Updated Sep 2026
Compare eSIMs for New Caledonia 2026
Compare 56 plans from 4 providers
Which mobile networks you get in New Caledonia
Mobilis is the sole network named in the published lists for New Caledonia, with OPT New Caledonia behind it. That makes the radio side of an eSIM choice fairly settled: the choice of network is effectively made for you, and the meaningful differences between plans lie elsewhere, such as allowance, validity and the profile’s terms. The list remains useful as a check on what each eSIM provider has stated, rather than as a promise of service in every location.
MobilisBest stated technology: 4G
Operated by OPT New Caledonia
eSimCard and Roamless2 of 2 providers
New Caledonia eSIM prices, month by month
Data has been getting cheaper in New Caledonia: a gigabyte typically goes for $14.50 now, against $16.65 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 13% across 10 months.
That is well above the $1.85 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. New Caledonia is one of the pricier places we cover, at 224 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 56 plans for New Caledonia from 4 providers, against 27 in December 2025.
Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.
- New Caledonia$14.50
- All destinations$1.85
The month-by-month figures are in the table below.
- Typical per GB
- $14.50down 13% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $0.27
- Plans compared
- 56up 29 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 4up 1 since Dec 2025
Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.
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| Month | Typical per GB | Typical per day | Plans | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $14.50Typical per GB | $0.27Typical per day | 56Plans | 4Providers |
| August 2026 | $14.50down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.27down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day | 56Plans | 4Providers |
| July 2026 | $15.50down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.29Typical per day | 56up 4% on the previous monthPlans | 4up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| June 2026 | $16.41down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.29up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day | 54up 4% on the previous monthPlans | 3Providers |
| May 2026 | $17.71Typical per GB | $0.28down 49% on the previous monthTypical per day | 52down 20% on the previous monthPlans | 3down 2 on the previous monthProviders |
| April 2026 | $17.71down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.55up 162% on the previous monthTypical per day | 65up 30% on the previous monthPlans | 5up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| March 2026 | $17.95Typical per GB | $0.21up 163% on the previous monthTypical per day | 50up 4% on the previous monthPlans | 4up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| February 2026 | $17.95up 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $0.08Typical per day | 48up 153% on the previous monthPlans | 3Providers |
| January 2026 | $16.81up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB | Typical per day | 19down 30% on the previous monthPlans | 3Providers |
| December 2025 | $16.65Typical per GB | Typical per day | 27Plans | 3Providers |
Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for New Caledonia
How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in New Caledonia, and how many prepaid data plans are there?
The provider field here is genuinely compact: only a couple of travel eSIM brands currently list New Caledonia, so a long brand shortlist is not part of the decision. The practical check is more basic: does one of the available prepaid plans offer enough data for the trip and remain valid for its full length? Providers name Mobilis as the local network, so changing brand may not mean changing network. If none of the packages fits, a local SIM bought on arrival is the practical alternative.
What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in New Caledonia?
Mobilis is the operator named in the published provider information for travel eSIMs in New Caledonia. That makes the underlying radio network a choice made before you select an eSIM: changing provider changes the data allowance and terms, but not the operator listed for the service. In other words, the important distinction between these eSIMs is not which local network to pick manually; it is which provider’s offer and stated network arrangement you accept. The provider’s coverage documentation remains the best source for practical availability.
Are there any free data eSIM plans available for New Caledonia?
A free data option is available for New Caledonia, but it is best viewed as a trial allowance rather than travel data. It is limited and usually tied to signing up with the provider, so it may get a phone online briefly but will not replace a normal holiday plan. With only a couple of providers serving the territory, this sort of free offer is the exception rather than the norm.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for New Caledonia?
Unlimited-labelled options do exist, but New Caledonia has a small eSIM market, so they account for almost all the choice in this category. The label refers to continued access rather than unrestricted speed: after the faster allowance is used, the connection is slowed for the relevant period, making activities such as streaming harder and maps less responsive. Compare how often the faster data is renewed and the reduced speed with how you expect to use the eSIM.
eSIM Providers for New Caledonia
Mobilis is the stated network across New Caledonia’s eSIM options, so the network choice is effectively settled rather than a contest between operators. With only a couple of providers selling here, the shortlist is unusually narrow, making each option’s terms more important than usual. Focus on the data allowance and what happens after it runs out: those details will shape the practical choice, not a difference in stated network access.
3 providers sell eSIMs for New Caledonia. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.
