eSIM France plans
Pick a plan just for France, or a regional or global eSIM if France is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel.
Best eSIM for France: which plan to pick
The best eSIM for France is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.
Good starting points for France, based on today's plans:
- About a week: 10 GB for 30 days, $7.06.
France coverage and networks
LinkPaLS plans in France connect through Orange. Your phone joins the strongest available network automatically, with 4G and 5G speeds where the network supports them.
| Network | Technology |
|---|---|
| Orange | 5G |
Data on these plans exits through Europe. That's normal for travel eSIMs; it means some websites may show content for Europe rather than France.
Good to know before you go
- Paris Métro and SNCF trains have good 4G and 5G coverage, so you can stay online on the move.
- Many cafés offer Wi-Fi, but it often needs a sign-up; a data plan saves the hassle.
France eSIM prices
Typical prices for travel data in France today. You pay once in US dollars; there are no activation fees or monthly charges.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | $2.43 | — |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | $7.37 | — |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $7.06 | $0.71 |
eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming in France
| LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | From $2.43, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |
For most trips to France, an eSIM gives you the best of both: local data prices without losing your number, and no time spent finding a SIM shop after a long flight.
How to set up your eSIM France
Set up your eSIM for France in three steps
- Choose your plan. Pick the data and days you need for France. Check your phone first on our compatible phones list.
- Install before you fly. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes. Scan it on Wi-Fi and keep the new line switched off.
- Connect on arrival. When you land in France, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See how to activate eSIM.
Why use an eSIM in France
- Online at the airport. No SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards on arrival in France.
- Your number stays on. Calls, SMS, WhatsApp and bank one-time passwords keep working on your home SIM.
- No roaming bill. Prepaid data at a fixed price, paid once.
- No ID or KYC. You only need an email address.
- Share your data. Turn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner. Top up the same eSIM if you need more.
An eSIM France costs less than most home-carrier roaming packs, because you pay local data rates instead of roaming fees.
France eSIM questions
Which eSIM is best for France?
The best eSIM for France covers your whole trip with enough data. For France alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. LinkPaLS has 3 plans that work in France.
Is an eSIM worth it for France?
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.
How much does an eSIM France cost?
LinkPaLS plans that work in France start at $2.43 and go up to $7.37 for larger or longer plans. You pay once, with no contract.
Which networks does the eSIM France use?
It connects to Orange in France, with 4G and 5G where available.
Can I buy an eSIM for France before I travel?
Yes, and we recommend it. Buy and install it at home on Wi-Fi, then turn it on when you land. Most plans start counting days from the first connection in France.
Will WhatsApp keep working in France?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.
What are the downsides of an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, most QR codes install only once, and LinkPaLS plans are data-only, so you call through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.
