Compare the best eSIM plans for Vanuatu
Internet from the moment you land in Port Vila
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From $1.95
- 700+ plans compared
$1.95
Cheapest plan
700+
Vanuatu plans
44+
Providers available
4G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Vanuatu
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Monty eSIM
1 GB
7 days
VU
1,73€
EscapeSIM
1 GB
7 days
VU
2,47€
Tourist eSIM
1 GB
7 days
VU
3,15€
ByteSIM
1 GB
1 day
VU
3,46€
GigSky
1 GB
7 days
VU
2,99€
Manet Travel
3 GB
30 days
VU
34,00€
eSIM for Vanuatu at a glance
From
€5.20
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Vodafone, Digicel
Concentrated on Efate and Santo
Network
4G
Good in Port Vila and Luganville
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Vanuatu: everything you need to know
An archipelago of more than 80 South Pacific islands, Vanuatu concentrates its mobile coverage on inhabited areas. Two carriers share the market: Vodafone Vanuatu (formerly TVL) and Digicel. 4G is decent in Port Vila (Efate) and Luganville (Espiritu Santo), but outer islands like Tanna or Pentecost often only have signal around the main villages. A travel eSIM avoids very expensive out-of-plan rates and connects to the best available network on landing.
- ●Good 4G in Port Vila (capital, Efate island) and Luganville (Espiritu Santo). Signal is scarcer on Tanna (Mount Yasur is accessible but coverage is patchy there), on Pentecost (land diving / Nagol) and on remote Ambrym or Malekula, often limited to the edge of villages.
- ●For trips to Mount Yasur, the Santo Blue Holes, the SS President Coolidge wreck or Champagne Beach, download maps and information ahead: coverage degrades as soon as you leave the centers. Lodge Wi-Fi helps but stays slow.
- ●Perfect for WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger (very popular in the Pacific), Google Maps and tour bookings. Three official languages: Bislama, English and French, a legacy of the former Franco-British condominium. No ride-hailing; local taxis and buses. Cyclone season runs November to April: the network can be disrupted after an event.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Vanuatu, ITU DataHub: Vanuatu, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Vodafone Vanuatu
eSIM pricing in Vanuatu: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Vanuatu is 0.31 €/GB, across 386 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.31 €/GB
Plans compared
386
Oceania average
0.25 €/GB
World ranking
141 / 215
Vanuatu is 24% more expensive than the Oceania regional average (0.25 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Vanuatu?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Vanuatu, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ByteSIM | 0.19 €/GB | 3.46 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| Tourist eSIM | 0.70 €/GB | 3.15 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 JamboSim | 0.75 €/GB | 3.99 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 BreezeSIM | 0.84 €/GB | 3.98 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Monty eSIM | 0.97 €/GB | 1.73 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| EscapeSIM | 1.22 €/GB | 2.47 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Vanuatu
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/vu
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Vanuatu.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work well in Vanuatu?
Yes in Port Vila and Luganville, where Vodafone/Digicel 4G is decent. On outer islands (Tanna, Pentecost, Ambrym), coverage is often limited to the main villages: plan for offline maps on excursions.
Is there signal near Mount Yasur on Tanna?
Coverage there is patchy. Tanna has signal around inhabited areas, but it weakens toward Mount Yasur. Download routes and contacts before leaving Port Vila.
How much data for a trip to Vanuatu?
For one to two weeks across Efate, Santo and a secondary island, 3–7 GB is often enough: WhatsApp, Messenger, maps and bookings. Reduced coverage naturally limits use outside the centers.
Does my usual plan cover Vanuatu?
Rarely, and out-of-plan rates in the Pacific are very high. A travel eSIM is far cheaper and activates before departure.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Vanuatu eSIM plans allow hotspot: the field is shown on each offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Vanuatu, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Vanuatu is 0.31 €/GB, across 386 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Vanuatu is 24% more expensive than the Oceania regional average (0.25 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Vanuatu sits at position 141 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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