Fiji – often referred to as the South Pacific paradise. It is known for its friendly people, amazing tropical islands, and for its coral reefs.
The island nation is a popular honeymoon destination.
While many Americans, Australians & Kiwis (New Zealand) tend to visit Fiji (because of their proximity), love birds all over the world flock to this island nation.
If you hate beaches and swimming, Fiji is not for you. With more than 300 islands, you are bound to spend a lot of time at the beach or near crystal clear waters.
But, the nation is not known for being an inexpensive travel destination.
In fact, even getting there can cost you a lot of money.
If only there was a way to reduce costs somehow.
International roaming can be expensive and is often not worth it.
Luckily, you can buy a local SIM card, like a Fijian one, to enjoy local rates.
And I can tell you already, Fiji is one of the cheapest countries in the world for mobile data. It is the most affordable in the region.
But how expensive are SIM cards?
You can get a Fijian SIM card for free from Vodafone and Digicel. Vodafone may require you to top-up or buy a plan on the spot. Digicel requires you to do so. Digicel has three tourist SIM cards, ranging from 29 FJD (12.80 USD) to 99 FJD (43.65 USD). SIM cards are available at Nadi International Airport.
Free SIM cards!? Amazing!
Well, yeah, free – but SIM cards can be criminally expensive in Oceania. So let's be happy with this kind of free ;)
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Fiji. Let's go.
Original publication: 18th of December 2019. Last updated: 2nd of March 2024.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Fiji?
Fiji has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Vodafone Fiji
- Digicel Fiji
Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Fiji can buy a Fijian SIM card from Vodafone Fiji or Digicel Fiji without restrictions.
Regarding the registration requirements, you must show your passport at the point of purchase (if you buy your SIM card in Vodafone Fiji or Digicel Fiji + select airports (resellers)) or go through self-registration on the mobile operators' websites.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy an Fijian SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can get a Fijian SIM card in Vodafone and Digicel stores. Some airports may sell (tourist) SIM cards (at higher prices).
You can expect to pay the following for Fijian SIM cards:
- Vodafone Fiji: free, but top-up or plan purchase may be required
- Digicel Fiji: free, but top-up or plan purchase is required
The following Fijian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Digicel Fiji: 29 FJD (Data Traveler), 49 FJD (Smart Traveler 49) & 99 FJD (Premium Traveler 99)
Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date FJD (Fijian Dollar) to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) exchange rates.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between FJD and USD (US Dollars):
- FJD = 0.45 USD
- 10 FJD = 4.40 USD
- 100 FJD = 44.10 USD
For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Fiji
The use of (travel) eSIMs has exploded in recent years.
Not only do more phones have eSIM capability (some US-sold iPhones are eSIM-only), but the number of providers adopting technology has proliferated as well.
This includes local mobile operators offering eSIM and platforms selling eSIMs (travel eSIMs).
If you want a local Fijian eSIM, you are out of luck because the mobile operators do not sell them (to prepaid customers).
But remember that you have to comply with Fiji's SIM card registration regulations, even when you get a Fijian eSIM.
If you do not wish to deal with registration for whatever reason, like privacy, consider getting a travel eSIM for Fiji.
Many eSIM providers have eSIMs for Fiji and even global eSIMs, which I discuss in my Fiji eSIM buying guide.
Here is a quick introduction to your Fiji travel eSIM options:
- Airalo: Vinaka Fiji (Fiji only)
- Holafly: Fiji
- Nomad: Fiji
Use these discount codes when getting one of these travel eSIMs:
- Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
If you want to know about all the prices, data options & covered countries (for the regional and global eSIMs), check out my Fiji eSIM buying guide.
Fijian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Vodafone Fiji & Digicel Fiji, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Fijian mobile operators can offer us.
Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone Fiji, just Vodafone, is the largest mobile operator in Fiji.
Although using the popular Vodafone brand name, this Vodafone is owned by the Fiji National Provident fund – not by the Vodafone Group.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone has the best coverage in Fiji.
4G/LTE is available on Viti Levu & Vanua Levu – Fiji's two largest islands.
The smaller islands have to deal with 3G or, if unlucky, 2G only.
Below is Vodafone Fiji's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Vodafone Fiji's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Fiji
You can get a Vodafone SIM card for free in Vodafone stores. You may be expected to top-up or buy a plan on the spot. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Nadi International Airport.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Fiji
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- *555# Mobile Internet Data Plans (data)
- *555# Giga Mobile Internet Data Plans (data)
- *555# Mobile Internet Bundle VIP (data)
All Vodafone plans can be activated by dialing *555#.
I will list all the prices in FJD (Fijian Dollar).
To convert FJD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
*555# Mobile Internet Data Plans – Vodafone Fiji
The *555# Mobile Internet Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following *555# Mobile Internet Data Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *555#:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1 FJD | Super Hour | 1 GB | 1 hours |
3 FJD | Giga 3 | 8 GB 2 | 24 hours |
3 FJD | Night Plan | 30 GB | 00:00 – 05:00 |
4 FJD | Giga 4 | 12 GB 2 | 24 hours |
8 FJD | Giga 8 | 20 GB 2 | 7 days |
8 FJD | Night Plan | Unlimited | 00:00 – 05:00 |
9 FJD | Giga 9 | 30 GB 2 | 7 days |
11 FJD | Giga 11 | 35 GB | 10 days |
12 FJD | Giga 12 | 40 GB | 10 days |
15 FJD | Giga 15 | 60 GB | 15 days |
16 FJD | Giga 16 | 65 GB | 15 days |
25 FJD | Giga 25 | 125 GB | 25 days |
35 FJD | Giga 35 | 200 GB 2 | 30 days |
50 FJD | Giga 50 | 300 GB | 30 days |
1 for auto-renewals is valid for all plans except for Super Hour
2 with data roll-over
*555# Giga Mobile Internet Data Plans – Vodafone Fiji
The *555# Giga Mobile Internet Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access)
The following *555# Giga Mobile Internet Data Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *555#:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
3 FJD | Giga 3 | 8 GB 1 | 24 hours |
4 FJD | Giga 4 | 12 GB 1 | 24 hours |
8 FJD | Giga 8 | 20 GB 1 | 7 days |
9 FJD | Giga 9 | 30 GB 1 | 7 days |
11 FJD | Giga 11 | 33 GB | 10 days |
15 FJD | Giga 15 | 60 GB | 15 days |
16 FJD | Giga 16 | 65 GB | 15 days |
25 FJD | Giga 25 | 125 GB | 25 days |
35 FJD | Giga 35 | 200 GB 1 | 30 days |
50 FJD | Giga 50 | 250 GB | 30 days |
1 with data-rollover
*555# Mobile Internet Bundles VIP – Vodafone Fiji
The *555# Mobile Internet Bundles VIP are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following *555# Mobile Internet Bundles VIP are available, which can be activated by dialing *555#:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
4 FJD | Giga 4 Data Plan | 12 GB | 24 hours |
9 FJD | Giga 9 Data Plan | 30 GB | 7 days |
12 FJD | Giga 12 Data Plan | 40 GB | 10 days |
35 FJD | Giga 35 Data Plan | 200 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Fiji
- Name: VF Fiji Internet
- APN: live.vodafone.com.fj
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Digicel Fiji
Digicel Fiji, just Digicel, is the other mobile operator in Fiji.
It ended Vodafone's monopoly in 2008 when it entered the Fijian market.
It gained a sizable market share with an aggressive pricing strategy.
Digicel, as a company, is active in the Caribbean, Central America & Oceania.
Digicel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Digicel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Digicel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Digicel Fiji
Digicel has extensive coverage in Fiji.
4G/LTE is available on Viti Levu & Vanua Levu – Fiji's two largest islands.
The smaller islands have to deal with 3G or, if unlucky, 2G only.
Below is Digicel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Digicel Fiji
You can get a Digicel SIM card for free in Digicel stores. However, you are expected to top-up or purchase a plan on the spot. The Data SIM costs 17 FJD with 2 GB valid for 1 month. SIM cards are also available at Nani International Airport.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You may have to call 122 to activate your SIM card.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Tourist SIM – Digicel's tourist SIM card.
If you get a SIM card at Nani International Airport, there is a possibility to get a free SIM card with 2 GB and 10 local/international minutes valid for 48 hours.
You can also get one of these three Digicel Tourist SIM cards:
Price | SIM Card | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minute | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 FJD | Traveler 20 | 75 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | N/A | 7 days |
35 FJD | Traveler 35 | 175 GB | Unlimited | 60 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
50 FJD | Traveler 50 | 225 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 to Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom & the United States
Digicel has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Digicel Fiji
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Digicel Fiji
Digicel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Prime Data Plan (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
I will list all the prices in FJD (Fijian Dollar).
To convert FJD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Prime Data Plan are available, which you can activate by dialing *555#:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 FJD | 3 Day Prime Data Plan | 10 GB | 2 GB 5-hour video chat | $3 Free Credit | $3 Free Credit | $3 Free Credit | 1 days |
7 FJD | 7 Day Prime Data Plan | 20 GB | 5 GB 12.5-hour video chat | $7 Free C | $7 Free C | $7 Free C | 7 days |
10 FJD | 14 Day Prime Data Plan | 40 GB | 7.5 GB 20-hour video chat | $30 Free Credit | $30 Free Credit | $30 Free Credit | 14 days |
15 FJD | 30 Day Prime Data Plan | 90 GB | 15 GB 37.5-hour video chat | $45 Free Credit | $45 Free Credit | $45 Free Credit | 15 days |
20 FJD | 28 Day Prime Data Plan | 125 GB | 20 GB 50-hour video ch | $80 Free Credit | $80 Free Credit | $80 Free Credit | 28 days |
25 FJD | 30 Day Prime Data Plan | 150 GB | 10 GB 25-hour video chat | 100 minutes 2 | shared with local calls allowance | Unlimited on-net SMS only | 30 days |
35 FJD | 30 Day Prime Data Plan | 250 GB | 10 GB 25-hour video chat | 250 minutes 2 | shared with local calls allowance | Unlimited on-net SMS only | 30 days |
1 for BiP
2 +unlimited on-net call allowance
APN/Internet Settings – Digicel Fiji
- Name: Digicel
- APN: web.digicelpacific.com
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Fiji
Getting a SIM card from Vodafone or Digicel would do you well when considering a Fijian card.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.