Data, Calls And SMS In One eSIM: Orange Travel eSIM Honest Review

Most eSIM reviews end the same way: great data, no phone number. I’ve listed that as a con in almost every review on this site, and for most trips it genuinely doesn’t matter.

Then I tried to book a table at a restaurant in rural Ecuador that only took reservations by phone. No WhatsApp, no website, just a number I couldn’t call from a data-only eSIM.

In El Salvador, it’s one of the few countries that allow payment by crypto. I wanted to try this novel concept out, but it required an OTP. That’s when I hit a roadblock with a data-only eSIM.

And Orange Travel eSIM came to the rescue.

That’s the gap Orange Travel is built around. It’s the eSIM brand from Orange Group, which is the world’s 8th-largest telco, with 700+ roaming agreements. Plans come as data-only or data plus calls and SMS, so you pick what your trip needs.

It also matters that it’s Orange. I spent close to 6 months in France on my school exchange, and on a long multi-country Europe trip last year, Orange was the network that held up through the long drives.

Here’s what Orange Travel offers, where it falls short, and who it suits.

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But First… What Is An eSIM And How Does It Work?

A travel eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. There’s no plastic card to swap, no ejector pin to hunt for, and no queue at an airport phone shop.

You buy a plan before you fly, install it, and your phone treats it like any other SIM.

With Orange Travel, I bought my plan in the app and installed it in one tap, without scanning a QR code. It took me 5 minutes on an airport Wi-Fi. Top-ups and plan changes happen in the same app, so I never had to find a shop abroad.

Most phones from the last few years can run 2 lines at once, and that’s how I always set mine up. My home number stays on my main SIM for banking OTPs, and the travel eSIM runs alongside it for data. To check whether your phone supports eSIM, dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, you’re good to go.

Okay… So What Is Orange Travel eSIM?

Orange Travel is the prepaid travel eSIM from Orange Group, the French telco with over 300 million customers. It runs as its own service, separate from Orange’s home contracts. You buy, install, manage and top up everything from the Orange Travel website or its iPhone and Android app.

There’s no contract and no credit check. You can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.

The app is where it beats most eSIMs I’ve used. You can activate a plan in one tap instead of scanning a QR code, and the same eSIM can be topped up and reused on your next trip. That matters if you’re like me and have a folder of dead QR codes from past trips.

Orange Travel covers 200+ destinations through 700+ local carrier partners. There are single-country plans, regional plans for Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania, and a world plan.

If you’d rather not count gigabytes, Orange sells unlimited-data plans for several individual European countries. These work best when you’re staying in 1 country rather than hopping borders.

Which Orange Travel Plan Should You Pick?

Your trip	Plan to look at	Why
1 to 2 weeks across Europe, moderate use	Europe 20 GB for 14 days — USD 29.99	About USD 1.50/GB with calls included, enough for maps, messaging and bookings
A month working from cafés	Europe 100 GB for 30 days — USD 57.99, or 200 GB — USD 69.99	Unrestricted hotspot, and 200 GB works out to about USD 0.35/GB
3 months of slow travel	Europe 500 GB for 90 days — USD 119.99	About USD 0.24/GB, with 1 eSIM instead of 3
One country only	The country plan, such as Spain 20 GB for 30 days — USD 19.99	Compare it with the Europe plan, because the regional one is sometimes cheaper
Morocco	Morocco 50 GB for 30 days — USD 43.99	Connects to Orange, Inwi and Maroc Telecom, so download offline maps for the mountains and desert
Australia, New Zealand or Asia	The Oceania or Asia plan	Data only, with short validity

Before You Buy

• Check your phone. It needs to be unlocked and eSIM-compatible, such as an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a Galaxy S20 or newer.
• Check your destination. Make sure it’s on the plan’s list.
• Check the calls and texts allowance. It differs by country and plan size.
• Don’t delete the eSIM. It can only be downloaded once, so install it over Wi-Fi and keep it.
• Top up on the last day. A top-up restarts your validity, so topping up early may cost you days.
• Plan for registration. Allow time to upload your passport if you’ll stay longer than a few weeks.

What I Like About Orange Travel eSIM

1. A Real Number For Calls, SMS And More

This is the feature that makes Orange Travel different from most of the eSIMs I review.

On the Europe, France and Italy plans, you get unlimited calls and texts alongside your data, for example, 20 GB for 14 days in Europe at USD 29.99. That covers bank codes, a call to a host who doesn’t use WhatsApp, or a reservation that can only be made by phone.

2. Hotspot That Works For Remote Work

A hotspot cap is the limit that has cost me the most. I once hit one on a Holafly plan while working from a café in Prague and couldn’t upload files until the next day. A hotspot that doesn’t run out, like the one I used for a full morning of video calls in Koh Phangan, is what a remote worker needs.

Orange says hotspot sharing is unrestricted, and its Europe page promotes connecting a laptop or tablet to your eSIM. That puts it on the right side of a line that Holafly’s standard plans don’t cross.

The limit is the signal, not the plan. In Morocco, my signal gave out in the mountain passes and the desert, and no hotspot setting fixes that. Speeds also vary by area, with slower 4G reported in parts of Germany, so test your hotspot early in the trip.

3. Data Bundles Up To 500 GB

Most travel eSIMs stop at 50 or 100 GB. Orange’s plans go up to 500 GB for 90 days, and the per-GB price falls sharply as the plans get bigger.

That matters for long stays. During my recent 4 months across Mexico, El Salvador, Ecuador and Brazil, buying a new eSIM every 30 days was exhausting, and a 90-day plan would have halved that.

Most trips don’t need this much. On my US trip, I used 8.4 GB in 2 weeks, so the 20 GB plans are plenty for most people.

4. Top-Ups Without Reinstalling

When data runs low, you top up the same eSIM and number, with no new QR code and no reinstall. You can do it from the app or the website at any time, and Orange sends SMS alerts when you reach 80% and 100% of your data.

My benchmark is my multi-country Europe trip, when I topped up my Orange eSIM plan in about 90 seconds from my phone’s browser while trying to catch a train. I’d hit 80% faster than expected, so an alert at that point is useful.

You can check your balance under “My eSIMs” in your account, on the app or the website. The figure can take a few minutes to update, and you can also dial #123#.

5. Europe’s Plan

Europe is Orange Travel’s strongest product. Every regional Europe plan includes a French +33 number with unlimited calls and texts across Europe, plus unrestricted hotspot:

• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 29.99 (USD 1.50/GB)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 53.99 (USD 1.08/GB)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 57.99 (USD 0.58/GB)
• 200 GB for 30 days – USD 69.99 (USD 0.35/GB)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 119.99 (USD 0.24/GB)

The 90-day plan is the one I wish had existed when I spent 4 months moving between France, Italy and Spain. Back then, I was buying and installing a new physical SIM every time I moved to a new country. At USD 0.24/GB, one 90-day plan would have covered the whole trip for less than 3 monthly plans.

The Europe plan covers 38 destinations, from the UK and Iceland to Cyprus and Romania.

It doesn’t cover Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia or Ukraine.

I learned that lesson the hard way on a route from Paris into the Balkans, where my signal disappeared at the first border outside the plan. If your route crosses into any of those countries, add a separate Orange country plan or pick a provider with Balkans coverage.

The regional Europe plan comes in fixed bundles only.

6. Refunds On Unused eSIMs And 24/7 Human Support

Orange offers a 100% refund on an unused eSIM, which is rare. The support gets good marks on Trustpilot, where the company sits at around 4 stars.

Keep in mind they don’t do refunds once a plan is active, so buy only what you need and check support details before you travel.

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What I Don’t Like About Orange Travel eSIM

I like a lot about Orange Travel, but I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone. Here are the drawbacks you’d want to know about before buying:

1. Pricier Than Data-Only Alternatives

Orange’s cheapest Europe plan is 20 GB for 14 days at USD 29.99. That’s fair for a plan that includes a phone number and unlimited calls, but it’s a lot to pay if you only need data.

In my Europe eSIM guide, 4s eSIM’s 20 GB plan costs USD 15.88 and lasts 30 days. Simbye charges the same USD 29.99 as Orange for 20 GB with a number, but its plan runs for 30 days instead of 14.

If you only need maps, messaging and bookings, you’re paying for features you won’t use, and the lack of small, cheap plans makes Orange a poor fit for a weekend city break.

The Europe plan covers 38 destinations, but not Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia or Ukraine. I felt that gap on a route from Paris through Switzerland and Italy into the Balkans, when my signal cut out the moment I crossed into a country my eSIM didn’t cover.

You can buy a separate Orange country plan for each of those places, but that means juggling a second eSIM and a second set of top-ups.

If your route continues into the Balkans, Airhub’s regional plan in my eSIM For France guide covers it on a single eSIM.

2. The Number Isn’t Always Local

Every Orange Travel plan with calls comes with a French +33 number, whichever country you’re in. That’s fine in France, but in Spain, Italy or Morocco, the people you call see an international number on their screen.

In practice, that means some local businesses won’t pick up or call you back, and a guesthouse owner or driver may hesitate to ring a foreign number. Some local services, such as ride-hailing or delivery apps, may also only accept a local number for sign-up codes. Like any newly assigned number, it can also receive the odd spam call from its previous life.

If you mostly need the number for bank codes and the occasional booking, none of this matters much. If you’ll be calling locals every day, a local SIM in your destination is the better choice.

3. No Real Unlimited Option In Europe

Orange’s Europe plans are fixed bundles of 20 to 500 GB, not unlimited data. Unlimited seems to exist for some destinations, but

If you want to stop thinking about data, that’s a real limit. In my Europe guide, Simify’s unlimited plan covers 49 countries for USD 59 for 30 days. On my Japan trip, SIMOVO’s unlimited plan hit its daily cap by 2pm, so I know how much the structure matters.

4. Connection Sometimes Needs A Manual Nudge

Orange’s own help page tells you what to do if your data isn’t working. You turn off automatic network selection, pick the first network in the list, wait a couple of minutes, then try the second, third and fourth.

That’s a familiar routine for me, because I once fixed a “no data” problem on a train between Austria and Hungary by switching networks manually. It’s fine when you know what to do, but it’s a hassle if you’re arriving late at night. Do a test before you leave the airport.

5. Top-Ups Restart Your Validity

When you top up an Orange Travel eSIM, the new validity period starts from the day you top up. Any days left on your current plan don’t carry over. If you top up halfway through, you lose those days.

I learned this the hard way in Barcelona with another eSIM. I hit 80% of my data faster than expected and topped up in a rush from my phone’s browser while trying to catch a train. It took about 90 seconds, and it cost me the days I still had left on the plan.

My advice is to make a note of your plan’s end date as soon as you activate it. When Orange’s 80% warning arrives, cut back on video and big downloads, then top up on the last day of your plan. If you’ll run out before then, top up when you need to, but only buy enough data to get you to the end of your trip.

6. One Download, No Reinstalling

As with ALL eSIMs, an Orange Travel eSIM can only be downloaded once, and Orange warns that a deleted eSIM can’t be reinstalled. That’s a risk if you change phones or delete it while troubleshooting.

I’ve been caught out by a QR code that had already been used, after swapping phones in Lisbon, so I know how stressful it is.

Keep your confirmation email safe, and don’t delete the eSIM even if it isn’t working.

Should You Get Orange Travel?

Orange Travel isn’t the cheapest eSIM, and it isn’t trying to be. It’s built for a specific kind of traveller, so here’s how to tell whether that’s you.

Get It If…

• You need a real phone number. Almost every eSIM I review is data-only. Orange Travel’s calls-and-SMS plans cover bank codes, calls to hosts who don’t use WhatsApp, and restaurants that only take phone bookings. Check the allowance for your destination, because it ranges from unlimited to 15 minutes.
• You’re doing a multi-country Europe trip. One Europe plan covers 38 destinations, including the UK and Switzerland, and you can top up the same eSIM. During my 4 months across France, Italy and Spain, a 90-day plan would have saved me from buying a new eSIM every month.
• You work on the go: hotspot sharing is unrestricted, and the bundles run up to 500 GB. I know what a hotspot cap does, because I couldn’t upload files in a Prague café until the next day on a capped plan.
• Your plans might change. Orange refunds 100% of an unused eSIM and offers 24/7 human support. It’s a safety net for a trip that isn’t fully booked.
• You want a telecom group behind your eSIM. Orange runs its own networks in several countries, which gives you more confidence than a marketplace reseller.

Skip It If…

• You only need data and want the cheapest price. In my Europe guide, 4S eSIM’s 20 GB lasts 30 days for USD 15.88, while Orange’s 20 GB lasts 14 days for USD 29.99.
• It’s a weekend or short city break. The smallest Europe plan is 20 GB, and there are few cheap short plans.
• You’re going to Turkey or the Balkans. The Europe plan doesn’t cover Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, North Macedonia or Ukraine.
• You upload a lot of video. An independent test in Antwerp measured 52 Mbps down but only 0.88 Mbps up.
• You don’t want to upload your passport. Orange registers prepaid lines under French law, and its support page says to register within 30 days of activating.
• You want a local number. Your number may be French (+33) or Polish (+48), whichever country you’re in.
• You want unlimited data with no planning. Orange sells fixed bundles. In my guides, Simify’s unlimited plan costs USD 59 for 30 days, and Holafly’s costs USD 74.90.
• You’ll make long calls in the US. The US plans include only 15 to 60 minutes of calls.

How Does Orange Travel eSIM Work?

Setting up Orange Travel takes about 10 minutes. First, make sure your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible. Most phones from the last 6 years are, including the iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer.

Next, pick your destination and choose a data-only or data + calls + SMS plan.

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If you buy in the Orange Travel app, the eSIM installs in one tap. If you buy online, you’ll get a QR code by email instead.

Install it on Wi-Fi the day before you fly. Your plan only starts when it first connects at your destination, so you won’t lose any days. Just don’t delete the eSIM once it’s installed, as it can’t be downloaded twice.

Then set up your 2 lines. In your phone’s mobile settings, choose Orange Travel as your data line and turn data roaming on for it. Turn data roaming off for your home SIM so you’re never charged by your home carrier. I keep my home number for calls and banking codes, and WhatsApp stays on it too, so nothing changes for your contacts.

When you land, switch off airplane mode and Orange Travel connects to the strongest local network automatically, even when you cross borders. If you have no data after a few minutes, pick a network manually in your settings.

When your data runs low, Orange texts you at 80% and 100%. You top up the same eSIM in the app, with no reinstall. A top-up restarts your validity instead of adding to it, so top up on your plan’s last day.

Pro tip: Orange refunds 100% of an unused eSIM, but they don’t do refunds once a plan is active, so only buy what you’ll use.

How Orange Travel Differs From Other eSIMs

Most eSIMs look alike on the checkout page, so I compared Orange Travel with the three I’ve used before:

Orange Travel Vs Airalo eSIM

	Orange Travel	Airalo	Winner
Phone number, calls and SMS	French +33 number, unlimited calls and texts on Europe plans	Data-only	Orange
Network	Orange's own network in France and other countries, plus 700+ partners	Varies by local operator in each country	Orange
Biggest Europe bundle	500 GB for 90 days (USD 0.24/GB)	No unlimited option in some destinations	Orange
Unlimited" data	Fixed bundles on the Europe plan	Slows to about 1 Mbps after roughly 3 GB a day	Orange
Hotspot	Unrestricted on every plan	Works on most plans	Orange
Checking your data	Balance in the app, 80% and 100% SMS alerts	Remaining data at a glance on the app's home screen	Airalo
Rewards	5% off with code BATW5	AirMoney store credit on every purchase	Airalo
Support	24/7 human support, 100% refund on unused eSIMs	Can be slow when something goes wrong	Orange

My verdict: Airalo’s app is easier to use, and its credit adds up if you travel often.

For a Europe trip, though, Orange does more of what matters: a real number, a stronger network and an uncapped hotspot. Pick Airalo only if you need data alone and want the slicker app.

Orange Travel Vs Holafly eSIM

Holafly sells unlimited data by the day, while Orange sells fixed bundles. For most trips, Orange works out cheaper, as long as you can estimate your usage.

	Orange Travel	Holafly	Winner
About 2 weeks in Europe	20 GB for 14 days - USD 29.99	Unlimited for 15 days - USD 50.90	Orange
1 month in Europe	100 GB for 30 days - USD 57.99	Unlimited for 30 days - USD 74.90	Orange
3 months in Europe	500 GB for 90 days - USD 119.99	Holafly Plans subscription - USD 64.90 per month	Orange
Data	Fixed bundles, 20 GB to 500 GB	Unlimited, with a fair use policy	Holafly
Hotspot	Unrestricted	500 MB a day on standard plans	Orange
Phone number, calls and SMS	Included on Europe plans	Data-only on standard plans	Orange

The hotspot cap is the row I care about most. On Holafly, I couldn’t upload work files from a café in Prague until the next day, because I’d hit the 500 MB limit by lunchtime.

My verdict: if you never want to think about data, Holafly is the easier choice. If you work from a laptop, want a phone number, or use less than 100 GB a month, Orange gives you more for less.

Orange Travel Vs Simbye

This is the closest comparison in this review. Both give you a French +33 number on Orange’s network, with calls, SMS and bank codes in your normal phone app.

	Orange Travel	Simbye	Winner
20 GB	USD 29.99 for 14 days	USD 29.99 for 30 days	Simbye
50 GB	USD 53.99 for 30 days	USD 44.99 for 30 days	Simbye
100 GB	USD 57.99 for 30 days	USD 49.99 for 30 days	Simbye
200 GB and above	200 GB for 30 days - USD 69.99; 500 GB for 90 days - USD 119.99	Not available	Orange
Calls	Unlimited across Europe	Unlimited across the EU, plus international minutes	Simbye
Custom plans	Fixed regional and country plans	Build your own: up to 10 countries, 5 GB to 50 GB, your own dates	Simbye
Number included	On every Europe plan	On some plans only	Orange
Support and refunds	24/7 human support, 100% refund on unused eSIMs	Newer brand with fewer reviews	Orange

I’ve used Simbye in El Salvador, where it held up along the surf coast around El Tunco and El Zonte, so I’d trust it outside Europe too.

My verdict: Simbye is cheaper up to 100 GB and more flexible if you’re only visiting a few countries. Orange wins once you need 200 GB or more, a 90-day plan, or the safety net of a major telecom group behind your eSIM.

My Recommendation

If you need a number and you’re moving across several European countries, Orange Travel is one of the few eSIMs that offers it on an established network, and the large bundles make long stays easier.

If you only need data, it costs more than 4S eSIM or Simbye, so I’d save money elsewhere.

Simbye is the closest alternative if you want a number. In my Europe guide, its 100 GB plan is USD 49.99 against Orange’s USD 57.99, while Orange pulls ahead at 200 GB and above.

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How Much Does Orange Travel eSIM Cost?

Orange Travel sells country and regional plans across 200+ destinations, so you can match the plan to your route:

Europe eSIM

Europe is where Orange Travel makes the most sense. During 4 months moving between France, Italy and Spain, the hardest part wasn’t the data, it was buying and installing a new eSIM every 30 days. A 90-day Orange plan solves that with one eSIM for the whole trip.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 29.99 (USD 1.50/GB)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 53.99 (USD 1.08/GB)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 57.99 (USD 0.58/GB) (was USD 82.99)
• 200 GB for 30 days – USD 69.99 (USD 0.35/GB) (was USD 107.99)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 119.99 (USD 0.24/GB) (was USD 203.99)

Every Europe plan comes with a French +33 number and unlimited calls and texts anywhere in Europe. That’s the part I’d have used most on that trip, for calling restaurants who never replied on WhatsApp and for bank codes that wouldn’t reach a data-only eSIM. The 500 GB plan runs on 5G and adds 3,000 SMS and 360 minutes of calls to the rest of the world.

Hotspot sharing is unlimited on every plan, with no daily cap on data or speed. For anyone working from a laptop like I do, that’s the feature that matters most, because a hotspot cap is what has cost me the most working days on other eSIMs.

Because Orange Travel is a French operator, French law requires you to register your line. Upload a copy of your passport in the app within 30 days of activating, and allow about 10 days for verification. If you’re staying longer than a few weeks, do it as soon as you land.

Countries covered:

• France
• Spain
• Portugal
• Andorra
• Monaco
• Gibraltar
• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Guernsey
• Jersey
• Germany
• Austria
• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• Czech Republic
• Slovakia
• Poland
• Hungary
• Italy
• Vatican City
• Malta
• Greece
• Cyprus
• Croatia
• Slovenia
• Denmark
• Sweden
• Norway
• Finland
• Åland Islands
• Iceland
• Estonia
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Romania
• Bulgaria

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France eSIM

The France plan connects to all 4 French networks: Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile and SFR. I spent close to 6 months in France on a school exchange, and Orange was the network that held up best once I left the cities.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 25.99 (USD 1.30/GB)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 47.99 (USD 0.96/GB)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 49.99 (USD 0.50/GB) (was USD 71.99)
• 200 GB for 30 days – USD 76.99 (USD 0.38/GB) (was USD 95.99)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 122.99 (USD 0.25/GB) (was USD 203.99)

Every France plan includes a French +33 number with unlimited calls and texts. Here, that number is actually local, so restaurants, landlords and train staff see a French number calling them. The 500 GB plan runs on 4G, and hotspot sharing is unlimited on every plan.

If you’re staying for a month, I’d buy the Europe 200 GB plan instead. It costs USD 69.99, which is USD 7 less than the France-only plan, and it covers 37 more countries if you decide to hop across a border.

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Italy eSIM

Italy’s plans have the longest validity of any Orange country plan, with 200 GB lasting 45 days. That suits a slow trip, the kind I took through Italy on my 4 months in Europe.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 30 days – USD 27.99 (USD 1.40/GB)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 43.99 (USD 0.88/GB)
• 200 GB for 45 days – USD 86.99 (USD 0.43/GB) (was USD 107.99)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 134.99 (USD 0.27/GB) (was USD 223.99)

Every Italy plan includes a French +33 number with unlimited calls and texts, plus unlimited hotspot sharing. Even the smallest 20 GB plan lasts a full 30 days, which beats the 14-day minimum on the Europe plan if you’re staying in Italy.

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Spain eSIM

Spain has the most affordable small plan in Orange’s range, at USD 0.85/GB for 20 GB over 14 days.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 16.99 (USD 0.85/GB) (was USD 22.99)
• 20 GB for 30 days – USD 19.99 (USD 1.00/GB) (was USD 27.99)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 33.99 (USD 0.68/GB) (was USD 47.99)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 49.99 (USD 0.50/GB) (was USD 71.99)
• 200 GB for 30 days – USD 66.99 (USD 0.33/GB) (was USD 95.99)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 142.99 (USD 0.29/GB) (was USD 203.99)

Spain is the one country where the calls allowance really changes with the plan size. The 14-day plan gives you 15 texts and 15 minutes, the 30-day 20 GB plan gives 20 of each, and the 50 GB and 100 GB plans give 30. Only the 200 GB and 500 GB plans include unlimited calls and texts.

A single call to a driver or a guesthouse can easily use up 15 minutes. If you’ll be phoning ahead to book things, go for at least the 50 GB plan. Every plan includes a French +33 number and unlimited hotspot sharing.

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United Kingdom eSIM

The UK plan connects to Orange, EE, T-Mobile, Three UK, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone. The UK is also covered by the Europe plan, so if you’re continuing to France or Spain, the regional plan is better value.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 30 days – USD 27.99 (USD 1.40/GB)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 43.99 (USD 0.88/GB)
• 500 GB for 90 days – USD 134.99 (USD 0.27/GB) (was USD 223.99)

Every UK plan includes a French +33 number with unlimited local calls and texts, plus unlimited hotspot sharing. The 500 GB plan runs on 4G and adds 3,000 SMS and 360 minutes of calls to the rest of the world. That makes it a solid pick for a long UK stay where you’ll be calling home.

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United States eSIM

In the US, the network underneath your eSIM decides everything. On my road trip from Los Angeles through Utah to New York, my previous eSIM slowed to a crawl between Las Vegas and Utah, and I lost maps for 2 hours. Orange’s US plan runs on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, the 3 biggest US networks, plus Manx Telecom and Union Telephone Company.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 30 days – USD 28.99 (USD 1.45/GB) (was USD 47.99)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 43.99 (USD 0.88/GB) (was USD 71.99)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 57.99 (USD 0.58/GB) (was USD 95.99)

The US plans run on 4G and include unlimited hotspot sharing. Calls are limited: the 20 GB and 50 GB plans include 50 texts and 15 minutes, while the 100 GB plan gives 50 texts and 60 minutes. Your US contacts would also be dialling a French +33 number.

I’d treat this as a data plan with backup calls, and download offline maps before any long desert or mountain stretch. On my US trip, I used 8.4 GB in 2 weeks, so the 20 GB plan covers most month-long trips.

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Morocco eSIM

The Morocco plan connects to all 3 Moroccan networks: Orange, Inwi and Maroc Telecom. That matters, because when I travelled through Morocco, my signal gave out in the mountain passes and the desert.

Plans:

• 20 GB for 30 days – USD 28.99 (USD 1.45/GB) (was USD 47.99)
• 50 GB for 30 days – USD 43.99 (USD 0.88/GB) (was USD 71.99)
• 100 GB for 30 days – USD 57.99 (USD 0.58/GB) (was USD 95.99)

Every Morocco plan includes a French +33 number and unlimited hotspot sharing. The 20 GB and 50 GB plans include 50 texts and 15 minutes of calls, and the 100 GB plan gives 60 minutes. That’s enough to confirm a riad booking or call a driver, but not for long chats.

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Oceania eSIM

Few eSIM brands sell a plan covering both Australia and New Zealand, which makes this one handy for a combined trip.

I lived in Fox Glacier for 4 months and have explored Kangaroo Island and the bush around Jervis Bay, so I know how quickly signal disappears outside the towns there.

Plans:

• 3 GB for 7 days – USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/GB)
• 5 GB for 7 days – USD 13.99 (USD 2.80/GB)
• 10 GB for 14 days – USD 21.99 (USD 2.20/GB)
• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 29.99 (USD 1.50/GB)

The Oceania plans are data only, with no calls, texts or phone number. The 20 GB plan runs on 4G, and hotspot sharing is unlimited. Download offline maps before you leave the cities, especially for road trips on New Zealand’s South Island.

Countries covered:

• Australia
• New Zealand

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Asia eSIM

One plan covers 21 countries across Asia, so you don’t need a new eSIM at every border. On my Japan trip, a single day of video calls and uploads used up my daily data by 2 pm, so I know how fast work days eat through a plan.

Plans:

• 3 GB for 7 days – USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/GB)
• 5 GB for 7 days – USD 15.99 (USD 3.20/GB)
• 10 GB for 14 days – USD 26.99 (USD 2.70/GB)
• 20 GB for 14 days – USD 35.99 (USD 1.80/GB)

The Asia plans are data only, with no calls, texts or phone number, and the longest one lasts just 14 days. The 20 GB plan runs on 4G, and hotspot sharing is unlimited.

If you work from cafés like I did in Lombok, 20 GB won’t last long, so for longer stays a single-country plan is better value.

Countries covered:

• China
• Hong Kong
• Macau
• Taiwan
• Japan
• South Korea
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Indonesia
• Singapore
• Cambodia
• Philippines
• Laos
• Myanmar
• India
• Bangladesh
• Sri Lanka
• Georgia
• Armenia
• Kazakhstan

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Other Regional And World Plans

Orange Travel also sells regional plans for Africa, the Middle East, North America, South America and Central America, plus a world plan covering 200+ destinations. If your route crosses several regions, the world plan saves you from juggling multiple eSIMs.

Browse more travel destinations here

How The Prices Compare

The big tiers are where Orange stands out. The Europe plan’s 500 GB at about USD 0.24 per GB is the cheapest rate in this review, and the 200 GB plan at USD 0.35 per GB is better value than most 30-day options.

The mid tiers are less of a bargain. The Europe plan’s 100 GB at USD 0.58 per GB costs more than Simbye’s 100 GB for USD 49.99 and 4s eSIM’s 150 GB for USD 72.21 in my Europe guide. Orange wins at 200 GB and above, and when you want 90 days of validity.

One oddity at the time of writing is that the Europe 200 GB plan (USD 69.99) is cheaper than the France-only one (USD 76.99). If you’re staying in France for a month, compare both before you buy.

FAQs About Orange Travel eSIM

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After years of travelling full-time, I’ve learned that the best eSIM isn’t the cheapest one or the one with the biggest bundle. It’s the one that still works on the day something goes wrong: a missed connection, a locked banking app, a host who needs a phone call.

That’s the idea behind Orange Travel eSIM. It won’t suit every trip, and for data-only travel there are cheaper options. For trips where you want calls, SMS and data in one eSIM, it’s one of the few that covers all three.

Whichever eSIM you choose, sort it before you fly, and save your support details somewhere you can reach offline. If you do go with Orange Travel, use code BATW5 for 5% off.