Updated October 13, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
CMLink vs Yesim
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
CMLink
What sets them apart
| Compare | CMLinkReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 190Higher | 170 |
| Seller type | Carrier | Marketplace |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €0.92 |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | US from €1.50 / day; UK from €1.90 / day; Europe (Germany, France, Spain) from €1.90 / day; Japan from €1.83 / day; Thailand from €1.40 / day; Turkey from €1.90 / day; Mexico from €2.63 / day; global Pay & Fly from €0.92 / GB |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | A plan day is 24 hours of unlimited internet from the moment of connection; the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous 24 hours expire. Pay & Fly is charged per MB used and the balance never expires. |
| Networks | Not confirmed | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Countries covered is higher at CMLink: 190 vs 170.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Community.
- Founded is lower at CMLink: 2010 vs 2019.
- Region: only Yesim offers Regional.
- Features: only Yesim offers Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
CMLink
CMLink sells mobile services for travelers moving between China and other countries with local SIM cards and a SIMless experience. Travelers who split time between China and places such as Canada, Malaysia, Italy, Singapore or Thailand find paired links and flexible data and voice choices for different lengths of stay.
Yesim
Yesim is an eSIM marketplace for travellers who want daily unlimited passes alongside a per GB global balance. Coverage of 170 countries, hotspot sharing and a Pay & Fly rate of €0.92 per GB suit short trips that cross several regions.
Score breakdown
| Area | CMLink | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.9 |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.2HigherCoverage of 170 countries, unlimited day passes, hotspot sharing and a per GB balance from €0.92 keep the offer broad. |
| Trust | 8.5Higher | 8.2 |
How they place
| Ranking | CMLink | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 546 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 550 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CMLink | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | China Mobile International Limited | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2010Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CMLink | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €0.92lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Countries covered | 190above the median | 170above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
CMLink
Pros
- One SIM unlocks experiences across multiple countries during a single journey
- SIMless experience keeps global data sharing in use without swapping cards
- Paired links join China with Singapore, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand and Canada
Cons
- Focus stays on routes paired with China, narrowing appeal for other itineraries
- Local SIM selection centers on named destinations rather than every place worldwide
Yesim
Pros
- A global balance from €0.92 per GB next to unlimited day passes, so you can pay for a week of data or a single heavy day.
- Coverage of 170 countries with hotspot sharing and instant activation on major host networks.
- Top-ups are available and the per GB balance never expires, which suits longer routes (short trip and long trip).
Cons
- The unlimited plan is metered in plan days: the next day is deducted only when you reconnect, so a long streaming session spends a day quickly.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed.
- Coverage of 170 countries sits below Zwitchy's 200, which matters on trips that cross several regions at once.
Who each suits
CMLink
Who it suits
- Travelers dividing time between China and Canada
- Visitors spending time in China and Italy
- People preferring one SIM for several countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers focused only on domestic use
Yesim
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips who want unlimited data for a set day instead of counting gigabytes.
- Longer routes where a toppable balance that never expires beats buying a fresh plan at each border.
- People who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet while moving between countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose route needs the longest country list: Zwitchy covers 200.
- Travellers who only need a single destination: SimToIsrael lists prices from $25.
- Anyone who wants live phone support, since support runs on email, help centre and community.
Questions about each
CMLink
What does CMLink provide for international travel?+
CMLink provides mobile services for consumers who travel abroad with an experience centered on feeling at home. The range includes local SIM cards and a SIMless experience for use across multiple countries. Travelers can choose data or data with voice options to match the length of a stay.
Where does CMLink work?+
CMLink works across multiple countries with many routes paired with China for global movement. Named places include the United States, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada and the UK. The structure supports staying connected while moving between China and another destination abroad.
Yesim
How much does Yesim cost?+
Global Pay & Fly starts at €0.92 per GB, charged by the megabyte. Unlimited day passes are listed per destination, with the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico each at its own rate, so you can mix a fixed run of unlimited days with pay as you go data.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is available on the day pass plans, and the fair use policy sets the limit. A plan day runs from the moment you connect, and the next day is deducted only when you reconnect after the previous one has expired, so a heavy streaming session uses up a full day quickly.
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