Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
BNESIM vs Maya Mobile
BNESIM
Higher score in this comparison
Maya Mobile
Where BNESIM and Maya Mobile differ
| Compare | BNESIMReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Maya MobileReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.35 | $9.99 |
| Countries covered | from 200 | from 165 |
| Reference plan prices | US 10GB/30d EUR 6.99, 20GB EUR 11.99, 50GB EUR 29.99, unlimited 10 days EUR 29.00; Japan 10GB/30d EUR 5.99, 20GB EUR 9.99, 50GB EUR 19.99; Germany 10GB/30d EUR 11.99, 20GB EUR 19.99, 50GB EUR 46.99; Thailand 5GB/30d EUR 7.78 (EUR 3.35 new rate), 10GB/30d EUR 14.18 (EUR 7.21), 20GB/30d EUR 26.88 (EUR 13.94); Turkey, Mexico and UK not stated | One global pass at the same price in every country: 3 days USD 9.99, 7 days USD 19.99, 14 days USD 27.99, 30 days USD 49.99 unlimited data; US, Europe, UK, Japan, Thailand, Mexico and global are all covered by the same plan. |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited data plans: provider may limit connection speed when network resources are heavily consumed; IPTV, continuous download and general audio/video streaming not allowed on Unlimited plans, short social videos allowed. Unlimited calls/SIM card: usage above 5GB per day or 100GB per month may lead to suspension. | Unlimited data with a daily high-speed quota; unlimited at standard speed after the quota, reset every 24 hours; no fixed broadband or commercial hotspot; deprioritisation during congestion possible. |
| Seller type | Marketplace | Mvno |
| Price per GB from | €0.60 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | T Mobile, Verizon, EE, O2, Three, Orange, Vodafone, Telcel, AIS, Au, Rakuten, Docomo, Türk Telekom, Turkcell, Claro, Ooredoo, Digicel |
| 10 GB in Europe | €11.99 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | €6.99 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | €5.99 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- BNESIM scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Region: only BNESIM offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only Maya Mobile offers 5G.
- Pricing model: only BNESIM offers Marketplace.
- Pricing model: only Maya Mobile offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
BNESIM
BNESIM sells local, regional and global eSIM plans through a marketplace model, with prices from €3.35 and €0.60 per GB, so it suits travellers who want to weigh allowance and cost before buying. Coverage reaches from 200 countries, and top-ups plus the BNE GO device extend the options for longer trips.
Maya Mobile
Maya Mobile suits budget travellers crossing several countries who would rather carry one pass than a plan per country. It covers from 165 countries with unlimited data under a fair use policy, and support runs on email, chat and phone when a plan needs sorting.
Score breakdown
| Area | BNESIM | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherPrices start at €3.35 and €0.60 per GB, with the US plan at €6.99 against €11.99 in Germany. | 8.7Entry at $9.99 against a site median of €5, with one pass price holding in every covered country rather than per country rates. |
| Offer | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Trust | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BNESIM | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 162 of 926 | 251 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 170 of 918 | 258 of 918 |
Sources behind this comparison
BNESIM
- bnesim.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- shop.bnesim.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Maya Mobile
- maya.net: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BNESIM | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Marketplace | Budget |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | BNESIM Limited | Mobile Maya Inc |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Bahamas |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Pocket Wi-Fi
| Fact | BNESIM | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Data allowance | 5 GB global data included with the BNE GO device (top-ups sold in app) | Not confirmed |
| Devices connected | 16 | Not confirmed |
| Pickup and delivery | Free express shipping; device shipped same day as order | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BNESIM | Maya Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | €0.60lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | from 200highest quarter | from 165above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | €11.99below the median | Not confirmed | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | €6.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €5.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
BNESIM
Pros
- Coverage of from 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans to choose between.
- Unlimited data plans are offered, and the fair use policy allows short social video while capping heavy streaming and speed during busy periods.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, including a help centre, chat, email and a phone line.
Cons
- Prices differ by destination, with €11.99 for the German plan against €6.99 for the US plan.
- The unlimited data option carries a fair use policy that reduces speed when the network is busy and rules out IPTV, continuous downloads and general video streaming.
Maya Mobile
Pros
- Unlimited data on every tier, with a daily high speed quota and standard speed once that quota is used
- Coverage of from 165 countries on major networks, with 5G and hotspot sharing both available
- A single pass that costs the same in every country it covers, from $9.99
Cons
- Fair use policy allows deprioritisation during congestion, so speeds can fall on a busy network
- High speed stops at a daily quota, then standard speed until the reset, which limits heavy streaming and tethering
- Entry price of $9.99 sits above the site median of €5
Who each suits
BNESIM
Who it suits
- Travellers comparing cost per GB across destinations before paying, since reference rates are published per country.
- Groups sharing a connection, since the BNE GO router connects 16 devices at the same time.
- Travellers on short trip and long trip trips, with local, regional and global plans to match the itinerary.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping for a single market on the cheapest entry plan, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travellers whose trip is centred on Israel, since SimToIsrael starts at $25.
Maya Mobile
Who it suits
- Budget travellers crossing several countries who want one pass instead of a plan per country
- Readers on short trips and long trips who prefer not to change plans as borders change
- Heavy browsers and streamers who accept standard speeds after a daily high speed quota
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on entry price alone, where eSIMGo.is from $0.99 sits below Maya Mobile
- Readers who need a wider country list, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries
- Travellers buying one destination rather than a global pass, in the mould of SimToIsrael from $25
Current offers
BNESIM
Current offer
Discount code
Save up to 70% with new rates: up to 70% off new rates in 40+ countries
Lower rates applied to listed country plans such as Singapore 5GB/30d EUR 3.35 and Thailand 5GB/30d EUR 3.35; original prices shown alongside
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
BNESIM
What do BNESIM plans cost?+
Prices start at €3.35, and the lowest per GB rate is €0.60. Rates move by destination: €6.99 for the US plan, €5.99 for Japan and €11.99 for Germany, so a given allowance costs less in some countries than others.
How many countries does BNESIM cover?+
Coverage spans from 200 countries, sold as local, regional and global plans. A regional plan suits a route across neighbouring countries, a global plan covers itineraries that cross regions, and local plans are listed for single-country trips.
Maya Mobile
How much does Maya Mobile cost?+
Plans start at $9.99, and the reference pricing runs across several validity lengths, from a short stay to a month-long one, all with unlimited data. The pass price holds in each covered country, so the total does not shift as the itinerary does.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is included, yes, and unlimited data, 5g and hotspot carries it as a plan feature. The fair use policy sets a daily high speed quota, with the connection holding standard speed once that quota is used and the quota resetting every day.
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