Golis Telecom review
Updated October 13, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
For travelers focused on Puntland, Golis Telecom provides prepaid and postpaid SIM service with regional roaming and mobile money tools. It serves people who want calls, messaging and account balance checks linked to agent cash access in one carrier system.
Key facts
- Best for
- Travelers using one carrier in Puntland
- Countries covered
- 5↗
- Networks
- Safaricom, Ethiotel, Etisalat, Zain, Hormuud, Telesom↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Headquarters
- Somalia↗
- Founded
- 2002↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone↗
- Region
- Regional
- Features
- Carrier plan
- Official website
- golistelecom.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers both prepaid and postpaid SIM options for different usage styles
- Combines messaging, communication and productivity in the WAAFI application
- Supports balance checks and agent cash access for mobile accounts
- Operates as a carrier with regional coverage across five countries
Cons
- Focuses on Puntland, which limits relevance for wider travel plans
Who it suits
- Travelers spending time in Puntland
- Users wanting prepaid and postpaid choice
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers needing broad global coverage
How Golis Telecom compares
Where Golis Telecom is available
- Available
- Somalia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Golis Telecom sell?+
Golis Telecom offers prepaid and postpaid SIM cards for everyday calling and messaging. It also provides the WAAFI application for mobile money, communication and productivity. Balance checks and agent cash access form part of that system.
What is WAAFI?+
WAAFI is an all in one application from Golis Telecom. It combines mobile money, communication and productivity in a unified app. Users can review balances, follow financial movements and manage communication from one place.
Who is Golis Telecom for?+
Golis Telecom suits travelers spending extended time in Puntland. It also suits people who prefer a carrier plan with prepaid and postpaid choice. Visitors seeking broad global coverage will find the focus narrow.
Where is Golis Telecom based?+
Golis Telecom is based in Somalia. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Golis Telecom founded?+
Golis Telecom was founded in 2002. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Golis Telecom support?+
Golis Telecom offers support through Email, Phone. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- golistelecom.com/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Seller type
“Golis telecom was founded in the year 2002 with the objective of providing the best quality telecommunications and information products and services.”
- golistelecom.com/mobile-data checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Top-ups
“You can recharge your data bundles in two ways”
- golistelecom.com/prepaid-postpaid checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Countries covered, Features, Networks, Region
“For international roaming you have to register through our centers to access this service when travelling abroad. ... Safaricom (kenya) - Ethiotel - Etisalat (Dubai) - Etisalat (Oman) - Zain (Saudi...”
- golistelecom.com/regulatory-compliance checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through; Email: Marketing@golis.so info@golis.so ... Customer care: 121 Numbers: +25205822001”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price from, Price per GB from, Unlimited data, Hotspot sharing.