Island in Tuamotu, French Polynesia
Internet in Rangiroa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Rangiroa?
Wifi is slow and sometimes paid at pensions; expect to be mostly offline. Good for a digital break, poor for video calls.
Getting online in Rangiroa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is slow and sometimes paid at pensions; expect to be mostly offline. Good for a digital break, poor for video calls. |
| Outages | Occasional power or network cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Vini sells a Travel Card prepaid SIM in its shops and as an eSIM online; Vini has the widest coverage across the islands. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vini, Vodafone Polynésie |
| Monthly data plan | F3,000–5,000 ($28–47) |
Coworking in Rangiroa
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 Rangiroa?
Wifi is slow and sometimes paid at pensions; expect to be mostly offline. Good for a digital break, poor for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Rangiroa?
Vini sells a Travel Card prepaid SIM in its shops and as an eSIM online; Vini has the widest coverage across the islands.
Can I use an eSIM in French Polynesia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.