Niue – the country with the second smallest population in Oceania ahead of Tokelau.
It is also known for being the largest upraised coral atoll in the world.
Most who visit Niue are doing so to wind down. Relaxing at the beach, chilling at the resort, or sleep all day.
Well, the latter would be some expensive sleep because Niue is not a cheap travel destination.
With plenty of things to see and do, there is a lot to share with your friends and online.
However, it is not possible to roam internationally in Niue – the local operator, Telecom Niue, has no roaming agreements with foreign operators.
Yes, that also applies to mobile operators from New Zealand.
And you should be happy with that. International roaming can be expensive in many cases, so Telecom Niue is doing you a favor to some extent.
In many cases, local SIM cards, like a Niuean one, are affordable and cost nothing compared to standard roaming rates.
So how much do SIM cards cost in Niue?
You can get a regular and a Visitor SIM Telecom Niue SIM card for 10 NZD (5.90 USD) in their store in Alofi South or Niue/Hanan International Airport. 1 GB valid for 60 days will cost you 12 NZD (7.10 USD).
Those prices are not too bad – it could be worse in the region. Especially because Telecom Niue has a monopoly on telecommunications on the island.
Even then, there are many things to explore about SIM cards in Niue.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Niue. Let's do this.
Original publication: 20th of January 2020. Last updated: 14th of January 2024.
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What is the Best SIM Card in Niue?
Niue has only one mobile operator offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Telecom Niue
Anyone, including tourists and visitors, can buy a Niuean SIM card without restrictions.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Niuean SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can get a Niuean SIM card in Telecom Niue stores. They can be found in Alofi South (Commercial Centre – open daily). Some airports may sell (tourist) SIM cards (at higher prices).
The following Niuean mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Niue Telecom: 10 NZD
Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date NZD (New Zealand Dollar) to your currency (let's say AUD – Australian Dollar) exchange rates.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between NZD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 NZD = 0.60 USD
- 10 NZD = 5.90 USD
- 100 NZD = 59.20 USD
For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Niuean Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Niue Telecom and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Niuean mobile operator can offer us.
Telecom Niue
Telecom Niue is the sole operator of Niue in terms of mobile, landline, and broadband services.
Although the operator became a private company in 2016, the government is the sole shareholder.
Telecom Niue uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: N/A
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28)
This is what you will learn about Telecom Niue:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telecom Niue SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telecom Niue
Telecom Niue has decent coverage throughout the island.
You will have great reception around the roads.
Go more inland, and you will have to deal with 2G, which you cannot browse the web on, or have no coverage at all.
Below is Telecom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Telecom Niue
You can get a Telecom Niue SIM card for 10 NZD in the Telecom Niue store in the Commercial Centre in Alofi South or at Niue International Airports (Hanan International Airport).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get a Telecom Niue Visitor Travel SIM card for 50 NZD.
This SIM card has a short validity, and there is a high probability Telecom Niue will only sell you this SIM card and not one of their regular SIM cards.
The Visitor SIM has a validity of up to 30 days and cannot be extended. However, it is often only valid for 14 days.
Suppose you are staying in Niue for a prolonged period. In that case, you may be able to convince the staff to sell you a regular SIM card with longer validity.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telecom Niue
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telecom Niue
Telecom has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Mixed Bundles (combo)
- Visitor Plans (combo for Visitor SIM)
- Mobile Data Plans (data)
All Niue Telecom plans can be activated in the Telecom Niue store/booth, online, on the phone (call 015), or on the app.
I will list all the prices in NZD (New Zealand Dollar).
To convert NZD to your currency (let's say GBP – British Pound Sterling) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Mixed Bundles – Telecom Niue
The Mixed Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes, & SMS.
Mixed Bundles can be activated by dialing *888#:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 NZD | Weekend Bundle | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | saturday – sunday |
21 NZD | Lite | 512 MB | 200 minutes | 100 SMS | 60 days |
52 NZD | Classic | 3 GB | 500 minutes | 250 SMS | 60 days |
104 NZD | Heavy | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 60 days |
Visitor Plans – Telecom Niue
The Visitor Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes. Which are exclusive to the Visitor SIM.
The following Visitor Plans are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 NZD | Visitor Data1 | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
50 NZD | Visitor Package 1 | 6 GB | 100 minutes | 30 minutes | 14 days |
1 local use and to Australia & New Zealand
Mobile Data Plans – Telecom Niue
The Mobile Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Mobile Data Plans are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
8 NZD | Mobile Quick Bytes 2 | 1.5 GB | 6 day |
10 NZD | Night Surfer 10 GB | 10 GB | 7 night (between 22:00 – 6:00) |
16 NZD | Mobile Data 1 | 2 GB | 30 days |
30 NZD | Night Surfer Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 night (between 22:00 – 6:00) |
32 NZD | Mobile Data 2 | 6 GB | 30 days |
50 NZD | Mobile Data 3 | 12 GB | 30 days |
55 NZD | Mobile Data 6 | 15 GB | 28 days |
75 NZD | Mobile Data 4 | 20 GB | 30 days |
105 NZD | Mobile Data 5 | 30 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Telecom Niue
- Name: Telecom Niue-INTERNET
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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