France eSIM
Mobile data in France without roaming charges. Install before you fly, get online the moment you land.
10 of 23 plans
- Network5G
- CoverageNationwide, 5G
- ActivationStarts when the eSIM first connects abroad
- Top-upDepends on the plan
- Install within180 days
- After the data runs outDepends on the plan
- SMSSupported
- Internet exits inEurope
eSIM for France
Traveling to France? Get mobile data without buying a physical SIM card. Your eSIM is delivered instantly, installs in under a minute, and the plan starts counting only when you connect on arrival.
Data only — calls and SMS go through your usual apps
Plans and prices for France
23 plans, from $0.99 to $330. Validity options: 7 days, 30 days, 180 days.
- 1 GB7 days · $1.99
- 3 GB30 days · $3.99
- 10 GB30 days · $10.49
- 20 GB30 days · $18.49
- 50 GB30 days · $37.49
Some plans can be topped up; the plan card says which. Daily plans: 500 MB/day at full speed, then at reduced speed, from $0.99.
How much data do you need?
A rough guide by trip length, with the cheapest plan that covers it.
| 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps, messengers, email≈ 307 MB a day | 3 GB$3.99 | 5 GB$5.99 | 10 GB$10.49 |
| Plus social media and photos≈ 1 GB a day | 10 GB$10.49 | 20 GB$18.49 | 50 GB$37.49 |
| Plus video calls and streaming≈ 2.5 GB a day | 20 GB$18.49 | 50 GB$37.49 | 500 MB/day$26.49 |
Networks & coverage
The eSIM connects to these operators in France; the phone picks the strongest one automatically.
- Orange5G
- SFR5G
- Bouygues5G
- Free Mobile5G
Network generation shown only where the supplier reports it.
Also in: Europe (31 areas), Europe (33 areas), Europe (30+ areas)
Questions
Does this eSIM work everywhere in France?
Yes — it connects to local operator networks across France, including the major cities and airports.
Which network will I use?
Local partner networks (5G).
When should I activate my eSIM?
Install it before you fly while you have Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM line on when you land.
France: how do I install the eSIM?
Before the trip, on Wi-Fi: open the eSIM link from your order page and tap “Install on this iPhone”, or scan the QR code in Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM (on Android: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM). When you land, choose the eSIM line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone.
Can I share my connection?
Yes, personal hotspot works, subject to the plan’s fair-use policy.
Can I make calls and send SMS?
Not over the mobile network — plans are data only. Calls and messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime and similar apps work as usual, and your own SIM stays active for regular calls.
What happens when the data runs out?
The connection stops until you top up the same eSIM or buy a new plan.
France: where can I buy an eSIM?
Online, on this page: pick a plan and pay, and the eSIM is issued right after payment — no shop, no passport. You can buy it days before the trip: the plan’s validity starts when you install it or first connect abroad, not when you pay (see “Activation” on the plan).
Do I need an account to buy?
No. After payment the eSIM opens from the order link — keep it. The BeeSim app is optional.
Does my phone support eSIM?
iPhone XR/XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and most flagships since 2020 do. The phone must not be locked to a carrier. Full list and how to check: compatible phones.
Traveling on to other countries?
A regional plan covers Europe (31 areas), Europe (33 areas), Europe (30+ areas) with one eSIM — see “Also covered by” above.
Good to know: France
France’s networks are Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free Mobile. Paris, the TGV lines and the coasts are well covered; rural Massif Central and mountain valleys have gaps.
France is in the EU, so a Europe regional plan works here and across the border in Belgium, Switzerland (check the plan’s country list) and Spain.
Prices updated October 19, 2026.
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