Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Internet in Tahiti: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tahiti?
Café and hotel wifi is decent in Papeete and Punaauia; no strong coworking scene.
Getting online in Tahiti
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is spreading around Papeete and Punaauia; typical plans run about 5,000–9,000 XPF a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is decent in Papeete and Punaauia; no strong coworking scene. |
| 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 Tahiti
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 Tahiti?
Café and hotel wifi is decent in Papeete and Punaauia; no strong coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Tahiti?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: French Polynesia
- Vini
- Vodafone Polynésie
- Tahiti Tourisme
- Air Tahiti
- Aremiti ferries
- Vini (mobile operator)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.