Madagascar offers more than 170 travel eSIM providers and over 4700 prepaid data plans. The extensive selection ensures a wide variety of options, making it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Madagascar?

Several providers offer plans with no data limits for Madagascar. Truely, Yesim, Roamify, abesteSIM, and Orange Travel each have unlimited data options lasting from 1 to 30 days. Tethering is usually allowed, and speed throttling after a certain level of usage is a common limitation across these plans. Prices for unlimited data in Madagascar range from about $7.92 up to $338.31 USD, with most offerings falling between roughly $10 and $150, giving travelers a range of choices based on budget and expected usage.

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

In Madagascar, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Airtel Madagascar: A subsidiary of the Indian multinational Bharti Airtel, offering a range of mobile services including voice, data, and value-added services.
Orange Madagascar: Part of the French telecommunications group Orange, providing mobile voice and data services with a focus on expanding network coverage across the country.
Yas (formerly Telma): Rebranded from Telma in November 2024, Yas is a leading telecommunications provider in Madagascar, offering mobile, fixed-line, and internet services.
Blueline (also known as BIP): Operated by Gulfsat Madagascar S.A., Blueline provides mobile services, focusing on serving the local population with a range of voice and data plans.

Additionally, Madagascar has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Madagascar?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS are available for Madagascar. Providers that offer such plans include GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, Roamify, Airhub, RedEx eSIM, Orange Travel, eSIMX, and FlyEsim.me. Most of these plans use the dialing code +1, with inbound and outbound voice and SMS capabilities and are not local Madagascar numbers; Airhub and RedEx eSIM use the local Madagascar dialing code +261 and therefore supply a local phone number. Plans also exist with French dialing code +33 or other foreign codes, offering inbound and outbound voice and SMS, but they will not be recognized as local numbers in Madagascar.

Prices for data‑only or call‑enabled plans in Madagascar range from about $5 for a 1 GB, 7‑day package to more than $110 for a 20 GB plan valid up to 365 days. Validity periods vary from 7 days to 365 days depending on the selected package. Travelers should verify local call and messaging functionality for their specific handset and check whether the uprating of the foreign dialing code affects the local reception of calls or texts.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 2, 2026