Best eSIM for Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has 4G only in Honiara and a few provincial capitals. Remote outer islands and world-famous dive sites at Marovo Lagoon and Gizo have limited or no signal. Travel eSIM options are limited — a local SIM purchased on arrival is the practical recommendation for any itinerary beyond the capital.
Last checked: May 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.
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Honiara has basic 4G on Our Telekom. The Bonegi Beach WWII wreck sites (USS John Penn, Kinugawa Maru) along Guadalcanal's coast have signal from shore. Iron Bottom Sound liveaboard dive trips go offshore — no signal. Most outer islands (Gizo, Munda, Marovo Lagoon) have very limited coverage in main towns. The famous Blue Lagoon at Kasolo Island has no signal.
The Iron Bottom Sound between Guadalcanal and Florida Island holds hundreds of WWII wrecks from some of the war's most intense naval battles. Download offline wreck charts, WWII history guides and island-hopping route information in Honiara before any trip. Most outer island accommodation is in eco-lodges with no mobile coverage.
Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation (2026).
eSIM — Solomon Islands
Network coverage in the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has two mobile operators: Our Telekom (government-linked, dominant, covers all 9 provinces) and Bmobile-Vodafone (active in 4 provinces). 4G is available in Honiara and a handful of provincial capitals. Most outer islands have 3G or no signal.
Travel-eSIM coverage for the Solomon Islands is thin — only a handful of providers serve it. On this page, Saily does sell a Solomon Islands plan, routing via Our Telekom — the operator with the widest provincial reach and the right choice for island-hopping. 5G is not commercially available. Connectivity on the outer islands of Malaita, Makira and the Western Province varies widely, with some having no signal at all — for those, a local Our Telekom SIM bought in Honiara remains the most dependable option.
Roaming or eSIM — should you buy?
Arrival protocol in the Solomon Islands
VPN, passwords and documents
On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.
Mistakes to avoid in the Solomon Islands
Common questions about eSIM in Solomon Islands
Continuing your trip in Oceania?
Many travellers combine the Solomon Islands with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Vanuatu, eSIM in Papua New Guinea and eSIM in Fiji. For multi-country trips combining the Solomon Islands with neighbouring Oceania destinations, our global regional plan comparison may be useful.