The Solomon Islands is a vast, scattered archipelago where mobile coverage is concentrated almost entirely around the capital Honiara, with the majority of the outer islands remaining unconnected.
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
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// Why get an eSIM
Saily vs. roaming on your home SIM
| SailyRECOMMENDED | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | 2 min, pre-trip | Automatic |
| Cost | Flat, upfront | Per-day, uncapped |
| Speed | Full local speed | Often throttled |
| Local number | No (data-only) | Keeps your number |
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⚡ POWER TIP
Our Telekom (formerly Solomon Telekom) has the most established network in Honiara and select provincial centres. bmobile Solomon is a newer competitor with growing coverage. For any travel beyond Honiara and Guadalcanal, coverage should not be assumed.
✅ VPN FULLY LEGAL
No restrictions on VPN use in the Solomon Islands. The internet is open where infrastructure allows, which is limited primarily to Honiara and a small number of provincial centres.
⏱ Facts verified July 2026 • Always confirm before travel
// Network operators
Our Telekom
The Solomon Islands' original carrier with the most established coverage in Honiara and select provincial towns. Basic to reasonable 4G in the capital. eSIM supported where available. The more established choice for the limited areas with coverage.
bmobile Solomon
Newer competitor with growing coverage in Honiara. eSIM supported on select plans. Coverage and reliability are still developing relative to Our Telekom in this early stage of the network's expansion.
// What to expect
Honiara and Guadalcanal
Honiara, the capital, has basic to reasonable 4G coverage in its central areas. Henderson International Airport has adequate connectivity. Coverage thins quickly outside Honiara even on Guadalcanal, the island the capital sits on.
Outer islands and provinces
The vast majority of the Solomon Islands' 900-plus islands, including popular dive destinations, have very limited or no mobile coverage. This is one of the least connected countries covered on this site, reflecting its remote, scattered geography.
💡 Dive resort and outer island planning
Many Solomon Islands dive resorts on outer islands rely on satellite phones or limited satellite internet rather than mobile networks. Confirm connectivity directly with your resort before booking, and plan for extended periods without any signal during inter-island travel.
// Practical tips
Emergency number: 999
The Solomon Islands uses 999 for police, fire, and ambulance in Honiara, though emergency infrastructure outside the capital is limited. In outer island and dive resort areas, your accommodation's satellite communication is typically the primary safety resource.
Inter-island travel
Solomon Airlines connects Honiara with provincial airstrips, while boats serve many outer islands. Book through an established operator given the limited infrastructure, and expect your eSIM data to be unavailable for most of any inter-island journey.
Travel with local knowledge
Independent travel beyond Honiara benefits significantly from local guides or established tour operators given the country's limited infrastructure and connectivity. Arrange this in advance while you still have reliable data access in Honiara.
// Travel security
Protect your connection in the Solomon Islands
Hotel WiFi in Honiara carries standard public network risks. Use your eSIM data for banking and sensitive logins while in Honiara, as this will be your most reliable window of connectivity.
Alternative ID for sign-ups
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