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Monaco eSIM plans compared: HelloRoam on Monaco Telecom 5G from $30.26
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | $134.48 | Monaco Telecom | 4.9/5 | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | Not verified | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Monaco
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Monaco, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Monaco coverage on Monaco Telecom, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
HelloRoam runs Monaco on Monaco Telecom 5G
HelloRoam runs Monaco on Monaco Telecom, the principality's only mobile carrier, which is why a single profile at $30.26 for 1 GB holds 5G across Monte Carlo, La Condamine, Fontvieille and Moneghetti with no handover anywhere. At 2.02 square kilometres, Monaco is the smallest country running its own mobile network. That network is independent of French Orange or SFR, so visitors arriving from France switch to Monaco Telecom to avoid roaming charges.
Coverage is dense across the Casino district, Port Hercule, and the Formula 1 street circuit.
Coverage analysis
Monaco Telecom 5G covers 100% of the principality. Monte Carlo Casino and Casino Square have full 5G. Port Hercule and the yacht harbor signal is consistent for boat-adjacent use.
The Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit running through Sainte Devote, Beau Rivage, Casino, and Rascasse corners all sit under dense 5G coverage. The Prince's Palace on the Rock and the Oceanographic Museum have full signal. No coverage gaps exist in Monaco given the tiny geographic area.
Activation
Monaco has no commercial airport. Visitors arrive by train to Monaco-Monte Carlo station, by helicopter from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, or by car on the A8 autoroute. Install your eSIM before leaving Nice or your origin city, and Monaco Telecom attaches as you enter the principality with no counter visit.
A France eSIM does not cover Monaco, because the principality sits outside the EU roaming area as an independent country. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer support eSIM.
Data usage tips
Monaco day visitors use 300-500 MB for maps of the principality's steep streets, photos from Port Hercule, and restaurant lookups, which fits inside the $30.26 1 GB plan. Grand Prix weekend visitors attending the Formula 1 race in late May use 1-2 GB across race days for timing apps and clip streaming, so the $85.74 3 GB plan is the safer buy. Hotel guests on multi-night stays use 1-3 GB in total.
Download offline maps in Nice before you travel to keep live data use down.
eSIM plan pricing in Monaco
Monaco plans start at $30.26 for 1 GB over 7 days, the entry tier and the one most day visitors need. A 3 GB plan costs $85.74, 5 GB costs $134.48, 10 GB costs $245.43, and 20 GB costs $450.47, a rate of $22.52/GB. A daily plan at $53.79 allows 2 GB a day before a fair-use speed reduction.
Monaco Telecom's pricing reflects an independent network in a market of 2.02 square kilometres, and $22.52/GB sits far above the $2.17 median across the 185 destinations priced here. Monaco eSIM data from HelloRoam runs on Monaco Telecom 5G at $30.26 for 1 GB, with top-up and hotspot sharing on all 6 plans.
All 6 Monaco eSIM plans, $30.26 to $450.47
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco 20GB 30Days ⭐ | Monaco Telecom | 30 days / 20 GB | $450.47 |
| Monaco 10GB 30Days | Monaco Telecom | 30 days / 10 GB | $245.43 |
| Monaco 5GB 30Days | Monaco Telecom | 30 days / 5 GB | $134.48 |
| Monaco 3GB 30Days | Monaco Telecom | 30 days / 3 GB | $85.74 |
| Monaco 1GB 7Days | Monaco Telecom | 7 days / 1 GB | $30.26 |
| Monaco 2GB/Day | Monaco Telecom | 1 day / 2 GB per day | $53.79 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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