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France

One eSIM for Paris and beyond

From $4.99 for unlimited data, 1 day

Fast 5G across French cities and reliable 4G through the countryside, activated before you board.

Installing your eSIM

  1. 1Buy your plan and check your email — the QR code arrives within about a minute.
  2. 2On wifi at home, open Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM, and scan the code.
  3. 3Label the new line something obvious, like 'Travel', so you don't mix it up.
  4. 4Leave it switched off until you land in France. Then turn on the travel line and enable data roaming for it.
  5. 5Turn OFF data roaming on your normal line so your home carrier can't bill you.

Choose your plan

Data only. Your usual number keeps working.

Choose a data plan for France

Unlimited data

Fixed data

Secure payment by Stripe. Your QR code arrives by email in about a minute.

Networks in France

Your phone picks the best available signal from these operators automatically. You don't choose, and you don't need to.

  • BOUYGUES TELECOM France5G4G3G2G
  • Bouygues Télécom5G4G3G2G
  • Free Mobile5G4G3G2G
  • Free Mobile Iliad5G4G3G2G
  • Orange5G4G3G2G
  • Orange (France)5G4G3G2G
  • Orange France5G4G3G2G
  • Orange France (ULI Additional MCC/MNC)5G4G3G2G
  • SFR5G4G3G2G
  • SFR and Bouygues Telecom (shared)5G4G3G2G
  • Societe Francaise du Radiotelephone -SFR sa5G4G3G2G

Questions

Will an eSIM work on my phone in France?
It works on any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. Check Settings for an 'Add eSIM' option — if it's there, you're fine.
What does 'unlimited' actually mean here?
You get a set amount of full-speed data every 24 hours, and after that data keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day resets it. Nothing stops and there is no overage charge. We show the exact daily allowance and the reduced speed on every unlimited plan, because 'unlimited' means different things at different price points and you should be able to see which you're buying.
When does my plan start counting down?
Validity begins the moment you first use data on the network, not when you buy or install it. That means you can safely install at home on wifi days before you fly.
Do I keep my normal phone number?
Yes. The eSIM handles data only and sits alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts to your usual number keep working. Turn off roaming on your primary line to avoid charges from your home carrier.
Do I need to register my passport to use data in France?
No. Local prepaid SIMs in many countries require identity registration at the point of sale. A travel eSIM is issued against a roaming agreement, so there's no paperwork and nothing to collect on arrival.
What if I run out of data?
Buy another plan and install it the same way. We'd rather you start with a smaller plan and top up than overbuy — most travellers use far less than they expect when hotel and cafe wifi is available.