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How to have internet in Maldives | eSIM and local companies
One of the most frequent doubts when organizing the trip is how to have internet in Maldives or if there is mobile connection on all the islands. We must not forget that this country is isolated in the middle of the ocean and the internet, both WiFi and mobile data, is not particularly fast, but it is sufficient.
In this article I explain how to have internet in the Maldives From the moment you land in the country, you'll find all the available options and their prices.
HOW TO HAVE INTERNET IN THE MALDIVES – BEST SIM
Card Holafly eSIM Maldives
The company's eSIM card Holafly It is the most practical and fastest option to have internet in the Maldives. Unlike conventional companies Holafly It does not use physical chips so you can contract your eSIM from home, without the need for shipping, and you decide when to activate it, with a QR code being scarce. This way you can have internet on your mobile from the first moment of your trip.
I recommend buying it from our link To activate an exclusive discount and pay in Canadian dollars, as it costs less at the current exchange rate, you can pay in dollars using a travel card with no fees.
Some of the advantages of Holafly are:
- The operation is simple: When you buy the data package they send you a QR and when you scan it the phone configuration begins. Activate the eSIM when you land and you will have an internet connection instantly.
- You keep your WhatsApp number. You can call and message your WhatsApp contacts as usual.
- You keep your SIM card from your usual operator. By activating the eSIM you will have «double SIM» with your local card, in case you need it. This is important because you can continue receiving confirmation calls or SMS when performing bank transactionscarias or online shopping.
- Customer service in Spanish 24 hours a day. In your App you have a technical support chat for any incident.
The main disadvantage of Holafly Not all phones are compatible with eSIM cards, you can check if yours is. on their website. Most iPhones and high-end mobile phones from other brands are compatible.
If you're still unsure which eSIM to choose, here are two comparisons we've written between the most important eSIM companies on the market: Holafly vs Airalo and also the comparison of Holafly vs Saily.
Local prepaid card
In the Maldives there are two local telephone companies called Ooredoo and Dhiraagu. Both companies have similar connection speed and coverage and even the prices are almost the same but Dhiraagu is more famous and in theory it is slightly better.
Both prepaid SIM cards they are free and can be obtained from vending machines inside the airport, just after the baggage claim belts.
To activate any of the cards you will have to enter it into your mobile phone, select the internet package you want to buy and enter some personal data and payment information.
The data packages they offer the two companies are practically identicalBoth Ooredo and Dhiraagu offer two different packages for tourists: one for $40 that includes 20GB for 30 days, and another for $50 that includes 30GB of internet and an extra 70GB for social media.
