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France at a glance
Checked 4 November 2026- Cheapest plan listed
- $31 GB / 30 days, Yesim (Ubigi: 3 GB / 30 days for $4)
- 7 days unlimited
- $19.99Maya’s global plan; Ubigi’s France plan is $20
- 10 GB for 30 days
- $10Ubigi (Nomad: $14)
- At the border
- EES biometrics on your first entry; ETIAS isn’t running yet
These France plans are data-only, with no French phone number. Keep your home SIM on for bank and app SMS codes.
Why France is different
Prices are low. 10 GB for 30 days costs $10 from Ubigi and $14 from Nomad, and Ubigi’s 30 days of unlimited ($39) is below Maya’s global plan ($49.99).
Networks differ by provider. Ubigi lists all four French networks: Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR. Nomad lists Free Mobile and Orange. Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name one on the pages we read.
Many trips cross borders. Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and Spain are a train ride away. Compare a Europe plan if France is one stop of several.
Quick picks
A week or two, normal use
A 10 GB / 30-day fixed plan. Ubigi listed $10, Nomad $14 and Saily $16.99.
Heavy use or tethering
A week of unlimited costs $19.99 on Maya’s global plan or $20 from Ubigi. For 30 days, Ubigi’s $39 is the lowest.
Rural France and the mountains
Ubigi lists Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR. 50 GB for 30 days costs $29, the lowest of that size.
France plus Italy, Spain or beyond
A Europe plan may be simpler. Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00 (see one country or several).
Step 1: Size your plan for France
Maps, ride-hailing, transit apps and messaging use little data. Uploading photos and videos and making video calls use much more. As a rough guide, maps and messaging use hundreds of megabytes a day, while video and video calls can use several gigabytes. These are general estimates, not measurements.
Under a week, maps, messages and transport apps
3–5 GB fixed plan
1–2 weeks, photos, social apps and video
10–20 GB fixed, or unlimited
Remote work, video calls, tethering a laptop
Unlimited, after checking its fair-use and hotspot rules
Step 2: Compare published prices
Unlimited plans by trip length
| Days | Airalo | Nomad | Holafly | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.00 (lowest listed) | $11 (lowest listed) | $11.90 | — | $12.60 |
| 5 days | $17.00 (lowest listed) | $18 | $20.50 | — | $21.00 |
| 7 days | $23.50 | $25 | $27.50 | $20 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| 10 days | $29.00 (lowest listed) | $33 | $36.50 | — | $35.93 |
| 15 days | $42.00 | — | $50.50 | $25 (lowest listed) | $46.80 |
| 30 days | $59.00 | — | $73.90 | $39 (lowest listed) | $68.40 |
Lowest listed price in the row — means no plan of that length was listed. Holafly ($3.90) and Yesim ($4.20) also sell a single day. Maya sells one global unlimited plan at the same price for every country: $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7, $27.99 for 14 and $49.99 for 30 (see Maya). Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Fixed-data plans
| Data | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.003 days | $47 days | $3.997 days | — | $3.0030 days (lowest listed) |
| 3 GB | $7.507 days | $630 days | $8.9930 days | $430 days (lowest listed) | — |
| 5 GB | $11.0030 days | $930 days (lowest listed) | $10.9930 days | — | $11.5230 days |
| 10 GB | $17.0030 days | $1430 days | $16.9930 days | $1030 days (lowest listed) | $19.2030 days |
| 20 GB | $23.0030 days | $2130 days (lowest listed) | $22.9930 days | — | $26.4030 days |
| 50 GB | $35.0030 days | $3530 days | — | $2930 days (lowest listed) | — |
Lowest listed price in the row Validity differs, so compare the small print as well as the price. Where a provider sells the same data amount for several lengths, we show the longest. Airalo also lists shorter versions (for example 10 GB for 7 days at $16.00). Ubigi also lists 10 GB for 7 days ($8), 25 GB for 30 days ($19), and longer plans: 60 GB for 12 months ($22), 100 GB for 360 days ($58), 240 GB for 12 months ($72) and 200 GB for 360 days ($99). Yesim also lists 30 GB for $33.60. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
One country, or several?
Plans on this page are sold for France. If your trip crosses borders, a Europe plan can be simpler: Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00 and Holafly $51.50 (see our Europe guide). EU “roam like at home” rules apply to SIMs from EU operators; check each provider’s coverage list rather than assuming a single-country plan works next door.
Step 3: Check the fine print
- Networks. Ubigi: Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR. Nomad: Free Mobile and Orange. The others didn’t name one.
- Unlimited isn’t always unlimited. Ubigi says data sharing is allowed but a fair-use policy may apply. Holafly’s plans are unlimited by the day. Where it states a hotspot rule (its Canada and Italy pages), sharing is limited to 1 GB a day, so check the plan page if you plan to tether. Airalo’s France page didn’t state a fair-use limit.
- Activation windows. Nomad starts a plan automatically 60 days after purchase if you haven’t used it. Saily gives 180 days. Ubigi’s plan starts when you arrive.
- No French number. These plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US phone number, and Yesim offers a 20-minute calling add-on.
The seven providers
Airalo
- France from
- $4.001 GB / 3 days
- Unlimited
- $23.507 days; $59.00 for 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $17.00
What stands out
A wide range of plan sizes, from 1 GB for 3 days to 50 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited plans from 3 to 30 days.
What to watch
Its France page doesn’t name a network or state a fair-use limit, and 10 GB for 30 days ($17.00) costs more than Ubigi’s or Nomad’s.
Nomad
- France from
- $41 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $14
- Unlimited
- $113 days; $33 for 10
What stands out
Lists Free Mobile and Orange. 10 GB for 30 days costs $14, and 20 GB $21, the lowest of that size here.
What to watch
Unlimited stops at 10 days, and plans start automatically 60 days after purchase.
Holafly
- France from
- $3.901 day unlimited
- Unlimited
- $27.507 days; $73.90 for 30 days
- Fixed data
- Not sold
What stands out
The simplest choice: pick the number of days and get unlimited data. A single day costs $3.90, and every eSIM includes Always On backup.
What to watch
The most expensive here for 10 days or more, and the France page doesn’t name a network.
Saily
- France from
- $3.991 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $16.99
- Unlimited
- Sold; check current price
What stands out
From the company behind NordVPN. 10 GB for 30 days costs $16.99, you get 180 days to activate, and you can add a US phone number.
What to watch
Nothing above 20 GB, and we couldn’t read its unlimited price for each length.
Ubigi
- France from
- $43 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $10
- Unlimited
- $207 days; $25 for 15; $39 for 30
What stands out
The lowest prices here for 10 GB ($10) and 50 GB ($29) over 30 days, and for 15 or 30 days of unlimited ($25, $39). It lists all four French networks.
What to watch
A fair-use policy may apply to unlimited plans, and there’s no 1 GB or 20 GB option.
Yesim
- France from
- $3.001 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $19.20
- Unlimited
- $29.407 days; $68.40 for 30
What stands out
The cheapest small plan here (1 GB for 30 days at $3.00), and every fixed plan lasts 30 days.
What to watch
It doesn’t name a network, and its 10 GB ($19.20) and week of unlimited ($29.40) are the highest here.
Maya
- 3 days
- $9.99unlimited data
- 7 days
- $19.99unlimited data
- 30 days
- $49.99unlimited data
What stands out
The lowest price we found for 3 or 7 days of unlimited data, and one plan if France is one stop of several. It’s one global plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if France is one stop of several. Maya’s page says "No caps, no throttling."
What to watch
It renews automatically while Travel Mode is on, so turn it off when you get home. The page we read doesn’t name the local networks or spell out a fair-use policy, and we haven’t tested the no-throttling claim.
Will your phone work?
- eSIM-capable and unlocked. Apple lists iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later. Settings → General → About should say "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (full checklist).
- Bought in mainland China? Apple says that in China mainland only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Many older mainland models use two physical SIM cards instead, so check for Add eSIM in your settings before you buy a plan.
- Bought in Hong Kong or Macau? Apple notes that certain iPhone models sold there have two nano-SIM slots. Check for Add eSIM in your settings first.
- Install before you fly. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi and leave the line switched off until you land (install guide).
Entry: EES now, ETIAS later
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at Schengen external borders since 10 April 2026. If you’re a non-EU visitor on a short stay, your first crossing records a face image and four fingerprints (children under 12 give no fingerprints). It’s free, and there’s nothing to apply for in advance. Allow extra time at the border on your first trip.
ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, isn’t operating yet, according to the EU’s official Travel to Europe site. You can’t apply for it, and you don’t need it to visit France today.
Don’t pay for ETIAS yet
Some websites already sell “ETIAS applications”. ETIAS isn’t running, and EES is free, so you don’t need to pay anyone for either.
Our take
France is cheap for travel data. Ubigi’s 10 GB for 30 days at $10 is the lowest-cost plan here, and it lists all four networks. Nomad’s $14 is the next lowest. For a week of unlimited, Maya ($19.99) and Ubigi ($20) are almost level.
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Before you fly
Decide: France or Europe
If you’re visiting more than one country, compare a Europe plan before buying a single-country one.
Buy and install at home
Check your phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable (how to check), then install on Wi-Fi before departure. With Nomad, don’t buy more than 60 days ahead.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the travel line, enable data roaming for that line, and set it as your mobile-data line.
Allow time at the border
Your first EES entry records your face and fingerprints. It’s free and needs no application.
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What’s the cheapest France eSIM?
On the official pages we checked (4 November 2026), 1 GB started at $3 (Yesim, 30 days), and Ubigi listed 3 GB for 30 days at $4. For 10 GB over 30 days, Ubigi listed $10.
Which network do France travel eSIMs use?
Ubigi lists Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR, and Nomad lists Free Mobile and Orange. Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name a network on the pages we read.
Should I buy a France eSIM or a Europe eSIM?
For France only, a country plan is usually cheaper. If you’re crossing borders, a Europe plan saves buying several; Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00.
Do I need ETIAS for France?
Not yet. ETIAS isn’t operating, according to the EU’s Travel to Europe site. The Entry/Exit System is running: non-EU short-stay visitors give a face image and fingerprints at the border, free of charge.
Is unlimited data really unlimited in France?
Check the terms. Ubigi says a fair-use policy may apply, and Holafly limits hotspot sharing on the pages where it states a rule. Maya says its plan has no caps or throttling.
Do France eSIMs come with a phone number?
No, these plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US number, and Yesim has a 20-minute calling add-on. Keep your home SIM on for SMS codes.
Sources and method
Last checked 4 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 4 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Airalo — France eSIMsChecked 4 November 2026
- Nomad — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Holafly — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Maya — France eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — France data plansChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — France unlimited 7 daysChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational (10 April 2026)Checked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: Entry/Exit SystemChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: EES frequently asked questionsChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: ETIASChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Roaming: Questions & AnswersChecked 4 November 2026
- Apple Support — Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhoneChecked 4 November 2026
- SafetyWing: Nomad InsuranceChecked 4 November 2026