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eSIM France

Prepaid travel data for France with instant activation and no roaming fees

France travel destination - Buy eSIM France for mobile internet
Beautiful view of France - stay connected with eSIM France

Quick Setup

No Roaming

4G/5G Speed

Refund Policy

Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS Your own number stays active on your existing SIM (dual SIM), and you can call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps.

Choose Your Unlimited Plan

1 Day

How many travelers?

Unlimited Data - 1 Day$3.43
$3.43/day

France eSIM Technical Specifications

Network Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Activation
QR code by email
Calls & SMS
Not included

You do not get a new phone number with this eSIM.

Frequently Asked Questions about France eSIM

Do I get a phone number with the eSIM?
No. Our eSIMs are data-only, so they do not come with a phone number. You use them for internet access — maps, WhatsApp, email, social media, streaming and any other app. Your existing SIM keeps your own phone number active.
Can I make or receive calls and text messages (SMS)?
Not standard calls or SMS — the eSIM provides mobile data only. You can call and message as much as you like through internet apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal or Messenger, which run on the eSIM's data. Standard calls and SMS keep working on your usual number through your home operator, as long as you keep that SIM active.
How much data do I need for France?
It depends on the plan you choose. Across nearly 3,000 of our customers' finished eSIMs, the typical one used half to two-thirds of its plan, and on the smaller plans (1-5 GB) about one in three used all of it. Maps and messaging use little; video, video calls and sharing your connection use the most. If in doubt, take the next size up. If you do run out, you can buy another eSIM at any time - you will need WiFi to install it.
What network speeds will I get in France?
Your France eSIM uses a local mobile network: 4G, and 5G where the network offers it. Speed depends on coverage and your location.
Can I use my eSIM for hotspot/tethering?
Yes, but only for Data Plans with a fixed data allowance. Unlimited plans do not support hotspot or tethering.
When should I install my France eSIM?
Install your eSIM while you still have WiFi at home - it is safe to do so days in advance for either plan type. Per-GB plans only start when the eSIM first connects to a network in France. Unlimited plans run on the travel dates you select at checkout, with the days counting from your chosen start date whether the eSIM is installed or not - so make sure it is on your phone by that date.

Setting up your eSIM? The installation and activation guide walks through it step by step, and the full FAQ covers device compatibility, hotspot, dual SIM and topping up.

Airport WiFi & Internet in France

Your eSIM for France, online before you leave the airport

One plan covers all of France - Paris, the Riviera, Provence, the Loire and beyond - so a single eSIM handles the whole trip. Scan the QR code before you fly, switch off airplane mode on arrival, and you are connected immediately.

Connected at Paris CDG, Orly and Nice

The eSIM activates the moment you turn off airplane mode at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY), Nice (NCE) or Lyon (LYS). Your RER B ticket, taxi app and maps are ready before you reach the platform.

Coverage from Paris to Provence

France's networks - Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free Mobile - give you 5G across the cities and dependable 4G through the regions, from the vineyards of Burgundy and Bordeaux to the lavender fields of Provence and the beaches of the Cote d’Azur.

The Metro, RER and TGV

You will have data across the Paris Metro and RER - much of the network now has mobile coverage underground - so live navigation works between stations. The same eSIM keeps you online on the TGV as you speed down to Lyon, Marseille or Bordeaux, with only brief drops in the longest tunnels.

Good to know before you go

Does it work on the Paris Metro and RER?+

Yes - much of the Paris Metro and RER now has mobile coverage underground, so maps and transit apps work between stations. Signal can briefly drop in older tunnel sections.

Will it work on the TGV to the south of France?+

Yes. You stay online on the TGV between the major cities; coverage dips only in the longest tunnels and reconnects automatically.

Is coverage good in Provence and on the French Riviera?+

Coverage is strong across Provence, the Riviera and the main tourist regions. Remote hilltop villages and deep countryside can thin out, as on any network.

Travelling beyond one country?

Get our Europe eSIM for one plan that works across the region, or pick a neighbouring destination below.

Just landed? Get connected at the airport

Real Reviews from Real Travelers

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“QR code arrived and I was able to scan and install it in less than 2 minutes. Consistent 4G/5G speeds.”

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