Which carriers matter, what buying a SIM involves, and when an eSIM is the smarter move.
Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Take the free tourist SIM at Nadi, then skip the tourist bundles: the ordinary local prepaid plans give far more data for less money, so load a standard local bundle instead. Bring the physical passport. There is no 5G, and coverage drops off in remote areas and between islands (expect gaps in the Yasawas and Lau), so don't rely on data during inter-island transfers. Test the connection before leaving the shop.
The better network for travelling around the islands and the stronger pick on coverage. Runs a free tourist SIM programme at Nadi Airport.
Cheaper, with larger data bundles: better value if you're staying in one area. Its tourist SIM is sold only at the Digicel store in Nadi Airport.
Registration is mandatory and you need a valid physical passport, not a photo or a copy. Staff register the SIM at the counter and keep a copy of your ID on record.
None. SIM prices at Nadi Airport are the same as in city stores, so this is one country where buying on arrival is simply the right move.
Guac eSIM covers Fiji with data plans starting from $1.50 per GB and instant activation, so your phone is online the moment you land. Airalo and Holafly are popular alternatives.
SIM cards and eSIM in Fiji