Orange eSIM — coverage, plans & network
Europe, Africa & the Middle East
Key highlights
- Founded in 1988 as France Telecom; the Orange brand was adopted group-wide in 2006
- ~291 million customers across 26 countries at the end of 2024
- Rated best mobile network in France by regulator Arcep for 13 consecutive years
- One of Africa's largest mobile groups, with 5G live in Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco
- AviaeSIM travel plans use Orange networks in 15 countries across Europe and Africa
About the operator
Orange is one of the world's largest telecom groups, running mobile networks across Europe, Africa and the Middle East with about 291 million customers. Founded in 1988 as France Telecom and rebranded Orange in 2006, the group is headquartered near Paris, and the French state remains its largest shareholder.
At home, France's regulator Arcep has rated Orange the country's best mobile network for 13 consecutive years. Beyond France, the group is a leading operator in European markets such as Slovakia, Romania, Luxembourg and Moldova, and one of Africa's biggest mobile groups through Orange Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and more, where it also runs the Orange Money mobile-payment service.
For travelers, that footprint matters: AviaeSIM's prepaid travel eSIMs connect to Orange's local networks in 15 of these markets — France, Slovakia, Romania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Réunion, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic — so one trusted network family can cover trips from Paris to Bamako without buying a separate local SIM in each country.
- 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, 4G reaches about 99% of the population and 5G is live in all major cities, while its European affiliates in Slovakia, Romania, Luxembourg and Moldova offer near-universal 4G with expanding 5G. In Africa and the Middle East, coverage is strongest in capitals, tourist zones and along main transport corridors — 5G is live in Senegal, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and several other markets — while remote rural and desert areas often fall back to 3G or 2G.
Reputation & market position
Orange consistently leads Arcep's quality-of-service rankings in France and is regarded as a technical leader across its European footprint, while in French-speaking West Africa it is the market leader or a strong number two in most countries where it operates. Consumer review sites tell a rougher story: complaints about customer service, billing disputes and slow fault resolution keep its scores low on platforms such as Trustpilot.
Pros
- Best-rated mobile network in France by Arcep for 13 consecutive years
- One brand family with strong networks across both Europe and Africa
- Active 5G deployment in France and several African markets
- Market-leading coverage in much of French-speaking West Africa
Cons
- Persistently low customer-service ratings on consumer review platforms
- 5G coverage is uneven outside major cities
- In several African markets, rural areas drop back to 3G or 2G
Available plans
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Get your Burkina Faso eSIM, Central African Republic eSIM, Egypt eSIM, Spain eSIM, France eSIM, Guinea eSIM, Guinea-Bissau eSIM, Luxembourg 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
How do I get an Orange eSIM?
Orange sells eSIMs directly in most of its markets — in France through the Orange app or boutiques, and its national units in countries like Romania, Slovakia, Egypt or Senegal issue eSIMs in stores, usually with ID or passport registration. If you are only visiting, a prepaid AviaeSIM travel eSIM connects to the same Orange network and installs by QR code before you land, with no store visit or paperwork.
Is there an Orange eSIM for Mali?
Orange Mali is the country's leading operator, and local SIMs there must be registered in person with ID. AviaeSIM offers prepaid travel eSIMs for Mali that run on the Orange Mali network: you install them by QR code before arriving in Bamako and data works on landing, with no store visit or local registration required.
How much does an Orange eSIM cost?
It depends on the country and plan. Orange's own eSIM tariffs are set by each national unit and generally match its local SIM plans, sometimes with a small activation fee. AviaeSIM's prepaid Orange-network travel plans are priced by data volume and validity for each country — check the page of the country you are traveling to for current rates.
Which countries does AviaeSIM cover on the Orange network?
AviaeSIM's catalog currently includes Orange-network travel eSIMs in 15 countries: France, Slovakia, Romania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Réunion, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic. Every plan is prepaid, activates with a QR code and uses Orange's local network for coverage.
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Information updated: 2026-07