# eSIM for New Caledonia

> Compare 11 prepaid eSIM data plans for New Caledonia, from $30.23. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 30 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/ · Data as of: 2026-10-26 · Prices: US dollars

## New Caledonia eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $30.23
- **Plans:** 11 plans
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 5 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 7 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $20.08, typically $25.61
- **Networks:** Mobilis
- **5G:** 11 of 11 plans
- **Hotspot:** 11 of 11 plans
- **Top-up:** 11 of 11 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for New Caledonia by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-1gb-7days): $30.23 | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-3gb-15days): $80.61 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-3gb-15days): $80.61 | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-10gb-30days): $205.76 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-5gb-30days): $121.78 | [20 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-20gb-30days): $401.69 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-10gb-30days): $205.76 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited): $1,007.70 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How New Caledonia compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $25.61 per GB, New Caledonia costs more than 100% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Türkiye](https://esimnest.com/turkey/) | $0.47 | $0.72 | 45 |
| [French Polynesia](https://esimnest.com/french-polynesia/) | $1.56 | $15.14 | 14 |
| [Yemen](https://esimnest.com/yemen/) | $19.01 | $15.48 | 11 |
| [Togo](https://esimnest.com/togo/) | $1.56 | $15.82 | 16 |
| New Caledonia | $30.23 | $25.61 | 11 |

## Plans (11)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New Caledonia 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-1gb-7days) | New Caledonia | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $30.23 |
| [New Caledonia 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | New Caledonia | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $33.59/day |
| [New Caledonia 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-2gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | New Caledonia | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $63.82/day |
| [New Caledonia 3GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-3gb-15days) | New Caledonia | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $80.61 |
| [New Caledonia 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-3gb-30days) | New Caledonia | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $84.89 |
| [New Caledonia 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | New Caledonia | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $88.70/day |
| [New Caledonia 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-5gbday-unlimited) | New Caledonia | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $109.06/day |
| [New Caledonia 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-5gb-30days) | New Caledonia | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $121.78 |
| [New Caledonia 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-10gbday-unlimited) | New Caledonia | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $185.40/day |
| [New Caledonia 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-10gb-30days) | New Caledonia | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $205.76 |
| [New Caledonia 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/#plan-new-caledonia-20gb-30days) | New Caledonia | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $401.69 |

## Mobile networks in New Caledonia

- Mobilis (5G)

## eSIM for New Caledonia: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in New Caledonia?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in New Caledonia, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for New Caledonia cost?

Plans for New Caledonia start at $30.23. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $205.76: 10 GB for 30 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for New Caledonia?

Yes, 5 plans have unlimited data, from $33.59. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for New Caledonia valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 7 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in New Caledonia?

11 of 11 plans support 5G where the local network offers it; the others use 4G/LTE.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in New Caledonia?

eSIMs for New Caledonia are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.