eSIM France: Prepaid Data Plans

The cheapest plan that works in France is a multi-country one: $3.49 for 2 GB, valid for 15 days. The cheapest plan for France alone is 2 GB for 15 days at $3.99. Prices come live from 7 vetted providers and change often.

For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. France plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers France at no extra cost, you may not need one.

France eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Free, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and SFR; 5G plans are available on Free, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and SFR. Free carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.

For France alone, our top plan right now is 100 GB for 30 days at $49.99 from eSIMGo. If France is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 50 GB for 30 days at $36.49 from Sparks, covering 2 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $0.66 per GB, with 50 GB for 30 days.

It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:

• Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
• YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
• Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
• Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
• Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
• Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB

The cheapest France plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $5.99.

Yes. Unlimited data plans for France start at $7.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.

5G is available on 45 plans for France, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.

Most travel eSIMs, including most France plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.

Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.