resorts"> Cell phone for Tahiti, Moorea,Bora Bora and French Polynesia: Cell Phone Rental

Tahiti Cell Phone Rental

Stay in touch with your business or family while in French Polynesia

 
Cell phone service has been available in French Polynesia for many years.
It uses the GSM 900 system which is not compatible with US cell phones.

However, you can conveniently and economically rent a cellular phone designed for French Polynesia so you can receive and place calls to anywhere in the world from every island, such as Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Tahaa, Raiatea, Rangiroa (except at the Sauvage), Tikehau, Manihi, Fakarava, etc.  Incoming calls are FREE.

Our French Polynesia Phone Rental Service is much more convenient and cost-effective than paying those costly hotel surcharges (up to $18 a minute in many resorts).

Even if you are able to use your own cell phone, you will be charged exorbitant roaming and international connection fees (over $3.50/minute.)

Our cell phone rentals already include a phone number and the access fee for the local provider (most international phone rental companies do not include the service access fee).

Phone Rental Rates (air time is purchased locally)
 In US Dollars
1 week trip Rental (minimum)* $69.00 **
Additional Daily Rental $10.00 per day
Handling, FEDEX Delivery and Return (Each Way) $18 x 2 - Higher for overnight
There are no other charges. Call time is purchased locally  

* Includes phone, phone #, and 4 free days for Delivery and Return. Rental fee will be based on total number of days between delivery and return minus 4 days.
** Equipment rental fee only. Includes phone# and service access, but doesn't include any call time. 

Call time is conveniently purchased locally at regular rate. A refill of 45 minutes costs 4440 FCP.(about US $55.00). The included minutes are local call minutes.  The cost of a call from Tahiti to the US is about $1.70 per minute. Incoming calls are free.

Renting one of our cellular phone couldn't be easier, just fax our rental agreement form, and your phone will be delivered to your home or office within as quickly as 24 hours. 

Included is a charger, instruction manual and connecting instructions.  Once you receive your phone, TahitiTravel’s toll free customer service is available to answer any questions you may have.

We include a self-addressed Fedex airbill in each rental package for the simple return of the cellular equipment.  

The rental fee is for the equipment and the service access.  Call time is purchased by you locally at convenience stores.  We do not mark-up your call charges and you pay as you go at the local rate. Calls to your cell phone are free (the other party pays for the call, wherever they are).

Call time/"refills" for your rented phone can easily be purchased at many convenience stores and gas stations (list is provided) in all the islands as well as some hotel shops. Instructions are in English and very easy to follow. Just scratch a card and enter a series of numbers in your phone. Voila!, you're ready to receive and make more calls to anywhere in the world.

Q & A

How long does it take for me to receive the phone after I fax my order?
24 hours if you have FEDEX delivery service.  We'll ship to the US and Canada.
How do I return the phone?
A Fedex Pak is included, along with a pre-paid return slip.  Use a Fedex drop-off or call for pick-up when you return from your trip.
What is included with the rental?
The phone, the charger, instructions, a SIM card with activated service and a phone number in Tahiti.
What is not included?
Call time. You will purchase your call time locally at convenience stores, gas stations, etc.. Call time is sold as a "Vini refill card".  "Vini" is the local cell operator.
How difficult is it to find a store that sells "Vini Refill" cards?
Every island has many convenient locations where you can purchase these cards.  Even some hotels shops, such as the one at the Tahiti Intercontinental stock these refills.
How does these "refills" work?
Just scratch an area of the card to reveal a series of numbers that you then enter in your phone. This will credit your account with more call time. Voila!, you're ready to receive and make more calls to anywhere in the world.
Will I understand what to do?
Yes, instructions are in English and very easy to follow.
What kind of cell coverage should I expect?
Very good overall.  Unless you are cruising between islands or exploring the more remote parts of the islands you will get coverage.  Of course, we cannot guarantee coverage in all areas of all islands. 
Can I call anywhere?
Yes, anywhere in the world, and you can receive calls form anywhere.
How do I get charged for my calls?
The per-minute charge gets debited from your account until it's empty.  Prior to depletion you receive a voice warning.  You can also check the amount of credit left in your account at any time.  You can add more time into your account at any time from a fresh refill card.
What does it cost to Call?
A refill costs 4,440 CFP (about US $55.00). You can make about 30 minutes of calls to the US per refill.  The cost of a call to the US is about $1.70 per minute.  Incoming calls are free.
What does it cost to rent a French Polynesia phone?

Phone Rental Rates
  In US Dollars
1 week trip Rental (minimum) including service and phone number $69.00
Additional Daily Rental $10.00 per day
Handling, FEDEX Delivery and Return $18 Each way - higher for overnight service
There are no other charges. Call time is purchased locally  

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Rental Agreement Form

 

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