Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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Epic wide and reliable coverage across all three islands with broad 5G.
Malta has excellent mobile coverage across its small, densely populated islands, with near total 4G and broad 5G in Valletta, Sliema and the main towns. The compact geography means signal is consistent across Malta, Gozo and Comino, with only the most remote cliffs and a few ferry crossings thinning out. Epic and Melita lead on coverage. For nearly all travel, connectivity is fast and dependable.
Typical local SIM: $15-25. Usually sold at operator stores in the main towns, plus supermarkets and kiosks; airport counters at Malta International. A passport is required to register a Maltese SIM. EU carrier terms is included on most prepaid plans, so one Maltese or EU eSIM covers an onward trip through the wider EU under the carrier terms.
For the typical short island trip a travel eSIM is the easiest choice. For a long stay a local pack is cheaper per gigabyte.
wide and reliable coverage across all three islands with broad 5G, a strong single choice.
excellent coverage and fast data, very dependable across Malta and Gozo.
competitive pricing and solid coverage, a reliable value option.
you want to land connected for a short island holiday without queuing, or you are combining Malta with other Mediterranean EU stops.
you are staying a month or more in Malta and want the lowest price per gigabyte from a local Epic or GO pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Malta yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Malta. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Malta catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Malta catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.