Yas review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Yas is the carrier eSIM to shortlist if your trip starts in Madagascar, with entry plans at MGA 60,000 and coverage across 6 countries. It suits regional hops out of the island and travellers who want local support, not a worldwide catalogue.
Key facts
- Best for
- A short regional trip out of Madagascar with modest data needs.
- Price from
- MGA 60,000↗
- Countries covered
- 6↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Reference plan prices
- Madagascar tourist eSIM 60 000 Ar (5 GB, 30 days); France 12 000 Ar / 1 GB / 7 days, 60 000 Ar / 6.5 GB / 14 days, 100 000 Ar / 12 GB / 30 days; Saudi Arabia 70 000 Ar / 700 MB / 7 days; Comoros, Senegal, Tanzania 35 000 Ar / 700 MB / 7 days↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Internet access can be suspended once the quota is used up; standard roaming rates may then apply↗
- Networks
- Free Mobile, SFR↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- 10 GB in Europe
- MGA 100,000↗
- Headquarters
- Madagascar↗
- Support channels
- Phone, Chat, Email, Help-centre↗
- Features
- 5G, Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- yas.mg
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry pricing is clear, with plans at MGA 60,000 and a larger data bundle at MGA 100,000.
- Yas is a carrier selling on its own network, so the eSIM arrives as a carrier plan with 5G support.
- Support is broad: phone, chat and email, plus top-ups during a trip.
- The catalogue suits short trip and long trip travellers rather than one trip type only.
Cons
- No unlimited data: every plan runs on a quota, and the fair use policy can suspend internet once the quota is used up, with standard roaming rates then applying.
- Coverage of 6 countries is narrow beside Zwitchy at 200.
- Roaming is listed on Free Mobile and SFR, so check which of those networks serves your destination before buying.
Ready to try Yas?
Who it suits
- Travellers landing in Madagascar who want a plan from the local carrier.
- Short regional trips that need modest data and a top-up option.
- Readers who prefer a small catalogue with several support channels over a huge marketplace.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone planning a multi-country trip: Zwitchy covers 200 countries.
- Travellers shopping on entry price alone: eSIMGo.is sits at $0.99.
- Readers set on one destination, who can check SimToIsrael at $25.
How Yas compares
Where Yas is available
- Available
- Madagascar
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do Yas eSIMs cost?+
Yas lists entry plans at MGA 60,000, with a larger data bundle priced at MGA 100,000. Plans are sold as capped volumes over short validity windows and are quoted in MGA, the local currency, which suits tourists and regional travellers.
Which countries do Yas eSIMs cover?+
Coverage spans 6 countries, with plans listed for Madagascar, France, Saudi Arabia, Comoros, Senegal and Tanzania. The listed networks are Free Mobile and SFR. That footprint suits regional travel out of the island rather than a multi-continent trip.
Is the data unlimited on Yas plans?+
Unlimited data is not offered, so every plan carries a quota. The fair use policy allows internet access to be suspended once the quota is used up, after which standard roaming rates may apply. Heavy users should budget extra data or a top-up.
How long does the Yas data stay valid?+
Plans are sold with capped data volumes over short validity windows, with separate tourist and regional options for each destination. Buyers pick the bundle that matches the length of stay rather than a rolling subscription, and the quota governs when data stops.
Who is Yas and what kind of company is it?+
Yas is a carrier based in Madagascar, so it sells plans tied to its own network rather than reselling other operators. It is the local choice for travellers landing on the island, with a catalogue sized like a home-market carrier.
Does the Yas eSIM work on 5G networks?+
Yes, 5G is listed among the plan features, shown as part of 5g and carrier plan. Because the eSIM is a carrier plan rather than a marketplace product, the connection runs on the operator's own network instead of a partner network abroad.
How do I get help from Yas?+
Support runs across phone, chat and email, covering phone, chat, email and a self-serve help centre. Email is the most common channel among the wider listings at 71.8%, so reaching this carrier on several channels is the clearer route.
Can I top up Yas data while I am travelling?+
Top-ups are offered, which matters for a longer stay where the bundled quota may run short. The fair use policy explains the other side: once the quota is used up, access can be suspended and standard roaming rates may then apply, so a top-up is the practical safeguard.
Sources
- yas.mg checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Besoin d'assistance ? 800 - WhatsApp - Email - FAQ”
- yas.mg/a-propos checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Seller type
- yas.mg/particulier/esim checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, 5G, Price from
“L'eSIM est compatible 4G/5G”
- yas.mg/particulier/forfaits-mobiles/roaming checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Fair use policy, Networks, 10 GB in Europe, Reference plan prices, Top-ups, Unlimited data
“Valide 7 jours ... Valide 30 jours”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.
Yas
A short regional trip out of Madagascar with modest data needs.