Tonga eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 7 data plans from $12.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Digicel 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 3 GB · 30 days · $12.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $3.40/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $26.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~614 MB | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $12.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $18.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $18.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $33.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Tonga
The Tonga eSIM connects to Digicel. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Tonga
- TBU Fua'amotu International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Tonga.
About unlimited in Tonga
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Tonga?
These regional eSIMs include Tonga. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Tonga eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $33.99.
All 7 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $4.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $3.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $33.99 | $1.13 | $3.40 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $26.99 | $9.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $40.99 | $8.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $52.99 | $7.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $68.99 | $6.90 | No cap |
Questions about Tonga
Which networks does the Tonga eSIM use?
The Tonga eSIM connects to Digicel. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Tonga?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $18.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Tonga?
Yes, from $26.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Tonga plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Tonga?
The main international airports are Fua'amotu International (TBU).
Does a regional eSIM cover Tonga?
Yes. Oceania and Global include Tonga. The smallest, Oceania, covers 8 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.