Comments on: The best SIM Cards for your trip to France

By: neeka

neeka — Fri, 03 May 2024 18:19:43 +0000

Confused on the Free Mobile sim card how you mentioned the EU coverage in case you are traveling on to other countries but then say you have to return to a “Free Paris store” to cancel. How can you if you’ve gone on to the next country???

By: Goyo

Goyo — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:24:09 +0000

I bought a SIM card and received very good service at the Orange store 10 rue Halévy just east of the Opéra last September for the €40 mentioned above. After two weeks I re-upped, and it was well worth it to be able to stay in touch with family who stayed in a different area and with local friends.

And FYI, the Free store at 8 rue de la Ville-l’Eveque is now, according to Google Maps, temporarily closed.

By: Kayyaker

Kayyaker — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:40:59 +0000

We got a FREE Sim card in Paris and trying to cancel it has been a nightmare. So far we have paid for two extra months of service and it looks like we will have to pay a third month. If you get one of these, get it cancelled in person before you leave France.

By: GroupSim

GroupSim — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:41:07 +0000

Are you looking to rent a sim card for Israel? GroupSim is one of the best company that provides you with unlimited calls and data at a very affordable price. We provide the best network of sim card.

By: Bjorn Johannessen

Bjorn Johannessen — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:08:40 +0000

Orange France sells prepaid cards for visitors at an exorbitant price. On top of that, you are required to register your sim card within 4 to 5 days on their web site. The problem is that their web application does not work. We asked the staff in the Orange shop where we bought the air time to help us and also they were unable to register the sim card. Without registering, Orange cuts the service without compensating your outstanding credit. When we requested a refund on the purchase of air time but the shop replied that they do not do refunds.

Basically, we were swindled at Orange.

By: J

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:55:52 +0000

Don’t buy SFR prepaid sim card. Look at Trustpilot for comments. Looks cheap but when you get no service it’s expensive. The small print says expires in 7 days! Lycamobile looks the best but you must apply with a computer not tablet or smartphone. Lebarra let’s you apply with phone or tab. You need an address to mail the sim to. Don’t know if you need a french address. I used the hotel address.

By: Jens Finke

Jens Finke — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:05:06 +0000

Great article with good information. I am interested in the free mobile plan for 25 Euro… this is one of the best deals in Europe. Could anyone maybe confirm that you don’t need a French mailing address nor a French bank account to apply? Thanks in advance for your feedback

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:46:35 +0000

Hi Mayowa, your article was great. It was very helpful and much needed information. Your article was clear, consistent, and well-researched. Thanks.

By: Abhijit

Abhijit — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:22:04 +0000

Reading some of the comments, even the absurd ones. I have been to France 6 times in the past for 2-4 weeks each. I used Orange Holiday Prepaid card 5 of 6 times and Bouygues once, so here are my views.

Orange – It is perhaps the most expensive option but works seamlessly even in Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland. They initially give you 14 days of usage with 40 Euros and you can top up for 14 more days with another 20 Euros, data carries over. I fail to see how this is an inconvenience(?) Your number remains valid for 6 months or so, which is useful if you are travelling twice a year. And getting the SIM, why even go to an Orange store when you can directly get it at Relay store in the airport itself. Topping up is easy. I do it online and it takes hardly a few minutes to get active. Still in my opinion this is very expensive and I am looking for an alternative.

SFR – SFR seems cheaper and I have seen some people using SFR there. I will probably give it a try next time.

Bouygues – I used Bouygues only once, that is in the last trip. It was a decent option. For same 40 Euros you get same data and perhaps 24 Euro of calls but for 30 days validity. It was cheaper as I did not need a second top up. Works pretty well for me in France, but the coverage is not as great compared to Orange, still okay.

Free – Looking at the reviews its scary. Then ignoring the reviews, there seems to be a big red flag for me if the service requires cancellation else it automatically renews. No matter whether the cancellation process is simple or hard, it is definitely an hassle for any traveller.

And as a footnote to the one person attacking anyone posting their views against ‘Free’, yes, I have studied geography enough to know “France is not America” and FYI I am not an American either…

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:36:45 +0000

Disagree with you. EUROPE is strict on policy and that is because too many tourists think it is AMERICA system. Stop complaining- ADAPT- If you are stressed then stay HOME.
You should rent a car with a NAVIGATION System or buy a GARMIN EUROPE GPS. it is the best way to navigate in EUROPE.. ADAPT..