Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Maya Mobile vs Yesim
Yesim
Higher score in this comparison
Maya Mobile
What sets them apart
| Compare | Maya MobileReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | YesimReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | €0.92 |
| Countries covered | from 165 | 170 |
| Reference plan prices | 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. | 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 |
| Fair use policy | 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. | 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 | T Mobile, Verizon, EE, O2, Three, Orange, Vodafone, Telcel, AIS, Au, Rakuten, Docomo, Türk Telekom, Turkcell, Claro, Ooredoo, Digicel | T Mobile, Vodafone, AT&T, Orange, Verizon, Telefonica, Airtel, Tele2, O2 |
| Seller type | Mvno | Marketplace |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yesim scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Networks: only Maya Mobile offers EE, Three, Telcel.
- Networks: only Yesim offers AT&T, Telefonica, Airtel.
- Support channels: only Maya Mobile offers Chat, Phone.
- Support channels: only Yesim offers Community.
- Region: only Yesim offers Regional.
- Pricing model: only Maya Mobile offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only Yesim offers Marketplace.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Maya Mobile | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 9.9Higher |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.2Coverage of 170 countries, unlimited day passes, hotspot sharing and a per GB balance from €0.92 keep the offer broad. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Maya Mobile | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 251 of 926 | 23 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 258 of 918 | 23 of 918 |
What we checked
Maya Mobile
- maya.net: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Yesim
- yesim.app: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Maya Mobile | Yesim |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Mobile Maya Inc | Genesis Group AG |
| Headquarters | Bahamas | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Maya Mobile | Yesim | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | from 165above the median | 170above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
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
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
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
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.
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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