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INTERNET & WIFI IN THE COOK ISLANDS

Keep connected during your trip with vodafone Travel SIMs and WiFi vouchers, with over 300 hotspots throughout the Cook Islands.

Where is vodafone located?

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Vodafone has a store at Rarotonga International Airport just as you exit the arrival hall. It’s open for all international flights.

Vodafone’s main office is in Parekura (Avarua), which is open MondayFriday from 8.00am4.00 pm. They also have an outlet in the CITC Avarua Shopping Centre complex in Avarua open Monday-Friday 8.30am4.00pm, and Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm.

They also have outlets on all islands, except Nassau, Suwarrow, Takutea and Manuaue.

What visitor services do vodafone offer?

vodafone Travel SIM

Vodafone Cook Islands has two Travel SIMs to choose from that come bundled with a set amount of TXTs, calling minutes and mobile data.

• $49 Travel SIM - 5GB of data, 30 minutes and 300 TXTsvalid for 15 days

• $69 Travel SIM - 10GB of data, 60 minutes and 600 TXTs - valid for 28 days

You can use your calling minutes to book local tours or stay in touch with friends and family in selected countries, including New Zealand and Australia. If you run out of data, you can add more with a 1GB data bundle for $10.

Tip: Download the 'My Vodafone Cook Islands' app to add data bundles and monitor your balances and usage for TXTs, calls and data.

WiFi vouchers

It’s easy to get connected with Vodafone Hotspots located in a number of places including resorts, restaurants and cafes, bars, and shops.

WiFi Vouchers are easy to purchase and are available from Vodafone outlets and resellers nationwide. You can also buy WiFi vouchers online when you’re at a Vodafone Hotspot, through Vodafone’s online Recharge website, or using the My Vodafone Cook Islands app. Tip: Don’t forget to logout of the WiFi Hotspot once you’re finished browsing to save WiFi data. Also, take a picture of your WiFi Voucher, just in case it gets misplaced.

WiFi Hotspots

Vodafone have hotspots all over the Cook Islands in popular places like the markets, cafés, holiday homes, our Vodafone stores and outlets and more.

You can find a nifty Google Map’s version of where Vodafone hotspots are located in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from their website vodafone.co.ck/prepayinternet. Or, simply ask a local to point out the nearest Vodafone Hotspot.

Data in the Outer Islands

Vodafone have 4G+ mobile data in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, while other islands now have 4G mobile data available.

Vodafone Travel SIMs work in the outer islands and are great for keeping you connected.

Any handy tips

Or

tricks for visitors to the Cook Islands?

vodafone Travel SIM Tips

• First tip is to make good use of the free TXTs and calling minutes to contact friends and family back home instead of relying on data operated apps (e.g., Messenger /WhatsApp/ Viber). Better yet, book all your tours and make reservations using your minutes while on holiday.

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