COMMS ALERT: A number of communications issues in Tonga are having a serious impact on cruisers. Not only has Starlink been shut down, but the undersea fibre has been damaged and repairs are not expected until at least August 2024. Digicel currently has limited service only. See this news item for more details.
See the main Tonga Communication section for more details.
Big Mama Yacht Club (Tel: +676 7715762) is happy to collect mail or deliveries for cruisers for a small fee. E-mail in advance: pangaimotu2007@yahoo.com
Address to: Name of Yacht, Yacht in Transit, C/O Big Mama Yacht Club, GPO Box 1033, Pangaimotu, Kingdom of Tonga
Mail is slow and can take up to 4 weeks to arrive from Europe.
Post office center of town: 0830-1600 Monday to Friday.
Internet
WiFi is available in various places including cafes in town. Nuku'alofa has fibre optic cable internet and is fast.
A Digicel Prepaid SIM card costs T$6 at Ding Dong shop.
Digicell: Tel:+676 876100
www.Digicelltonga.com
TTC/Ucall: Tel: +67620001
Email: ucall.mobile@tcc.to
Clearing Packets
This must be cleared by an agent. Although duty and tax can be waived on packets for yachts. TT Diesel or Big Mama Yacht Club will clear packets for cruisers for a small fee
Last updated: June 2023
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