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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for French Indian Ocean Territories 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in French Indian Ocean Territories

Only two consumer networks are named in published eSIM lists here: Orange and SFR Réunion. Orange is the clear centre of those lists, while SFR Réunion appears less often, so the operator choice is largely settled before you select a plan; the differences between eSIMs sit elsewhere. 5G is the highest technology level stated in French Indian Ocean Territories, but that remains a ceiling attached to a profile, not a promise of the same connection throughout a trip.

  • OrangeBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Orange La Réunion

    21 of 23 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, eSimCard, Roamix, GigSky, and YonoSIM +16 more
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  • SFR RéunionBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Société Réunionnaise du Radiotéléphone

    3 of 23 providers

    GigSky, Roamless, and Esimatic

  • Maoré MobileBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by BJT Partners

    1 of 23 providers

    RedEx eSIM

Where your data comes out in French Indian Ocean Territories

The split is the key here: two providers break out locally, while the others route traffic through France or the United States. Choosing a provider therefore affects both latency and your apparent location. The overseas routes typically put round-trip time to local services at about 155ms, with the US route estimated at roughly 14,000km and 219ms; that adds delay, not a limit on download speed. A foreign IP can also switch your streaming catalogue or cause a local banking app to refuse access, whereas a local breakout gives you a local IP.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

260 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of French Indian Ocean Territories~38 ms
  • Mega eSIMMega eSIMFlag of Belgium~138 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~148 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of France~155 ms
  • SimSmashSimSmashFlag of France~155 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~219 ms

What eSIM data costs in French Indian Ocean Territories

A gigabyte of data on a French Indian Ocean Territories eSIM typically costs $0.75 today — 31% less than the $1.08 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for French Indian Ocean Territories went from 339 to 1,678.

That is 54% below the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 17 of them come in lower, which puts French Indian Ocean Territories among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Most of that came recently — the figure dropped 17% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • French Indian Ocean Territories$0.75
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$0.75down 31% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.95up 9% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,678up 1,339 since Dec 2025
Providers
34up 21 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.75down 17% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.95up 46% on the previous monthTypical per day1,678up 130% on the previous monthPlans34up 15 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.90up 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.65up 12% on the previous monthTypical per day731up 14% on the previous monthPlans19up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.82up 28% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 16% on the previous monthTypical per day643down 1% on the previous monthPlans15Providers
June 2026$0.64down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.50down 23% on the previous monthTypical per day648up 5% on the previous monthPlans15Providers
May 2026$0.70down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.65down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day620up 2% on the previous monthPlans15Providers
April 2026$0.72Typical per GB$0.70down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day609up 27% on the previous monthPlans15up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.72down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.76down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day480down 19% on the previous monthPlans14Providers
February 2026$0.80up 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.81up 1% on the previous monthTypical per day596up 82% on the previous monthPlans14Providers
January 2026$0.75down 31% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.80down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day328down 3% on the previous monthPlans14up 1 on the previous monthProviders
December 2025$1.08Typical per GB$0.87Typical per day339Plans13Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for French Indian Ocean Territories

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in French Indian Ocean Territories, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Travel eSIM shoppers are dealing with a broad, well-populated market here: AirHub, RedEx eSIM, eSimCard, Roamix, GigSky and UBIGI carry some of the fuller menus, but a familiar brand does not tell you whether its options fit a short visit or a longer stay, or how much data remains after the allowance is used. Those offers are built on access named to Orange, SFR Réunion and Maoré Mobile, with Orange listed most widely. The useful comparison is each plan’s size, duration and the rules after the data runs out, rather than the provider name alone.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in French Indian Ocean Territories?

Orange, SFR Réunion and Maoré Mobile are the operators named in provider listings for these territories. That means there is a genuine choice of local network beneath the eSIM, although travellers do not usually select it at checkout: the provider’s own published list determines the operator associated with each plan. Comparing eSIMs therefore also means comparing the network pairing each provider states in advance, rather than assuming they all use the same one. These are disclosed operator arrangements, not a measurement of signal strength or a promise of service in every location.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for French Indian Ocean Territories?

A zero-cost data option is listed, but it is a limited trial rather than a trip-sized allowance. It usually requires registering with the provider and may be restricted to one use per customer. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or checking coverage, not for normal holiday use. With most major eSIM providers offering service in these territories, the free option is best viewed as an introductory sample, not a standard tier alongside their paid plans.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for French Indian Ocean Territories?

Unlimited options are common for French Indian Ocean Territories, but the label does not promise full-speed use throughout the trip. Plans can offer different amounts of fast data, with some restoring normal speeds each day and others slowing the connection for the rest of the validity period. After that, messaging may still work, but video, large downloads and sometimes map loading can become frustrating. Check the reset pattern and how usable the connection remains afterwards before choosing.

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eSIM Providers for French Indian Ocean Territories

Orange and SFR Réunion are the widest-reaching stated networks here, but the market offers only a few network choices overall. Most providers list a single operator, whereas GigSky reaches the most distinct networks. The practical difference is that one eSIM may leave you tied to one operator, while a multi-network option can give you another route if the first is weak where you are staying. Check the stated networks against your itinerary before buying.

30 providers sell eSIMs for French Indian Ocean Territories. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.