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Best eSIM for Monaco

Monaco is outside the EU, but most French SIM plans include it at domestic rates. Check your carrier before buying a travel eSIM — you may already be covered.

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Not EU — EU/EEA SIM roaming charges apply 5 providers compared Euro (Monaco uses Euro under agreement with France/EU)

Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.

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Field tip — French SIM likely works without extra charge

French mobile SIM cards (Orange France, SFR, Bouygues, Free) typically work in Monaco without additional roaming charges due to the bilateral agreement between France and Monaco. For other EU nationalities, EU RLAH does not apply in Monaco. A Monaco-specific eSIM from Airalo or a France/Riviera regional plan is the most predictable solution for non-French visitors.

Field tip — Monaco is tiny (2 km²); any provider covers the entire principality

Monaco is so compact that coverage is essentially uniform everywhere — Casino de Monte-Carlo, Port Hercule, Le Rocher, Fontvieille and the Grand Prix circuit all have excellent 5G. A 1–3 GB plan is typically more than sufficient for even a multi-day Monaco stay.

Prices sourced from provider websites. Network and status information sourced from provider documentation and official sources (2026).

eSIM — Monaco

Our selection of providers for Monaco — data-only plans, install before arrival. Use the calculator above to compare more options for your specific trip.
Airalo
Prepaid tiers (1–50 GB). Routes via Monaco Telecom (monopoly) (4G). Unlimited tiers available.
From $4.00 Check plans on Airalo
Saily
Prepaid tiers (1–10 GB). Network not disclosed.
$4.80 per GB Check plans on Saily
Yesim
Prepaid tiers (1–10 GB, 30-day validity). Unlimited plans available. Carrier not disclosed.
Unlimited from $134.40 Check plans on Yesim
More options — aggregators
MobiMatter Not reviewed
Marketplace aggregating plans from 30+ eSIM providers.
30+ providers
Browse plans on MobiMatter
SimOptions Not reviewed
Multi-provider aggregator with coverage across 200+ destinations.
200+ destinations
Browse plans on SimOptions

Network coverage in Monaco

Monaco Telecom is the sole operator in the principality. Coverage is excellent throughout Monte-Carlo, La Condamine and Fontvieille — the 2 km² territory means there are no meaningful dead zones for visitors. Monaco was the world’s first country with 100% 5G coverage (2019, via Monaco Telecom), so both 5G and 4G are reliable everywhere, with typical 5G download speeds of 200–500 Mbps.

On this page, Airalo routes via Monaco Telecom; Saily, Roamless and aloSIM do not disclose their carrier. With a single nationwide network across just 2 km², every option delivers the same full coverage — so choose on price, not carrier.

Where are you travelling from? Does your plan cover this destination?

CarrierMonacoVerdict
AT&T
All AT&T plansPlan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Verizon
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Compare: the pass may be enough.
T-Mobile
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
T-Mobile
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierMonacoVerdict
EE
Full Works (2024+)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
EE
Other EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £2.72; plan data / 7 days: £16.50; plan data / 12 days: £27.50.Compare: the pass may be enough.
O2
All O2 plansIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vodafone
Global Roam (Xtra) · Euro RoamIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vodafone
Other Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £2.75; plan data / 8 days: £16; plan data / 15 days: £21.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Three
All Three plansPay as you go: £0.10/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierMonacoVerdict
TELUS
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 14 days: CA$50; plan data / 30 days: CA$60.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Bell
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 7 days: CA$70; plan data / 14 days: CA$75; plan data / 30 days: CA$90; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Rogers
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vidéotron
All Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
Prices exclude tax.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierMonacoVerdict
Telstra
All Telstra plans2 GB / 1 day: A$10.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
All Optus plansPay as you go: A$1/MB.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone (TPG)
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPlan data / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierMonacoVerdict
Vodafone Ireland
All Vodafone Ireland plansIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Three Ireland
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
eir
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
Check whether this destination is in your plan's included zone.If not, an eSIM is almost always cheaper than pay-per-MB roaming.

Arrival protocol in Monaco

Before departure from home
Check your phone supports eSIM — dial *#06#, look for an EID number.
Install the eSIM before your flight — activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Save the QR code and setup instructions offline (screenshots or PDF).
Download offline maps for your destinations before you leave.
After landing in Monaco
Go to Settings → Mobile data → select the eSIM as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid background charges.
Test with a page load. If nothing loads, toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds and try again before deleting the profile.

VPN, passwords and documents

No significant internet restrictions apply in Monaco for standard tourist use. On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN is useful for banking or work. Euro (Monaco uses Euro under agreement with France/EU). Keep a secure backup of your passport and accommodation bookings.

Mistakes to avoid in Monaco

Leaving data roaming on your home SIM. Background apps will generate charges.
Deleting the eSIM if it does not connect immediately. Check settings first.
Installing the eSIM after arrival. Activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
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Common questions about eSIM in Monaco

Do EU roaming rules apply in Monaco?
Not formally — Monaco is a sovereign state, not an EU member. EU Roam Like At Home rules do not technically apply. However, French SIM cards (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free) typically work in Monaco without extra charges due to France-Monaco telecom agreements. For non-French EU visitors, check your specific carrier's Monaco terms. A travel eSIM is a reliable, fixed-cost alternative.
Which network covers Monaco?
Monaco has one local operator: Monaco Telecom (monopoly, 4G/5G throughout the principality). French operators — Orange France, SFR, Bouygues — also provide signal in Monaco due to geographic overlap and bilateral agreements. Coverage is complete and strong throughout the 2 km² principality.

Continuing your trip in Europe?

Many travellers combine Monaco with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in France and eSIM in Italy. For multi-country trips combining Monaco with neighbouring Europe destinations, our Europe regional plan comparison may be useful.