Highest scored on our rubric: HelloRoam (4.64/5)Compare eSIM Providers for Yemen: Feature Matrix (2026)
Feature matrix
Yemen Provider Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across 5 weighted dimensions for Yemen.
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
Yemen Coverage, Provider Against Provider
Carrier Routing per Provider
| Provider | Carrier Partner | Network Type | Coverage score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | MTN Yemen | 3G | 4.5 |
| Airalo | Yemen Mobile | 3G | 4.9 |
| Holafly | Sabafon | 3G | 4.3 |
| Nomad | MTN Yemen | 3G | 3.9 |
| Saily | Yemen Mobile | 3G | 4.0 |
Network Count and Types
Yemen has 3 mobile networks: MTN Yemen, Yemen Mobile, Sabafon. Network types present: 3G.
Regional eSIM Alternative
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. Regional eSIM plans cover Yemen and surrounding countries when the provider publishes a bundle. Saily and Nomad do not. Neighbor entry-level prices: Bahrain: $3.28 (1GB); Iraq: $4.14 (1GB); Israel: $3.99 (1GB); Jordan: $3.99 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $15.40 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 Yemen and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $15.40 total.
Pricing
Yemen Price Tiers
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 Yemen is $5.50/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
Yemen eSIM Network Profile
Carrier Routing by Provider
| Provider | Carrier | Type | Network score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | MTN Yemen | 3G | 4.3 |
| Airalo | Yemen Mobile | 3G | 4.4 |
| Holafly | Sabafon | 3G | 4.2 |
| Nomad | MTN Yemen | 3G | 4.3 |
| Saily | Yemen Mobile | 3G | 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 Yemen 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 MTN Yemen in Yemen. Airalo: QR code or direct install. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to MTN Yemen in Yemen. Holafly: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 5-8 min to complete. Connects to MTN Yemen in Yemen. Saily: Direct in-app install. 4 steps, approximately 2-4 min to complete. Connects to MTN Yemen in Yemen. Nomad: QR code or manual APN. 4 steps, approximately 4-6 min to complete. Connects to MTN Yemen in Yemen. Plans activate on Yemen's 3G network. Install before departure to skip airport setup delays. All 5 providers allow pre-trip installation.
Head-to-head
Direct Comparison: eSIM Providers in Yemen
HelloRoam leads the Yemen composite at 4.64/5 on the rubric with an iOS and Android app, App 5.0/5, and Support 5.0/5. HelloRoam and Saily both connect to Yemen's 3G network, but through different paths. Saily includes VPN and does not sell regional bundles. HelloRoam posts App 5.0/5 on our rubric and Support 5.0/5 on live chat, WhatsApp, and email.
HelloRoam routes through MTN Yemen (3G) in Yemen. Saily connects via Yemen Mobile (3G). Different carriers mean different coverage footprints outside Yemen's urban core.
Pricing data for Yemen shows a 0.4-point gap between the two providers. The widest scoring gap is in support channels: HelloRoam leads by 0.9 points. Composite: HelloRoam 4.64/5 on our rubric, Saily 4.20/5.
Matrix analysis
Beyond the Numbers: Yemen Provider Scores Explained
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Yemen at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. The feature matrix then scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad across 5 equal-weight dimensions.
Coverage: Yemen's 3-operator market (MTN Yemen, Yemen Mobile and Sabafon) 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 the rubric on the Coverage dimension, Nomad scores 3.9/5.
Network: Yemen runs on 3G. 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 Yemen.
Use cases
Yemen Travel Scenarios: Provider Recommendations
Score-weighted recommendations for Yemen travelers.
Video Streaming
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo is the strongest pick for streaming in Yemen on the streaming-weighted dimensions. Network Generation score: 4.4/5 on the rubric on Yemen's 3G network via MTN Yemen, Yemen Mobile and Sabafon. On a 3G network, expect SD rather than HD, and buffering at peak hours. 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 Yemen on the work-weighted dimensions. Video calls need a steady connection more than a fast one. Yemen's 3G network leaves little headroom, so plan calls around WiFi. A real-time support channel matters when connectivity drops mid-session. HelloRoam: 24/7 support. Yemen'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 Yemen 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 our rubric for data monitoring while uploading.
Navigation
Airalo
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Airalo leads for navigation use in Yemen 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 Yemen Mobile in Yemen. 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 Yemen trip on the pricing-weighted dimensions. Pricing score: 4.4/5 on our rubric, 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 Yemen 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
Yemen eSIM Coverage Assessment by Carrier
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Yemen at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix. Coverage quality then depends on which of 3 operators each provider routes through. HelloRoam: MTN Yemen (3G). Airalo: Yemen Mobile (3G). Holafly: Sabafon (3G). Saily: Yemen Mobile (3G). Nomad: MTN Yemen (3G).
2 of 5 providers route through MTN Yemen, the dominant carrier. Airalo connects via Yemen Mobile. Holafly connects via Sabafon. Saily connects via Yemen Mobile. In Yemen'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. Yemen operates on 3G. Yemen is a developing mobile market with good urban coverage.
Support quality
Support Experience Compared for Yemen eSIMs
HelloRoam leads the Yemen composite at 4.64/5. Support is 20% of that score, the same as every other dimension, but for Yemen travelers hitting activation issues it becomes the one that decides the trip.
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 Yemen'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 Yemen'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 Yemen'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 Yemen'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 Yemen's peak travel hours.
HelloRoam and Airalo and Holafly let Yemen 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 Yemen trip dates shift after purchase.
App usability
Provider App Comparison for Yemen
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite for Yemen at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix and posts App 5.0/5 on an iOS and Android app. App Features still carry 20% of the composite.
HelloRoam (5.0/5 on the rubric): 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 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 in our comparison matrix): 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 the 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..
Yemen's 3-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 Yemen: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on our rubric.
Pricing analysis
Yemen eSIM Value Curve: Where Each Tier Sits
HelloRoam leads Yemen at 4.64/5 on the rubric with unlimited from $5. Published fixed plans start at the destination ladder. Per-GB cost on that ladder drops as the data tier gets larger. No fixed data plan pricing is available for Yemen. Check individual provider sites for current rates.
Quick comparison
Yemen Provider Matchup Summary
Matrix summary
Yemen Feature Matrix Overview
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, network generation, app, and support for Yemen. HelloRoam leads the matrix. Plans start at $5.50/GB on MTN Yemen's 3G network.
Verdict
Yemen Verdict Matrix
Scenario-based recommendations for Yemen travelers.
Highest composite
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Yemen. Published Yemen 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 Yemen entry plan is listed on the pricing grid. Nomad's $3.00/GB figure is a rate card, not a verified Yemen 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 Yemen alongside neighboring destinations.
Regional multi-country bundleYemen Specifically
HelloRoam scores highest
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Yemen. Top composite rating. HelloRoam rates 4.
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Yemen Provider Comparison Questions
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Yemen?
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Yemen?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Yemen. Coverage on MTN Yemen 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 Yemen?
How do HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly compare across Yemen?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Its published Yemen 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 Yemen eSIM plans lowest?
Which provider prices Yemen eSIM plans lowest?
HelloRoam's published Yemen plans start at $3.50. The lowest per-GB rate on that ladder is $5.50/GB. Nomad's $3.00 figure is a rate card, not a verified Yemen checkout. Airalo, Holafly, and Saily checkout prices are not estimated in the grid.
Does Saily work in Yemen?
Does Saily work in Yemen?
Yes. HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad cover Yemen on MTN Yemen at 3G 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 Yemen eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Which Yemen 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 Yemen-only plan?
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Yemen-only plan?
HelloRoam, Airalo, and Holafly sell regional or global bundles that include Yemen. 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 on this scorecard.
Which of the 5 Yemen eSIM providers fits your trip?
Which of the 5 Yemen eSIM providers fits your trip?
HelloRoam leads the composite at 4.64/5 on this scorecard. Published Yemen 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 Yemen checkout prices.
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