Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Emtel vs Orange
Emtel
Orange
Higher score in this comparison
Emtel vs Orange: the differences
| Compare | EmtelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OrangeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €30 | €1Lower |
| Countries covered | from 190 | from 200 |
| Reference plan prices | US 10 GB MUR 1,131.21; Europe (France) 10 GB MUR 601.00; Japan 10 GB MUR 603.85; Mauritius Tourist SIM EUR 30 for 30 days unlimited | Europe 20GB/14 days EUR 24.99; United States 10GB/7 days EUR 18.99; Japan 10GB/7 days EUR 13.99 |
| 10 GB in the US | MUR 1,131.21 | €18.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | MUR 603.85 | €13.99 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.25 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | AT&T, Manx Telecom, T Mobile, Union Telephone Company, Verizon |
| 10 GB in Europe | MUR 601 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Orange scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Orange: €1 vs €30.
- Support channels: only Emtel offers Chat, Phone.
- Region: only Orange offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only Orange offers Hotspot, Carrier plan.
- Audience: only Orange offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
Emtel
Emtel suits short-trip travellers who want unlimited data and broad reach straight from a home carrier rather than a cheap aggregator. The operator, founded in 1989, sells as a carrier and its travel eSIM plans reach from 190 countries on a global basis.
Orange
Orange Travelers runs a carrier eSIM service built for trips that cross borders, covering from 200 countries with plans priced from €1. It suits travelers who want a carrier network, 5G and top-ups in one place, and who can plan around set validity windows rather than open ended roaming.
Score breakdown
| Area | Emtel | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.0Entry price of €30 puts Emtel at position 305 of 313 brands ranked on starting price. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €1 and €1.25 per GB sit above the site medians of €5 and €1.50. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.2 |
| Trust | 9.8 | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Emtel | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 303 of 926 | 188 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 310 of 918 | 195 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Emtel | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | Emtel Ltd | Orange Travelers |
| Headquarters | Mauritius | France |
| Founded | 1989 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Emtel | Orange | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €30highest quarter | €1lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.25below the median | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | from 190above the median | from 200highest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Emtel
Pros
- Coverage reaches from 190 countries, well above the site median of 74.
- Unlimited data, 5G and instant activation are all listed features.
- Support covers email, chat and phone.
Cons
- Starting at €30, the entry price sits well above the site median of €5.
- The same allowance costs MUR 1,131.21 in the United States against MUR 601 in Europe, so the destination drives the bill.
- The plan mix is built for short trip, so a long stay leans on top-ups or another operator.
Orange
Pros
- Coverage spans from 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans in the local, regional and global range.
- Entry price of €1 and a price per GB of €1.25 keep short trips affordable, with reference plans in Japan at €13.99 and the United States at €18.99.
- Unlimited data is offered, and 5G, hotspot sharing and instant activation all sit in the unlimited data, 5g and hotspot list.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so no phone or live chat route is listed for urgent problems.
- Entry price and per GB pricing sit above the site medians of €5 and €1.50, and the Europe reference plan is priced above the Japan and United States plans for a bigger allowance and longer validity.
Who each suits
Emtel
Who it suits
- Travellers on short breaks who want unlimited data without counting gigabytes.
- Anyone landing in Mauritius first, since Emtel is based there and sells a tourist SIM.
- People who want phone help, not only email, when a plan misbehaves abroad.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first shoppers should start with eSIMGo.is, priced from $0.99.
- Travellers needing more countries than from 190 can compare Zwitchy at 200.
- Anyone wanting a lighter starting point than €30 can weigh SimToIsrael at $25.
Orange
Who it suits
- Travelers crossing several borders on one trip who want a single carrier plan and from 200 countries of reach.
- Short trips and long trips alike, since the audience covers both (short trip and long trip).
- People who want 5G, hotspot sharing and instant activation without shopping across several sellers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travelers who need phone or live chat help, since Orange support runs on email and help centre only.
- Anyone focused on a single destination eSIM price, where SimToIsrael at $25 is the one to compare.
Current offers
Orange
Current offer
Discount code
20% off the 5-day unlimited US eSIM: 20% off, EUR 19.99 to EUR 15.99
Applies to the 5-day unlimited US plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
30% off the 100GB Europe eSIM: 30% off, EUR 68.99 to EUR 47.99
Applies to the 100GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
35% off the 200GB Europe eSIM: 35% off, EUR 89.99 to EUR 57.99
Applies to the 200GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
40% off the 500GB Europe eSIM: 40% off, EUR 169.99 to EUR 99.99
Applies to the 500GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
40% off the 30-day 20GB Japan eSIM: 40% off, EUR 25.99 to EUR 15.99
Applies to the 30-day 20GB Japan plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Emtel
How much does an Emtel travel eSIM cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €30 for the tourist pack, and reference rates vary by destination: the same allowance is listed at MUR 601 in Europe, MUR 603.85 in Japan and MUR 1,131.21 in the United States.
Is the data on Emtel plans unlimited?+
Unlimited data appears in the unlimited data, 5g and instant activation list, and the Mauritius tourist SIM is sold with unlimited data over a set validity rather than a fixed allowance. The other reference rates are priced per allowance, so the plan you pick decides the shape of the deal.
Orange
How much does an Orange Travelers travel eSIM cost?+
Plans start at €1, and the price per GB starts at €1.25. Reference plan prices are listed by destination: Japan at €13.99 and the United States at €18.99, with the Europe reference plan priced higher for a larger allowance and longer validity.
How much data do I get and how long does an Orange plan last?+
Reference plans are sold by data allowance and validity, with the Japan and United States plans both sold on a smaller allowance and shorter window than the Europe plan. Japan costs €13.99 and the United States €18.99. An unlimited data option is offered as well.
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