The short answer
The best eSIM for Madagascar is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $19.19, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $5.79 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Telma 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $12.19 (regional plan, 21 countries) |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $19.19 (regional plan, 21 countries) |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $34.69 (regional plan, 21 countries) |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.59 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in Madagascar: what to know
Telma (now branded Yas) is the market leader, with about 71% of people under 4G and 92% under some signal; Orange is a smaller third by subscribers. Rural east coast and remote areas are the likeliest gaps.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: operatorwatch.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which Madagascar eSIM for your trip
- A week$12.193 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$19.195 GB · 30 days
- A month$34.6910 GB · 30 days
- Longer$72.5920 GB · 90 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Madagascar data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Telma 4G | $7.69 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Telma 4G | $17.39 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Telma 4G | $28.59 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 21 countries | $5.79 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $6.79 |
| 1 GB | 365 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $9.29 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Regional plan, 21 countries | $12.19 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 21 countries | $12.89 |
17 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Madagascar eSIM by city
Madagascar coverage, place by place
| Antananarivo | A travel guide says Telma, Orange and Airtel SIMs are widely sold, many Antananarivo hotels offer free Wi-Fi, and internet cafes line Avenue de l'Independance. |
|---|---|
| Morondava | A Wikivoyage listing mentions free wifi at a local lodge and wifi at a beach bar, so wifi may be the easier fallback here. |
| Isalo National Park | A guide says signal is generally available near the park entrance and main visitor areas but may turn intermittent on deeper hiking trails; Telma and Orange operate. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Where travelers go in Madagascar
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Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for Madagascar?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Madagascar’s main networks (Telma 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 17 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Madagascar cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $5.79 and went up to $72.59 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Madagascar?
Telma (now branded Yas) is the market leader, with about 71% of people under 4G and 92% under some signal; Orange is a smaller third by subscribers. Rural east coast and remote areas are the likeliest gaps.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
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