A Sivoli Mobile travel eSIM for Papua New Guinea starts at $7.00 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and there is no unlimited option on this product. Coverage is Papua New Guinea.
Key facts
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Network | Sivoli Mobile |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $7.00 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Sivoli Mobile eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Papua New Guinea travel eSIM is $7.00 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $12.50, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $17.00, a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $27.00, and 10 GB over 30 days is $43.00. There is no unlimited SKU on this product. The 3 GB / 30 day plan at $17.00 is the value pick: a month of cover for $10.00 more than the 7 day plan. Above that the step to 5 GB costs $10.00 for two extra gigabytes and the jump to 10 GB is $16.00 more again, so buy the large bucket only if you know you will use it.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Sivoli Mobile and the supported country is Papua New Guinea. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around, and real speed still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Papua New Guinea is a difficult country to cover: the mainland is mountainous, most roads do not join up, and many places are reached by air or boat rather than by driving. The practical framing is that Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen, and the main provincial towns are the sweet spot, while the interior and the outer islands follow the network’s own footprint and will drop out. The product page does not publish a coverage map, so treat remote trekking and island sections as outside the guarantee. It does not cover Indonesia, Australia, or the Solomon Islands.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and lodge bookings sit inside 1 GB for a short stay, and anything saved offline stays free. Trekking and diving trips are where the allowance goes, because you can be off Wi-Fi for days: a two-week trip with daily uploads is the 5 GB plan, and a month of travel with mobile as the only connection is 10 GB. Download offline maps and any needed documents before you leave Port Moresby, since re-downloading them over mobile data is the fastest way to burn a bucket.
Unlimited data
This product has no unlimited plan. Every option is a fixed bucket: 1 GB for 7 days, 2 GB for 15 days, or 3 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB for 30 days. If you plan to hotspot, count gigabytes per day before you buy: 10 GB over 30 days is about 330 MB a day, which is fine for maps and chat and not much more.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Sivoli Mobile line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
The main gateway is Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby, with domestic connections to Lae (LAE), Mount Hagen (HGU), and the provincial capitals. There is no road link from Port Moresby to Lae or the Highlands, so most itineraries involve a short flight. Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “PNG”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Papua New Guinea eSIM?
$7.00 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Sivoli Mobile plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Sivoli Mobile. The supported country is Papua New Guinea.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan, with voice calls only through apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection and Port Moresby arrivals is not the place to be troubleshooting.
Q6: Will it work outside Papua New Guinea?
No. Indonesia, Australia, and the Solomon Islands each need their own plan.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
No. There is no unlimited SKU on this product. The largest bucket is 10 GB over 30 days at $43.00.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Papua New Guinea, start with the $7.00 / 1 GB Sivoli Mobile plan. For a two-week trip that includes trekking or diving, the 3 GB / 30 day plan at $17.00 is the best value on the product, and a month with the phone as the only connection is the 10 GB / 30 day plan at $43.00. The published speed is 4G and there is no unlimited option.
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Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
