Reunion eSIM
Mobile data in Reunion. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 128 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Reunion eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 142.52 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 238.17 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 285.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 381.64 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 668.59 / day | — |
Which Reunion eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 142.52 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Reunion
Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Reunion from Saint-Denis?
You walk out of Roland Garros Airport with your bags and open Google Maps to find your way into Saint-Denis, passing the SIM counter instead of joining its queue. In the taxi, you pull up your accommodation address and follow the route toward town. Your host sends the entrance instructions on WhatsApp, so you have the right doorway saved before you reach the street.
Once your bags are down, you head toward Le Barachois and follow the waterfront with the ocean beside you. A restaurant menu tempts you away from the promenade; you use Google Translate to understand the dishes and choose a cari. Over lunch, you browse a guided excursion, reserve your place, and send a waterfront photo home through WhatsApp. Then you open the map again and find your way to the market.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Reunion?
For Reunion, put your route first: an eSIM should serve the coastal towns you visit, while mountain excursions need offline preparation. This plan uses supported local networks across the island, with the strongest coverage around populated areas and the main visitor routes. Hotspot works on most plans, useful when a travel companion needs to look something up on a separate device.
Choose a package by its stated data allowance and validity; both depend on the package selected. Keep setup convenience on your checklist too: this eSIM is designed for advance installation, so you can sort out the purchase before packing instead of finding a shop during your trip.
Where does the eSIM have coverage in Reunion?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Orange, with 3G/4G/5G service. Coverage is strongest in Saint-Denis, Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre, and around the main coastal tourist areas. It becomes patchier in the mountainous interior, particularly along steep trails in Mafate and in the volcanic terrain around Piton de la Fournaise. Deep valleys and rugged ridgelines create more gaps than the populated coastal corridor.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing when it connects to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes Reunion roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | ID may be requested at the counter | Uses your existing account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local rates; purchase on arrival | Included or separately charged, depending on your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another data allowance through the provider | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I prepare for maps and payments in Reunion?
- Save offline maps for the route to Cilaos before leaving the coast; the winding mountain road has stretches with patchy reception.
- Download trail maps before entering Mafate, and save your accommodation location where you can open it without data.
- Save weather updates before heading toward Piton de la Fournaise, and follow posted access restrictions around the volcano.
- Carry a power bank for mountain hikes; navigation and photography can drain your battery far from a socket.
- Bring a Type E compatible adapter for Reunion accommodation, and charge your devices before heading into the interior.
- Carry a payment card and some cash for market stalls; keep accommodation booking details saved offline rather than relying on Wi-Fi.
How much does a Reunion eSIM cost?
SimSwift Reunion unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 142.52 a day.