Works in Male
Male is where most visitors to Maldives head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Dhiraagu.
Maldives eSIM
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Maldives
- Dhiraagu
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Poland
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Maldives
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Maldives, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Maldives
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Maldives travel data guide
A Maldives eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Maldives that you install before you fly. Plans in Maldives run on Dhiraagu, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 13 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $13.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Maldives, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Maldives from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Maldives FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Maldives?
It connects wherever Dhiraagu has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Maldives, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Maldives?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is an eSIM worth it if my Maldives resort has WiFi?
Yes, a small Maldives plan is still useful as a backup, because resort WiFi does not follow you onto boats, excursions or other islands. 1 GB over 7 days is the lightest option. If your resort WiFi is reliable and you never leave, you may not need more than that.
Which network does the Maldives eSIM use?
The Maldives eSIM uses Dhiraagu, the only operator on these plans. Our catalogue lists it as 4G, and the plans are labelled 3G/4G or 4G/5G. There is no second network for the phone to select.
Can I get SMS codes from my bank on the Maldives eSIM?
No, the Maldives eSIM cannot receive SMS, because it has no phone number. Bank codes are delivered to your home SIM. Keep that SIM switched on for texts while the eSIM handles data, and ask your carrier about its charges abroad.
Should I install my Maldives eSIM before the flight?
Yes, install the Maldives eSIM before the flight, at home on WiFi. The plan's days do not begin at installation. They begin at the first connection to the local network, so you can land with the eSIM ready and still have the full plan ahead of you.
Will the eSIM work on my iPad in the Maldives?
It will work on an iPad or another tablet if the device supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. As the Maldives plans are data only, a tablet is a natural fit. Look up the model on the compatible devices list before ordering.
Why did my Maldives data get slow in the evening?
On an unlimited Maldives plan, the likely cause is that you have used the 3 GB of full speed data for that day. The speed then falls to up to 1 Mbps and returns to normal the next day. Weak signal at your location can also slow things down.
What can I do when my fixed plan runs out in the Maldives?
When a fixed Maldives plan runs out, top it up if your plan offers that, or buy a new plan. A new plan means a new eSIM to install, so do it while you have WiFi. Support can help by email seven days a week.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.