How Madagascar scored
We evaluated eSIM options for Madagascar using provider plan data and Airtel MG's network specifications. 3 carrier networks accept eSIM roaming connections in Madagascar: Airtel MG, Orange MG, and Telma. 4 plans from 5 providers form the basis of our comparison. Pricing starts at $7.37/GB on 4G LTE.
Madagascar's 3 networks give providers real carrier options: Airtel MG, Orange MG, and Telma. Airtel MG is the primary routing partner for all five providers, on published coverage breadth.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $9.94 ($9.94/GB) to 10GB at $73.66 ($7.37/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 5GB for $36.83 ($7.37/GB), our recommended tier for most Madagascar travelers. No unlimited daily option is available for this destination. All fixed-data plans deliver full 4G LTE speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
Airtel MG's 4G LTE coverage spans Madagascar's main population centers and tourist corridors. Rural coverage depends on Airtel MG's tower density in less populated areas.
HelloRoam earns the top position for Madagascar at 9.5/10, with Airalo close behind at 9.3/10. These scores reflect Madagascar-specific conditions: Airtel MG routing, 4 available plans, and 4G LTE as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Africa destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
What the rubric scores
The rubric ranked 4 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Madagascar on five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), Support access (15%). Each provider takes a 1-5 mark per dimension, and the weighted total is doubled to give the /10 display score.
Where the inputs come from
Scores for Madagascar use the published weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), and Support access (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
No country-specific adjustments apply to Madagascar. Standard weights and thresholds produce the scores shown. Airtel MG's 4G LTE infrastructure and 4 plan options form the scoring baseline for this destination.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Madagascar is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
Read the full scoring rubric.
BesteSIM runs no speed tests and publishes no throughput figure for Madagascar. The network-tier score reads the technology each carrier publishes, which is 4G LTE here.
Madagascar Network Landscape
Madagascar has 2 mobile networks: Airtel (4G), Orange (4G). Airtel MG delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Carrier Partnerships
Madagascar operates 2 mobile networks: Airtel (4G), Orange (4G). Airtel MG serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers maintain routing agreements with Airtel MG. Some providers additionally route through Orange as a fallback when Airtel MG's signal weakens.
Airtel MG publishes 4G LTE across Madagascar, and every ranked provider attaches to it rather than to a network of its own. Two carriers give Madagascar travelers basic redundancy. Orange supplements Airtel MG's coverage in areas where the primary signal is weak.
Provider routing varies subtly in Madagascar. Airalo and Saily default to Airtel MG, while Holafly may route through Orange in specific regions. Nomad uses Airtel MG exclusively. These routing differences show up in rural reach rather than in the plan terms.
Review Timeline
Plans and pricing for Madagascar were last verified in May 2026. All 4 plans confirmed active on Airtel MG's 4G LTE network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
We review Madagascar rankings quarterly and after any major network change (carrier merger, 5G rollout, new provider entry). Price updates are checked monthly. If Airtel MG launches a new network tier or a provider adjusts Madagascar plan pricing, scores are recalculated within 2 weeks.
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