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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Madagascar 2026

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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

    29 of 31 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, RedEx eSIM, iroamly, and Roamix +24 more

  • OrangeBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Orange Madagascar S.A.

    23 of 31 providers

    AirPlans, GigSky, JamboSIM, SimSmash, and Simsima +18 more
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  • TelmaBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by Telma Mobile S.A.

    3 of 31 providers

    SimSmash, ZenSim, and AirHub

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

200 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Singapore~143 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~143 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~143 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Singapore~143 ms
  • Mega eSIMMega eSIMFlag of Belgium~166 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~170 ms

Madagascar eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Madagascar: a gigabyte typically goes for $2.17 now, against $3.34 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 35% across 10 months.

That is above the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — Madagascar ranks 141 of them, counting from the cheapest, so it pays to compare here rather than take the first plan you see. It has never been cheaper: $2.17 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for Madagascar.

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$2.17
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$2.17down 35% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.52up 19% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,245up 2,534 since Dec 2025
Providers
49up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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September 2026$2.17down 25% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.52up 19% on the previous monthTypical per day3,245up 102% on the previous monthPlans49up 21 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?

Airtel, Orange and Telma are the local networks named beneath a crowded group of travel eSIM brands. AirHub, AbestESIM, RedEx eSIM, iroamly, eSimCard and Esimatic all list plans for Madagascar, so the brand name alone does little to narrow the choice. The useful differences are the amount of data included, how long each plan remains valid, and what happens when the allowance runs out. A familiar provider may offer several sizes and durations, while another may be cheaper only because its plan expires sooner or has no top-up option.

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

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Regional eSIMs that cover Madagascar: Africa

eSIM Providers for Madagascar

The practical choice here is often between an eSIM naming one operator and one naming several: Airtel and Orange are the broadest stated networks, while ESIM.DOG reaches the most distinct networks. Many tiles list only a single network, so a multi-network eSIM can give you another operator to try if reception varies along your route. Read an empty network field as undisclosed information, not evidence that the eSIM cannot connect.

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