Orange eSIM — coverage, plans & network
Europe, Africa & the Middle East
Key highlights
- Founded in 1988 as France Telecom; rebranded Orange S.A. in 2013
- Headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France; ~23% owned by the French state
- Present in 26 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East
- ~291 million total customers worldwide at end of 2024
- 2024 revenue of €40.3 billion with ~127,000 employees
- Ranked best mobile network in France by regulator Arcep for the 13th consecutive year
About the operator
Orange S.A. is a French multinational telecommunications operator headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris. The company was founded in 1988 as France Telecom, privatized in 1998, and adopted the Orange brand for all its services in 2006 before formally renaming itself Orange S.A. in 2013. The French state remains its largest shareholder with around 23% of the capital.
The group operates in 26 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, serving roughly 291 million customers at the end of 2024, including about 253 million mobile customers. In 2024 it generated €40.3 billion in revenue with around 127,000 employees. Orange runs mobile and fixed networks, sells broadband and TV through its Livebox service, and operates Orange Money in Africa as well as cybersecurity and enterprise units.
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- France
- Network
- 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
- Subscribers
- ~291M globally (end 2024)
Network & technology
Orange operates 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G networks; in France its 4G covers about 99% of the population and 5G is rolled out in major cities, while in Africa and the Middle East 5G is live in Botswana, Jordan, Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Madagascar. The French regulator Arcep has named Orange the best mobile network in France for 13 consecutive years.
Reputation & market position
Orange consistently leads Arcep’s annual quality-of-service rankings in France and is regarded as a technical leader, but consumer review sites such as Trustpilot and ComplaintsBoard show low scores driven by complaints about customer service, billing disputes and slow fault resolution.
Pros
- Best-rated mobile network in France by Arcep for 13 consecutive years
- Broad multi-country footprint across Europe, Africa and the Middle East
- Active 5G deployment in France and several African and Middle Eastern markets
- Travel-oriented Orange Holiday Europe eSIM covering 30+ European countries
Cons
- Persistently low consumer ratings on Trustpilot and ComplaintsBoard
- Customers commonly report billing errors and slow fault resolution
- 5G coverage is uneven outside major French cities and a few African markets
Available plans
France
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Get your Burkina Faso eSIM, Central African Republic eSIM, Egypt eSIM, France eSIM, Guinea eSIM, Guinea-Bissau eSIM, Luxembourg eSIM, Morocco eSIM and 7 more from AviaeSIM — instant QR activation, no roaming fees.
How to activate
- 1Choose your destination and a plan on the Orange network
- 2Pay and receive your eSIM QR code by email
- 3Scan the QR code in your phone's settings to install it
- 4Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you arrive
Frequently asked questions
Which countries is Orange available in?
AviaeSIM offers the Orange network in 15 countries.
Does AviaeSIM use the Orange network?
Yes. Some of our eSIM plans run on the Orange network.
How do I get an eSIM for the Orange network?
Pick your destination country, buy a plan and activate it with a QR code — no physical SIM required.
Do I need a physical SIM for Orange?
No — an AviaeSIM eSIM installs digitally via QR code, and your phone keeps its main SIM.
How much does an Orange eSIM cost?
AviaeSIM plans on the Orange network start from $1.44.
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Information updated: 2026-05