Best eSIM guide · 2026
French Polynesia eSIM Providers Ranked (2026): Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
French Polynesia eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
French Polynesia spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Saily | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $3.99/GB | $2.99/day | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $3.99 | $2.99/day | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2023 | 2017 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Vilnius, Lithuania | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | Email only | 24/7 chat + email | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 30-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.20 | 4.35 | 4.15 |
Score breakdown
French Polynesia provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the French Polynesia rows actually say
1 tracked network, 6 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 21.69 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| Vini | 5G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $52.12 | $52.12 | 4% |
| 3 | $149.84 | $49.95 | 8% |
| 7 | $349.63 | $49.95 | 8% |
Rows come from this comparison's own French Polynesia country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for French Polynesia, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0 on an iOS and Android app, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund. Plans price from $3.50/GB, a fraction of the territory's own $21.69/GB tracked floor. Its 204+ carrier partnerships and 63-language checkout carry real weight on a route where Vini and Vodafone PF split coverage across a scattered island chain.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo's $4.50/GB starting rate undercuts French Polynesia's own $21.69/GB tracked floor by more than four times, backed by the highest Coverage score in the matrix at 4.9/5 across 200+ countries. Its Discover Global bundle, covering up to 130 countries on one eSIM, suits travelers pairing French Polynesia with a wider South Pacific itinerary.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily prices French Polynesia at $3.99/GB with a bundled NordVPN connection at no extra cost, though enrichment data already lists the territory's VPN status as unrestricted. Its 200-country footprint and 4.6/5 on our rubric App score still beat French Polynesia's own $21.69/GB comparison floor by a wide margin.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate carries the same 2GB daily volume threshold tracked for French Polynesia before its fair-use throttle applies, and its 4.5/5 on our 2026 rubric Pricing score trails only Nomad's 4.8/5. French Polynesia's own unlimited tier stops at seven days, so Holafly's open-ended daily pricing covers longer stays the local ladder does not reach.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's $3.00/GB rate is the lowest fixed floor across all five providers, a small fraction of French Polynesia's own $21.69/GB tracked rate. Its 200-country footprint and email-only support window are real trade-offs on a route where enrichment data already flags outer-atoll coverage as limited.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
French Polynesia eSIM questions, answered
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for French Polynesia?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for French Polynesia?
This comparison's French Polynesia data floors at $21.69/GB on the 10GB plan. Among the five providers, Nomad's $3.00/GB is the lowest, followed by HelloRoam at $3.50/GB and Saily at $3.99/GB. Airalo's $4.50/GB still undercuts the territory's own tracked floor, and Holafly's $2.99/day removes per-GB math entirely.
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in French Polynesia?
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in French Polynesia?
Not always. This comparison's French Polynesia data shows the 10GB plan at $21.69/GB actually beats the larger 20GB plan, which works out to $22.09/GB. The 10GB tier is the cheapest per-gigabyte option tracked across all five plan sizes for this territory.
Does French Polynesia have a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
Does French Polynesia have a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
No. This comparison tracks French Polynesia's unlimited ladder stopping at seven days, priced at $349.63 or $49.95 per day. Only Samoa shares this shorter ladder among this comparison's Oceania destinations, while Australia, Fiji, and Guam all list unlimited tiers running the full 30 days.
Why is mobile data so expensive in French Polynesia?
Why is mobile data so expensive in French Polynesia?
Enrichment data flags French Polynesia directly among the most expensive mobile data markets tracked globally, and the country data confirms it: $21.69/GB, the highest floor of any Oceania destination in this comparison. International eSIM rates from $3.00 to $4.50/GB still undercut that local price many times over.
Does eSIM coverage reach French Polynesia's outer atolls?
Does eSIM coverage reach French Polynesia's outer atolls?
Coverage runs thinner there. Enrichment data documents French Polynesia's main islands as covered while outer atolls run limited, tied to Vini's network reach. Travelers heading beyond the main islands should confirm expected signal for their specific atoll stops before departure rather than assume uniform coverage territory-wide.
Does a VPN work with a French Polynesia eSIM?
Does a VPN work with a French Polynesia eSIM?
Yes. Enrichment data lists French Polynesia's VPN status as unrestricted, so a VPN app works alongside any of the five eSIM providers compared here. Saily bundles a NordVPN connection into every plan at no extra cost, an option worth weighing against a separately downloaded VPN app.
Which eSIM offers the best coverage for a French Polynesia trip?
Which eSIM offers the best coverage for a French Polynesia trip?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for French Polynesia. Airalo leads coverage 4.9 vs HelloRoam's 4.5 across 200+ countries, a footprint useful for visitors combining French Polynesia with a wider Pacific itinerary. Within the territory itself, Vini and Vodafone PF carry the underlying 5G network, and outer-atoll coverage still runs thinner regardless of provider.
Compare all 5 providers for French Polynesia
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.