- Reliability
- Low
Overall1/10Slower internet than about 90% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- PNCC is Palau's only mobile network operator; no competition means no network switching options for redundancy or price comparison.
- Remote islands and open-ocean areas (common for tourist activities like diving) have little to no mobile signal—download offline maps before boat trips.
- Most hotels and resorts in Koror offer Wi-Fi, which is a practical fallback for mobile-only areas.
- Local prepaid SIM cards offer better value than e-SIMs and include voice/SMS capability; purchase from PNCC retail stores in Koror or Airai, not the airport.
- Typical e-SIM plans are more expensive than larger destinations due to small market size and single-operator network.
- Nomad-friendly international e-SIM services (Airalo, Holafly) do not cover Palau; only smaller, specialized providers offer plans.
e-SIM Options
Aerobile (PMCI Network)
- Cost
- $15
- Plan Example
- 8 GB for 7 days
GoMoWorld
- Cost
- $2.32
- Plan Example
- 1-2 GB for 7 days starting
Maya Mobile
- Cost
- $4.99
- Plan Example
- Prepaid plans available
- Note
- Data-only plans; does not include local phone number
Mobile Networks
PNCC (Palau National Communications Corporation / PalauCel)
- Coverage
- Nationwide in settled areas (Koror, Airai, parts of Babeldaob); weak to no signal on outer islands and open water
- Is Primary
- Yes
- Technology
- 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
PMCI (Palau Mobile Communications Inc.)
- Coverage
- Urban areas (Koror and surroundings)
- Is Primary
- No
- Technology
- 4G LTE
PT Waves
- Coverage
- Limited coverage
- Is Primary
- No
- Technology
- Low-cost mobile services (launched 2018)
Connectivity Reliability Tier
low
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Single mobile operator monopoly with no network redundancy, 4G LTE limited to settled coastal areas with significant coverage gaps on outer islands and open water, limited e-SIM provider options, and no documented home broadband alternative infrastructure.
Home Broadband
- Availability
- Infrastructure details not readily available; most accommodations rely on mobile hotspot or Wi-Fi
- Note
- Limited information on fixed-line broadband providers. Many nomads use mobile data as primary connection.
Prepaid SIM
- Cost
- $11
- Details
- Includes $10 airtime load; registration requires passport; major international e-SIM providers (Airalo, Holafly, Nomad) do not offer coverage
- Availability
- Local prepaid SIM cards available at PNCC retail stores in Koror and Airai
- Note
- Airport SIM desk often closed; purchase in-store is more reliable
Mobile Data Speeds
Typical speeds 20-100 Mbps download on 4G LTE networks where coverage exists
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.