PikoeSIM
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Madagascar 3GB eSIM
Plan price€9.59
3 GB · 30 days
Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
- 4G/LTE data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Madagascar only. Neighbouring countries are not included. |
| Local networks | Airtel Madagascar |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB for 7 days, or 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB for 30 days. Fixed totals with no daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only: no local phone number, voice calls or SMS. Calling and messaging run over the internet and draw from your allowance, with no extra calling features. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need an eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone. 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 Madagascar.
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 Madagascar
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 Madagascar
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 €3.39 for 1 GB / 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.
Which Madagascar eSIM should I buy?
Choose by trip length and how you use data. The cheapest plan is 1 GB for 7 days at €3.39, which suits a short holiday. The 30-day data plans are 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB, with 3 GB at €9.59. If your trip spans 14 days, that's 2 weeks and only the 30-day plans fit; a stay of just 1 day needs far less, so a one day visit won't justify the larger options. Compare pricing across the offers and judge best value on your whole trip's cost, not the best price alone.
What network does this eSIM use in Madagascar?
Listed networks: Airtel Madagascar. Connects to 4G/LTE where available. 5G is not confirmed on this plan. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Is my phone compatible with this eSIM?
An eSIM is a virtual sim card, also called an esim card, stored on your phone. Confirm your exact model and regional variant support eSIM, and that the device is network unlocked. On an iPhone running iOS, open Settings > Cellular and look for Add eSIM or Set Up Cellular, and check 'No SIM restrictions' under Settings > General > About. Android paths vary by maker, so use the compatibility guide and the list of compatible phones before you buy.
When do I install and start the eSIM?
Install on reliable Wi-Fi and keep the instructions before you travel. Your plan may arrive as a QR code to scan, but follow the steps supplied with your purchase: installing the profile and starting its validity can be separate events, and the start depends on the supplied plan instructions. Instant installation isn't a speed guarantee. On arrival, turn on the travel line and select it for mobile data.
Can I still use WhatsApp and get bank messages?
An existing WhatsApp account can run on the travel eSIM's internet access, and video on YouTube draws from the same allowance. The plan gives no local phone number, calls or SMS, so bank texts still depend on your regular SIM, carrier and bank. Check that line's charges before you leave it switched on.
Can I tether a laptop to this eSIM?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. A data hotspot or tethering draws from the same total allowance. Pause automatic laptop updates and photo backups if the data needs to last.
Will I have coverage everywhere on my itinerary?
The plan is Madagascar only; other countries are not included. Coverage still depends on the location, so keep essential bookings and route maps offline.
Does the data reset daily?
No. Each offer carries a fixed total for its stated validity, with no daily reset and no monthly subscription. A 30-day plan gives about one month of use, but 30 days isn't always a calendar month, so check the start and end on your purchase. Unused days don't roll over, and a larger allowance won't guarantee uninterrupted reception.
What happens when my data runs out?
Review the available plans before your allowance runs out. A top up isn't confirmed here, so treat a new purchase as a separate plan and follow its instructions; don't assume it extends the old one or reuses the same eSIM profile. Keep the existing profile installed while you sort out any account or connection issue.
What should I check if the connection fails?
Confirm you're in Madagascar, the eSIM is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity. Apply any supplied roaming and APN settings to the travel line, then toggle airplane mode or restart. Move if reception is weak. Keep your order reference and phone model handy when asking for help, and don't delete the eSIM as a first step.
How do I avoid charges from my home SIM?
Switch off automatic mobile-data switching and keep roaming disabled on your home SIM. Apply any travel-eSIM roaming setting only to the travel line. Calls and texts on your regular number still follow your home carrier's terms.
Where do I find support and refund terms?
Read the purchase conditions before you order and keep your order reference. Refund eligibility depends on the terms and any activation or usage. 'No contract' is a search term here, not a confirmed seller policy, so check the written conditions rather than assuming. Keep the installed profile while a connection problem is looked into.
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