“data roaming worked somehow but there is no support.
There is mentioned to postpone the start but it was impossible. When I tried to contact support, no help, no answer. It was last time I used this company. Never again. I cannot recommend.”

Jan

Jun 22, 2025

Maldives Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Maldives

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

There are over 170 travel eSIM providers and more than 2100 prepaid data plans available for the Maldives, offering a wide variety of options.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Maldives?

Yesim and Wiiline provide unlimited data eSIMs for the Maldives.
Yesim offers plans that last between one and fifteen days priced from about $13.46 to $155.91. Those plans allow tethering, use 5G networks, and may experience speed throttling at times.
Wiiline’s unlimited plans also cover one to fifteen days with prices ranging from roughly $15.00 to $96.68. Tethering is permitted and the network speed may be throttled, with a specified limit of 5 Mbps and a reduced speed of 512 kbps for some top‑ups.
In summary, unlimited data options are available at prices between roughly $13 and $156, though buyers should note that speeds can be limited or throttled depending on the provider and plan selected.

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

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

Dhiraagu: Established in 1988, Dhiraagu is the country's first telecommunications company, offering extensive 4G coverage across all inhabited islands, resorts, and industrial areas.
Ooredoo Maldives: Launched in 2005, Ooredoo provides nationwide coverage to over 98% of the Maldives, including all inhabited islands, with a focus on expanding its 4G and 5G networks.

Additionally, the Maldives has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. For example, Raajjé Online operates as an MVNO in the country. 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 Maldives?

Travel eSIMs that provide a phone number with inbound and outbound voice and SMS capability are available for Maldives from several carriers. The plans listed by GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, Airhub, Airalo, Roamify and eSIMX support these services, while RedEx eSIM is also available. Those packages that use the dialing code +960 give you a local Maldivian phone number; the other providers use foreign numbers (+1 or +33) so they are not locally routed to Maldives.

Prices for these plans vary widely, starting around $6.00 USD for a 1 GB, 7‑day package and going up to roughly $90.00 USD for a 100 GB plan that lasts 30 days. Most plans offer validity periods from 7 days to just over a month, with numerous options at 10‑, 14‑, 21‑ and 30‑day durations.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Oct 6, 2026