Orange Travel eSIM for France — works in other EU countries? Data speed only 4G?

Hello everyone,

Our group of 9 is planning to buy the Orange Travel eSIM for France so we can each have a local number during our trip. In addition to France, we are also traveling to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Iceland.

I understand there are plenty of data-only eSIM options available, but we specifically want a plan with a local French number so we can easily call or text each other, as well as contact friends locally in France.

I had a couple of questions and was hoping to hear from anyone who has used the Orange Travel eSIM:

1. Does the Orange Travel eSIM work outside France? Orange plans only offer 4G data unless you go for the higher-tier (100GB+) plans.
2. For those who used it, is 4G sufficient for everyday usage (maps, messaging, streaming, etc.)? Did you notice any speed or reliability issues due to being 4G only? How was the connectivity overall, both in France and while roaming?
3. Are there other eSIM providers that offer local number + 5G data?

Would really appreciate any firsthand experiences or recommendations, especially since we are managing connectivity for a relatively large group.

Thanks in advance.