Maldives

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Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.

Works with local carriers in Maldives

Your eSIM automatically connects to the best available network — no manual switching.

Dhiraagu4G

eSIM for Maldives

Get instant mobile data in Maldives with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.

Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.

Travel tip

Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.

How to install
iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR
Android: Settings → Connections → SIM → Add eSIM
Compatible devices
iPhone XS+, Samsung S21+, Pixel 3+, Huawei P40+

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Mobile networks in Maldives

Dhiraagu (state leader) and Ooredoo Maldives are the two main operators in this 1,200-island archipelago (190 inhabited, 150+ private resorts). Excellent 4G+ across Malé (capital, one of the world's densest cities), Hulhumalé (airport), Maafushi (popular local island for budget travelers). Private resorts (one-island, one-resort model): coverage from the atoll coastal network — most water bungalows in Baa, South Ari, Lhaviyani, Raa atolls have 4G. Some more remote resorts (Gaafu atoll, Addu City south) have weaker coverage — but all have their own Wi-Fi. 5G in Malé since 2022. Type D/G British plugs, 230V/50Hz.

Travel tips for Maldives

Fly into Malé-Velana (MLE); resort transfer by: speedboat 30-90 min (~70-200 USD), seaplane 30-60 min (~300-700 USD) or domestic flight + speedboat (far atolls). Currency Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), ~15 MVR per USD; USD universally accepted in resorts (even preferred). Maldives extreme range — local guesthouses (Maafushi, Thoddoo) 50-100 USD/night, mid resorts 400-800 USD, luxury resorts 1,500-15,000 USD/night (water villa with infinity pool). Resort dinner 80-150 USD per person (all-inclusive options). Top: snorkel/dive (world's best), whale sharks (South Ari atoll), manta rays (Hanifaru Bay June-November).

Frequently asked questions about Maldives eSIM

Does the eSIM work in Maldives water bungalows?
Yes for most. Resorts in atolls near Malé (North/South Malé, Ari, Baa, Lhaviyani) have 4G/4G+ from neighboring shores — water bungalows typically covered. More remote atolls (Gaafu, Addu, deep Lhaviyani) may have weaker coverage but all resorts have free Wi-Fi. For off-resort use (offshore snorkel, local-island excursions), the eSIM is useful.
Is there 5G in Maldives?
Yes. Dhiraagu and Ooredoo launched 5G in Malé and Hulhumalé from 2022. Wide 5G in capital and airport with 200-500 Mbps speeds. Resorts in atolls near Malé may have 5G too. Remote resorts remain on 4G/4G+ (generally plenty).
Does an international ASEAN eSIM cover Maldives?
Some 'South Asia' eSIMs include Maldives alongside India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. Others 'Indian Ocean' cover it with Mauritius, Seychelles. Check fine print — Maldives is sometimes treated as a separate premium market. For honeymoons or long resort stays, a Maldives-specific eSIM is usually optimal.

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