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Which mobile networks you get in Madagascar

Airtel is the anchor in Madagascar’s published eSIM network lists: it is named by most providers, making it the operator you are most likely to see stated before choosing a plan. Orange is the main alternative, while Telma appears much less often in these lists. For many eSIM choices, the local operator is therefore effectively settled in advance, with Orange and Telma the names to investigate if that matters to you. The legal entities are Bharti Airtel, Orange Madagascar S.A. and Telma Mobile S.A.

  • AirtelBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Bharti Airtel

    28 of 34 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, ASIMGO, iroamly, Esimatic, and Roamix +23 more
  • TelmaBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Telma Mobile S.A.

    19 of 34 providers

    RedEx eSIM, SimSmash, ZenSim, Always Mobile, and Bloomy eSIM +14 more
  • OrangeBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Orange Madagascar S.A.

    10 of 34 providers

    AirPlans, GigSky, JamboSIM, SimSmash, and Simsima +5 more

Where your data comes out in Madagascar

The split is the key point: one provider breaks out in Madagascar, while the others use Singapore, the UK or the United States. Most routes are roughly 9,000km away, so traffic to Malagasy services typically has an estimated round trip of about 170ms; this adds delay rather than reducing download speed. You will also appear to be in the breakout country, meaning a local banking app could reject a foreign IP. If that matters, choose a plan with local breakout—the table shows which options provide it.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

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  • Flag of MadagascarBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~38 ms
  • Flag of SingaporeBreaks out in SingaporeProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM~143 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~145 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), MoodSIM, SimSmash~167 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Esimatic (Recommended), SimSmash~170 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~246 ms

Madagascar eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting dearer in Madagascar: a gigabyte typically goes for $3.49 now, against $3.34 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a rise of 4% across 11 months.

That is well above the $1.98 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track. Madagascar is one of the pricier places we cover, at 182 of 234 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 52% in October 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.

  • Madagascar$3.49
  • All destinations$1.98
Typical per GB
$3.49up 4% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.58up 23% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,395up 2,684 since Dec 2025
Providers
61up 38 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 11 months
October 2026$3.49up 52% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.58up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day3,395down 4% on the previous monthPlans61up 8 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$2.30down 21% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.52up 19% on the previous monthTypical per day3,537up 120% on the previous monthPlans53up 25 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$2.90down 14% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.28down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day1,608up 23% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$3.38down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.46up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day1,312Plans24Providers
June 2026$3.43down 12% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.43down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day1,314up 5% on the previous monthPlans24Providers
May 2026$3.91up 15% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.55down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day1,254up 4% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$3.40up 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.60up 13% on the previous monthTypical per day1,204up 31% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.15up 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.42up 58% on the previous monthTypical per day922down 19% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
February 2026$2.98down 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.90down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day1,144up 45% on the previous monthPlans22down 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$3.20down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.97down 24% on the previous monthTypical per day789up 11% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$3.34Typical per GB$1.28Typical per day711Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Madagascar

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

Provider listings name Airtel, Orange and Telma as the local networks behind these offers. Madagascar is broadly served by major eSIM brands; AirHub, Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, iroamly, eSimCard and Roamix have particularly deep catalogues, though catalogue size is not a measure of quality. The choice is less about finding a brand that sells here and more about checking the plan itself: how much data it includes, how long it lasts, and whether service continues at a reduced speed or stops when the allowance is used.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Madagascar?

Airtel, Orange and Telma are the local operators named by travel eSIM providers for Madagascar. That gives buyers a genuine choice of underlying network, although it is not usually a choice made at checkout: the provider’s published network list determines which operator is associated with the eSIM. The choice is therefore knowable in advance, rather than a hidden detail that changes after activation. Compare the network information for the particular eSIM you are considering, since providers can name different operators.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Madagascar?

Zero-priced data does appear in Madagascar’s eSIM market, but it is generally a small promotional allowance rather than a travel plan. Access is usually tied to registering with the provider and may be limited to one claim per customer. That makes it useful for getting a connection briefly on arrival, not for supplying data throughout a trip. With most major providers selling coverage here, these offers are exceptions rather than the standard product.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Madagascar?

Unlimited-labelled eSIMs are available, and Madagascar has a relatively broad choice because most major travel-eSIM brands sell there. The catch is that “unlimited” describes continued access, not constant full-speed service: after the plan’s fast-data allowance is used, speeds are reduced, sometimes until the next daily reset and sometimes for the remainder of the validity period. That can leave video struggling and maps slow, while messaging remains usable. Check the reset arrangement and reduced speed in the individual plan terms before choosing.

Destinations near Madagascar

Crossing a border from Madagascar? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

eSIM Providers for Madagascar

Airtel and Orange are the networks providers reach most widely, with Telma also in the mix. Across most major eSIM sellers, there is a choice among a few operators, while only a few providers name just one. An eSIM listing more than one operator gives you another network to try if the first is weak where you are. If your route takes you beyond the main towns, prioritise an option that names multiple networks.

50 providers sell eSIMs for Madagascar. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.