Updated Sep 2026
Compare eSIMs for Yemen 2026
Compare 92 plans from 5 providers
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
iroamly and eSimCard2 of 2 providers
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.
EsimaticBreaks out in Kosovo
~92 ms
What eSIM data costs in Yemen
A gigabyte of data on a Yemen eSIM typically costs $6.37, much what it cost in December 2025 at $6.41 — though over that time the number of plans we compare for Yemen went from 70 to 92.
That is well above the $1.23 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. It has barely wobbled in the process — $6.37 to $6.72 across all 10 months.
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$6.37
- All destinations$1.23
The month-by-month figures are in the table below.
- Typical per GB
- $6.37down 1% since Dec 2025
- Typical per day
- $5.20up 45% since Dec 2025
- Plans compared
- 92up 22 since Dec 2025
- Providers
- 5up 1 since Dec 2025
Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.
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| Month | Typical per GB | Typical per day | Plans | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $6.37Typical per GB | $5.20Typical per day | 92Plans | 5Providers |
| August 2026 | $6.37down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $5.20down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day | 92up 10% on the previous monthPlans | 5up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| July 2026 | $6.71Typical per GB | $5.95Typical per day | 84up 1% on the previous monthPlans | 4up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| June 2026 | $6.71Typical per GB | $5.95Typical per day | 83Plans | 3Providers |
| May 2026 | $6.71Typical per GB | $5.95Typical per day | 83Plans | 3Providers |
| April 2026 | $6.71Typical per GB | $5.95up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day | 83down 3% on the previous monthPlans | 3down 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| March 2026 | $6.72Typical per GB | $5.72down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day | 86up 1% on the previous monthPlans | 4up 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| February 2026 | $6.71up 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB | $5.90up 64% on the previous monthTypical per day | 85up 21% on the previous monthPlans | 3down 1 on the previous monthProviders |
| January 2026 | $6.41Typical per GB | $3.59Typical per day | 70Plans | 4Providers |
| December 2025 | $6.41Typical per GB | $3.59Typical per day | 70Plans | 4Providers |
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?
The shortlist is genuinely short, so choosing a Yemen eSIM is less a hunt for a standout brand than a check that one of the available packages suits the trip. Compare the amount of data, the active period and the rules once the allowance is used; with few alternatives, an attractive-looking offer may simply be the wrong size. The listed brands name MTN as the underlying network, rather than presenting a choice of separate Yemeni operators. If none fits your stay or expected use, changing brand may not provide a meaningfully different network option.
What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Yemen?
MTN is the only Yemeni operator named in the provider listings for these travel eSIMs. That makes this a single-network choice: the radio connection has effectively been decided before you select a plan. Comparing eSIMs therefore means looking at the data allowance, validity and other terms, rather than expecting one provider to put you on a different local network. MTN is the operator listed, but that listing is not a measurement of signal strength or rural reach; the provider’s own coverage information remains the useful source for those details.
Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Yemen?
A couple of providers cover Yemen, but every listed package requires payment, so there is no zero-cost data option at present. For a short visit, the smallest paid package is the closest substitute and may cost less than expected. The limited number of sellers here also means free promotional tiers are not a normal part of the Yemen eSIM market, unlike in some larger and more competitive destinations.
Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Yemen?
The eSIM catalogue for Yemen is small, and none of the active plans is marked as unlimited, so this reflects the limited range of products sold rather than a missing choice among unlimited offers. The available plans use fixed data allowances. An unlimited label would not mean full-speed use throughout: after the provider’s fast-data allowance is used, speeds typically drop sharply, making video difficult while messages remain more manageable. A larger fixed allowance or a second plan is the more realistic option here.
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.
4 providers sell eSIMs for Yemen. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.
