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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: 4G

    Operated by Spacetel Yemen

    12 of 12 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, iroamly, and eSimCard +7 more
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  • SabaFonBest stated technology: 3G

    1 of 12 providers

    SimSmash

  • Yemen MobileBest stated technology: 3G

    1 of 12 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 each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

220 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Kosovo~92 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Poland~104 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Poland~104 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Poland~104 ms
  • MoodSIMMoodSIMFlag of Poland~104 ms
  • SimSmashSimSmashFlag of Poland~176 ms

What eSIM data costs in Yemen

A gigabyte of data on a Yemen eSIM typically costs $8.19 today — 28% 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 471.

That is well above the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Yemen is one of the pricier places we cover, at 220 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 29% in September 2026 alone.

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$8.19
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$8.19up 28% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$9.67up 169% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
471up 401 since Dec 2025
Providers
17up 13 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$8.19up 29% on the previous monthTypical per GB$9.67up 86% on the previous monthTypical per day471up 412% on the previous monthPlans17up 12 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 operator named by the travel eSIM brands listed for Yemen, but there is still a meaningful choice of providers rather than a single obvious source. Roamix, iroamly, eSimCard, Esimatic, PikaSIM and Simsima have the deepest catalogues in this market, yet their offers differ in allowance and validity. A familiar brand is not automatically the right fit for a short visit or heavier data use, so check the individual plan details — particularly what remains available when the allowance runs out — instead of choosing on name alone.

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

MTN, SabaFon and Yemen Mobile are the operators named in provider listings for Yemen. That means there is a genuine choice of network beneath the travel eSIM, but it is usually made by the provider rather than at the point of connection. The operator associated with your plan is therefore tied to the eSIM brand and its published network list, not selected unexpectedly after arrival. Read that list before purchasing if a particular Yemeni operator matters, since providers can attach different network options to otherwise similar travel eSIMs.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Yemen?

At present, Yemen has no data eSIM priced at zero. The “free eSIM” offers that appear in searches generally refer to downloading or receiving the profile without charge; the data loaded on it is paid. Yemen is served by a reasonable spread of specialist providers, but none of the active listings includes a complimentary allowance, so online access requires choosing a paid package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Yemen?

Unlimited labels are common among Yemen eSIM listings, but they are not interchangeable. One plan may provide full-speed use until a daily limit is reached, while another may apply its restriction across the entire validity period. After that point, browsing and video can become painfully slow, even if basic messaging still works. Check how the allowance is reset, the reduced speed after it is used, and any tethering restrictions before choosing.

Destinations near Yemen

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Regional eSIMs that cover Yemen: Middle East, Asia

eSIM Providers for Yemen

MTN is the main stated network, and the small shortlist is mostly made up of eSIMs tied to one operator. iroamly is the notable exception, listing access to more distinct networks and therefore offering a different kind of choice on one trip. Read the network details alongside your itinerary: in a thin market, the operator named for each option matters more than usual when planning travel beyond the main towns.

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