France eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Bouygues 5G, Orange 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.60/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $7.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $7.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $7.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $11.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $7.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $11.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $38.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in France
The France eSIM connects to Bouygues and Orange. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in France
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
- ORY Paris Orly
- NCE Nice Côte d'Azur
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in France.
City guides in France
About unlimited in France
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than France?
These regional eSIMs include France. For 10 days of maps and socials, the France eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $7.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $0.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $0.60 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $9.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $12.99 | $1.86 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $15.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $27.99 | $1.87 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $38.99 | $1.30 | No cap |
Questions about France
Which networks does the France eSIM use?
The France eSIM connects to Bouygues and Orange. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in France?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $4.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for France?
Yes, from $7.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do France plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in France?
The main international airports are Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly (ORY), Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).
Does a regional eSIM cover France?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include France. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.