PikoeSIM
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France eSIM
Plans from€0.23
100 MB 7 days
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Data for 180 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Coverage is France (FRA) only. It doesn't extend to overseas territories or neighbouring countries, so check any island or border itinerary before buying. |
| Local networks | Orange France, Bouygues Telecom France |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Fixed-total data plans. Check the GB and the day count together; the allowance doesn't reset daily, and every plan shares the same hotspot and 4G/5G features. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only: no local phone number and no standard calls or SMS. Use WhatsApp or similar apps over your data connection instead. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Compatible phones only: your device must support eSIM, a virtual SIM card stored on the phone, and be network-unlocked. Check the exact model and regional variant before you buy. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in France.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in France
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in France
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.23 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I choose the right France eSIM plan?
Match the allowance to your habits, not the price tag. The cheapest option, 100 MB for 7 days at €0.23, is rarely the best value or best price if you'll need more than a few map checks. For a stay of 14 days, compare the 1 GB and 3 GB data plans to your trip length; these smaller options stay affordable for short visits. A 30-day stay needs more: 10 GB at €4.61 suits regular use, while 20 GB or 50 GB covers video calls and tethering. These recommendations assume ordinary map and messaging use, so compare total EUR pricing and duration before you buy. These are prepaid one-time purchases, not a monthly subscription; the catalog does not state a no contract policy, so check the purchase terms before buying. If your holiday lasts longer than 30 days, compare the 180-day option.
Which networks does this France eSIM connect to?
Listed networks: Orange France, Bouygues Telecom France. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Will my phone work with this eSIM?
Check that your exact device and regional variant support eSIM and that the phone is network-unlocked. On iPhone, Settings > General > About shows 'No SIM Restrictions' when unlocked; on Android, confirm eSIM support for your model before you buy. A recent model name alone doesn't prove compatibility, so use the compatibility guide's manufacturer instructions.
At what stage should I install my France eSIM?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi before you travel and keep the supplied instructions handy. Installation and the start of validity aren't always the same event, so follow the activation steps for your plan. Set the travel line as your data line after you arrive, whether the trip runs 1 day or 2 weeks.
Will this plan give me a local phone number or the ability to make calls and send SMS?
These are data-only plans: no local phone number, no ordinary calls and no SMS. Messaging apps like WhatsApp run over the data connection, but bank codes sent by SMS still depend on your regular SIM, carrier and bank, so keep that line active for anything that needs a real phone number.
Can I share data with my laptop or tablet?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. You can turn on the data hotspot or tether a laptop, but every connected device draws from the same allowance. Set operating-system downloads, cloud backups and big uploads to Wi-Fi if you want to keep data for navigation and messaging.
Where can I use this plan?
The plan lists France (FRA) only. It does not establish coverage in overseas territories or neighbouring countries, so confirm any island or cross-border leg before relying on it.
Does the data reset each day or is it unlimited?
No. Each plan gives a fixed total for its stated number of days, shared across all apps and hotspot devices, with no daily renewal. Thirty days isn't quite one month on the calendar, and a 14-day trip needs at least the 15-day option, so check the day count covers your last day of use. A one day layover doesn't justify a 30-day plan.
Can I purchase additional data or extend the plan's validity?
Check the pricing and options shown with your order before you buy more data online. A separate top up doesn't automatically extend an existing plan or carry over its balance, and top-up amounts aren't fixed here, so follow the instructions for that purchase. Keep the installed profile unless support says otherwise.
What steps should I follow if I have no internet connection?
Confirm you're in France, the travel line is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and days left. Apply the supplied roaming and APN settings to that line. If signal quality is weak, try airplane mode for a moment or restart, then move to another spot where the service may improve. Keep the eSIM installed and note your device model, location and order reference when you ask for help.
How can I avoid extra charges from my home SIM's roaming?
Turn off data roaming on your regular SIM and disable automatic mobile-data switching. Set the travel eSIM as the data line and apply any required roaming setting only to that line. Your home carrier can still bill you for calls and texts if that SIM stays enabled, so check its roaming rates before you travel.
How do I request support or a refund?
These are fixed-total prepaid data plans; the allowance does not renew automatically, but purchase terms such as refund and cancellation rules vary. Read the purchase conditions shown with your order before buying, and keep your order reference and setup details ready when you contact support through the channel supplied with your purchase. Leave the eSIM installed while a connection problem is investigated.
Using your eSIM in France
A prepaid France eSIM sized to your trip
Once you land, mobile internet lets you open your accommodation address, check a train connection or find the right stop in the south. A France eSIM puts data on a compatible, network-unlocked phone, so you don't queue for a physical SIM at the airport, whether your trip is a vacation or a family visit.
Start with the 100 MB plan for 7 days at €0.23: it covers a few map checks, not a week of browsing. The 1 GB and 3 GB data plans suit a short tourist visit if you keep downloads on Wi-Fi. For a 30-day stay, the 10 GB plan at €4.61 handles messaging and navigation, while 20 GB or 50 GB makes sense for YouTube and laptop tethering. The 50 GB also comes as a 180-day option, so read the duration, not just the allowance.
4G/5G in cities, with an offline fallback
Listed networks: Orange France, Bouygues Telecom France. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Underground sections, rural roads and mountain passes can still drop signal. No carrier offers the best coverage everywhere in France, so save your tickets and the last leg of each route before you board, because no plan size guarantees an unbroken connection.
Stay out a little longer.Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Paris: know your terminal before you pick a station.
For a Charles de Gaulle arrival, confirm which station serves your terminal and how the inter-terminal shuttle links them before you leave Wi-Fi. Start from your actual terminal and hotel address, because the transport layout can change.
Use your connection to open the booking, compare the last metro or walking leg and message your host if you're delayed. An eSIM offers internet access, not a transport ticket, so keep the ticket medium the operator requires.
Before going underground, save your exit name and the street entrance for your accommodation. A screenshot of directions helps if signal drops, but keep the valid ticket available in whatever format its issuer demands.
Save before you goStore your terminal, hotel address, route changes and station exit; keep the valid ticket accessible in whatever format the operator requires.
Nice: check the tram route before boarding.
Check current tram lines and stops serving the terminals, then confirm the stop nearest your accommodation before you board; do not rely on a station name from an old itinerary.
Airport fares carry their own conditions. Open the operator's ticket guidance before you buy, and keep the actual ticket ready for validation or inspection; mobile data and a saved itinerary don't pay your fare.
For a day away from Nice, save the outward and return stop names plus your accommodation pin. Uploading every beach video can eat far more data than checking departures, so reserve large transfers for Wi-Fi if you picked a smaller plan.
Save before you goKeep your arrival stop, ticket instructions and the last return connection you plan to use.
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