Island, Cook Islands
Internet in Rarotonga: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Rarotonga?
Café wifi is usually slow and often paid; rely on mobile data for work calls.
Getting online in Rarotonga
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Home plans exist but are expensive and capped; many long-stayers use mobile data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usually slow and often paid; rely on mobile data for work calls. |
| Tourist SIM | Vodafone Cook Islands sells a Travel eSIM online and prepaid SIMs in Avarua; coverage is good on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vodafone Cook Islands |
| Monthly data plan | NZ$30–70 ($17–39) |
Coworking in Rarotonga
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 Rarotonga?
Café wifi is usually slow and often paid; rely on mobile data for work calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Rarotonga?
Vodafone Cook Islands sells a Travel eSIM online and prepaid SIMs in Avarua; coverage is good on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Can I use an eSIM in Cook Islands?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Cook Islands
- Vodafone Cook Islands
- Cook Islands Tourism
- Rarotonga International Airport
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 Spotted something out of date?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.