Madagascar: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Madagascar has three main mobile network operators: Telma, Orange, and Airtel. The country supports 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies, though specific launch dates and coverage areas are not detailed here. These carriers provide the primary mobile infrastructure across the island.
For roaming visitors using eSIMs, the key LTE bands likely to be encountered are B3 (1800 MHz) and B8 (900 MHz), while 5G services operate on band n78 (3.5 GHz). Regarding eSIM availability, some local carriers do issue eSIMs, though adoption appears limited. Given the low confidence level on these technical specifications, travelers should verify band compatibility and eSIM support with their chosen operator before arrival.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Telma, Orange, Airtel |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs (Yas Madagascar (ex-Telma)) |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Calling code | +261 |
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eSIM providers covering Madagascar
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated Madagascar destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.