HelloRoam sells 4 Madagascar eSIM plans on Orange and Airtel 4G, from $9.94 for 1 GB to $73.66 for 10 GB at $7.37/GB. Airalo undercuts that at the 5 GB size, charging $28.00 against HelloRoam's $36.83, which buys two networks on one profile, hotspot on every plan, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM against Airalo's 14 days.
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Key takeaway
This page compares 4 priced eSIM plans for Madagascar across Airtel and Orange. HelloRoam's own Madagascar eSIM starts at $9.94 for 1 GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Madagascar. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$36.83
Airtel and Orange
4.9/5
180-day refund
Airalo
$28.00
200+ countries
4.5/5
Most destinations
Our top picks for Madagascar
We evaluated 4 eSIM plans available for Madagascar, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Here are the top options.
HelloRoam
Verified pricing
$36.83
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Madagascar coverage on Airtel and Orange, 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.
Orange and Airtel 4G both carry the Madagascar eSIM
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Orange and Airtel are the two networks a Madagascar eSIM lands on, and all 4 HelloRoam Madagascar plans roam on both, which is why a $36.83 5 GB plan holds the RN7 town centers where a single-carrier plan would drop out. Orange Madagascar holds the dominant market position and reaches further along national routes.
Airtel covers Antananarivo and secondary towns. Signal along the RN7 route between Tana and Tulear is usable but inconsistent between towns. Nosy Be island has 4G from both carriers.
The Masoala Peninsula and the Avenue of the Baobabs both have weak coverage or none.
Coverage analysis
Madagascar's network infrastructure reflects its frontier travel status. Airtel and Orange reaches Antananarivo, Toamasina, Fianarantsoa, and Nosy Be reliably. The main RN routes carry signal at populated junctions but drop between towns.
The eastern rainforest corridor including Ranomafana and Andasibe national parks has patchy coverage at park gates but no signal on trails. The western baobab zones around Morondava are mostly 2G or offline. Download offline maps on Google Maps or Maps.me before leaving Antananarivo.
Activation
Install your eSIM before landing at Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo, where Airtel and Orange registers the plan on arrival. Nosy Be arrivals use Fascene Airport (NOS), where Orange also has coverage. The lemur parks at Andasibe and Ranomafana have partial signal at lodge areas and none on the trails.
Pack offline navigation for any wildlife circuit outside the capital.
Data usage tips
Madagascar demands conservative data use outside major cities. Budget 300-400 MB per day for maps, accommodation bookings, and messaging in Antananarivo. Download entertainment before park visits since lodges in Ranomafana and Masoala have no reliable signal.
WhatsApp and Messenger work fine in Nosy Be. Offline content is not optional for the southern circuit.
eSIM plan pricing in Madagascar
Madagascar eSIM plans carry a premium that follows the island's isolated infrastructure. A 1 GB plan for 7 days costs $9.94. Five GB over 30 days runs $36.83, and 10 GB reaches $73.66, which is the $7.37/GB floor across 4 verified plans.
That sits far above the $2.17/GB median for the wider catalogue. Airalo charges $28.00 for 5 GB here, below the $36.83 quoted above, so Madagascar is one destination where the price comparison does not land in HelloRoam's favour. The verdict on Madagascar: buy on coverage, since these 4 plans roam on both Orange and Airtel.
Listed HelloRoam prices for this destination also include $26.52.
Madagascar eSIM plans from $9.94 to $73.66
Madagascar 10GB 30Days
Airtel (4G), Orange (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$73.66
10 GB · 30 days
Per GB$7.37
TetheringYes
NetworksAirtel and Orange
Madagascar 5GB 30Days
Airtel (4G), Orange (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$36.83
5 GB · 30 days
Per GB$7.37
TetheringYes
NetworksAirtel and Orange
Madagascar 3GB 15Days
Airtel (4G), Orange (4G)7 daysTop-up available
$26.52
3 GB · 7 days
Per GB$8.84
TetheringYes
NetworksAirtel and Orange
Madagascar 1GB 7Days
Airtel (4G), Orange (4G)7 daysTop-up available
$9.94
1 GB · 7 days
Per GB$9.94
TetheringYes
NetworksAirtel and Orange
All eSIM plans for Madagascar. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Madagascar 10GB 30Days ⭐
Airtel and Orange
30 days / 10 GB
$73.66
Madagascar 5GB 30Days
Airtel and Orange
30 days / 5 GB
$36.83
Madagascar 3GB 15Days
Airtel and Orange
7 days / 3 GB
$26.52
Madagascar 1GB 7Days
Airtel and Orange
7 days / 1 GB
$9.94
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
Questions about Madagascar eSIMs
What is the best eSIM for Madagascar?
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HelloRoam covers Madagascar on Orange and Airtel 4G with 4 plans, from $9.94 for 1 GB to $73.66 for 10 GB at $7.37/GB. Airalo is cheaper at the 5 GB size, $28.00 against HelloRoam's $36.83. HelloRoam pays that back on terms: two networks on one profile, top-up on a live eSIM with no new QR code, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM against Airalo's 14 days.
Which Madagascar eSIM plan fits a two-week circuit?
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HelloRoam prices 5 GB at $36.83 on Orange and Airtel 4G, which covers a two-week RN7 circuit at 300-400 MB per day with offline maps doing the rest. Orange reaches Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Toliara and Diego Suarez. Airalo charges $28.00 for 5 GB in Madagascar, so compare both before buying, and note 1 GB here costs $9.94.
How much does an eSIM for Madagascar cost?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Four Madagascar plans start at $9.94 for 1 GB on Airtel and Orange. Five GB for 30 days costs $36.83. Ten GB runs $73.66, which is $7.37/GB and the floor rate here. That premium follows the island's isolated infrastructure and thin carrier competition, and it sits far above the $2.17/GB median for the wider catalogue.
How do I activate an eSIM in Madagascar?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Scan the QR code before you fly, and Airtel and Orange registers the plan at Ivato International Airport (TNR) on landing. Nosy Be arrivals use Fascene Airport (NOS), where Orange also has coverage. Save your hotel address and tour contacts offline before leaving the airport, because the 4 plans on file thin out to nothing inside the national parks.
How much data do I need in Madagascar?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Madagascar trips require careful data management. Plans start at $9.94 for 1 GB. Budget 300 to 400 MB per day in Antananarivo for messaging, maps, and booking apps. Download offline map tiles for Ranomafana, Isalo, and the Avenue of the Baobabs before leaving the capital. A 3 GB plan covers a two-week itinerary if you use offline tools for remote sections.
Which networks do eSIMs use in Madagascar?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. eSIM plans in Madagascar connect to Orange and Airtel, both running 4G, and all 4 plans roam across the pair. Orange holds the dominant market position and wider reach along national highway corridors. Airtel covers Antananarivo and secondary towns, and Nosy Be has 4G from both carriers at resort areas. Interior highlands run 3G or nothing.
Does my phone support eSIM in Madagascar?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer support eSIM in Madagascar. Your device must be carrier-unlocked before scanning the QR code. Madagascar uses standard 4G bands on both Orange and Airtel. Verify eSIM compatibility in your phone's cellular settings before buying any of the 4 plans.
Do lemur parks in Madagascar have mobile signal?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Most lemur parks have partial or no signal on trails. Plans start at $9.94 for 1 GB. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park has 4G at the lodge gate area but no coverage on the trail network. Ranomafana National Park has signal at park headquarters but nothing in the forest interior. Download offline maps and park trail guides before departing Antananarivo.
Is Nosy Be covered by eSIM plans?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Madagascar. Nosy Be has 4G from Orange and Airtel at the main beach resort areas and Hellville town. The island ferry crossing from Ankify on the mainland maintains signal. Remote beach areas on the island's western shore have weaker coverage. Your Madagascar eSIM plan works on Nosy Be without any additional setup.
Provider reviews
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