The Best SIM Card in Fiji for Travellers 📱 2025

Last Updated: 19 September, 2025

Which Phone Network to Choose in Fiji

Replace expensive roaming bills with a local SIM Card in Fiji! Let’s be honest, we need to spend some time on our phones, even when we’re on “Fiji time“. Those poolside selfies are not going to post themselves! When you can buy 2 GB of data for free, why not?!

With that in mind, we have come up with a few comparisons so you can choose the right SIM card in Fiji with the right plan for you.

Who are the Phone Network Providers in Fiji?

There are two main phone networks in Fiji: Vodafone and Digicel. While both offer similar coverage across the islands, their prices and bundles are slightly different.

Although international SIM cards and eSIMs exist for Fiji, these are significantly more expensive than the plans offered by the local phone networks. Therefore, we won’t try to sell you any bogus SIM cards on this website. You’re welcome!

As for whether your phone will work with a Fiji SIM card, head over to our complete guide, Will Your Phone Work in Fiji?

Pros and Cons of Different Phone Options for Travellers in Fiji

Choosing the right phone option for your Fijian adventure can be a bit of a puzzle, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! We’ve done the legwork (or should we say “finger-work”?) to bring you a comprehensive comparison of your communication choices.

The table below outlines the pros and cons of various phone options available to travellers in Fiji, based on our on-the-ground research conducted this year. We’ll explore each choice in more detail later in the guide, so think of this as a preview for the wealth of phone-related insights to come!

Option	👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Digicel (eSIM version coming soon)	• Local • Cheapest Option • Lots of stores • Good coverage • Free 48h	• No SMS included • Lots of promotional SMS
Vodafone	• Local • Includes credit • Good coverage • Free 24h	• No SMS included (Will use credit)
Online eSIM (Airalo, SimOptions, Holafly, Nomad etc…)	• Sorted before departure • Guaranteed compatibility	• Vastly more expensive • Often only includes data • Some network issues
Roaming	• Sorted before departure • Keep your number	• Vastly more expensive

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Comparing Digicel and Vodafone Tourist SIM Plans

While tourist SIM plans may not be the cheapest option available, they offer unbeatable convenience for travellers arriving in Fiji. You can easily grab one from the airport, sparing you the hassle of searching for a local provider.

These plans typically include a generous amount of data and require minimal paperwork compared to local plans (don’t worry, we’ll cover those later in this guide).

If you’re part of the 5% of visitors who need a bit more from their mobile plan, tourist SIMs might be just the ticket.

However, it’s worth noting that neither Digicel nor Vodafone includes SMS text in their tourist plans. Any texts or overages will be charged to your credit. Vodafone includes some credit with their plan, while Digicel doesn’t. So, if you’re a text addict, you might want to add about FJ$5 credit for texts.

These tourist plans primarily focus on data, catering to the modern traveller’s need to stay connected, share their adventures on social media, and navigate the beautiful Fijian islands with ease.

Plan Cost (FJ$)	📶 Digicel Tourist SIM	📶 Vodafone Tourist SIM
FREE	2 GB 📅 48 hours	3 GB 📅 24 hours
FJ$20	x	7 GB, $10 credit, 60 mins to Vodafone, 60 mins international 📅 15 days
FJ$25	75 GB, 30 mins off-net, unlimited calls and texts to Digicel 📅 7 days	7 GB, $10 credit, 60 mins to Vodafone, 60 mins international 📅 15 days
FJ$35	175 GB, 60 mins off-net, unlimited calls and texts to Digicel 📅 15 days	7 GB, $10 credit, 60 mins to Vodafone, 60 mins international, unlimited texts 📅 10 days plan, sim valid for 90 days
FJ$50	225 GB, 200 mins off-net, unlimited calls and texts to Digicel 📅 30 days	x
FJ$65	x	100 GB, 📅 15 days plan, sim valid for 90 days
FJ$70	x	Option 1: 50 GB, $25 credit, 120 mins to Vodafone, 120 mins international, unlimited texts 📅 30 days plan, sim valid for 1 yearOption 2: 175 GB, 125 GB expires in 20 days, $10 credit, 120 mins to Vodafone, 120 mins international, unlimited texts 📅 15 days plan, sim valid for 1 year
FJ$100	x	Option 1: 100 GB, $35 credit, 200 mins to Vodafone, 200 mins international, unlimited texts 📅 30 days plan, sim valid for 1 yearOption 2: 225 GB, 125 GB expires in 20 days, $10 credit, 200 mins to Vodafone, 200 mins international, unlimited texts 📅 30 days plan, sim valid for 1 year

The Best SIM Card in Fiji for Travellers

Phone Coverage in Fiji

Digicel and Vodafone both have very similar coverage across Fiji. As you might expect, the strongest coverage is in the most populated areas of Fiji.

Vodafone has a stronger coverage in the northern Yasawa Islands (see Is There Mobile Phone Reception in the Yasawas Islands?) and around Vanua Levu. Digicel has stronger coverage in some parts of inland Viti Levu.

4G/LTE is available in the main towns of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, where Vodafone’s coverage is a bit more extensive than Digicel. The outer islands and more remote parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu have 2/3G coverage.

Fiji Cellphone Coverage Table

Ever wondered about cellphone coverage in Fiji? We’ve done the legwork for you, testing both major cellphone companies across the islands. Our team travelled to various regions, diligently checking signal strength (measured in bars out of four) to bring you this comprehensive guide.

We’re excited to share the results of our island-hopping adventure! So, let’s dive in and explore the ins and outs of Fiji’s mobile coverage.

Location	📶 Digicel Coverage (Bars out of 4)	📶 Vodafone Coverage (Bars out of 4)
Nadi	4 ⭐	4 ⭐
Denarau Island	4 ⭐	4 ⭐
Mamanuca Islands	3 ⭐	2
Yasawa Islands	2	3 ⭐
Coral Coast	3	4 ⭐
Vanua Levu	3 ⭐	3 ⭐
Taveuni	3 ⭐	3 ⭐
Pacific Harbour	4 ⭐	4 ⭐
Suva	4 ⭐	4 ⭐
Lomaiviti	2 ⭐	1
Kadavu	2	3 ⭐
Suncoast	4 ⭐	4 ⭐
Lau Islands	2 ⭐	1

Is There 5G in Fiji?

Both Vodafone and Digicel are working hard to bring 5G to Fiji. In fact, a Digicel representative told us in 2024 that they were “currently running some tests in populated areas [Suva and Nadi] for 5G ahead of a planned launch in 2025″.

While it’s unlikely that the most remote areas of Fiji will get 5G anytime soon, if you’re planning to hang out in populated areas or Denarau, you might just catch some super-fast internet by the time you take your trip. How’s that for a holiday bonus?

How to Get a Fiji SIM Card

First things first, you need to make sure that your phone is unlocked, is compatible with GSM networks and with frequencies of 700, 900 and/or 1,800 Mhz (and 3,100 Mhz for Vodafone).

Find out more in our complete guide, Will Your Phone Work in Fiji?

Where to Get a SIM Card in Fiji?

Fiji SIM cards can be purchased from any Vodafone and Digicel office in Fiji. Both companies have outlets in Nadi Airport, Nadi, Suva, Sigatoka and Lautoka, as well as on the outer island of Vanua Levu.

Offices are usually open from 9 am to 5/7 pm on weekdays and until 2 pm on Saturdays. The outlets that most visitors will use are as follows.

Fiji Cellphone Stores

Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Digicel and Vodafone stores across the islands of Fiji. With Digicel boasting a larger network of outlets, you’re never far from a place to sort out your mobile needs.

City / Area	Digicel Stores 📱	Vodafone Stores 📞
Nadi	📍 Digicel Nadi – Main Street, Nadi 📍 Digicel Jetpoint – Level 3, Jetpoint Super Centre, Nadi 📍 Digicel Nadi Airport – Nadi International Airport, Namaka, Nadi	📍 Vodafone Nadi – MyFNPF Centre, Main Street, Nadi 📍 Vodafone Nadi Airport – Nadi International Airport, Nadi 📍 Vodafone Namaka – Lot 1, Deo Street, Namaka, Nadi
Sigatoka	📍 Digicel Sigatoka – Main Street, Sigatoka	📍 Vodafone Sigatoka – Opposite Market Road, Sigatoka
Suva	📍 Digicel Head Office – 5 Vuna Road, Nabua Road, Suva 📍 Digicel Tappoo – Tappoo, Usher Street, Suva 📍 Digicel Top Up Booth – Scott Street, Suva 📍 Digicel Damodar – Grantham Road, Suva 📍 Digicel Post Office Suva – 10 Edward Street, Suva 📍 Digicel Nabua – Digicel House, Ground Floor, Nabua, Suva 📍 Digicel Rups Mega – Rups Mega Centre, Nakasi, Suva 📍 Digicel Market Kiosk – Rodwell Road, Suva 📍 Digicel MHCC – Thomson Street, Suva	📍 Vodafone MHCC – Ground Floor, MHCC Building, Suva 📍 Vodafone Triangle – Cnr of Renwick Road & Thomson Street, Suva 📍 Vodafone Damodar – Shop No.10, Right Wing, Damodar Complex, Raiwaqa, Suva 📍 Vodafone FNPF – Shop S104, Ground Floor, Grieg Street, Suva 📍 Vodafone Nakasi – Shop No.3, Rups Mega Complex, Nakasi, Suva
Labasa	📍 Digicel Labasa – Main Street, Labasa	📍 Vodafone Labasa – Jaduram Building, Main Street, Labasa
Ba	📍 Digicel Ba – Ba Bus Station, Ba	–
Tavua	📍 Digicel Tavua – Tavua town centre	–
Rakiraki	📍 Digicel Rakiraki – Main Street, Vaileka	–
Savusavu	📍 Digicel Savusavu – Main Street, Savusavu	–
Kadavu	📍 Digicel Kadavu – Vunisea, Kadavu	–

Registering Your Mobile Phone Number

As part of the Fiji Government regulations, it is mandatory for all phone numbers to be registered. You will not be able to purchase credit for your SIM card until you have registered your phone number.

You must register with an M-PAiSA agent, which is the case for any Vodafone or Digicel store. Other outlets will usually advertise with a sign if they are an M-PAiSA agent.

Registering is free, and you will be required to present a valid original ID. Any of the following ID can be used: Passport, FNPF Card, Driver’s License, Police ID Card, Military Card, Birth Certificate, Reference Letter, Certificate of Vola Ni Kawa Bula, Marriage Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, Social Welfare Card or Voter Registration ID.

Note that a copy of your ID will be kept for records and you should receive a copy of your registration form.

A Deep-Dive on Digicel Fiji SIM Cards

Digicel offers a wide range of prepaid phone plans and bundles in Fiji.

Digicel Fiji Tourist SIM Card

The first go-to for many travellers arriving in Fiji is Digicel’s pre-loaded Tourist SIM. You have a choice of four data bundles on the Tourist SIM:

FJ$0 – 2 GB – 48 hours
FJ$25 – 75 GB, 30 mins off-net, unlimited on-net calls and texts – 7 days
FJ$35 – 175 GB, 60 mins off-net, unlimited on-net calls and texts – 15 days
FJ$50 – 225 GB, 200 mins off-net, unlimited on-net calls and texts – 30 days

Note that the Digicel Tourist SIM is only available from the Digicel Nadi Airport Store. There is no charge for the Tourist SIM but if you want to buy a bundle, you will, of course, be charged.

Digicel Fiji Standard Rates

What are the standard rates with Digicel Fiji once you have run out of data, texts or minutes? The standard rates are:

Calls to Digicel Fiji numbers: 21¢ per 30 secs
Calls to other Fiji numbers: 23¢ per 30 secs
Calls to international numbers: 47¢-FJ$3.07 per minute (depending on the country you are calling)
Texts to Digicel Fiji numbers: 15¢ per text
Texts to other Fiji numbers: 18¢ per text
Texts to international numbers: 18¢ per text
Mobile Internet Browsing: 0.02¢ per MB.

Eek! Don’t run out of minutes!

Alternative Phone Plans with Digicel Fiji

If you’re visiting Fiji for longer, the Tourist SIM plan just isn’t the most cost-effective option for you, or you missed getting a Tourist SIM from Nadi Airport, any Digicel Fiji SIM card can be purchased and topped up with one of Digicel’s Bundles (however, not a Tourist SIM bundle).

Dial *555#, use the MyDigicel app or visit online-top-up.digicelgroup.com to purchase bundles, such as the following:

FJ$4 – 15 GB, $4 credit for Digicel mins/texts – 1 day
FJ$8 – 30 GB, $8 credit for Digicel mins/texts – 7 days
FJ$10 – 50 GB, $20 credit for Digicel mins/texts – 10 days
FJ$15 – 90 GB, $45 credit for Digicel mins/texts – 15 days
FJ$20 – 125 GB, $40 credit for Digicel mins/texts – 20 days
FJ$25 – 150 GB, unlimited Digicel mins/texts, 100 mins off-net/international – 30 days.
FJ$35 – 250 GB, unlimited Digicel mins/texts, $250 off-net/international minutes – 30 days.

A Deep Dive on Vodafone Fiji SIM Cards

Vodafone also offers a wide range of prepaid phone plans and bundles in Fiji.

Vodafone Fiji Tourist SIM Card

An easy go-to for many travellers arriving in Fiji is Vodafone’s pre-loaded Tourist SIM or eSIM. You have a choice of “Bula Packs” on the Vodafone Tourist SIM:

FJ$0 – 3 GB – 24 hours.
FJ$35 – 7 GB, $10 credit, 60 mins to Vodafone Fiji numbers, 60 mins international – 1-day plan validity, sim valid for 90 days.
FJ$65 – 100 GB – 15 days plan validity, sim valid for 90 days.
FJ$70
- Option 1: 50 GB, $25 credit, 120 mins to Vodafone Fiji numbers, 120 mins international, unlimited Vodafone texts – 30 days plan validity, sim valid for 1 year.
- Option 2: 175 GB, 125 GB expires in 20 days, $10 credit, 120 mins to Vodafone Fiji numbers, 120 mins international, unlimited Vodafone texts – 15 days plan validity, sim valid for 1 year.
FJ$100
- Option 1: 100 GB, $35 credit, 200 mins to Vodafone Fiji numbers, 200 mins international, unlimited Vodafone texts – 30 days plan validity, sim valid for 1 year.
- Option 2: 225 GB, 125 GB expires in 20 days, $10 credit, 200 mins to Vodafone Fiji numbers, 200 mins international, unlimited Vodafone texts – 30 days plan validity, sim valid for 1 year.

Terms & Conditions:

International minutes can be used to call Australia, New Zealand, China, India, USA, Canada, Sri Lanka & Japan. The out-of-bundle rate of 15¢/minute applies once the allocated minutes are fully utilised.
Purchased Credit can be used to subscribe to Data Plans, make any local and international calls, SMS or subscribe to voice plans.
Local minutes and SMS are applicable to both Vodafone and INKK numbers.

Note that the Vodafone Tourist SIM is only available from the Vodafone Nadi Airport Store. There is no charge for the Tourist SIM.

Although you will be encouraged to purchase one of the Tourist SIM Packages listed above, the Vodafone Tourist SIM is eligible to purchase one of Vodafone’s other bundles (listed below) once their initial 24 hours of 3 GB runs out.

Those on a Vodafone Tourist SIM also have higher standard rates than a normal Vodafone Fiji SIM card (see below).

Vodafone Fiji Standard Rates

What are the standard rates with Vodafone Fiji once you have run out of data, texts or minutes? The standard rates pn a normal Vodafone Fiji SIM are:

Calls to Vodafone Fiji numbers: 21¢ per 30 secs
Calls to other local numbers: 23¢ per 30 secs
Voicemail service: 13¢
Texts to Vodafone Fiji numbers: 15¢ per text
Texts to other local numbers: 19¢ per text
Mobile Internet Browing: 0.03¢ per MB
Picture Messages: 30¢ per MMS.

The standard rates on a Vodafone Fiji Tourist SIM are:

Calls to Vodafone Fiji numbers: 30¢ per 30 secs
Calls to other local numbers: 32¢ per 30 secs
Voicemail service: 13¢
Texts to Vodafone Fiji numbers: 19¢ per text
Texts to other local numbers: 19¢ per text
Mobile Internet Browsing: 0.03¢ per MB
Picture Messages: 30¢ per MMS.

Alternative Phone Plans with Vodafone Fiji

If you’re visiting Fiji for longer than 15/30 days, or a Tourist SIM package just isn’t the most cost-effective option for you, a normal Vodafone Fiji SIM card can be purchased and topped up with one of Vodafone’s Bundles.

Dial *131# to check your balance. Dial *555#, use the MyVodafone app, or visit vodafone.com.fj/my-vodafone to purchase data bundles, such as the following:

FJ$1 – 1 GB – 1 hour
FJ$3 – 8 GB – 1 day
FJ$4 – 12 GB – 1 day
FJ$8 – 20 GB – 6 days
FJ$9 – 30 GB – 7 days
FJ$11 – 33 GB – 8 days
FJ$12 – 40 GB – 10 days
FJ$15 – 60 GB – 14 days
FJ$16 – 65 GB – 15 days
FJ$25 – 125 GB – 25 days
FJ$35 – 200 GB – 30 days
FJ$50 – 300 GB – 30 days
FJ$3 – 30 GB – 12 am to 5 am
FJ$8 – Unlimited GB – 12 am to 5 am.

Dial *143#, use the MyVodafone app, or visit vodafone.com.fj/my-vodafone to purchase voice and text bundles, such as the following:

FJ$3 – Unlimited Vodafone Fiji mins/texts, 60 mins international – 1 day
FJ$3 – 30 mins to Vodafone Kiribati, Samoa, Vanuatu and American Samoa numbers – 1 day
FJ$3 – 60 mins to NZ, AU, China, India, US, Canada, Sri Lanka and Japan – 1 day
FJ$1 – Unlimited Vodafone Fiji texts – 1 day
FJ$6 – Unlimited Vodafone Fiji texts – 7 days
FJ$1 – Unlimited Vodafone Fiji mins/texts – 7 pm to 7 am
FJ$1 – Unlimited Vodafone Fiji mins/texts – 1 hour.

How to Check Your Usage and Top-Up Your SIM Card in Fiji

How can you check how much data, texts and minutes you are using while in Fiji? The best and easiest way is to download either the MyVodafone or My Digicel app, which displays your usage and remaining balance very clearly.

An alternative way to check your balance is to dial *131# for Vodafone or *555# for Digicel to bring up a USSD menu.

Where to Top Up Your Phone in Fiji

You can top up your phone balance at one of the Vodafone or Digicel outlets (see the “Where to Get a SIM Card in Fiji?” section above for locations) or resellers in Fiji.

Digicel also allows you to top up online at online-top-up.digicelgroup.com or selfcare.digicelpacific.com/SelfCare/landing#registration.

The equivalent website for Vodafone is vodafone.com.fj/my-vodafone.

5 Tips for Using Your Phone in Fiji

Finally, here are some quick tips to make the most of your Fiji SIM card and, most importantly, save on precious data.

If you’re going to Vanua Levu or the Yasawa Islands, choose Vodafone
If you’re exploring Viti Levu, choose Digicel
Download the apps so it’s easier to monitor your usage and balance
Switch off all auto-updates and restrict background data downloads to also save on data
Switch off data if you’re not using it.

Finally, remember that many of the bundles in Fiji only allow you to call numbers of the same network you are on using the “minutes”. On our last research trip to Fiji, we tried one SIM card of each brand between the two of us.

Incidentally, we quickly ran out of credit and could not call each other. With this in mind, it’s best to go with the same network if there are multiple people in your party that you need to keep connected with.

More About SIM Cards and Using Your Phone in Fiji

That’s it for our complete guide to the best SIM cards in Fiji for travellers. For more phone-related advice, take a look at the following articles:

Finally, make sure you know all of the essential tips from the 30 Tips for Travelling in Fiji and have everything packed using What to Pack for Fiji: A Full Fiji Packing List.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Robin (Ruveni) C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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