# France eSIM — Instant Data from $1.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for France (ISO FR). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $1.00 - Pricing tier: 1 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $1.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $2.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $6.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $15.00 ## Network & carriers - Orange — 5G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Paris — local time 2026-08-25T03:44:07+02:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T04:57:17.111Z / sunset 2026-08-25T18:47:09.129Z - Nice — local time 2026-08-25T03:44:07+02:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T04:46:31.673Z / sunset 2026-08-25T18:18:49.397Z - Lyon — local time 2026-08-25T03:44:07+02:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T04:52:54.103Z / sunset 2026-08-25T18:31:47.273Z - Marseille — local time 2026-08-25T03:44:07+02:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T04:54:44.728Z / sunset 2026-08-25T18:25:45.203Z - Bordeaux — local time 2026-08-25T03:44:07+02:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T05:16:06.988Z / sunset 2026-08-25T18:51:54.932Z Currency: EUR — 1 USD ≈ 0.85734 EUR (as of 2026-08-24). ## Data situation France is one of the cheapest countries in the world for mobile data — locals pay roughly $0.20 per gigabyte on average, ranking France 9th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, driven by fierce competition among Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free. Free Wi-Fi is unusually widespread for a major economy: Paris operates one of Europe's largest free public Wi-Fi networks with over 300 hotspots, most tourist-area cafés offer it, and both CDG and Orly airports provide free, unlimited, password-free Wi-Fi across all terminals. That said, free hotspots thin out fast once you leave cities and tourist corridors — rural regions, the Alps, and coastal drives between towns are where a dependable eSIM data plan earns its keep for maps, translation, and staying connected. - Local price per GB: $0.20/GB average for locals (rank 9 of 237 countries, cable.co.uk / BestBroadbandDeals Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Widely available — Paris alone runs one of Europe's largest free public Wi-Fi networks with 300+ city hotspots, most cafés near tourist attractions offer it (ask staff or check your receipt for the password), and CDG and Orly airports both provide free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout their terminals with no password needed. - Paid Wi-Fi: Rare as a standalone product — hotels, cafés, and airports overwhelmingly bundle Wi-Fi in free, though coverage thins out once you're away from cities, cafés, and transit hubs. ## International airports - CDG — Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) — http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ - ORY — Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) — https://www.parisaeroport.fr/orly - NCE — Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) — https://www.nice.aeroport.fr/en - LYS — Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) — https://www.lyonaeroports.com/ - MRS — Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) — https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/ - BOD — Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) — https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/ ### Travel advisories - Advisory data not currently available for this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation France requires a valid ID (passport for non-EU visitors, national ID card for EU citizens) to register any SIM card by law — this applies equally to locals and tourists, with no separate biometric scan or foreigner-specific cap. Prepaid SIMs are sold at carrier stores (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free), electronics retailers (FNAC, Darty, Boulanger), tobacconists, and airport kiosks, with activation typically instant or near-instant once ID is presented. Airport kiosks are convenient but carry a modest markup over tobacconist or retailer prices. Pre-provisioned eSIMs installed before departure sidestep the in-person ID check entirely, since the registration requirement applies to SIMs issued by a French carrier at point of sale, not to eSIM profiles already active on arrival. - KYC requirements: Valid passport (non-EU) or national ID card (EU) required by law to register any SIM card sold in France, whether prepaid or postpaid — a straightforward ID check with no biometric scan or special foreigner quota, but a pre-installed eSIM from an international provider is not subject to this in-country point-of-sale registration. - Wait time: Fast — activation is typically instant or near-instant once ID is shown at a carrier store, retailer, tobacconist, or airport kiosk; no appointment needed. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 2/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types C, E — 230V, 50Hz - Type E and F plugs will also fit in type C sockets - Type C and F plugs will also fit in type E sockets - Emergency numbers: police 112, ambulance 112, fire 112 - Calling code: +33 - Driving side: right - Tipping: Generally not expected — but appreciated _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Do I need to show my passport or ID to use my Jetogo eSIM in France?** No. French law requires ID (passport or EU national ID card) to register a SIM card purchased in-country from a French carrier, but since your Jetogo eSIM is installed and activated before you fly, it isn't subject to that in-store, point-of-sale registration check. **Does my Jetogo eSIM cover both Paris and the French Riviera or other regions like Provence and Brittany?** Yes. Coverage spans mainland France on the major carrier networks, including tourist regions like the French Riviera (Nice, Cannes), Provence, the Loire Valley, and Brittany — connectivity is strongest in cities and along major highways and thins out in the most remote rural and mountain areas, similar to what locals experience. **Which French carrier does my eSIM connect to?** eSIMs for France typically ride on one of the major national networks — Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, or Free — chosen automatically for strong coverage; France's four-carrier market means solid signal in cities, along highways, and in most popular tourist areas. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. You simply choose which profile handles data while you're on Jetogo, and switch back anytime after your trip. ## Trust _Content coming soon._ ## Why Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Why Choose Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Practical travel info _Content coming soon._ ## Other countries pricing _Content coming soon._ --- Weather and air quality data © OpenWeatherMap, licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL): https://openweathermap.org/full-history Exchange rates via Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference rates): https://www.frankfurter.dev