Capital city in National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Internet in Port Moresby: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Port Moresby?
Median fixed broadband in Papua New Guinea is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and compound wifi works for work; most cafés offer slow wifi at best.
Getting online in Port Moresby
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited; most expats use office or compound connections that cost a lot for the speed. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and compound wifi works for work; most cafés offer slow wifi at best. |
| Outages | Power cuts and network drops are common |
| Tourist SIM | Digicel has the widest coverage; buy at Port Moresby airport or Digicel shops and register with your passport. Coverage is patchy outside towns. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digicel PNG, Vodafone PNG, Telikom PNG |
| Monthly data plan | K50–150 ($11–34) |
Coworking in Port Moresby
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 Port Moresby?
Median fixed broadband in Papua New Guinea is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and compound wifi works for work; most cafés offer slow wifi at best.
Which SIM card should I get in Port Moresby?
Digicel has the widest coverage; buy at Port Moresby airport or Digicel shops and register with your passport. Coverage is patchy outside towns.
Can I use an eSIM in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Papua New Guinea
- Digicel PNG
- Vodafone PNG
- Telikom PNG
- Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority
- Air Niugini
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 Spotted something out of date?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.