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France eSIM

Best travel data plans for France — Europe

From £1.57 · 38 plans available

  • QR code by email
  • Keep your own number
  • Starts at your destination

Choose your plan — France

38 plans available. Select one and order in a minute.

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Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an "EID" number, your phone supports eSIM. See the full list

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Included with every plan

  • Data-only eSIM
  • QR code delivered by email
  • Starts at your destination
  • Keep your phone number
  • Top-up available

Rivo eSIM offers prepaid data plans for France on local 4G/5G networks, starting from £1.57. Your plan only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in France, so you can install it days before departure and keep the line switched off until you arrive.

Regional plans that include France

300 MB
Europe · 34 countries
£1.57
4G/5G Hotspot 1 days
500 MB
Europe · 34 countries
£2.36
4G/5G Hotspot 1 days
1 GBZ
Europe · 35 countries
£2.36
4G/5G Hotspot 7 days
UnlimitedZ
Europe · 35 countries
£3.15
4G/5G Hotspot Unlimited 1 days

Mobile networks in France

Travel eSIMs for France connect to these local networks. Depending on the plan, your eSIM uses one or more of them and your phone picks the strongest signal.

Orange F 4G/5GSFR 4G/5GSFR, Free Mobile 4G/5GOrange France, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile 4G

5G is available on some plans (your phone must support 5G). Other plans use fast 4G/LTE.

Before you buy

Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. This is a data-only eSIM — calls work through apps like WhatsApp.

Download offline maps

Save maps of France before your trip so you can find your way even without data.

Frequently asked questions about France eSIM

Which mobile networks does a France eSIM use?
Our France plans use SFR, Free Mobile, Orange France, Bouygues. Your phone connects automatically to the best available signal.
How much data do I need for a week in France?
For maps, messages and social media, 3 to 5 GB is usually enough for a week. If you stream video or share your connection, choose 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
When does my France plan start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in France, not when you buy or install it. Install it on Wi-Fi before your trip and turn the line on when you land.
Can I keep my phone number in France?
Yes. The eSIM is for data only and your usual SIM stays active for calls and SMS. You can also call with WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in France?
In most cases, yes: you pay a fixed prepaid price with no roaming surprises, and plans for France start from £1.57.

Why buy an eSIM for France?

Travelling to France and need reliable mobile data? An eSIM is the simplest way to stay connected. Instead of looking for a local SIM card at the airport or paying expensive roaming fees to your home carrier, you buy a France eSIM online before your trip and install it by scanning a QR code. No SIM swapping, no shop visit, no contract.

How to get an eSIM for France

  1. 1Choose a plan — pick the data and validity that fit your trip above.
  2. 2Order and pay — with the payment method of your choice.
  3. 3Scan and install — open Settings › Mobile data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code you receive by email.
  4. 4Activate on arrival — turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you land in France.
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