Best eSIM for France — Instant Data Plans
From the Eiffel Tower to the Riviera, France demands connectivity — and a travel eSIM is the cleanest way to stay online without touching your home plan.
Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active — your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a France data plan on top.
- ✓ Calls and texts work normally
- ✓ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- ✓ Bank 2FA still arrives
- ✓ Nothing to cancel or port
- ✓ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- ✓ Hotspot included
- ✓ Activates the moment you land
- ✓ From $1.84 — not $10–15/day
- ✗ ~$10–15 per day, every day
- ✗ Throttled after 512 MB
- ✗ No hotspot on most plans
- ✗ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
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Best eSIM for France — what you need to know
From the Eiffel Tower to the Riviera, France demands connectivity — and a travel eSIM is the cleanest way to stay online without touching your home plan.
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for France, starting from $1.84. Plans are instant — purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through Orange and SFR and Bouygues Telecom, giving you data across Paris, Nice, Lyon and beyond. Orange and SFR cover mainland France and territories with strong 4G — the Paris Metro has LTE throughout all lines.
Why use an eSIM in France?
France eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in France route through Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom. Orange and SFR cover mainland France and territories with strong 4G — the Paris Metro has LTE throughout all lines.
Major destinations covered include Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about France eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in France?+
Hotspot is supported. Share data with travel companions on all plans.
Does the France eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only plans — no French phone number.
Which network will my eSIM use in France?+
LTE.app plans in France use Orange and SFR and Bouygues Telecom. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my France eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan — the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a France phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most France plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes — no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your France eSIM
Note for France: Install before you land at CDG or ORY. Signal appears in the terminal — your eSIM activates the moment you leave the gate.
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