Port Vila
Explore the bustling stalls of the Port Vila Market in the heart of downtown.
Before you fly to Vanuatu, set up a travel eSIM to enjoy mobile data the moment you land in Port Vila, without the worry of roaming bills.
Built for short trips and long stays alike — if you fall into any of these, you're sorted.
Digicel Vanuatu provides reliable coverage in urban areas like Port Vila and Luganville, while TVL is known for its broader reach into rural and remote islands. Both can struggle with indoor coverage, especially in concrete structures.
A rough guide to pick the right plan — your real usage depends on how much you stream and share.
Maps, messaging, email and the occasional search. Enough to stay oriented and in touch.
Social feeds, browsing, music and some video. The sweet spot for most travelers.
Video calls, lots of streaming and tethering your laptop or sharing a hotspot.
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Using an eSIM in Vanuatu can streamline your mobile connectivity.
Pocket WiFi, roaming and airport SIM cards all work — here's how they stack up against an eSIM.
| Telekonek eSIM | Pocket WiFi | Roaming | Airport SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Scan a QR code before you fly | Reserve, then collect and return a device | Already on your home plan | Queue at a kiosk after you land |
| Ready when you land | Yes — connects on arrival | Only after pick-up | Yes | After you find a counter |
| Keep your number | Yes | Yes | Yes | No — you swap out your SIM |
| Extra device to carry | No | Yes — a hotspot to charge | No | No |
| Typical cost | Low, prepaid up front | Daily rental, often a deposit | Usually the most expensive | Varies, often paid in cash |
| Multiple travelers | One eSIM each | Share one hotspot | Charged per line | One SIM each |
Connection-tested in the cities travelers actually visit.
Explore the bustling stalls of the Port Vila Market in the heart of downtown.
Dive into the history at Million Dollar Point, a unique underwater site.
Witness the fiery spectacle of Mount Yasur, one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes.
Download offline maps of Vanuatu on apps like Maps.me, as data coverage can be spotty on the outer islands.
Use Wi-Fi at cafes in Port Vila, but be cautious of unreliable speeds and secure your connection with a VPN.
Enable data saving mode on your device to stretch limited data plans, especially when streaming.
Purchase a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for group travel, allowing multiple devices to connect to one eSIM plan.
Activate your eSIM before leaving home to ensure a smooth transition upon arrival.
Be aware that some payment apps may require verification over a mobile network instead of Wi-Fi.
Most recent iPhone, Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and cellular iPad models support eSIM — but not every model does. Check your exact device in our compatibility guide before you buy.
Heading beyond Vanuatu? These travel eSIMs install the same way — scan before you fly, data the moment you land.
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