Where 5G ends and LTE takes over in Mayotte
Mayotte has 1 mobile network: Orange (5G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Orange YT, which is the sole 5G carrier operating in Mayotte. Airalo's catalogue starts at $1.58/GB with 5G access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Orange YT, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Mayotte: Orange YT and SFR. Orange YT connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Orange YT sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Mayotte.
A travel eSIM in Mayotte attaches to Orange YT on 5G. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Orange YT is the only operator on the published list for Mayotte, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
How to install and activate an eSIM before you land in Mayotte
Purchase your Mayotte eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Mayotte Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Mayotte, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Orange YT's 5G network within 30 seconds. No ID verification is needed for travel eSIMs in Mayotte.
Get your Mayotte eSIM set up at home on WiFi before departure. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your multi-day trip. Mayotte has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $3.99 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Orange YT's 5G network in Mayotte. The country operates 1 network: Orange YT and SFR. Orange YT provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Mayotte as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Mayotte, starting at $1.58/GB on Orange YT's infrastructure.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
How much data you need in Mayotte, where gigabytes are cheap
The published price ladder for Mayotte: 1GB at $3.99 ($3.99/GB), 3GB at $8.93 ($2.98/GB), 5GB at $11.80 ($2.36/GB), 10GB at $19.06 ($1.91/GB), 20GB at $31.52 ($1.58/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $31.52, at $1.58 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $3.99 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $3.49/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $2.86/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $1.58 to about $3.99 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Mayotte, our editors flagged these details.
French department. EU roaming applies.
Mayotte sits in the Other region with 1 mobile network accepting eSIM roaming connections. Orange YT is the primary carrier for travel eSIMs in this market, operating on 5G.
Mayotte connects travelers through Orange YT on 5G, with 1 network available for eSIM roaming.
French department. EU roaming applies.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 7-day trip to Mayotte: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 20GB plan at $31.52 on Orange YT covers the moderate scenario.
Mayotte eSIM pricing on Orange YT: 1GB: $3.99 ($3.99/GB), 3GB: $8.93 ($2.98/GB), 5GB: $11.80 ($2.36/GB), 10GB: $19.06 ($1.91/GB), 20GB: $31.52 ($1.58/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $3.49/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $2.86/day.
Explore all destinations in Other or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Mayotte: eSIM or local SIM card?
SIM kiosks at the main airport in Mayotte vary in price and availability depending on the terminal and time of arrival. Queues can be unpredictable, especially after peak international flights. An eSIM on Orange YT's 5G network starts at $1.58/GB and activates from your phone in under 2 minutes, before you even reach baggage claim.
For Mayotte, eSIM providers offer competitive per-gigabyte rates starting at $1.58/GB on Orange YT. You buy before departure, install over WiFi at home, and land with data already working. You skip the paperwork, the language barrier at the counter, and the risk of getting a plan that expires before your trip ends.
Our pick for Mayotte, and when unlimited overtakes per-gigabyte
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Mayotte attach to Orange on 5G, with Orange YT and SFR also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Mayotte catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $3.99 for 1GB to $31.52 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $1.58. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 11 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $31.52. Two ground details for Mayotte: emergency calls go to 15/17/18/112, and wall outlets take Type C/E plugs.
HelloRoam earns the Mayotte pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $1.58/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Mayotte catalogue, which bottoms out at $1.58/GB.
eSIM provider comparison for Mayotte (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Mayotte
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Mayotte ladder is 20GB at $1.58/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Mayotte: Orange on 5G, plus Orange YT and SFR.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Mayotte catalogue: $3.99 for 1GB up to $31.52 for 20GB, bottoming out at $1.58/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 11 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $31.52, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and 4 of the 5 rungs on the Mayotte ladder cost less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Mayotte is $1.58/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Mayotte
Navigation and maps in Mayotte
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Orange YT's 5G network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $31.52 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 5G in Mayotte. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Orange YT's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Value analysis for Mayotte
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $1.58/GB for Mayotte. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $3.99. Both tiers connect through Orange YT's 5G network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $3.49/day for Mayotte. For trips under 10 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Mayotte value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Mayotte. The published ladder starts at $1.58/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Mayotte
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Mayotte: a carrier list of 3 operators, with Orange on 5G; a 5-rung published ladder from $3.99 for 1GB to $31.52 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $1.58/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Mayotte in the Other eSIM landscape
Mayotte ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Other. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Orange YT providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Mayotte starts at $1.58, which is competitive for the Other region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $3.49/day.
Mayotte eSIM: frequently asked questions
Why does HelloRoam earn your Mayotte eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Mayotte, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Mayotte route through Orange YT on 5G. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Mayotte starts at $1.58/GB, with its 20GB plan at $31.52.
How do you score eSIM providers in Mayotte?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Mayotte, which names 1 carrier network led by Orange YT. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. 5G is the network tier published for Mayotte. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Mayotte eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $3.99. All five providers route through Orange YT in Mayotte. 5G remains the standard network generation for all five providers in Mayotte. We rank 6 plans for Mayotte, with the 20GB plan at $1.58/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Mayotte?
Your eSIM connects to Orange YT's 5G network in Mayotte. 5G is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Orange YT publishes 5G service across Mayotte. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Orange YT's 5G signal in Mayotte.
Can I make phone calls with a Mayotte travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Orange YT's 5G network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Mayotte data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Mayotte.
What 5G coverage can I expect from a Mayotte eSIM?
All five providers route Mayotte eSIMs through Orange YT, the leading carrier in the Other region. 5G is the current standard. No 5G uplift is confirmed for this destination yet. Orange YT publishes 5G service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Is eSIM support mature in Mayotte compared to the rest of Other?
Mayotte has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: Orange. That puts it in the mid tier for Other eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 5G here. Provider scores for Mayotte are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Mayotte eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Mayotte plans with no extra fee. You can share your 5G connection on Orange with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 5G speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
What eSIM data plan size is best for Mayotte?
The average traveler uses 1-2 GB/day in Mayotte across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For a 7-day trip, you need roughly 84-126GB total. We recommend the 20GB plan at $31.52 ($1.58/GB) for the best value on Orange YT. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $3.99 and top up if needed.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Mayotte?
The 20GB plan at $31.52 ($1.58/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Mayotte, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Orange YT on 5G, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $3.99, 3GB at $8.93, 5GB at $11.80, 10GB at $19.06, 20GB at $31.52. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Mayotte vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Mayotte typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $1.58/GB on Orange YT's 5G network. The 20GB plan at $31.52 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Mayotte?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Mayotte. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Orange YT for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Practical connectivity tips for Mayotte travelers
Before your trip to Mayotte, plan your data budget. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $31.52 covers a typical week-long visit on Orange YT's 5G network.
The local time zone is EAT (UTC+3). wall outlets use Type C/E sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 15/17/18/112 to your phone as the local emergency line for Mayotte. the local currency is EUR (€). Data on Orange YT starts flowing as soon as your plane touches down. No setup needed at the airport.
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