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Réunion eSIM
Plans from€1.09
1 GB 7 days
Mafate, Réunion
- 4G/5G 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 | Valid in Réunion only. Mainland France and other overseas territories are out of scope, even when a network brand looks the same. |
| Local networks | Orange, Free |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB for 7 days, or 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB for 30 days. Pricing is one fixed total per plan; there is no daily top up. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only, with no local phone number, voice calls or SMS. Carry on with WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar internet calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Your phone must support eSIM and be network unlocked. Confirm 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 Réunion.
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 Réunion
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 Réunion
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 €1.09 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.
How do I pick between the listed plans?
Match the allowance to how you use the internet, and treat these as starting recommendations you can adjust to your own habits. If your trip is just 1 day, a visit of one day will leave most of the 7-day allowance unused, and there is no shorter validity. A stay of 2 weeks cannot rely on a plan valid for 14 days because none is listed. Your options are 1 GB for 7 days at €1.09, or the 30-day plans: 3 GB at €2.79, 5 GB at €4.59, 10 GB at €8.89 and 20 GB at €17.69. 30 days is not the same as one month on the calendar, so read the validity instead of assuming a monthly cycle. The 1 GB plan has the best price, but the best value depends on how long you stay and how much video, YouTube or tethering you do.
Which operators and speeds does the eSIM use?
Orange and Free are the listed operators. Orange carries 4G/LTE and 5G, while LTE and 5G are not confirmed for Free in the supplied plan data. Connection quality and service vary by operator, device and location, and no network can honestly claim best coverage in every cirque; treat signal as terrain-dependent.
Which phones work with this eSIM card?
You need a network-unlocked phone with eSIM support; recent iPhone (iOS) and Android models are the usual fit, but regional variants differ in supported eSIM features. Check your exact model against the list of compatible phones, then install the profile over solid Wi-Fi using the supplied steps.
When does the validity begin?
Follow the activation instructions that come with your order, because installing the profile and starting the countdown are not the same step. Don't count on instant installation: the profile still has to download over Wi-Fi before anything activates. Keep the QR code and those instructions offline before you travel, then choose the travel line for mobile data after landing.
Can I still use WhatsApp and get SMS codes?
An existing WhatsApp account works over the travel eSIM's internet, since it only needs data. SMS bank codes still ride on your regular line and carrier, because this data-only plan receives no ordinary SMS. Check your home carrier's roaming charges before you leave that line switched on.
Can I tether a laptop or tablet?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Any device you connect draws from the same allowance, so pause cloud backups and large downloads when the data needs to last the whole trip.
Where does this plan work?
Réunion only. Mainland France and the other overseas territories are excluded, even when a network brand looks identical.
Does the data allowance renew daily?
No. Each listed amount is the full total for its validity window, split between the phone and anything on the hotspot. None of these offers is unlimited.
Can I top up more data later?
Look at the options supplied with your order to see whether a top up or a fresh purchase is offered. Don't assume a new plan extends the old expiry, reuses the same profile or rolls unused data over. These are one-off prepaid plans, not a monthly subscription; 'no contract' is a search term, not a policy we can confirm, so read the purchase terms.
What should I try when I can't get online?
Confirm you're in Réunion, the travel line is on and set as the mobile data line, and there's still data and validity left. Apply the plan's roaming and APN settings, then toggle airplane mode or restart. If the signal is weak, walk somewhere higher or more open, and leave the profile installed while you sort it out.
How do I stop my home SIM from roaming?
Switch data roaming off on your regular SIM and turn off automatic mobile-data switching. Any required travel-eSIM roaming setting applies only to the travel line. Calls and texts on your home line can still rack up carrier charges.
What about support and refunds?
Have your order reference, phone model and installation details ready before contacting support. Whether a refund applies depends on the purchase terms plus any activation or use, so read the policy before you buy. Don't delete the profile as a first fix.
Getting online around Réunion
A Réunion eSIM that fits your route
With a compatible, network-unlocked phone you keep messages, bookings and directions working as a virtual sim card, without pulling out your regular SIM. That matters for a tourist on a short holiday, on a longer vacation or visiting family. Give yourself enough data for the coast, and download what you need before the mountains swallow the signal.
The cheapest listed plan is 1 GB for 7 days at €1.09, enough for a short hop, but there is no 1-day option if you only need a quick connection. The 30-day data plans are 3 GB at €2.79, 5 GB at €4.59, 10 GB at €8.89 and 20 GB at €17.69. Whether any of these feels affordable depends on the whole trip's length and cost. Messaging and offline maps use far less data than video calls, YouTube or sharing a laptop through the data hotspot.
Expect gaps between towns and valleys.
The operator list is Orange and Free. Orange carries 4G/LTE and 5G; LTE and 5G are not confirmed for Free in the supplied plan data. Speed and reception shift with your phone, position and network load, so save key directions before you leave a dependable connection.
Then enjoy the walk.Mafate, Réunion
Saint-Denis: line up the right onward connection.
At Roland Garros Airport, pull up your accommodation address before you commit to transport. The airport's public-transport page lists buses towards Saint-Denis and elsewhere on the island, and the right line depends on your final destination rather than the nearest town.
Confirm the current route, stop and departure time with the airport or the operator. Keep those details for travel day and leave room for the gap between your arrival stop and the front door. If you booked a pickup, message the driver with the agreed meeting point once you're through.
A data-only eSIM card can open a timetable or booking page, but it gives you no local phone number for standard calls or SMS codes. Keep a messaging thread you already use and a saved reference on hand.
Save before you goSave the destination address, transport notes and booking reference. Download any transport app over Wi-Fi before you fly.
Mafate: bank the route before the signal drops.
Mafate has no roads, so you arrive on foot. The tourism board names entry points including Col des Bœufs and Dos d'Âne. Pick the trailhead that matches your route and sort the journey to it separately from the walk itself.
Before you start, check trail conditions and the forecast, confirm any overnight lodging and save the route offline. Send your planned itinerary and return plan to someone you trust; a map pin for Mafate alone won't point to a trailhead or a gîte.
Mountain relief can cut mobile reception, and extra gigabytes won't repair a dead valley. Keep the map and lodging details on the device, get your updates before you set off, then save battery and data for the trail.
Save before you goSave the full walking route, trailhead, lodging confirmation and return transport. Carry the gear your route actually demands.
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