Product info
Paris eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $15.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $27.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $37.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 30 days | $48.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $6.99$2.33 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $9.49$1.90 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $15.49$1.55 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $18.99$1.27 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $22.49$1.12 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $48.79$0.98 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in France. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Paris?
Paris weekend – 3 GB
Enough to use Maps, find the best cafes on Google, and post to social media.
A week in France – 10 GB
Maps, messaging and the odd video call. Covers day trips to Versailles too.
Paris + day trips – 20 GB
Add Versailles, Lyon, or the Loire Valley. One eSIM for all of France.
Remote work – Unlimited
Hotspot for your laptop, video calls from a Parisian cafe.
Coverage and network
Honest about coverage
France mobile networks
France ranks 31st globally for mobile download speed at 143 Mbps - twice the UK median (76 Mbps), below the US (197 Mbps). Paris is 195 Mbps download (rank 40 among cities). (Speedtest by Ookla, June 2026)
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Paris · June 2026
Download
194.96 Mbps
Upload
18.5 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
Global rank
#40 of 98
Real Paris conditions
- Metro & RER tunnels: Most Paris Métro lines have 4G coverage on platforms and in newer tunnel sections, but signal drops are common mid-tunnel on older lines. Expect gaps on Lines 3, 7, and 13 underground stretches.
- Dense crowds at landmarks: Network congestion around the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Champs-Élysées during peak hours can slow speeds noticeably. Speeds typically recover within a few minutes or when you move a short distance.
- Rural Île-de-France: Coverage is available throughout Greater Paris, but forested areas in Fontainebleau and rural Île-de-France may have limited signal.
One eSIM, all of France
This plan isn't limited to Paris - it covers the entire France nationwide network. Whether you're catching a TGV to Lyon, exploring the Normandy coast, or visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley, the same eSIM works throughout the country.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in France. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in Paris
Free Wi-Fi in Paris
Not installed before you flew? Both Paris airports have free Wi-Fi - connect and set it up before you leave the terminal.
Side by side
Paris eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed France plans as of May 6th, 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Paris?
Don't expect a carrier store when you land at CDG - there are none in the arrivals halls. Orange has kiosks in T1 and T2E but they close at 21:00, and Relay newsagents in every terminal sell Orange and Bouygues tourist SIMs. Orly only has Relay shops. If you arrive late or want to avoid the limited choice and inflated prices, get a travel eSIM like Ohayu before your flight - after landing it can connect you to supported networks like Orange or SFR.
Do I need to show ID to buy a SIM card in Paris?
Yes. France requires identity verification to buy or activate any prepaid SIM card. The legal basis is Article L34-1 of the Code des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (CPCE), originally set by Law No. 2004-669, and reinforced in 2025 by the anti-narcotrafficking law (Law No. 2025-532 of June 13, 2025). Tourists need a valid passport. EU citizens can use a national ID card. There is no exception for data-only plans - the ID requirement applies regardless.
Travel eSIMs like Ohayu do not require in-store registration or an ID check - plans can be installed online before departure.
Why isn't my eSIM working in Paris?
The deeper Métro tunnels and the RER stretches under the river drop briefly. Elsewhere, check that Ohayu is selected as your mobile data SIM and that data roaming is enabled for it, then restart the radio with Airplane mode. If nothing changes, chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
