eSIM for France
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →France at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +33
France has excellent mobile coverage across its four major networks—Orange, SFR, Bouygues, and Free Mobile—all offering 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G connectivity. The country supports modern radio bands including B20 (800 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), and 5G bands n78 (3.5 GHz) and n28 (700 MHz). A travel eSIM will connect to these networks and generations on any eSIM-compatible phone.
For visitors, a travel eSIM is typically the most cost-effective and convenient option, as roaming charges from home carriers tend to be expensive in France. While local carriers do issue eSIMs, the competitive travel-eSIM market in the region makes switching to a travel eSIM the practical choice for most travelers seeking affordable connectivity.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Paris |
| Calling code | +33 |
Travel-eSIM country connectivity cheat-sheet
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Travel eSIM or local SIM in France?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for France
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
eSIM providers covering France
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated France 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 →
Frequently asked questions
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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. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.