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Compare eSIMs for Yemen 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Yemen

MTN is the only consumer network named in Yemen’s published eSIM lists, and it is listed by nearly all providers. That makes the underlying radio choice effectively settled before you pick a plan; the meaningful distinctions between eSIMs lie elsewhere. MTN is operated by Spacetel Yemen, while 4G is the fastest technology any provider has published here. That is a stated ceiling for the profile, not a promise that a handset will hold that connection throughout a trip.

  • MTNBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Spacetel Yemen

    21 of 21 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, MeSIM, YonoSIM, and iroamly +16 more
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  • SabaFonBest stated technology: 3G

    1 of 21 providers

    SimSmash
  • Yemen MobileBest stated technology: 3G

    1 of 21 providers

    SimSmash

Where your data comes out in Yemen

The listed eSIM breaks out far from Yemen, in Kosovo, so traffic to Yemeni services typically takes about 92ms round trip after travelling roughly 3,745km. That extra distance adds delay rather than reducing download speed, but it can make interactive services feel less immediate. More importantly, the IP address appears to be in Kosovo: a Yemeni banking or government app may reject it, while streaming services may show Kosovo’s catalogue. Maps and messaging should still work normally.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~92 ms
  • Flag of PolandBreaks out in PolandProviders breaking out here: eSimHero (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), AirPlans (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), ESIM.DOG (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM, SimSmash~104 ms

What eSIM data costs in Yemen

A gigabyte of data on a Yemen eSIM typically costs $11.88 today — 85% more than the $6.41 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Yemen went from 70 to 751.

That is well above the $1.92 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track. Yemen is one of the pricier places we cover, at 230 of 234 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 751 plans for Yemen from 32 providers, against 70 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Yemen$11.88
  • All destinations$1.92
Typical per GB
$11.88up 85% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$6.92up 93% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
751up 681 since Dec 2025
Providers
32up 28 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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November 2026$11.88up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$6.92down 1% on the previous monthTypical per day751down 1% on the previous monthPlans32down 1 on the previous monthProviders
October 2026$11.57up 29% on the previous monthTypical per GB$6.97down 23% on the previous monthTypical per day755up 53% on the previous monthPlans33up 13 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$9.00up 41% on the previous monthTypical per GB$9.09up 75% on the previous monthTypical per day493up 436% on the previous monthPlans20up 15 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$6.37down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$5.20down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day92up 10% on the previous monthPlans5up 1 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$6.71Typical per GB$5.95Typical per day84up 1% on the previous monthPlans4up 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$6.71Typical per GB$5.95Typical per day83Plans3Providers
May 2026$6.71Typical per GB$5.95Typical per day83Plans3Providers
April 2026$6.71Typical per GB$5.95up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day83down 3% on the previous monthPlans3down 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$6.72Typical per GB$5.72down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day86up 1% on the previous monthPlans4up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$6.71up 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$5.90up 64% on the previous monthTypical per day85up 21% on the previous monthPlans3down 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$6.41Typical per GB$3.59Typical per day70Plans4Providers
December 2025$6.41Typical per GB$3.59Typical per day70Plans4Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Yemen

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Yemen, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

MTN is the first network named in provider listings for Yemen, with SabaFon and Yemen Mobile also appearing. Catalogues from Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, iroamly, eSimCard, YonoSIM and Viasimo include the country, so finding a seller is less of a hurdle than choosing a plan that suits the trip. A familiar brand name alone says little about that: check how much data is included, how long it remains usable, and whether you can top up or service stops when the allowance is spent.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Yemen?

MTN, SabaFon and Yemen Mobile are named in providers’ published network information for Yemen. There is a choice of local operator behind the eSIM, but it is usually the provider that determines which one is listed for your plan, not a setting you choose after purchase. The operator you end up using is therefore tied to the eSIM provider you select, and its published network details let you find that out in advance. A listing records what a provider says; it does not establish signal quality or coverage at a particular location.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Yemen?

No data plan for Yemen is priced at zero at present. That is notable in a market served by most major eSIM providers: choice is broad, but that has not translated into a free-data tier. Search results may call an eSIM “free” when the profile itself costs nothing to download; using data on it still requires a paid plan. Check whether an offer covers the data, not just the eSIM profile.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Yemen?

Unlimited is a common label among the major eSIM providers selling in Yemen, but it does not mean full speed throughout: once the plan’s fast-data limit is reached, the connection slows, often making video difficult and maps sluggish while messaging still works. Plans differ in how much data gets that faster treatment and whether it refreshes each day or lasts for the whole plan, so check those terms before buying.

Destinations near Yemen

Crossing a border from Yemen? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

eSIM Providers for Yemen

MTN and SabaFon lead the stated network reach, yet most providers list only one operator for Yemen; SimSmash states more distinct networks than any other provider. That can determine whether an eSIM is tied to one operator or offers alternatives if its signal is weak along your route. Check each option’s stated operator against the places you plan to visit; a broader list gives you more network choice, not a guarantee of stronger service.

27 providers sell eSIMs for Yemen. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.