Papua New Guinea eSIM: Travel Data from £17.99
Compare 1 prepaid 4G/5G Papua New Guinea eSIM data plans on Orange, delivered to your inbox in seconds. Keep your WhatsApp number — install at home over Wi-Fi and your plan starts when you land in Papua New Guinea.
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Papua New Guinea mobile coverage, speeds & travel facts
Key technical details before you travel to Papua New Guinea.
Partner networks
Orange. Named network shown on each plan card.
4G / 5G speeds & hotspot
4G LTE nationwide and 5G in Major international airports in Papua New Guinea and major urban centres. Personal hotspot / tethering supported.
Activation trigger
Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a network in Papua New Guinea. Install at home over Wi-Fi before departure.
Country facts
Dialling code: +675 · Emergency number: 112 / 911 (local emergency services) · Arrival hub: Major international airports in Papua New Guinea.
| Feature | Mapians · 20GB / 31 days | Home carrier roaming | Papua New Guinea airport SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £17.99 | Daily roaming pass × 31 days | Tourist kiosk pricing at arrivals |
| Ready on landing | Yes, connects at Major international airports in Papua New Guinea | Yes | Queue & passport registration |
| Keep WhatsApp & home SIM | Yes, dual-SIM active | Yes | Physical SIM swap |
How to install your Papua New Guinea eSIM in 3 steps
Buy & get instant QR code
Pick your Papua New Guinea data plan above. Your QR code and manual activation details arrive by email in seconds.
Scan over Wi-Fi before you fly
Open Settings > Mobile Data / SIM Manager > Add eSIM, scan the QR code and label the line "Mapians Papua New Guinea".
Switch on when you land in Papua New Guinea
Turn Data Roaming ON for your Mapians eSIM line upon arrival in Papua New Guinea and keep roaming OFF on your home SIM.
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Papua New Guinea eSIM FAQs
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Does a Papua New Guinea eSIM include a local phone number?
Most Papua New Guinea travel eSIM plans are data-only so you can use WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, Telegram and Teams without changing your existing number. Selected European carrier plans (such as Three UK) also include a voice/SMS number.
Which mobile networks does the Mapians Papua New Guinea eSIM use?
Our Papua New Guinea eSIM plans connect to tier-1 partner networks including Orange, giving you reliable 4G LTE and 5G coverage in major airports, cities and travel routes across Papua New Guinea.
When does my Papua New Guinea eSIM plan validity start?
Your plan validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported mobile network in Papua New Guinea, not when you purchase it. You can buy and install your QR code over Wi-Fi before departure.
Can I use personal hotspot and tethering in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Personal hotspot and Wi-Fi tethering are supported on Mapians Papua New Guinea eSIM plans, allowing you to share data with a laptop, tablet or travel companion.
What 4G and 5G speeds can I expect in Papua New Guinea?
You receive full-speed 4G LTE and 5G where available on local partner networks in Papua New Guinea. Fixed-data plans run at uncapped speed for your entire allowance, and any unlimited plan states its daily high-speed cap upfront.
Will my eSIM work as soon as I land in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before your flight, then switch on Data Roaming for your Mapians eSIM line when you land at major airports, cities and travel routes across Papua New Guinea for instant connectivity before baggage claim.
How much does a prepaid eSIM for Papua New Guinea cost?
Prepaid Mapians eSIM plans for Papua New Guinea start from £17.99 for 1 available single-country and multi-country bundles, with all taxes included and zero roaming charges.
What if my eSIM does not connect in Papua New Guinea?
Our support team is available 24/7 via Live Chat, WhatsApp (+44 7459 080021) and email. If we cannot get you connected in Papua New Guinea, you are protected by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
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