimsim Papua New Guinea eSIM connects to Digicel (4G). It does this on its own once Data Roaming is on for the kimsim line, so there's nothing to choose.

Does the Papua New Guinea eSIM work on 5G?

Not at the moment: these plans run on 4G (Digicel (4G)). That's plenty for maps, messages, social media and video calls. Real speed depends on the network, how busy it is and your signal.

How much data do I need for a week in Papua New Guinea?

Many travellers use around 3 to 7 GB a week for maps, messages and some social media. For a typical week, the 10 GB pack is a sensible start, and you can top up onto the same eSIM. If you stream or use hotspot every day, Unlimited suits you better.

Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Papua New Guinea?

Yes. kimsim Unlimited gives you 3 GB at full speed every day, then 1 Mbps for the rest of that day, which is fine for messages, maps and music but not HD video. Pick how many days you need; the allowance resets daily.

Can I use my Papua New Guinea eSIM in other countries?

A Papua New Guinea eSIM works in Papua New Guinea only, and no regional plan covers Papua New Guinea right now. For a multi-country trip, buy an eSIM for each country and install them all at home before you go.

When should I install my Papua New Guinea eSIM?

Before you fly, at home on Wi-Fi. You can install it any time up to 180 days ahead. Your plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in Papua New Guinea, so installing early costs you nothing and means you're online when you land.

Do I need to turn on data roaming for an eSIM in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, for the kimsim line only. The eSIM connects to local networks as a visitor, so your phone treats it as roaming and won't use it unless roaming is on. You aren't charged roaming: kimsim is prepaid. Keep Data Roaming off on your home line.

Does the Papua New Guinea eSIM come with a phone number?

No, kimsim plans are data only. WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime and other apps keep working on your usual number over data. Your home SIM can stay on for normal calls and texts, such as bank codes, at your home carrier's rates.

What if my Papua New Guinea eSIM doesn't work when I land?

Check the kimsim line is on, Data Roaming is on for it, and it's your mobile data line. Then restart the phone. Still nothing? Don't delete the eSIM: contact us with your order number. If it can't be activated and we can't fix it, you get a full refund.

Can I top up my Papua New Guinea eSIM?

Yes. Top up from My eSIMs onto the same eSIM, with nothing to reinstall. It's handy if you picked a pack that's too small or your trip gets longer.

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