Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Gigs vs Maya Mobile
Gigs
Maya Mobile
Higher score in this comparison
Where Gigs and Maya Mobile differ
| Compare | GigsReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Maya MobileReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | from 195 | from 165 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | No | YesHas it |
| Fair use policy | Temporary, periodic travel use only; not for use in the home country or permanent roaming; tethering, resale and commercial use prohibited. | 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. |
| Networks | AT&T, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica, Telenor, Rogers, Airtel, Three, Telcel, TIM, Jio, SK Telecom, BT, Etisalat, Bell, MTN, Axiata, Viettel, Telstra, Swisscom, Tele2, Ooredoo | T Mobile, Verizon, EE, O2, Three, Orange, Vodafone, Telcel, AIS, Au, Rakuten, Docomo, Türk Telekom, Turkcell, Claro, Ooredoo, Digicel |
| Seller type | Carrier | Mvno |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | 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. |
Same on both: 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Maya Mobile scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Unlimited data: only Maya Mobile.
- Hotspot sharing: only Maya Mobile.
- Networks: only Gigs offers AT&T, Telefonica, Telenor.
- Networks: only Maya Mobile offers T Mobile, Verizon, EE.
- Support channels: only Maya Mobile offers Chat, Phone.
- Features: only Maya Mobile offers Unlimited data, Hotspot.
- Audience: only Maya Mobile offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
Gigs
Gigs suits short trips that need broad coverage and quick setup, pairing instant activation and 5G across from 195 countries. Plans follow a fair use policy for temporary, periodic travel only, so a long stay or use in your home country sits outside what the service is for.
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 | Gigs | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 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 | 8.9 | 9.4Higher |
| Trust | 8.1 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Gigs | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 394 of 926 | 251 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 400 of 918 | 258 of 918 |
What we checked
Gigs
- gigs.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Maya Mobile
- maya.net: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Gigs | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Global |
| Features | 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | Gigs Wireless LLC | Mobile Maya Inc |
| Headquarters | United States | Bahamas |
| Founded | 2021 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Gigs | Maya Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99highest quarter | $3.97 |
| Countries covered | from 195highest quarter | from 165above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Gigs
Pros
- Covers from 195 countries, well ahead of eSIMGo.is on 190 and SimToIsrael on 1
- Activation is instant and 5G is included, both under 5g and instant activation
- Runs on established networks such as AT&T, Vodafone and Orange rather than one partner
Cons
- Hotspot sharing is not available, and the fair use policy names tethering as prohibited
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use runs into the plan cap
- Support runs on email and help centre only
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
Gigs
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips who want wide country coverage without delay, matching the short trip focus
- People who prefer buying a carrier's own plans, since Gigs is a carrier run by Gigs Wireless LLC
- Itineraries that cross several of the AT&T, Vodafone and Orange markets, where local networks back the service
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers on a single-market trip, for whom SimToIsrael at 1 country is the tighter fit
- Anyone wanting the longest country list, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries against from 195 here
- People using a line in their home country or roaming long term, which the fair use policy rules out
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
Country by country
| Country | Gigs | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Gigs
How many countries does Gigs cover?+
Gigs covers from 195 countries, described as a global footprint. Networks inside that footprint include AT&T, Vodafone and Orange, so connections usually land on established carriers rather than a single partner across the trip.
Is Gigs data unlimited?+
Unlimited data is not offered, so every plan runs on an allowance cap. The fair use policy limits use to temporary, periodic travel, which suits the short trip focus, and it also bars tethering, resale and commercial use.
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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