Orange mobile plans and SIM cards in France (2026)

Orange SIM-only mobile deals

Orange France offers six SIM-only mobile plans (forfaits) with no long-term commitment. All of them can be modified or cancelled at any time without penalty, which makes them a safe first subscription for residents, students and expats staying temporarily in France.

Plans range from a basic 2h/100 MB entry option up to 250 GB of 5G. Each one includes a separate data allowance for Europe and the French overseas territories, so you stay connected when travelling without extra roaming charges. Prices below are the standard rates; Orange internet customers pay less on most plans, and every plan adds a one-off €10 SIM activation fee.

*€2.99/month for the first 6 months, then €8.99/month. **€24.99/month for the first 12 months, then €33.99/month. A one-off €10 SIM activation fee applies to every plan. Prices verified monthly against Orange's own store — last updated October 2026. Plans ranked by standard monthly cost. Compare Orange against SFR, Free and Bouygues →

Cheap Orange SIM-Only Plans for budget use

If you want a low-cost mobile plan without commitment, three Orange deals stand out — but read the small print on each, because two of them change price later or depend on your age:

• →Forfait Orange 2h 100 Mo — €2.99/month for the first 6 months, then €8.99/month. Ideal for very light users, and available as a blocked plan (forfait bloqué) that cannot run over its allowance.
• →Série Spéciale SaferPhone 5 Go — €9.99/month, or €5.99/month if you already have an Orange internet plan. Designed for children and teenagers: a blocked plan with 5 GB in France and Europe, parental controls and anti-cyber-harassment protection.
• →Série Cheat_Code 200 Go 5G — €15.99/month, but only if you are between 18 and 26. At that age it is by far the best value Orange sells: 200 GB of 5G for less than the 130 GB plan. Outside that bracket the same plan costs €34.99/month.

Orange France SIM card with unlimited data

Orange does not sell a truly unlimited mobile plan in France. Its largest allowance is 250 GB per month — enough that most people will never reach it, but it is a cap, not unlimited data. Two 5G plans sit at the top of the range:

• ✓Série Limitée Orange 130 Go 5G at €20.99/month (€16.99/month with an Orange internet plan): 130 GB of 5G data in France plus 50 GB in Europe. Ideal for streaming, social media and video calls.
• ✓Forfait Voyage 250 Go 5G+ at €24.99/month for the first 12 months, then €33.99/month (€19.99/month with an Orange internet plan): 250 GB of 5G in France plus roaming data across Europe and the French overseas territories — built for frequent travellers.

If genuinely unlimited data is what you are after, no French operator offers it on a standard plan — see our comparison of the largest mobile data plans in France to find the closest equivalents.

Orange prepaid SIM cards in France

Orange sells prepaid SIM cards for short stays, tourists and anyone who does not want a contract. Crucially, none of them require a French bank account or proof of address — which is why they are usually the right answer for your first weeks in France.

There are two prepaid routes: the Orange Holiday Europe travel SIM, and the classic Mobicarte pay-as-you-go card if you are staying longer.

Orange Holiday Europe SIM: the best option for tourists

The Orange Holiday Europe SIM is a prepaid plan that combines voice, SMS and data in a single package, designed to keep travellers connected without worrying about bills or roaming charges. It covers more than 40 European countries, so it keeps working if your trip crosses a border. Key advantages:

• →A French phone number valid for the duration of the plan.
• →Immediate activation: no paperwork or contract is required.
• →Preloaded allowances: all minutes, texts, and data are included upfront — no surprise charges.
• →European coverage: many plans include data usable across the EU, perfect for multi-country trips.

Prices verified against the Orange Travel store — the checkout Orange Holiday sends you to — in October 2026. The three crossed-out amounts are temporary promotions (30-40% off) and will revert. Staying in France only? The France-specific eSIM is much cheaper if you do not need calls: data-only plans start at €3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days and run to 100 GB over 30 days for €49.99 (€34.99 during the current promotion).

Orange Mobicarte prepaid SIM: flexible plans for everyday use

The Orange Mobicarte is a classic prepaid SIM card designed for users who want a flexible mobile plan without a contract. Unlike the Holiday SIM, which targets tourists, Mobicarte is ideal for residents, students, or short-term visitors staying longer in France who need a reliable French phone number.

• →Pay-as-you-go: top up your account with credit to use for calls, texts, or data.
• →Choose from multiple recharges: daily, weekly, or monthly bundles, or data-focused packages.
• →Unlimited calls and texts: many Mobicarte recharges include unlimited calls and SMS in France.

Where and how to buy an Orange SIM card in France

You can buy an Orange SIM card in an Orange boutique, at most French airports, in supermarkets and tabacs, or online. Which route you take depends less on convenience than on what you can prove: a prepaid SIM needs only your passport and works the same day, while a monthly plan needs a French bank account and takes a few days.

The four places to buy

If your phone supports it, an Orange eSIM is the fastest route of all — there is nothing to collect and nothing to post, and you can activate it from abroad before you travel.

What documents you need as a foreigner

This is where most newcomers get stuck, and the requirements differ sharply between the two types of plan:

• ✓Prepaid (Holiday Europe, Mobicarte) — a passport or national ID is enough. No French address, no French bank account, no credit check. This is why a prepaid SIM is almost always the right first purchase.
• ✓Monthly SIM-only plan — you need a valid ID, a French bank account (Orange takes payment by prélèvement, direct debit, and an IBAN from another SEPA country is usually accepted) and often proof of address such as a rental contract or utility bill.
• ✓24-month plan with a smartphone — the same documents, plus a credit assessment. Expect this to be refused if you have only just arrived and have no French banking history.

How to contact Orange mobile in France

Orange mobile customer service is available by phone and online. The simplest option for subscribers in France is to call 3900 directly from their Orange mobile — the call is free and connects to Orange's support team. From outside France, 3900 does not work: use the international number instead. For account management, everything from bills to plan changes is available 24/7 via the My Orange app.