eSIM for Maldives
Maldives at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Dhiraagu, Ooredoo
- Local eSIM
- Some local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +960
The Maldives has mobile coverage from two major carriers, Dhiraagu and Ooredoo, supporting 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks across key frequency bands including 1800 MHz, 900 MHz, and 3.5 GHz. A travel eSIM will work on any modern eSIM-capable phone and can connect to these local networks upon arrival.
Home-carrier roaming in the Maldives tends to be expensive. Travel eSIM country plans are generally reported as a more economical and straightforward option compared to obtaining a local SIM or eSIM for short visits, though specific circumstances may vary. Some local carriers do issue eSIMs, which remain an alternative if preferred.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Dhiraagu, Ooredoo |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Male |
| Calling code | +960 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in Maldives?
Home-carrier roaming is costly here; travel-eSIM country plans are available and generally cheaper and simpler than a local SIM for short stays. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Maldives
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.