Vodafone Vanuatu review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Vodafone Vanuatu suits readers who want prepaid data bought from the network itself, with sim only plans, an eSIM and data rollover in place, and entry sitting at VUV 60. The trade-offs are plain: the newest generation of mobile data is not offered, and roaming abroad runs on paid terms.

Key facts

Best for
Prepaid data from the network operator itself, with rollover, sim only plans and an eSIM.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
VUV 60 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
WAO 60: 60VT per pack, 800MB, prepaid; WAO 3000: 3000VT per pack, 20GB, prepaid; WAO 10000: 10000VT per pack, 100GB, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
VU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Telecom Vanuatu Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Vanuatu (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1978 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid, Contract
Contract length
24
Official website
vodafone.com.vu

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Sold by the network itself: network, so the counter selling the pack is the company running the network.
  • Packs start at VUV 60, and billing covers prepaid top-ups or a 24 month commitment.
  • Data rollover is included, so unused data from a pack carries into the next period instead of expiring.
  • An eSIM is offered alongside sim only plans, so a handset already in hand can be connected without waiting for a card.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone, email and help centre routes.

Cons

  • Roaming is not part of the pack: paid terms apply abroad, which matters for anyone splitting time between markets.
  • The contract option runs 24 months, so anyone wanting a short commitment has to sit on prepaid top-ups instead.
  • Plans are sold for VU only, so the SIM has little value once a reader leaves that market.
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Who it suits

  • Readers in Vanuatu who want prepaid data from the operator that runs the network, with rollover so a light month is not wasted.
  • People travelling with their own handset who need data on arrival: sim only plans and an eSIM remove the wait for a card.
  • Readers who prefer to deal with the network directly, since the seller type is network rather than a reseller.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want a rolling monthly bill: yesss! lists rolling alongside contract and prepaid in contract, rolling and prepaid, while the prepaid and contract mix here is prepaid and contract.
  • Shoppers comparing entry prices across markets: GETESA is listed from XAF 300 in another currency and another market, so the two prices need separating rather than ranking.
  • Readers who want a shorter commitment than 24 months: prepaid top-ups are the flexible route here, and Lonestar Cell MTN lists contract and prepaid billing for anyone weighing contract options.

Core features

Sim only plans are offered, so a handset bought anywhere can be used with this network for data alone. An eSIM is available too, which suits a reader who lands in the country without a physical card. Data rollover applies across packs, so data left over from one top-up carries into the next rather than expiring on the top-up line. The gap sits on the network side: the newest generation of mobile data is not part of the offer, so handsets that depend on it for peak speed stop short of their ceiling here. Packs are sold as prepaid top-ups, which suits readers who want control over each payment.

The company behind it

Plans come from Telecom Vanuatu Limited, headquartered in Vanuatu and trading since 1978. The seller type is network, so the company selling the pack is the company running the network rather than a reseller buying access in bulk. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which gives readers a phone line, an email route and a help centre to work through when a top-up or a plan change needs sorting.

How Vodafone Vanuatu compares

Where Vodafone Vanuatu is available

Available
Vanuatu

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a prepaid pack cost at entry?+

Entry sits at VUV 60 for the smallest prepaid pack, and the ladder is bought as top-ups rather than a subscription. Contract billing is a separate route and runs 24 months, so a reader who wants a monthly rhythm either takes that term or keeps topping up.

Is there a renewal price to weigh?+

Prepaid packs are bought per top-up, so what a reader pays is the pack price rather than a renewal rate. Contract billing is listed at 24 months under prepaid and contract terms, and once that term is behind you the prepaid ladder is the way back onto the network. Compare that with yesss!, which lists rolling among contract, rolling and prepaid.

Does unused data carry over between packs?+

Data rollover applies, so data left in a prepaid pack carries into the next period instead of expiring when the top-up window closes. For readers whose usage swings month to month, that makes a mid-sized pack behave less like a monthly bill. Roaming is arranged separately: paid terms apply abroad.

Can I bring my own handset and skip the plastic?+

Both are possible: sim only plans are offered for readers who already hold a handset, and an eSIM is available for anyone who does not want to wait for a card. Getting set up runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is available by phone, by email or through the help centre.

Where does this plan actually work?+

Plans are sold for VU, so this is a single market service and the SIM has little value outside it. The seller is network, which means the network and the shop you buy from are one company, headquartered in Vanuatu. Roaming abroad is a separate arrangement on paid terms.

Which plan suits heavy data use?+

Heavy users move up the prepaid pack ladder rather than to an unlimited plan, and rollover protects the tail end of a larger pack. Contract billing, if you want a fixed monthly commitment instead, runs 24 months. Since 5G is not offered here, raw speed is not the reason to move up.

How does the entry price compare with the other sellers here?+

GETESA is listed from XAF 300 in another currency and another market, so it reads as context rather than a like-for-like swap. On billing structure, Lonestar Cell MTN lists contract and prepaid terms and yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid, which adds a rolling option. The mix here is prepaid and contract.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.

Vodafone Vanuatu

Vodafone Vanuatu

Prepaid data from the network operator itself, with rollover, sim only plans and an eSIM.

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