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Maldives eSIM guide: number, data, calls and SMS

Choose 20GB general data for 10 days or 30GB general data plus 70GB for eight selected social apps for 30 days. Both plans include a Maldivian mobile number, local minutes, local SMS and international calling credit.

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$89.67 from · 2 plan options

20GB / 30GBgeneral data
70GBselected social apps on 30 days
150 / 300local minutes + SMS
10 / 30 daysplan options

Every Maldives plan, row by row.

The same facts the product page shows before checkout — data, calls, SMS and when the clock starts — laid out side by side.

PlanDataLocal callsInternational callsSMSValidityPrice
10 daysGeneral-data plan 20GB general data150 local minutesUSD 6.50 included international calling credit150 local SMS; OTP delivery is not guaranteed10 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting when you dial 123 after arrival $89.67
30 daysLong-stay social plan 30GB general data + separate 70GB for WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook, Instagram, Viber, Snapchat, X and Threads300 local minutesUSD 9.50 included international calling credit300 local SMS; OTP delivery is not guaranteed30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting when you dial 123 after arrival $112.10

What works where.

Maldives only

Local service on the Dhiraagu network. This plan is for use in the Maldives only — international roaming is not included.

General data

20GB on the 10-day plan or 30GB on the 30-day plan.

Selected social allowance

The separate 70GB benefit is available only on the 30-day plan and only for the eight named apps.

Number, calls and SMS

A Maldivian mobile number is included on both plans. Local minutes and local SMS vary by plan; international calls draw from the included calling credit.

Hotspot

Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance.

SMS and verification codes

Can you receive texts on this eSIM?

Translation missing: en.150 or 300 local SMS by plan; OTP delivery not guaranteed

Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.

Conditions to read before you buy.

Activate after arrival

After arriving in the Maldives, dial 123 to activate the package.

Social data is restricted

The 70GB allowance is not general data and applies only to the eight named social apps.

Calling credit is not cash

The USD 6.50 or USD 9.50 amount is service credit for international calls, not the product selling price or a refundable balance.

Exact clock-start event is unclear

The clock starts when you dial 123 after arriving in the Maldives, and runs in continuous 24-hour periods.

Compatible unlocked phone required

Confirm eSIM support and carrier-unlocked status before purchase.

Install on the final device

The QR code is for a single installation. It cannot be reinstalled or moved to another device — do not delete the installed profile.

Install and connect.

  1. Install on the intended phone

    Use stable Wi-Fi and keep the eSIM installed.

  2. Arrive in the Maldives

    Enable the Dhiraagu eSIM after arrival.

  3. Dial 123

    Use the activation command after arrival to activate the package.

  4. Connect to data

    Select the eSIM for mobile data, enable roaming if needed and use APN internet.dhimobile when required.

Full installation guide
A good fit when
  • You need a local Maldives plan on Dhiraagu.
  • You want local minutes and SMS as well as data.
  • You use the eight named social apps and understand their separate allowance.
Choose another plan if
  • You expect the 70GB social allowance to be unrestricted general data.
  • You need confirmed international roaming.
  • You need to renew the plan, or to keep the number after the package ends.

Questions
about this eSIM.

Straight answers about the Maldives plan — the same facts, in question form.

Does the Maldives eSIM include a local phone number?

Yes — every Taro plan includes a local number. 70GB

Can I receive SMS and verification codes?

Translation missing: en.150 or 300 local SMS by plan; OTP delivery not guaranteed Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.

When does validity start?

Dial 123 after arrival in the Maldives. 10 days: 10 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting when you dial 123 after arrival; 30 days: 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting when you dial 123 after arrival

Which network does it use, and what APN?

It runs on Dhiraagu. The APN is internet.dhimobile.

Can I share data via hotspot?

Translation missing: en.Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance

How do I install it?

1. Install on the intended phone — Use stable Wi-Fi and keep the eSIM installed.2. Arrive in the Maldives — Enable the Dhiraagu eSIM after arrival.3. Dial 123 — Use the activation command after arrival to activate the package.4. Connect to data — Select the eSIM for mobile data, enable roaming if needed and use APN internet.dhimobile when required.

Everything the Maldives eSIM – 20GB or 30GB + 70GB Social, Calls, SMS & Credit includes — local number, data, calls, SMS and when validity starts — taken from the product record and kept in sync with it. Prices and checkout are on the product page.

Ready for Maldives?

Pick the plan row that fits your trip. Delivery by email, usually within five minutes.

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Taro Mobile is the seller and your point of support. Mobile service is provided through Dhiraagu. Facts on this page come from the product record, last updated .