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The best eSIM plans for Paris 2024 Olympics spectators

The best eSIM plans for Paris 2024 Olympics spectators

Julia Jimenez

Responsable du Contenu Télécoms

Publié le 26 Juillet 2024

During the Paris 2024 Olympics, many visitors will be traveling to France and will need a reliable mobile network. This guide is here to help you select the best option that fits your needs.

📝 Key Points :

✔️ Our recommendation : the European Travel SIM from SFR,
✔️ Choose one of the Orange or Bouygues Telecom offers for 30 GB,
✔️ Best deal: Free 5G plan, available only in Free stores and partner kiosks.

✈️ The best eSIM card plans for traveling in France

Are you traveling to France for the Olympics and planning to stay for a while ? To stay connected, we recommend a deal with plenty of data :

Carriers	Plans	Validity Period	Discover the deal
	60 GB for €34.99	30 days
	100 GB for €49.99	28 days
	60 GB for €41.90	30 days

The European Travel SIM from SFR, which offers 60 GB for €34.99 stands out for its low price and features tailored to spectators' needs :

60 GB of mobile internet in Europe/DOM, compatible with 5G,
Unlimited calls in Europe/DOM + 120 minutes of calls from Europe/DOM to 118 countries worldwide,
Valid for 30 days,
Immediate activation from France and Europe/DOM.

🏅Orange vs Bouygues : which 30 GB eSIM card is the best for you ?

Don't need a large amount of mobile data ? 30 GB will suffice ! For the same price at Bouygues Telecom and Orange, you can find similar offers, but the criteria may vary. Compare the two eSIM card plans to choose the best offer :

Criteria	Bouygues Telecom	Orange
Included Data	30 GB in 4G/5G in France and Europe	30 GB in 4G+/LTE in France and Europe
Calls/SMS	Unlimited in France and Europe	Unlimited in France and Europe
Validity	30 days	14 days
Calls to Worldwide	Not included	120 minutes of calls
SMS to Worldwide	Not included	1000 SMS included
Price	€39.90	€39.99
Recharge	Not compatible	Compatible

The eSIM offers from Bouygues Telecom and Orange have some similarities. You will benefit from compatibility with various devices such as phones, tablets, and hotspots with both offers.
Moreover, tethering is available with both plans. Finally, after the instant delivery of your eSIM via email, you can easily activate it from anywhere in Europe.

Lastly, you should take into account the more efficient Orange network across all Olympic sites to make the right choice.

🔎 The Free 5G deal : an option for you ?

The Free 5G offer is particularly interesting for visitors to the Paris 2024 Olympics, both in terms of price and included services. For only €19.99, you get :

300 GB of data in 4G/5G in France,
Unlimited calls, SMS, and MMS in France,
35 GB in 4G from over 110 destinations.

This offer is valid for one month and includes a French phone number.

🏪 How to Subscribe to the Free 5G Offer ?

Subscription is done in just 3 minutes at a Free store or a Free kiosk, with the option to choose between an eSIM or a regular SIM. This requires a visit to the store or a partner kiosk to subscribe.