Réunion eSIM: instant data for your trip
A Réunion eSIM from Simnity gives you mobile data the moment you land, with no physical SIM and no roaming bills. We currently offer 12 Réunion plans starting from $4.50 with validity from 3 to 30 days. Unlimited-data options are available for heavier users. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly, and connect in minutes.
Mobile coverage and networks in Réunion
Reunion is a French department and uses French metropolitan operators, so coverage is strong: nationwide 4G/LTE blankets the coastal ring (Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Paul) with 5G in early deployment around Saint-Denis and parts of the coast. The interior Cirques (Cilaos, Salazie) are patchy and Mafate has almost no signal.
The main mobile networks in Réunion are Orange Reunion, SFR Reunion, Free Reunion and Zeop (Telco OI). Your Simnity eSIM connects to local partner networks, so you stay online across cities and most travel areas without swapping a physical SIM.
Do you need to register a SIM in Réunion?
No ID registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM, which connects to local Orange or SFR networks and is billed by your provider. As French/EU territory there is no special registration burden, and many EU roaming plans cover Reunion, though some treat it as outside the standard EU roam-like-home zone, so check first.
What is a Réunion eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a Réunion data plan is added to your device. Your normal number stays active on your main line, so you keep receiving calls and texts while you use the Simnity plan for affordable local data in Réunion.
How to set up your Réunion eSIM
- Choose a plan above based on how many days you are in Réunion and how much data you need.
- Check out and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard.
- Scan the QR code from your phone settings while on Wi-Fi, ideally before you travel.
- Turn on the line and data roaming for Simnity when you arrive, and you are connected.
Why buy your Réunion eSIM from Simnity
- Instant delivery. No waiting, no pickup counters. Your Réunion eSIM is ready in minutes.
- No roaming shock. Pay a fixed price up front and avoid surprise carrier bills.
- Keep your number. Your main line stays active for calls and texts from home.
- Unlimited options. Heavy data days are covered with unlimited Réunion plans.
- Top up anytime. Running low? Add more data without buying a new eSIM.
Réunion eSIM FAQs
How much does an eSIM for Réunion cost?
Simnity Réunion eSIM plans start at $4.50 and go up to $74.00 depending on the data amount and validity you choose. There are 12 plans available right now.
Do I need to register or show ID for a Réunion eSIM?
No ID registration is required for a roaming travel eSIM, which connects to local Orange or SFR networks and is billed by your provider. As French/EU territory there is no special registration burden, and many EU roaming plans cover Reunion, though some treat it as outside the standard EU roam-like-home zone, so check first.
How do I activate my Réunion eSIM?
After you buy, you receive a QR code by email and in your Simnity dashboard. Open your phone settings, choose to add a cellular or mobile data plan, scan the QR code, and turn on data roaming for the Simnity line. Most travelers are connected within a few minutes.
Which networks does a Réunion eSIM use?
Mobile service in Réunion is provided by Orange Reunion, SFR Reunion, Free Reunion and Zeop (Telco OI). Simnity Réunion plans run on local partner networks, so you get coverage in cities and most travel areas.
Will my phone work with an eSIM in Réunion?
Any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone works. That includes iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z models. Check Settings for an "Add eSIM" or "Add data plan" option to confirm.
How long is a Réunion eSIM valid for?
Validity ranges from 3 to 30 days, so you can match the plan to a short trip or a longer stay. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network in Réunion.
