Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Etisalat by e& UAE vs GO Malta
Etisalat by e& UAE
GO Malta
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Etisalat by e& UAE vs GO Malta: the differences
| Compare | Etisalat by e& UAEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | GO MaltaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | AED 35 | €5 |
| Reference plan prices | Global: roaming packs from AED 35/day; Roam like Home from AED 100/week; Umrah and Hajj pack 7 days | EU roam like at home included; non-EU GO Travel bundle EUR 5 / 30 days / 2GB; GO Travel Lite EUR 7 / 7 days / 1GB; GO Travel More EUR 15 / 7 days / 5GB |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €2.50 |
| Countries covered | from 170 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | No |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Etisalat by e& UAE offers Phone.
- Region: only GO Malta offers Regional.
- Features: only GO Malta offers 5G.
Our verdict on each
Etisalat by e& UAE
Etisalat by e& UAE is the carrier option in this group, with roaming across from 170 countries and packs from AED 35. It suits travelers who want one global plan bought from their own operator rather than a travel eSIM, and who are comfortable paying carrier roaming rates for wide reach.
GO Malta
GO Malta is a carrier rather than a travel eSIM shop, and it suits travellers heading outside the EU who want roaming kept simple. Travel plans start at €5 with a price per GB of €2.50, and the bundles sit alongside the home network.
Score breakdown
| Area | Etisalat by e& UAE | GO Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.8Plans start at €5 with a price per GB of €2.50, placing it at 78 of 115 on price per GB. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 8.7 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9 |
How they place
| Ranking | Etisalat by e& UAE | GO Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 588 of 926 | 252 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 592 of 918 | 259 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Etisalat by e& UAE | GO Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Carrier plan | 5G, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | GO p.l.c. |
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates | Malta |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1975 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, PhoneCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Etisalat by e& UAE | GO Malta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €2.50highest quarter | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | from 170above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Etisalat by e& UAE
Pros
- Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a single global arrangement.
- Packs start at AED 35, with daily and weekly options plus a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
- Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so a help center, chat and a phone line are all listed.
Cons
- The entry price of AED 35 sits above the cheapest travel eSIM prices here, such as $0.99 for eSIMGo.is.
- Coverage of from 170 countries falls short of the 200 countries listed by Zwitchy.
- The daily pack is the headline figure at AED 35, so longer trips need the weekly option to keep costs down.
GO Malta
Pros
- Travel plans start at €5 with a price per GB of €2.50, and that per GB rate ranks 78 of 115.
- EU roaming is included at home rates and top-ups are available, so a bundle can stretch across a longer trip.
- 5G is available on a carrier plan, and support runs through chat and help centre for home plans and travel bundles alike.
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, where Zwitchy does offer it.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only.
- The price per GB sits above the cheapest listings, whose rate starts at €0.
Who each suits
Etisalat by e& UAE
Who it suits
- Travelers leaving the UAE who want roaming arranged by the operator they already use.
- Anyone crossing several regions on one global plan instead of stacking regional eSIMs.
- Pilgrims and long stays, since the range includes a weekly option and a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first travelers, who may find a lower entry price at eSIMGo.is on $0.99.
- Travelers chasing the widest country list, where Zwitchy lists 200 countries.
- Anyone buying for one destination, who can pick a single market plan on eSIMGo.is from $0.99 instead of paying for global reach.
GO Malta
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips and long trips (short trip and long trip) who cross the EU border.
- Existing GO customers who want EU roaming folded into a single home bill.
- People who would rather top up a fixed allowance than buy unlimited data.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, if unlimited data matters more to you than a set allowance.
- eSIMGo.is, if a travel eSIM starting at $0.99 suits you better than a home carrier bundle.
- SimToIsrael, at $25, if you want a different price point to weigh against.
Current offers
Etisalat by e& UAE
Current offer
Bonus
Get up to 3x more data on selected roaming packs plus travel benefits: Up to 3x more data on selected roaming packs
Selected roaming packs only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
GO Malta
Current offer
Country by country
| Country | Etisalat by e& UAE | GO Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | No | Yes |
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Etisalat by e& UAE
How much do Etisalat by e& UAE roaming packs cost?+
Packs start at AED 35. The reference prices show a global roaming pack sold by the day, a Roam like Home option sold by the week, and a separate Umrah and Hajj pack. If the trip runs past a short break, the weekly option is the number worth comparing against daily rates.
How many countries does the roaming cover?+
Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a global plan, so one arrangement covers a multi-country trip rather than a single market. Zwitchy lists coverage across 200 countries, so the very widest list sits with a different provider.
GO Malta
How much do GO Malta travel plans cost?+
Travel plans start at €5, with a price per GB of €2.50. EU roaming is included at home rates, and the travel bundles for trips outside the EU pair a set number of days with a fixed data allowance, from a small short trip pack to a larger weekly one. Top-ups are available when a bundle runs out.
Does GO Malta sell unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is not one of the options, so every bundle comes with a fixed allowance to watch. Only 57.2% of the brands compared sell unlimited data, and Zwitchy is one of them. GO Malta makes more sense for trips where a set amount of data is enough.
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