Updated October 20, 2026

Madagascar eSIM guide: prices, networks and coverage from Nosy Be to the parks

This page gathers everything eSIM Check has published about staying connected in Madagascar: our price survey of the travel eSIMs, the local offers of Yas (the former Telma), Orange and Airtel, the independent measurements of the three networks, and what nPerf users recorded on Nosy Be and around the national parks. Every figure is dated, and every article links to its sources.

Key facts

Most travel eSIMs run on Airtel, named in 69% of the Madagascar plans that list a network on the comparison database esimdb (20 October 2026). Ubigi names Orange Madagascar and Yas; aloSIM names Telma, now Yas.
In nPerf's barometer of user speed tests for April 2025 to March 2026, Yas averaged 133.58 Mb/s download, Orange 56.52 Mb/s and Airtel 10.49 Mb/s. In nPerf's 2026 coverage barometer, Airtel and Yas scored level for 4G (80.14% and 80.09%), ahead of Orange (68.61%).
On 20 October 2026, Yesim sold 7 days of unlimited Madagascar data for €32 and 30 days for €69, below the esimdb medians of €51.29 and €97.81 for Madagascar-only plans.
Yas sells a tourist eSIM in nine shops, including at Ivato airport and Nosy Be Mall: 5 GB, one hour of national calls and 50 SMS for 30 days at 60,000 Ar, about €11.88.
Telma became Yas in November 2024, when Axian Telecom moved its mobile operators to a single brand; Yas said the change would not alter its core services, prices or contracts.

Where to start

You want an eSIM and need to choose: the best Madagascar eSIMs by trip length, with prices, networks and unlimited caps.
You would rather buy a local line, or you are heading to Nosy Be or the parks: Yas, Orange or Airtel, and where nPerf users recorded a signal.
Your trip continues to Mauritius: the best eSIMs for Mauritius and our Mauritius eSIM guide.
You are not sure your phone takes an eSIM: the list of compatible phones.

All our guides

Best eSIM for Madagascar 2026: 7 providers compared

Seven Madagascar eSIMs compared on 20 October 2026: prices for 1 to 30 days, Airtel, Yas or Orange networks, unlimited caps and the Yas tourist eSIM.

Madagascar local SIM 2026: Yas, Orange or Airtel

Madagascar local SIM compared on 20 October 2026: the Yas tourist eSIM, Orange and Yas data bundles, nPerf speeds, coverage on Nosy Be and in the parks.

Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Madagascar?expand_more

Yes. Most travel eSIMs connect to Airtel, and some use Orange or Yas. Your phone must support eSIM and must not be locked to your home operator.

Which network is best in Madagascar?expand_more

Yas was fastest in the user tests of nPerf's 2026 barometer, with 133.58 Mb/s average download against 56.52 Mb/s for Orange and 10.49 Mb/s for Airtel. Airtel and Yas scored level for 4G coverage in nPerf's coverage barometer.

How much does an eSIM for Madagascar cost?expand_more

On 20 October 2026, a week of unlimited data cost €32 at Yesim, and 3 GB valid 30 days cost €10.67 at Nomad. The Yas tourist eSIM cost 60,000 Ar for 5 GB and 30 days.

Is Telma the same as Yas?expand_more

Yes. Telma was renamed Yas in November 2024. Several eSIM sellers, such as Orange Travel and aloSIM, still use the old name.

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