Capital city in South Province, New Caledonia
Internet in Noumea: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Noumea?
Café and hotel wifi is generally good in the center and Anse Vata; few dedicated coworking spaces.
Getting online in Noumea
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is widely available in Nouméa; typical plans run about 5,000–8,000 XPF a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is generally good in the center and Anse Vata; few dedicated coworking spaces. |
| Tourist SIM | Helia, the only mobile network, sells prepaid kits and eSIMs: 3,000 F for 15 GB or 5,000 F for 30 GB, valid 30 days. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Helia (OPT-NC) |
| Monthly data plan | F3,000–5,000 ($28–47) |
Coworking in Noumea
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Oceania
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 215 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
| Australia | 174 Mbps | 121 Mbps |
| Papua New Guinea | 68 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Noumea?
Café and hotel wifi is generally good in the center and Anse Vata; few dedicated coworking spaces.
Which SIM card should I get in Noumea?
Helia, the only mobile network, sells prepaid kits and eSIMs: 3,000 F for 15 GB or 5,000 F for 30 GB, valid 30 days.
Can I use an eSIM in New Caledonia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.