From Paris, Lyon, Marseille and the Côte d'Azur, France is a country you cross rather than sit still in — and you need data the whole way.
Network coverage in France
The plan uses the SFR, Bouygues and Free Mobile networks in France — local infrastructure, local speeds, no roaming detour. Coverage runs the length of the TGV network, and the Paris métro has had full 5G since 2023.
How much data do you need?
Budget 500 MB to 1 GB per day for maps, messaging and the occasional video call. If you plan to navigate continuously or work on the road, unlimited works out simpler than topping up.
What you get
- 5G and 4G data on the SFR network in France
- QR code delivered by email within minutes of ordering
- Install before you fly, activates on arrival in France
- Keep your own number for calls and text messages
- Fixed data packs or unlimited daily data, from a few days to a month
- No contract, no deposit and no roaming bill afterwards
Setting up your France eSIM
Install the eSIM before departure and it stays inactive until it finds a network in France. Your home number keeps working alongside it, which matters for two-factor codes and boarding passes.
It suits short city breaks as much as long stays: tourists comparing routes on the move, business travellers who need a stable connection between meetings, and remote workers who cannot afford to lose access on arrival.
Data for France without a contract, without a deposit, and without hunting for a shop on arrival.