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Customer Reviews
See what travelers are saying about their France eSIM experience. Real feedback from real users to help you pick the best plan for your trip.
“Very disappointed with my experience with Giga.tel. I purchased an eSIM, but during the very first installation attempt on my iPhone 13, the QR code displayed the message, “This code is no longer valid.” However, the eSIM had never been installed or used.
I contacted customer support to request reactivation or a new QR code, but I received no response despite following up several times.
Technical issues can happen, but the lack of response from customer service is very disappointing, especially for a service where line activation is essential.
I hope a solution will be provided quickly.”
“I bought a 31 day 20GB esim europe card from esimcard.com. This card has a france phone number with unlimited voice and SMS. The esim card was advertised with 5G networks. However, Only 4G speed was experienced, even in Paris and other big cities. Voice phone call call can be made in first 20 days, then you requested to register to Orange to continue to make phone calls, but orange registration page always hung, you could not register. I opened two tickets, but have not got any help.”
“really dreadful. hardly worked at all. i tried multiple providers in multiple countries and it was repeatedly slow and unworkable. their instructions were of no help; i tried all the options. would not use again.”
“Just back from France and using this plan. Check my speed just amazing ! This provider has a great offer”
“The esim worked great. It provided great connectivity where ever we went and great speeds too. The esim worked as soon as the flight landed and gave no problems throughout the trip.”
“eSIM used in Corsica, very good service. Almost always with Orange LTE (in Corsica 5g coverage is quite poor)”
“The internet was extremely slow. Many times my T-Mobile 2G international service was faster. Almost unusable.”
“I bought 14 300GB eSIMs for Europe and they all stopped working when they reached 35GB. I filed a complaint with AirHub and they told me they didn't actually provide 300GB and only offered 35GB. I asked for a refund and they never gave it to me. That company is a scam. Stay away if you don't want to be scammed.
AIRHUB is a SCAM. They are thieves who steal your money and give you eSIMs with less GB than they offer.”
“It worked perfectly throughout Europe, the esim is easy to instal and instructions were clear”
“Was on a cruise ship for these four countries (MSC world Europea). This plan has multiple network carriers per country so I was able to have coverage even while on the boat in the middle of the ocean because it was able to switch carriers so quickly. Plus I got the Europe + USA plan so I was able to use the remaining data at home instead of using my regular cellular plan.”
“10gb sim used across Europe. Worked great for 10 days, then suddenly the speed just dropped to 40kbps despite still showing 5G.
Customer service non-existant. No response to live chat or useful info online so had to buy another sim from jetpac.”
“Tried the free 500mb offer. Bit of a faff to get set up as you have to download the app, then there's no indication the free sim is active. Worked well in France until it completely stopped working after about 20 hours and 130mb of use.”
“Bought two of their O2 50gb plans. One worked fairly well, the other refused to work in most of Spain. Nonexistent support. Poor performance. Would not buy again.”
“Travelling with them across europe not first time -
VERY different expirience from competitors because of their soft!! Free music, free movies (!!!), you can even download them and watch over your flight - welcome. Pricing - just use their YOYOs !! No completion on the market.
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“Very disappointing experience. Despite being in France, I couldn’t access essential AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini – they simply wouldn’t load. I contacted customer support, but they were unable to resolve the issue. During my vacation, not having access to these services was incredibly frustrating. This might work for basic browsing like Instagram or Maps, but if you rely on more advanced tools, this eSIM is not reliable. One of the worst I’ve used – definitely not recommended for travelers who need stable and unrestricted internet access.”
“I've now bought and used 30-40 eSIMs in various countries and some are better than others. But by far, Airhub is the WORST. Did not work at all in some countries that were advertised (Canada/Monaco) and customer support was a bang-your-head against-a-wall situation.
NEVER AGAIN.”
“SIM was good until 8.5/10GB used and 10 days into a 30 day validity.
It stopped working after 10 days and refused to give data, even though I emailed support and there was at least 1GB left”
“- it works well with local providers, 5G
- the app is not that good though, you can’t see you esim data there, only purchase the plan; QR code is being delivered by email so you should have 2 devices to be able to install the eSIM
- the biggest surprise (negative) was the the plan is recurring, with no reminders it just renews for the next 29 days, no option to cancel in the app — need to email the support”
“At first ESIM wouldn't install. it was my WiFi which blocked its activation, so I used another WiFi and managed to add the ESIM. then it had no internet access and support helped me:
We recommend configuring our APN by doing the following:
1. Tap Settings
2. Tap Connections
3. Tap Mobile Networks
4. Tap Access Point Names
5. Tap the Menu button
6. Tap New APN.
7. Tap the Name field, write Globalesim
8. Tap the APN field, write internet
9. Leave all other fields empty / blank
10. Tap the Menu icon (3 dots)
11. Tap Save
After, please restart your phone giving it several minutes in order to allow it to properly reconnect to a network.”
“Genuine scam. Sim doesn’t work. Data doesn’t work. Customer service is awful. Had to threaten bank intervention.
Wish I could give it 0 stars.”
“Pretty good experience overall, the internet breakouts mentioned in their data plan are accurate. One issue I encountered was when switching between network it takes a minutes to few minutes to get a connection back.”
“The internet works fine. However, I was never informed about the amount of the fee I agreed to pay on top (it was almost 10% which is quite substantial). 5 star for the internet, 1 star for the (missing) transparency.”
“Save even more if you switch currency to GBP and then use esimdb3off. Get 3 GBP off instead of 3 USD or 3 CAD. I got a 5GB esim for europe for 30 days for 2.50 GBP or about $4.50 CAD.”
“At first I was very sceptical of this service never ever having hearing of it. With all the sales it made the purchase price cheaper than competitors. I used it in Europe and Asia. Full 5G coverage. Data lasted. Worked very well. Just amazing how easy it was to set up and use. I'll definitely be using it again when I travel next.”
“I wouldn't recommend this provider. The network worked occasionally, but it was very unreliable. Even in downtown Rome, the internet would sometimes just stop working. It didn't work at all in a small village in France. My sister, who had bought a physical SIM card, saved us multiple times. It's frustrating not to have internet when you need it for traveling, especially when you've paid for it.”
“I bought the 7 days unlimited data plan for France, I watched YouTube, NBA live stream, and it was very smooth.
Also the price is very reasonable unlike other unlimited data plan provider.”
“Money paid, never got eSim from Global Yo. Nobody is responding to both contacts. Scam.”
“Worked great in France. I had great coverage in Paris and Lille. It was solid enough for FaceTime audio calls (I didn't try video). Also was great for a bit of tethering. Poor service in the countryside on the train, but my understanding is all providers have issues with that in France.”
“Bien, mais cela ne fonctionne pas aux Pays-Bas. Je souhaite activer les communications et Internet.”
“Generally, sporadic. You get what you have paid for. In the following locations, you get very slow to non coverage:
Paris Orly airport
Florence Uffizi Galleria (2nd floor)
Florence IL Recetario restaurant
FLORENCE TIANTIANHONG Restaurante
Florence GiaoGiao restaurant
FLORENCE Hotel Cimabue 1st floor room 112
And so on and so forth.
Have contacted support, followed instructions to connect to specific networks, turned off wifi, restart phone, etc., nothing improves.
It's just too cheap to behave.
But to be honest, it worked well on open areas like on a road, outside a building. So using map on a road is perfect for this eSIM.”
“very easy to install and activate in Europe, having free voice call in Europe is a bonus which at times has been helpful.”
“I have to say, I was a little hesitant about making the switch to an eSIM an decided to go for it for my long trip to France (6 months), but I am so glad I did! The transition was a breeze and the customer service team walked me through every step of the process and it litteraly takes 1 minutes to install if you follow the instructions.. Not to mention, I have never experienced such an amazing network coverage (Paris area and south west of France in Bordeaux). Plus, the internet speed is lightning fast, making it perfect for all my streaming needs. The eSIM feature has been a game changer for me, with the added convenience of being able to switch between devices without having to constantly change SIM cards”
“Excellent speed on Android. Used in France, Switzerland, and Germany. Big problem though. You lose internet access when changing country. Even after phone reset, internet does not come back until you connect to a WiFi hotspot. Inconvenient when on the road. Also, teetering (shared connection) never properly worked. Use another provider if you travel to different countries or if you need to share a connection. ”
“It was great value for money for my trip to Japan. Very simple app.
I only regret one thing: not having known about it sooner!”
“We switched from another carrier due to high cost and bad customer service. When we started with Airhub, better customer service and The plans were much cheaper than our previous provider. and we sure do appreciate the service, Thanks for great service. Keep up the good work.”
“do not waste your money on this e-sim
I bought a esim, and activated it, I thought that was it.
they don't say that in some countries you must register your details before using it
so I tried to register my details but it was in a foreign language, and the registration site did not respond, eventually I gave up
the customer support is terrible as you can expect from a Chinese base company
they refused to refund even though 0 bytes were used
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“Bought 10gb for 30 days for France. I have been given a Polish number instead of a French +33 number and the speeds are less than 1mb/s, so ridiculously slow and barely useful for data roaming. When contacting them for help they replied by getting my name wrong and telling me to enable data roaming… as if I hadn’t had thought of that before?
Useless”
“I purchased the 30Gb eSIM with unlimited calls and texts from simoptions.
It worked seamlessly in France, Spain and Italy. 100% worth it”
“I have got a french eSIM for my trip to Paris. Works perfectly, and easy to install. ”
France Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in France
How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in France, and how many prepaid data plans are there?
There are more than 210 travel eSIM providers and over 16, 400 prepaid data plans available for use in France, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for France?
No unlimited data eSIM plans are currently available for France. Travelers should estimate their data needs based on how they intend to use the internet during their trip, such as streaming, navigation, and social media, and then choose a plan with a data allowance that comfortably covers those activities.
What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in France?
Orange: The largest telecom operator in France, offering comprehensive services including mobile networks, fiber-optic broadband, and enterprise solutions.
SFR: A major provider known for a wide array of packages, including mobile plans with unlimited data options and various internet connections.
Bouygues Telecom: Recognized for innovative offerings such as customizable mobile plans and fiber-optic services aimed at enhancing customer experience.
Free Mobile: Noted for disrupting the market with low-cost pricing strategies while maintaining quality service delivery.
In addition to these major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), France hosts numerous Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that offer mobile services by leasing access from the major carriers. Examples include La Poste Mobile and NRJ Mobile. However, most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure, not MVNOs.
Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for France?
Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for France are available from several providers. Giga.Tel offers France‑specific plans (dialing code +33) with inbound and outbound voice and SMS for prices that start around $3.95 for a 1‑day 1 GB day‑plan and go up to roughly $16.88 for a 28‑day 30 GB plan. Roamify also sells France plans (dialing code +33) that support unlimited calls and 200 SMS for about $15.00 for a 30‑day 15 GB option. Plans from GlobaleSIM use the US dialing code +1; they provide inbound and outbound voice and SMS, but the phone number is not local to France. EtravelSIM provides plans with dialing code +44 (UK) that also support inbound and outbound voice and SMS, again offering a foreign number.
In each of these options the SMS capability is explicitly listed in the dataset as “SMS: Inbound/Outbound.” The telephony features include outbound voice described for many Giga.Tel and Roamify plans; for GlobaleSIM the voice is described as “Inbound/Outbound.” Prices and validity vary, with most plans ranging from 1 day up to 30 days and data caps from 1 GB to 50 GB, while the cheapest France‑local plans start around $3.95 and the most expensive international‑number plans are close to $15–$16.88 for a 28‑day period.
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