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Updated Sep 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Maldives

Dhiraagu, backed by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun, is named by nearly all eSIM providers listing networks for the Maldives, while Ooredoo, operated by Wataniya Telecom Maldives, appears far less often. With just 2 consumer networks named, the operator choice is effectively made for most buyers; the remaining distinction is which eSIMs also list Ooredoo. 5G is stated for profiles using both networks, but that is a published ceiling rather than a promise of 5G throughout a trip.

  • DhiraaguBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun

    28 of 29 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and MyEsimGlobal +23 more
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  • OoredooBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Wataniya Telecom Maldives

    3 of 29 providers

    MyEsimGlobal, SimSmash, and AirHub

Where your data comes out in Maldives

The provider you choose decides whether traffic breaks out locally or travels abroad: one option uses a Maldivian gateway, while others route through Singapore, Poland or the United Kingdom. Those distant routes typically add about 142–143ms of round-trip delay to Maldivian services, affecting responsiveness rather than download speed, and give you an IP address in the breakout country. That can make a local banking or government app reject you, whereas a Maldivian IP should behave normally; the map and table show which providers take each route.

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

200 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~69 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~161 ms

What eSIM data costs in Maldives

A gigabyte of data on a Maldives eSIM typically costs $3.83 today — 41% less than the $6.44 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Maldives went from 292 to 965.

That is well above the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Maldives is one of the pricier places we cover, at 188 of 229 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 22% 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.

  • Maldives$3.83
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$3.83down 41% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$2.06down 41% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
965up 673 since Dec 2025
Providers
42up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$3.83up 22% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.06up 6% on the previous monthTypical per day965up 56% on the previous monthPlans42up 20 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$3.13down 17% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.94down 9% on the previous monthTypical per day620up 32% on the previous monthPlans22up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$3.75up 14% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.14up 7% on the previous monthTypical per day468down 3% on the previous monthPlans19Providers
June 2026$3.30up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.00down 43% on the previous monthTypical per day484up 12% on the previous monthPlans19Providers
May 2026$3.20down 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$3.50Typical per day434up 2% on the previous monthPlans19Providers
April 2026$3.46down 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$3.50Typical per day426up 12% on the previous monthPlans19up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$3.60down 26% on the previous monthTypical per GB$3.50up 19% on the previous monthTypical per day382down 8% on the previous monthPlans18up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$4.87up 11% on the previous monthTypical per GB$2.93down 19% on the previous monthTypical per day417up 30% on the previous monthPlans17up 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$4.40down 32% on the previous monthTypical per GB$3.60up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day322up 10% on the previous monthPlans16Providers
December 2025$6.44Typical per GB$3.50Typical per day292Plans16Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Maldives

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

Dhiraagu and Ooredoo sit underneath a broad spread of travel eSIM brands selling access in the Maldives. MicroESIM, AbestESIM, RedEx eSIM, Roamix, MyEsimGlobal and eSimCard have particularly deep catalogues of listed plans, while Dhiraagu is named most widely among the local operators. That makes the useful decision less about finding a seller and more about checking the allowance, validity period and what happens after the included data runs out. A familiar brand name does not by itself indicate the right-sized plan or the lowest cost.

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

Dhiraagu and Ooredoo are the local operators named in published travel-eSIM listings for the Maldives. That means there is a real choice of underlying network, but it is normally made when you choose the eSIM, not by picking an operator at the destination. The provider’s own listing tells you which of these networks it says the eSIM can use, so two plans for the same trip may place you on different operators. The allowance and terms can differ too, but they are separate from the network decision.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Maldives?

At present, no provider in the Maldives catalogue offers a data plan at zero cost. That is notable because most major international eSIM brands sell service here, yet none has a free tier for the destination. Some search results call an eSIM “free” when only the downloadable profile costs nothing; the data used on it is still paid for. A paid plan is therefore required, even for a short visit.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Maldives?

Several major eSIM sellers include plans marketed as unlimited for the Maldives, but that label is only a starting point. Offers can differ in how much data works at full speed and whether that allowance refreshes, so one may suit occasional streaming while another fits steady everyday use. Once the faster data is used, the connection continues at a reduced speed, which can make video difficult and maps sluggish. Check those limits before choosing.

Destinations near Maldives

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

Regional eSIMs that cover Maldives: South Asia, Asia

eSIM Providers for Maldives

Dhiraagu and Ooredoo are the names behind much of the stated network access, but the market is not evenly spread: most eSIMs list just one operator, while ESIM.DOG states access to more distinct networks. In practice, one tile may tie you to a single operator and another may offer a choice between networks. If your itinerary covers several islands, check the stated network list and favour a plan with more than one option.

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