DriftEuropa Reference

Malta
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Malta, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Malta shown on this page use GO, Epic, Melita and offer 5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorGO
Epic
Local SIM$15-25
Operators in our plans3

Epic wide and reliable coverage across all three islands with broad 5G.

65 MSI99 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Malta, by underlying operator.

GO: 39% (84 plans) Epic: 39% (84 plans) Melita: 23% (49 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • GO39%
  • Epic39%
  • Melita23%

Network at a glance

GO and Epic is the network most travellers lean on in Malta. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 65, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has held steady from $0.94 per GB in June 2026 to $0.94 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Malta, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

GO#1
Network
5G
Plans we carry
84
Epic#2
Network
5G
Plans we carry
84
Melita#3
Owner
Apax Partners / Warburg Pincus
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2022
Plans we carry
49

Common questions

Which operator is best in Malta?

GO and Epic offers the widest reach for most travellers. Epic wide and reliable coverage across all three islands with broad 5G. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Malta have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Malta?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $15-25. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Malta eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Malta. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Malta run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.