“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.”

Victor

Jul 20, 2025

Malta Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Malta

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

There are over 140 eSIM providers and more than 9 300 prepaid data plans available for Malta, and with such a broad selection travelers can easily find an eSIM that meets their specific needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Malta?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Malta are available from several providers. Firsty offers a 1‑day unlimited plan for free, but the service contains advertisements and limits speed to 256 kbps. The remaining providers—Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, and Truely—all supply unlimited data on 5 G networks for periods ranging from one to ten days. These plans may be throttled, and the maximum speed is generally capped at 5 Mbps. The price of unlimited options runs from a very low cost of a few dollars up to around $18 per plan.

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 give you a phone number and SMS capability while in Malta are available from several vendors. The providers that offer this feature in the dataset are GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel, and Roamify. Each plan allows inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound and outbound SMS; however, the phone number that is provisioned is not a local Maltese number. The numbering works with foreign dialing codes – GlobaleSIM uses the +1 code (used in the United States and Canada), while Orange Travel and Roamify give a +33 number, which is French.

The available plans cover validity periods from about 7 days up to 30 days, with data allowances ranging from 1 GB to 15 GB or more. Prices start around $4.00 USD for a 7‑day 1 GB plan from GlobaleSIM and rise to roughly $50.00 USD for larger data packages of 50 GB or more on 30‑day plans, with some options offering 60‑day or 90‑day validity for the same data amounts.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 30, 2026