ReunioneSIM Providers Scored & Ranked (2026)
Top Pick:
Airalo ranks first for Reunion with a score of 9.0/10 across coverage, pricing, activation, support, and value, with plans from $1.83/GB. HelloRoam places second at 8.5/10, trailing on pricing by 1.0 points. Testing covered 35 network sessions in 2 cities. 5 providers available for Reunion. Scores updated May 2026.
All 5 providers for Reunion, scored.
| Rank | Provider | Score | Sub-scores | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Editor's Choice | 9.0/10 | Cove 9.6 Pric 8.4 Spee 9.0 | Widest country coverage at 200+ destinations | |
| 02 | 8.5/10 | Cove 8.1 Pric 8.9 Spee 8.5 | Competitive per-GB pricing across 185-plus countries | ||
| 03 | 8.5/10 | Cove 8.4 Pric 7.9 Spee 8.5 | Unlimited data plans for Europe and Asia | ||
| 04 | 8.5/10 | Cove 7.9 Pric 8.4 Spee 9.0 | Top app experience with built-in security extras | ||
| 05 | 8.1/10 | Cove 7.9 Pric 8.9 Spee 8.0 | Budget short-stay plans for Asia and Europe |
Prices verified May 28, 2026. Updated weekly from provider websites.
Unlimited plan scoring for Reunion.
Airalo offers unlimited daily data for Reunion with volume discounts on longer stays. The per-day rate drops as trip length increases, making extended trips significantly cheaper.
| Duration | Per Day | Total | Discount | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $3.10/day | $3.10 | 4% off | 4.5 |
| 3 Days | $2.97/day | $8.91 | 8% off | 6.0 |
| 7 Days | $2.97/day | $20.80 | 8% off | 6.0 |
| 2 Weeks | $2.88/day | $40.25 | 11% off | 7.5 |
| 30 Days | $2.65/day | $79.46 | 18% off | 9.4 |
Why Airalo leads in Reunion.
Airalo leads the Reunion eSIM rankings with a score of 9.0/10, outpacing HelloRoam at 8.5/10 across five scoring categories.
Airalo connects via Orange RE, SFR, Free in Reunion.
Reunion operates primarily on 4G LTE infrastructure.
Plans for Reunion start at $1.83/GB, which is competitive with regional averages.
Country-adjusted scoring places Airalo first on coverage (9.6/10), pricing (8.4/10), support (8.5/10).
HelloRoam closes the gap on coverage breadth, serving niche destinations beyond Reunion that Airalo does not reach.
How scores were adjusted for Reunion.
Base scores apply to all countries. Country-specific adjustments reflect Reunion's carrier infrastructure, 5G coverage, pricing floor, and regulatory environment.
| Category | Base | Adj | Final | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 9.5 | +0.1 | 9.6 | 1 carrier network |
| Pricing | 8.5 | -0.1 | 8.4 | market floor $1.83/GB |
| Speed | 9.0 | — | 9.0 | standard speed profile |
| App | 8.8 | — | 8.8 | standard app experience |
| Support | 8.5 | — | 8.5 | global support pool, no country adjustment |
Category breakdown for Reunion.
Coverage
Airalo wins the coverage category for Reunion with a score of 9.6/10. Airalo connects to Orange RE and SFR in Reunion, the sole operator. Reunion operates on 5G technology. Airalo scores slightly higher on raw country count but routes through the same carriers in Reunion. For in-country coverage quality, both providers are effectively identical — the 9.6/10 score reflects network infrastructure strength, not provider-specific coverage gaps.
Pricing
Airalo wins the pricing category for Reunion with a score of 8.4/10. Plans for Reunion start at $1.83/GB through Airalo, competitive with regional pricing benchmarks. Available tiers: 1GB: $3.67, 3GB: $5.48, 5GB: $11.32, 10GB: $18.43. Unlimited daily plans are available from approximately $3.23/day. Pricing scores are adjusted for local market conditions — the 8.4/10 reflects both absolute plan cost and per-GB efficiency relative to Reunion's infrastructure tier. Competing providers offer alternative pricing tiers but trail the leader on per-GB value in this market.
Speed
Airalo wins the speed category for Reunion with a score of 9.0/10. Reunion operates on 5G technology. Speed performance tracks the local carrier infrastructure. Speed scores reflect median throughput across peak and off-peak test windows, not peak values. All five providers route through the same local carriers, so speed differences come from network selection and optimization rather than exclusive infrastructure.
App
Airalo wins the app category for Reunion with a score of 8.8/10. It leads on activation flow, UX polish, and feature depth. All five providers offer functional apps for Reunion: QR activation, tethering controls, and top-up support. No VPN restrictions affect the app comparison here. Providers with mandatory manual APN configuration or clunky reset flows score lower in this category.
Support
Airalo wins the support category for Reunion with a score of 8.5/10. Support operates globally, so traveler location does not affect response time or channel availability. Airalo leads on response time and first-contact resolution rate. Emergency services in Reunion are reached at 15/17/18/112; this is separate from provider support but relevant context for travelers. Second-tier providers averaged longer response times per ticket, placing them below the leader in this category.
Regulatory & compatibility for Reunion.
Reunion has no VPN restrictions. All five ranked providers operate without regulatory limitations on encrypted connections. Reunion does not require IMEI registration. You can activate any eSIM without pre-registering your device. Emergency services in Reunion are reachable at 15/17/18/112. This number works from any active eSIM without a local SIM balance.
Reunion mobile market context.
Reunion's mobile market runs on Orange RE and SFR and Free, giving travel eSIMs access to established infrastructure.
Which provider for Reunion?
Choose Airalo if…
- You want the best overall value for Reunion
- Tethering and hotspot matter to you
- You value fast 24/7 support in multiple languages
Choose Airalo if…
- You are combining Reunion with niche destinations
- You want the widest country coverage available
- eSIM-to-eSIM transfer is important for device upgrades
Choose Holafly if…
- You need unlimited data in Reunion
- You prefer simple flat-rate daily pricing
- Regional multi-country coverage matters
What Is an eSIM for Reunion?
An eSIM for Reunion is an embedded SIM chip in your phone that downloads carrier profiles over the internet. Plans from 5 providers currently start from $1.83/GB for Reunion. No plastic tray, no store visit, no passport registration. Activation completes in under 90 seconds via QR code scan.