Travelers can access about 130 travel eSIM providers and more than 3, 300 prepaid data plans in Madagascar. The extensive selection of plans offers a wide variety of options, making it easy to find an eSIM that fits specific needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Madagascar?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans that can be used while traveling in Madagascar. Truely, Roamify, Yesim and Yoho Mobile all list unlimited data options, usually valid from one to thirty days. These plans may include tethering and can be subject to speed throttling or a specified speed limit such as 5 Mbps, depending on the provider. Prices for the available unlimited plans generally range from about $7.92 up to roughly $450 USD. Travelers should consider how much data they will need for work, streaming or other online activities and choose a plan whose cost and validity period best match their itinerary.

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?

Yes, travel eSIM plans that provide a phone number and phone‑call and SMS functionality are available for Madagascar. The providers that offer such plans are GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Earth Esim, TravelKon and Orange Travel. These plans give you a virtual phone number that lets you place and receive calls and send and receive SMS messages while you are in Madagascar.

All of the listed plans assign a phone number that is not local to Madagascar. The majority use the U.S. dialing code +1, while Earth Esim, TravelKon and Orange Travel use the French code +33. Voice service is generally inbound and outbound, and SMS is inbound on all plans, with outbound SMS available on many of the Roamify and Earth Esim offers. Prices start around $5.00 USD for a 1 GB 7‑day plan and can go up to about $105.00 USD for a 20 GB plan with 365 days validity, with other options falling in between.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 2, 2026