Highest scored on our rubric: HelloRoam (4.64/5)Myanmar eSIM Showdown: Coverage, Price, Speed Ranked (2026)
Feature matrix
Myanmar Provider Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across 5 weighted dimensions for Myanmar.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
| Dimension | Weight | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 20% | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Pricing | 20% | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation | 20% | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| App Quality | 20% | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Support | 20% | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Total | 100% | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
At a Glance
| Attribute | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 |
| HQ | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support Channels | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Refund Policy | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Starting Price | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.00 | $3.99 |
Coverage
Myanmar eSIM Carrier Routing
Carrier Routing per Provider
| Provider | Carrier Partner | Network Type | Coverage score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | MPT | 4G LTE | 4.5 |
| Airalo | Ooredoo Myanmar | 4G LTE | 4.9 |
| Holafly | Mytel | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Nomad | ATOM | 4G LTE | 3.9 |
| Saily | MPT | 4G LTE | 4.0 |
Network Count and Types
Myanmar has 4 mobile networks: MPT, Ooredoo Myanmar, Mytel, ATOM. Network types present: 4G.
Regional eSIM Alternative
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Myanmar. If the trip includes neighbors, compare single-country plans against regional bundles from HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly. Neighbor entry-level prices: Afghanistan: $8.10 (1GB); Armenia: $4.99 (1GB); Azerbaijan: $4.45 (1GB); Bangladesh: $3.49 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $21.03 minimum. HelloRoam, Airalo and Holafly sell multi-country bundles that put several destinations on one eSIM; Saily and Nomad sell single-country plans only. Bundle country lists differ, so check that Myanmar and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $21.03 total.
Pricing
Myanmar Per-Tier Pricing
Fixed Data Plan Pricing
| Tier | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|
HelloRoam prices are the published destination data plans. Other columns are blank. This grid does not estimate checkout prices from a global per-GB rate card.
Per-GB Value Analysis
The cheapest per-GB rate for Myanmar is $0.90/GB. Larger data tiers typically reduce the per-GB cost. A 20GB plan often delivers 30-50% lower per-GB rates than a 1GB plan for the same destination.
Network data
Myanmar eSIM Network Profile
Carrier Routing by Provider
| Provider | Carrier | Type | Network score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | MPT | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Airalo | Ooredoo Myanmar | 4G LTE | 4.4 |
| Holafly | Mytel | 4G LTE | 4.2 |
| Nomad | ATOM | 4G LTE | 4.3 |
| Saily | MPT | 4G LTE | 4.4 |
Support
Which Support Channels Each Provider Runs
Support Channels by Provider
| Provider | Channels | Real-time channel | Support score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Live chat + WhatsApp | 5.0 |
| Airalo | Email + in-app chat | In-app chat | 4.2 |
| Holafly | 24/7 chat + email | 24/7 live chat | 4.7 |
| Nomad | Email only | None published | 3.9 |
| Saily | Email only | None published | 4.1 |
Refund and Guarantee Policies
| Provider | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| HelloRoam | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | 14-day refund |
| Holafly | 180-day refund |
| Nomad | 30-day refund |
| Saily | 30-day refund |
Activation and Setup Experience
HelloRoam is the highest 2026 composite scorer at 4.64/5 on this scorecard for Myanmar and activates through an iOS and Android app or a QR code. Here is how each provider works. HelloRoam: iOS and Android app, or QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to MPT in Myanmar. Airalo: QR code or direct install. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to MPT in Myanmar. Holafly: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 5-8 min to complete. Connects to MPT in Myanmar. Saily: Direct in-app install. 4 steps, approximately 2-4 min to complete. Connects to MPT in Myanmar. Nomad: QR code or manual APN. 4 steps, approximately 4-6 min to complete. Connects to MPT in Myanmar. Plans activate on Myanmar's 4G LTE network. Install before departure to skip airport setup delays. All 5 providers allow pre-trip installation.
Head-to-head
Two Providers, One Myanmar Trip: Side-by-Side Analysis
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Myanmar at 4.64/5. Travelers weighing HelloRoam against Airalo should then focus on carrier assignment, per-GB cost, and refund terms. Airalo still leads catalogue breadth at 200+ countries against HelloRoam's 186.
HelloRoam routes through MPT (4G) in Myanmar. Airalo connects via Ooredoo Myanmar (4G). Different carriers mean different coverage footprints outside Myanmar's urban core.
Pricing data for Myanmar shows a 0.3-point gap between the two providers. The widest scoring gap is in support channels: HelloRoam leads by 0.8 points. Composite: HelloRoam 4.64/5 on our 2026 rubric, Airalo 4.45/5.
Matrix analysis
How Myanmar's Local Conditions Shape Provider Scores
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Myanmar at 4.64/5 on the rubric. The feature matrix then scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad across 5 equal-weight dimensions.
Coverage: Myanmar's 4-operator market (MPT, Ooredoo Myanmar and Mytel) creates real differentiation. Providers routing through the dominant carrier gain a coverage edge in rural areas. Airalo still leads catalogue breadth at 200+ countries. Airalo scores 4.9/5 on this scorecard on the Coverage dimension, Nomad scores 3.9/5.
Network: Myanmar runs on 4G LTE. Since all providers route through the same infrastructure, network scores track the carrier tier, not the provider. Overall spread: 0.49 points between #1 (HelloRoam) and #5 (Nomad). Provider selection matters significantly in Myanmar.
Use cases
Matching Providers to Activities in Myanmar
Score-weighted recommendations for Myanmar travelers.
Video Streaming
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo is the strongest pick for streaming in Myanmar on the streaming-weighted dimensions. Network Generation score: 4.4/5 in our comparison matrix on Myanmar's 4G LTE network via MPT, Ooredoo Myanmar and Mytel. 4G LTE handles HD streaming where the signal is strong. Fixed-data plans require budgeting: 1 hour of HD video uses approximately 3 GB.
Remote Work
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. HelloRoam ranks first for remote work in Myanmar on the work-weighted dimensions. Video calls need a steady connection more than a fast one. Myanmar's 4G LTE network carries video calls where signal is strong. A real-time support channel matters when connectivity drops mid-session. HelloRoam: 24/7 support. Myanmar's moderate WiFi means the eSIM carries most of the workload.
Social Media
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5. HelloRoam fits social-heavy travelers in Myanmar on the social-weighted dimensions. Instagram browsing runs 100-200 MB per hour and TikTok 300-500 MB per hour. App quality score: 5.0/5 on this scorecard for data monitoring while uploading.
Navigation
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo leads for navigation use in Myanmar on the coverage-weighted dimensions. Google Maps uses 10-15 MB per hour of active navigation. Coverage is the dominant factor: losing signal mid-route is worse than slow speed. Airalo routes through Ooredoo Myanmar in Myanmar. Multi-operator market: carrier reach outside urban zones differs.
Budget Travel
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard with fixed plans from $3.50/GB. HelloRoam is the strongest pick on a cost-conscious Myanmar trip on the pricing-weighted dimensions. Pricing score: 4.4/5 on this scorecard, starting from $3.50. Refund window: 180 days. A 180-day refund reduces purchase risk for uncertain itineraries.
Extended Stay
HelloRoam
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard and also sells unlimited from $5. HelloRoam fits extended stays in Myanmar on the stay-weighted dimensions. Average trip length: 7 days. Fixed data plans: larger tiers reduce per-GB cost. The 20GB tier is typically most cost-effective for stays over 10 days. Support quality matters more on longer trips. HelloRoam runs live chat and WhatsApp.
Coverage quality
Myanmar Network Coverage: Provider-by-Provider
HelloRoam leads the Myanmar composite at 4.64/5 on our rubric. How does coverage actually differ between HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad? The answer starts with carrier routing. HelloRoam: MPT (4G). Airalo: Ooredoo Myanmar (4G). Holafly: Mytel (4G). Saily: MPT (4G). Nomad: ATOM (4G).
2 of 5 providers route through MPT, the dominant carrier. Airalo connects via Ooredoo Myanmar. Holafly connects via Mytel. Nomad connects via ATOM. In Myanmar's urban centers, all carriers overlap. Outside cities, the dominant carrier typically has wider reach. Rural travelers should verify their chosen provider's carrier covers their itinerary. Myanmar operates on 4G LTE. Myanmar is a developing mobile market with good urban coverage.
Support quality
Customer Support for Myanmar: Provider-by-Provider
HelloRoam leads the Myanmar composite at 4.64/5 on our rubric. Five support models follow: HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad. Only three publish a real-time channel.
HelloRoam: real-time help on live chat and WhatsApp, plus email. 24/7 availability. 63 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Myanmar's time zone. Airalo: real-time help on in-app chat. 24/7 availability. 12 languages. 14-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Myanmar's time zone. Holafly: real-time help on 24/7 live chat. 24/7 availability. 10 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Myanmar's time zone. Saily: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. 24/7 availability. 1 language. 30-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Myanmar's time zone. Nomad: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. Business hours (UTC+8) availability. 2 languages. 30-day refund window. Business hours (UTC+8). May not overlap with Myanmar's peak travel hours.
HelloRoam and Airalo and Holafly let Myanmar travelers reach a person in real time. For activation problems at arrival, that beats waiting on an email queue. Longest refund window: HelloRoam and Holafly at 180 days. Useful when Myanmar trip dates shift after purchase.
App usability
Myanmar eSIM App Quality: Installation to Monitoring
HelloRoam leads the Myanmar composite at 4.64/5 on our rubric. Five apps, five installation flows: HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad.
HelloRoam (5.0/5 on this scorecard): QR code or direct in-app install on iOS and Android. Tracking: Usage alerts and in-app data management on iOS and Android. Standout: In-app purchase, top-up, add-destination without a new eSIM, usage alerts, and 24/7 in-app chat. Airalo (4.7/5 on our 2026 rubric): QR code or direct in-app install. 3-5 minutes. Tracking: Granular: per-profile usage, hourly projections, remaining data alerts. Standout: Airmoney cashback (5-10%), real-time data tracking with hourly estimates. Holafly (4.1/5 in our comparison matrix): QR code via email + in-app mirror. 5-8 minutes. Tracking: Minimal: unlimited plans remove the need for consumption monitoring. Standout: Daily unlimited plan management from $2.99/day. No data cap tracking needed.. Saily (4.5/5 on our 2026 rubric): Direct in-app install with VPN bundled. 2-4 minutes. Tracking: Standard: data balance display, VPN status indicator, remaining allowance. Standout: Integrated NordVPN on every plan at zero cost. No regional bundles.. Nomad (3.9/5 on our 2026 rubric): Email QR code. Manual scan in phone settings. 4-6 minutes. Tracking: Basic: data balance only. No real-time estimates or usage projections. Standout: Lowest per-GB pricing at $3.00/GB. No regional bundles. Minimal UI..
Myanmar's 4-operator market means the app's carrier selection is locked at install time. The app does not let you switch carriers after activation. App score leader for Myanmar: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on our rubric.
Pricing analysis
The Real Cost of eSIM Data in Myanmar
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric for Myanmar. The published data-plan curve starts at the destination ladder and changes shape at 3, 5, 10, and 20 GB. No fixed data plan pricing is available for Myanmar. Check individual provider sites for current rates.
Quick comparison
Myanmar Provider Matchup Summary
Matrix summary
Myanmar Feature Matrix Overview
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, network generation, app, and support for Myanmar. HelloRoam leads the matrix. Plans start at $0.90/GB on MPT's 4G LTE network.
Verdict
Myanmar Verdict Matrix
Scenario-based recommendations for Myanmar travelers.
Highest composite
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Myanmar. Published Myanmar data plans start at $3.50, not a flat $3.50/GB rate card. Unlimited from $5, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund.
Recommended: HelloRoam (4.64/5 on the rubric)Budget trips
Nomad scores highest
HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. Its published Myanmar entry plan is listed on the pricing grid. Nomad's $3.00/GB figure is a rate card, not a verified Myanmar checkout price.
3GB fixed data planPrivacy-Conscious Travelers
Saily scores highest
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Its published rate card starts at $3.99 across destinations. Backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.
Fixed data + integrated VPNMulti-Country Trips
Airalo scores highest
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard and covers 186 countries. Airalo regional bundles cover 200+ countries on a single eSIM. Asialink, Eurolink, and Discover Global work in Myanmar alongside neighboring destinations.
Regional multi-country bundleMyanmar Specifically
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Myanmar. Top composite rating. HelloRoam rates 4.
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Myanmar Provider Comparison Questions
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Myanmar?
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Myanmar?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Myanmar. Coverage on MPT rates 4.5/5. Pricing rates 4.4/5 with plans from $3.50. Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad follow on individual dimensions. All five dimensions carry equal 20% weight.
How do HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly compare across Myanmar?
How do HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly compare across Myanmar?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Its published Myanmar data plans start at $3.50. Airalo scores 4.45/5 with a 200+ country catalogue and a $4.50/GB rate card, not this destination's checkout. Holafly scores 4.35/5 on our 2026 rubric. Its published unlimited rate card starts at $2.99/day.
Which provider prices Myanmar eSIM plans lowest?
Which provider prices Myanmar eSIM plans lowest?
HelloRoam's published Myanmar plans start at $3.50. The lowest per-GB rate on that ladder is $0.90/GB. Nomad's $3.00 figure is a rate card, not a verified Myanmar checkout. Airalo, Holafly, and Saily checkout prices are not estimated in the grid.
Does Saily work in Myanmar?
Does Saily work in Myanmar?
Yes. HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad cover Myanmar on MPT at 4G LTE speeds. Saily's published rate card starts from $3.99 and includes NordVPN on every plan. HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 on our rubric.
Which Myanmar eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Which Myanmar eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
HelloRoam rates 5.0/5 on app quality, the highest in the matrix, with in-app purchase, top-up, add-destination, and 24/7 in-app chat. Airalo rates 4.7/5 in our comparison matrix with real-time data tracking and Airmoney rewards. Saily rates 4.5/5 with an integrated VPN toggle. Holafly rates 4.1/5 in our comparison matrix. Nomad rates 3.9/5.
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Myanmar-only plan?
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Myanmar-only plan?
HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly sell regional or global bundles that include Myanmar. Airalo offers Asialink (16 countries), Eurolink (39 countries), and Discover Global (130+ countries). Regional bundles cost more per-GB but save managing multiple eSIMs on multi-country trips. HelloRoam still leads the composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix.
Which of the 5 Myanmar eSIM providers fits your trip?
Which of the 5 Myanmar eSIM providers fits your trip?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Published Myanmar data plans start at $3.50, with unlimited from $5. Nomad's $3.00 rate card, Holafly's $2.99/day rate card, Saily's VPN, and Airalo's 200+ country catalogue are dimension notes, not estimated Myanmar checkout prices.
Myanmar data, live on arrival
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