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| 1 Day | NZ$2.45 |
Passing through Paris, France? This 1-day France stopover eSIM gets you online for your layover without roaming charges and without buying a local SIM for a few hours. Install it at home, switch it on when you land, and you have 1GB of high-speed data for messages, maps, ride-hailing and checking your next flight.
What you get on your Paris layover
1 day of data, one simple price
- 1GB at full speed, then keeps going at 512 Kbps for the rest of the day
- Valid for 24 hours from the moment you connect - not from purchase
- QR code by email straight after checkout
- Hotspot included, so a laptop or travel companion can share it
Networks in France
Connects to the local networks below - in the terminal and in the city alike, wherever they have coverage.
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Why get a stopover eSIM
- Online the moment you land: no queue at an airport SIM counter, no hunting for WiFi in transit.
- Cheaper than roaming: one fixed price for the day, and no surprise bill when you get home.
- Keep your number: your usual SIM stays in the phone, so calls and texts to your own number still reach you.
Before you buy
- Data only: traditional SMS and cellular voice calls are not supported. Calling and messaging work as usual through apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram.
- Compatible device required: your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
- Install within 180 days: buy it ahead of your trip - the 24 hours only start when you connect in France.
- 7-day returns: unused and unactivated plans can be returned within 7 days.
France stopover eSIM: common questions
When should I install it?
Before you fly, while you have WiFi at home. Scan the QR code in your phone's mobile data settings, leave the eSIM switched off, and turn it on as the plane lands in Paris. The 24 hours start when it first connects to a local network.
Will it work on my phone?
Any carrier-unlocked phone that supports eSIM will work - iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S and Note models. Dial *#06#: if an EID number is listed, your phone supports eSIM.
What happens after the 1GB?
You stay connected: the plan then keeps going at 512 Kbps for the rest of the day, which is still enough for messaging and maps.
What if I am staying longer than a day?
Then a full France eSIM is better value - see the France eSIM plans, with more data and validity from a few days up to several weeks.
Can I use it on my next stopover?
Each stopover eSIM covers France for one day. For a different country, pick that country's stopover eSIM - each one installs separately alongside the others.
SIMNOVA eSIM Travel Checklist
- Check your device. Ensure itβs unlocked and eSIM compatible (Check our device compatibility page).
- Install your eSIM. Scan the QR code or enter the manual activation codes from your email. We recommend installing a few hours before your trip.
- Activate on arrival. The eSIM usually connects automatically to the local network within minutes.
- Do not delete or remove. QR codes and activation codes have limited uses. If the eSIM is deleted or removed, you may not be able to reinstall it.
- Stay connected. 5G / 4G / 3G auto-switching keeps you online wherever you go.
- Share data. Hotspot and tethering work like a regular SIM (carrier limits may apply).
