# eSIM France: prepaid data for your trip to France

> eSIM France plans from $2.43 on 4G and 5G networks. No ID, QR code in minutes, keep your home number. Buy before you fly to France.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/france · Updated 2026-11-05

Get an eSIM France and land in France with local data already working. Choose from 3 plans on Orange, from $2.43. Buy online with no ID, scan the QR code before you fly, and keep your home number on for calls, WhatsApp and bank codes.

## 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.

### France plans

- 100 MB, 7 days: $2.43
- 10 GB/day, 1 days: $7.37
- 10 GB, 30 days: $7.06

## 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

1. **Choose your plan.** Pick the data and days you need for France. Check your phone first on our [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices) list.
2. **Install before you fly.** Your QR code arrives by email within minutes. Scan it on Wi-Fi and keep the new line switched off.
3. **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](https://linkpals.store/help).

## 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.

## Frequently asked 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.