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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Maldives 2026

Compare 593 plans from 24 providers

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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

    13 of 14 providers

    ESIM.DOG, MicroESIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and eSimCard +8 more
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  • OoredooBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Wataniya Telecom Maldives

    1 of 14 providers

    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.

180 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Maldives~20 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~69 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of Poland~142 ms
  • ESIM.DOGESIM.DOGFlag of United Kingdom~143 ms

What eSIM data costs in Maldives

A gigabyte of data on a Maldives eSIM typically costs $3.28 today — 49% 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 593.

That is well above the $1.19 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Maldives is one of the pricier places we cover, at 189 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 593 plans for Maldives from 24 providers, against 292 in December 2025.

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$3.28
  • All destinations$1.19
Typical per GB
$3.28down 49% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.94down 45% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
593up 301 since Dec 2025
Providers
24up 8 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$3.28up 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.94Typical per day593down 4% on the previous monthPlans24up 2 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 are the local networks behind the travel eSIM offers listed for the Maldives, with Dhiraagu named most widely and Ooredoo also appearing. The market is crowded: major travel eSIM brands broadly sell plans for this destination, including ESIM.DOG, MicroESIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, MyEsimGlobal and eSimCard. That makes the provider name a poor shortcut. The useful differences are the amount of data, how long it remains valid and what happens when it runs out, since a familiar brand can still offer a plan that does not fit the trip.

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

Dhiraagu and Ooredoo are the operators listed in published travel-eSIM information for the Maldives. That gives travellers a choice of underlying network, but the buyer does not usually select it manually: the provider’s own listing determines which operator is associated with the eSIM. As a result, two plans for the same destination can lead to different local networks. Look at the individual plan’s stated operator details, since a provider may publish one of these networks rather than both.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Maldives?

At present, no Maldives eSIM includes data at a zero price. This is a destination covered by most large eSIM providers, but their local offers are paid rather than backed by a free allowance. Search results can be misleading: “free eSIM” often describes a profile that costs nothing to download, while the data used through it is charged separately. There is no free data tier to sign up for.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Maldives?

The Maldives market does include eSIM plans sold as unlimited, and the label is fairly common among major providers. It is not a consistent promise: one offer may restore full speed each morning, while another slows the connection for the rest of its validity after its fast-data allowance is used. Once throttled, messaging may still work, but video, uploads and even map loading can become frustrating. Compare the reset pattern and reduced speed in the plan details, rather than relying on the headline.

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.

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