Question 1

Is Solomon Islands in the EU roaming zone?

Accepted Answer

NO, Solomon Islands (Melanesian archipelago of 992 islands in the southwestern Pacific, maritime border with Papua New Guinea) is outside the EU — telecom roaming is billed at high rates with your usual carrier. The Alosea Solomon Islands eSIM is essential for WWII history enthusiasts (Guadalcanal — decisive Pacific WWII battle 1942-1943), wreck diving (Iron Bottom Sound, dozens of sunken ships) or authentic ecotourism. You connect to Our Telekom or bemobile upon landing at Honiara Henderson (HIR).

Question 2

Coverage in Honiara, Guadalcanal and Gizo?

Accepted Answer

Good 4G in Honiara (capital on Guadalcanal — main island) and Auki (Malaita) thanks to Our Telekom. In Munda (Western Province, diving hub), stable 4G coverage. In Gizo (2nd city, Toa Maru and Grand Central Station diving), coverage in villages. In deep jungle or remote cays, limited coverage — offline Maps and lodge GPS coordinates mandatory.

Question 3

Which plan based on traveler profile for a Solomon Islands stay?

Accepted Answer

Count 1-2 GB per day solo (Maps on Guadalcanal + Western Province diving circuit, WWII wreck photos, navigation), 2-3 GB per day for a couple, and 3-4 GB per day for a family with kids. For a specific wreck diving trip of 10-14 days, unlimited 14-day is more relaxed because bush plane transfers between islands (Honiara → Munda → Gizo) are recurring.

Question 4

Coverage diving wrecks Iron Bottom Sound?

Accepted Answer

Iron Bottom Sound (the maritime corridor between Guadalcanal and Florida Islands, named because dozens of American and Japanese ships lie there following 1942-1943 naval battles), 4G coverage at Honiara departure ports. Diving obviously signal cut. In Munda and Gizo (other wreck diving hubs, P-39 Airacobra, Toa Maru), stable 4G coverage at dive centers.

Question 5

Do local apps (M-SELEN, BSP Mobile) work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: M-SELEN (Our Telekom Mobile Money) and BSP Mobile (Bank of South Pacific) dominate payments. Apple Pay and Google Pay limited to international Honiara hotels (Heritage Park Hotel) — cash in Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) or AUD/USD (widely accepted) essential. WhatsApp universal for communication with dive centers and lodges.

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