France eSIMs.

A weekend in Paris and a drive through Provence can have different data needs. Count the days from arrival to departure, then consider maps, attraction bookings and how often you will be away from Wi-Fi. Save tickets and driving routes in advance. Streaming music or sharing a connection can use more data than occasional directions and messages.

Continuing from France to Italy, Spain or the United Kingdom? Check that every destination appears in the selected plan’s coverage list, then compare the total price with separate country plans. A regional eSIM may reduce setup between stops, while its data allowance and validity need to last for the whole route.

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Only if the selected plan also lists the United Kingdom in Details. A France-only plan does not cover a London stop. Compare a plan covering both countries with separate France and UK plans, and allow for the full trip when checking validity. Do not rely on a connection throughout the Channel Tunnel journey.

The city’s Paris Wi-Fi service is available to visitors at equipped municipal locations, including some parks, libraries and museums. Access depends on the location’s opening hours and requires completing the connection steps in your browser. Save your next route before leaving a hotspot; this city service does not provide continuous coverage around France. City of Paris Wi-Fi guide (French).

Install on Wi-Fi before departure so you are ready when you arrive in France. Your installation instructions appear in My eSIMs after payment. Keep the travel eSIM switched off until you reach a covered destination. Understand installation and activation timing.

The live plans we list start their validity on the first connection in a covered destination. Installation alone does not start the clock. Each plan also has an activation deadline after purchase; check Details before buying. Enable the eSIM and its data roaming when you arrive.

Keep your home SIM for your number and choose the travel eSIM for mobile data, if your phone supports both lines together. Turn off home-line data roaming and automatic data switching. Your carrier may charge for calls and SMS. Set up your two lines.

Keep your home SIM enabled to receive texts sent to your usual number. Delivery abroad depends on your home carrier, roaming settings and the service sending the code; it is not guaranteed by the travel eSIM. Check your carrier’s roaming charges and set up an authenticator or backup codes before leaving.

All currently listed plans support hotspot sharing. Up to 5G is available on selected networks and plans. Speeds depend on your destination, device, coverage and network conditions.

No. These are data-only plans, so they do not include a French number or regular calls and SMS. Internet messaging and calling apps can use your travel data. Keep your usual number on your home SIM if you need it for bookings, and check that carrier’s charges for calls and texts abroad.

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible. Use Check my phone above to check the device you are taking. Compatibility varies by model and purchase region. If your phone is locked, ask your carrier to unlock it before buying.

Open your purchase in My eSIMs and choose Get help for guided connection checks and any available refund options. Refund eligibility and amounts depend on the service issue and data usage. Read our refund policy before buying.