Compare the best eSIM plans for the Maldives
Internet from the moment you land in Malé
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €1.51 for 1 GB or more
- 800+ plans compared
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€1.51
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
800+
Maldives plans
70+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Maldives
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
MV
€1.51
BreezeSIM
1 GB
7 days
MV
€3.98
eSIM.dog
1 GB
6 days
MV
€4.41
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
7 days
MV
€4.49
eSIMPhoney
1 GB
7 days
MV
€4.49
Firsty
1.5 GB
365 days
MV
€4.50
eSIM for Maldives at a glance
From
€8.50
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Dhiraagu, Ooredoo Maldives
Atoll-to-atoll coverage
VPN needed?
No
All services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in the Maldives: everything you need to know
The Maldives are covered by two carriers, Dhiraagu and Ooredoo Maldives, whose 4G network stretches atoll to atoll across nearly all inhabited islands and resorts. Internet penetration exceeds 80% (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Classic roaming here is among the world's most expensive: the eSIM is an economic no-brainer.
- ●Excellent 4G in Malé, Hulhumalé and Velana airport. Resorts and local islands (Maafushi, Dhigurah, Fulidhoo) are covered by Dhiraagu or Ooredoo; the signal carries surprisingly far over water, including during speedboat transfers and parts of seaplane flights.
- ●Average mobile speed around 30–60 Mbps download (Ookla, 2025), with 5G in Malé and at some resorts.
- ●No blocked services: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix work normally.
- ●Resort wifi is often paid, slow or room-only: an eSIM with a few GB guarantees your video calls, stories and WhatsApp calls from the beach or the excursion boat.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Maldives, ITU DataHub: Maldives, Ookla Speedtest
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in the Maldives: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in the Maldives comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 609 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.19 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
609
Asia average
0.21 €/GB
World ranking
94 / 215
Maldives is 10% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/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 Maldives?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Maldives, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbesteSIM | 1.07 €/GB | 1.51 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| BreezeSIM | 2.83 €/GB | 3.98 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| eSIM.dog | 2.95 €/GB | 4.41 € | 90 d | Yes | No |
| eSIMPhoney | 3.00 €/GB | 4.49 € | 21 d | Yes | No |
| Firsty | 3.00 €/GB | 4.50 € | 365 d | Yes | Yes |
 eSIMx | 3.90 €/GB | 7.80 € | 1 d | Yes | No |
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 Maldives
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/mv
- 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 the Maldives.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in the Maldives?
Yes. Maldives travel eSIMs ride on Dhiraagu or Ooredoo Maldives, which cover nearly all inhabited islands and resorts. Check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Isn't the resort wifi enough?
Often not: paid at many resorts, limited to the room or lobby, and slow at peak times. A 3–5 GB eSIM keeps WhatsApp, stories and video calls working everywhere, beach included.
How much data for a week in the Maldives?
Plan 3–6 GB: WhatsApp (calls included), photos and stories, some streaming. Double it if the resort wifi is paid and you'll do everything on 4G.
Is there signal on my resort island?
Nearly all resorts are covered by Dhiraagu or Ooredoo. The signal also carries over water during speedboat transfers. Only a few very isolated resorts in the southern atolls have weak signal: hotel wifi takes over there.
Does my European plan work in the Maldives?
Technically yes, but roaming there is among the world's most expensive: several euros per MB. A prepaid eSIM costs less than a single day of classic roaming.
How much does an eSIM cost in the Maldives, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in the Maldives comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 609 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Maldives is 10% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Maldives sits at position 94 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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