New Caledonia: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →New Caledonia has one major mobile network operator, OPT-NC, which operates under the Mobilis brand. The network supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services on a commercial basis. For LTE connectivity, roaming devices typically connect to bands B3 (1800 MHz) and B28 (700 MHz), while 5G services operate on the n78 band at 3.5 GHz.
Regarding eSIM availability, local eSIM issuance by carriers in New Caledonia is currently being verified, and information on this capability remains limited. Travelers and roaming users should confirm eSIM support options with OPT-NC or their home carriers before arrival. Connection quality and coverage may vary depending on location within the territory.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | OPT-NC (Mobilis) |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B28(700), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs (Helia by OPT-NC (ex-Mobilis)) |
| Region | Oceania |
| Capital | Noumea |
| Calling code | +687 |
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eSIM providers covering New Caledonia
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | No dedicated New Caledonia page found on the provider's site (checked 2026-07-14) — regional/global plans may still apply; check the provider's destination list | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.