Samoa eSIM — Travel Data Plan
Apia and Upolu — land with your phone already online. Install the eSIM at home before you fly; it only starts counting when you connect in Samoa.
- Networks: Digicel 4G
- 4G/LTE and 5G where the local network supports it
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Validity starts on first connection in Samoa, not at purchase
- Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS
- Install now, travel later — usable for 180 days after purchase
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Check the Device Compatibility page before buying, and see the Fair Usage Policy for how the allowance is measured.
Delivered in minutes
QR code by email, right after payment
180-day refund
Full refund if you never install it
Keep your number
Your own SIM stays in the phone
Data only
No calls or SMS — apps work as usual
Samoa travel data eSIM
What is a Samoa eSIM?
A Samoa eSIM gives you data‑only connectivity the moment you land on the islands, so you can navigate the capital, find a ferry schedule, or share photos without hunting for a local SIM. Install it before you depart, keep your home number active, and let the eSIM activate when you first connect in Samoa, letting you focus on exploring the beaches and villages.
Our Samoa eSIM runs on the Digicel 4G network. Once you’re in the country the plan draws data from that operator, so your usage is counted against the selected 1 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB or 20 GB allowance while you browse, map routes, or book activities.
Local networks
Which networks you connect to in Samoa
When you arrive, the eSIM connects to Digicel 4G. Coverage and speed depend on your exact location and the operator available there.
4 plans are available for Samoa, from $6.90 up to $92.90. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.
ApiaUpoluSavai'iManonoOne plan for all of Samoa, starting on first connection.
Good to know
Staying connected in Samoa: practical tips
Four simple steps to use CometSIM
From checking your phone to landing online — the whole thing takes about two minutes, and you do most of it before you fly.
Compatibility
Make sure your phone works with eSIM. It takes ten seconds — just dial a code and check.
Check compatibilityDestination
Choose your country and the data plan that fits your trip. Prices are in USD, no surprises.
See all destinationsInstall your eSIM
Scan the QR code we email you. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — ready in a couple of minutes.
Setup guideLand & connect
Switch it on when you arrive. Your data starts on arrival, and your own number stays exactly where it is.
You’re onlineAdd CometSIM VPN to your trip
Stay safe on hotel and airport Wi-Fi and reach home content. Your eSIM carries the data, the VPN protects it.
Questions people actually ask
If yours is not here, write to us — we answer within 24 hours.
Which operator does the Samoa eSIM use and what does that mean for a traveller?
The eSIM connects to Digicel 4G. For travellers this means data is supplied through that carrier’s network, so you can use typical mobile apps while you are in Samoa.
Does the Samoa eSIM also work in a real neighbouring country of Samoa?
No, it is a single‑country plan valid only in Samoa. Regional plans are available for travelers who need connectivity in multiple nearby nations such as American Samoa or Tonga.
Which plan size suits a trip to Apia and Savai'i, using only our listed plan sizes?
As a rough guide, the 5 GB or 10 GB options are often enough for a week‑long visit covering both Apia and Savai'i, depending on how much streaming or navigation you plan to do.
Will I lose my own phone number?
No. Your physical SIM stays in the phone and keeps your number for calls and WhatsApp. The eSIM only carries data, so both work side by side.
When does my plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination — not when you buy it. So you can install it days before you fly without losing any time.
Is my phone compatible?
Most phones from 2018 onwards are: iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. Your phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, you have eSIM. Full list on our Device Compatibility page.
How fast will I get my QR code?
Usually within a couple of minutes of payment, by email. If it has not arrived, check spam first, then write to us and we will resend it immediately.
Can I use hotspot or tethering?
Yes, on every plan we sell. Share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or the rest of your group.
What if I change my mind?
If you have not installed the eSIM, you get a full refund within 180 days. Once a profile is activated and data has been used it cannot be refunded — the allowance is consumed from the network. Full detail in our Refund Policy.
Do you sell plans for groups?
Yes. For Umrah and Hajj groups, student trips and tour operators we deliver the QR codes as a single batch before departure, at group rates. Email us with your group size and destination.