Compare the best eSIM plans for Madagascar
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- From 1,50€
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1,50€
Cheapest plan
2200+
Madagascar plans
23+
Providers available
4G/3G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Madagascar
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BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
MG
1,50€
Manet Travel
1 GB
7 days
MG
12,40€
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
MG
2,01€
eSIM.dog
1 GB
3 days
MG
2,36€
eSIMCard
1 GB
3 days
MG
2,90€
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
MG
2,48€
eSIM for Madagascar at a glance
From
€5.20
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Telma, Orange MG, Airtel Madagascar
4G in main cities, 3G/EDGE on RN7 and east coast
SIM registration
Required for local SIM
Travel eSIM skips the ARTEC process
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Madagascar: everything you need to know
Madagascar has roughly 25% internet penetration and 4G mobile coverage exceeding 60% of the population (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). The mobile market is dominated by Telma (leader, ~50%), Orange Madagascar (~30%) and Airtel Madagascar (~20%). 5G is at pilot stage in Antananarivo since 2023, mostly Telma.
- ●Dense 4G in Antananarivo (Tsaralalàna, Analakely, Isoraka, Antaninarenina, Ambohimanga), Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina, Mahajanga, Toliara (Tuléar), Nosy Be (Hell-Ville, Andilana). Decent on RN7 (Tana → Antsirabe → Ambositra → Fianarantsoa → Ranohira → Tuléar) with drops between towns. Patchier on RN5 (Toamasina → Soanierana-Ivongo), east corridor (Andasibe-Mantadia: 4G at ecolodges, weak on trails), south (Isalo, Anakao: signal at villages), north-west (Mahajanga then NONE in Tsingy de Bemaraha), Diego-Suarez (Antsiranana).
- ●Average mobile speed ~12–20 Mbps download in Tana per Ookla (Q1 2025).
- ●Mandatory SIM registration (ARTEC law) for physical SIMs : passport + visa required. An international travel eSIM avoids the paperwork.
- ●Great for Mvola (Telma, LEADING mobile money, used everywhere: grocery stores, bush taxis, tour operators), Orange Money, Airtel Money, Google Maps, offline Maps.me (essential for RN7, Andasibe, Tsingy, national parks), Bolloré/Madarail (Fianarantsoa-Manakara train), Air Madagascar/Madagasikara Airways (domestic flights CRUCIAL given road conditions).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Madagascar, ITU DataHub: Madagascar, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, ARTEC (telecom regulator)
eSIM pricing in Madagascar: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Madagascar is 0.46 €/GB, across 1,141 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.46 €/GB
Plans compared
1,141
Africa average
0.75 €/GB
World ranking
166 / 215
Madagascar is 39% cheaper than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Madagascar?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Madagascar, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 1.28 €/GB | 2.36 € | 365 d | Yes | — |
| BNESIM | 1.41 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 Billion Connect | 1.69 €/GB | 3.61 € | 90 d | Yes | — |
 Linkesim | 1.93 €/GB | 5.80 € | 31 d | Yes | — |
| AbesteSIM | 2.01 €/GB | 2.01 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 Airhub | 2.19 €/GB | 3.37 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Madagascar
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/mg
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Madagascar.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Madagascar?
Yes in Tana and major cities. International eSIMs connect to Telma or Orange MG on landing at Ivato (TNR), Nosy Be (NOS), Mahajanga (MJN) or Toliara (TLE).
Do I need an eSIM if I have a European plan?
Madagascar is not in EU inclusive roaming. Out-of-plan data is extremely expensive (5–20€/MB). A travel eSIM at 5–15€ for 5 GB is much better.
How much data for 2 weeks in Madagascar?
For full RN7 (Tana + Antsirabe + Fianarantsoa + Isalo + Tuléar) or Andasibe + Nosy Be trip, plan 5–10 GB : Google Maps, WhatsApp, Mvola, cloud photos, Mada Airways flights. Offline Maps.me essential.
Is there signal at Tsingy de Bemaraha and Andasibe?
Tsingy : NONE on the track from Morondava or inside the protected zone, signal only at Bekopaka. Andasibe-Mantadia : decent 4G at Andasibe village and ecolodges, weak/none inside the park.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Madagascar eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
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