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.

Jul 20, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Malta offers around 120 providers and more than 6, 200 prepaid data plans. With a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Malta?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Malta are offered by several providers. The available plans all state “Unlimited, ” but most include a potential speed throttling clause. For instance, Firsty’s offer comes with a strict speed limit of 256 kbps and contains advertisements, while plans from Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Billion Connect, Truely, and Yesim allow tethering and may throttle speeds but typically keep the limit at 5 Mbps. The lowest price for an unlimited plan is free (Firsty’s one‑day plan), and the highest listed price is $29.88 USD (Truely’s 7‑day plan). Travelers can choose a plan that spans the 1‑day to 7‑day validity ranges depending on the length of their stay and the type of data use needed.

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

Malta's mobile network infrastructure is supported by three primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

GO Mobile: Offers a comprehensive range of mobile services, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, with extensive coverage across Malta and Gozo.
Epic: Formerly known as Vodafone Malta, Epic provides 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services, covering over 95% of the population indoors and outdoors in Malta and Gozo.
Melita: Operates a 4G/LTE network with nationwide coverage across Malta and Gozo, offering speeds of up to 1Gbps.

In addition to these MNOs, Malta hosts Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) such as YOM and Smarty. MVNOs provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure rather than MVNOs.

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

Travel eSIM plans that offer a phone number with voice and SMS are available for Malta. The providers that offer such plans are GlobaleSIM, which has several Malta‑specific bundles, and Roamify, which also sells Malta‑branded eSIMs.

GlobaleSIM’s Malta plans start at $4.00 USD for 1 GB of data valid for 7 days and go up to $12.00 USD for 20 GB of data valid for 30 days. These bundles include a phone number that uses the U.S. dialing code +1, so the number is not a local Malta (+356) number but it can make calls and receive SMS within Malta. Roamify’s Malta eSIMs start at $15.00 USD for 15 GB of data valid for 30 days and scale up to $50.00 USD for 100 GB of data, also with a phone number that uses the French dialing code +33. Both providers give inbound and outbound voice and inbound or inbound/outbound SMS, but the phone numbers come from foreign dialing codes, not a local Malta number.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 1, 2026