Yesim eSIM review: prices across 74 destinations
Prices checked 3 October 2026.
As of 3 October 2026, we track 74 destinations where Yesim has verified prices among the destinations we compare. Its best value on fixed-data plans is $0.80 per GB in Taiwan. The cheapest 7-day unlimited plan we found is $21.00 in Cyprus. We rank on price only; this is not a measure of network quality or speed.
Yesim prices by destination, best price per GB
| Destination | Best price / GB | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $0.80/GB | $3.00 | Compare Taiwan |
| Thailand | $0.82/GB | $3.12 | Compare Thailand |
| Cyprus | $0.84/GB | $2.40 | Compare Cyprus |
| Turkey | $0.86/GB | $2.40 | Compare Turkey |
| Egypt | $0.94/GB | $3.48 | Compare Egypt |
| Russia | $0.96/GB | $2.76 | Compare Russia |
| Iceland | $1.00/GB | $2.76 | Compare Iceland |
| United States | $1.06/GB | $3.48 | Compare United States |
| Europe | $1.12/GB | $3.00 | Compare Europe |
| United Kingdom | $1.12/GB | $3.00 | Compare United Kingdom |
| Italy | $1.12/GB | $3.00 | Compare Italy |
| France | $1.12/GB | $3.00 | Compare France |
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What Yesim states
From Yesim's own pages; every value links to its source. Where we could not verify a fact, the table says so.
| Founded | 2019source |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | Genesis Group AG (CHE-135.623.633)source |
| Registered in | Switzerlandsource |
| Destinations (provider's claim) | 170+ countries (Pay & Fly eSIM); 200+ destinations (help center); Annual Global Unlim Day Pass: 82 countries; Europe & UK regional eSIM: 33 countriessource |
| Fixed-data plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited fair-use limit | Yesim states it 'itself does not enforce a Fair Usage Policy', but partner providers may apply their own FUP; if limits are exceeded 'the operator might reduce the network speed'. No numeric thresholds published on the policy page; no overage charges. Destination pages say speed is throttled after daily usage limits are reached.source |
| Hotspot / tethering | YessourceJapan page: 'Hotspot: Available'. Pay & Fly page: share eSIM data with other devices. Europe page: hotspot availability 'depends on operator'. Help center claims hotspot works 'even on unlimited packages'. |
| Top-up of an existing eSIM | YessourcePay & Fly: 'Top up anytime, auto top-up available'. Help center: 'you can buy additional data at any time from our app or website'. Destination pages (Japan, Europe) say 'Balance top-up' is 'Available automatically if the subscription is active' (Japan page also says 'Not available' for standard plans). |
| Calls / SMS included | NosourceeSIM is data-only: ToS says 'Voice calls, SMS and MMS cannot be made or received through the eSIM itself.' Separate optional virtual phone numbers exist but 'can be used for inbound messages only'; calls not currently supported. |
| Shortest validity (days) | 1source |
| Longest validity (days) | 365source |
| Refund policy | A refund can be requested within 30 calendar days of purchase only if the plan has not been activated, used or expired; used data is not refunded, refunds of EUR 10 or less are issued as Ycoins, and requests are processed within 15 business days.source |
| App required | false, A QR code is sent after purchase and the eSIM can be installed from it; purchases can be made on the website or app. Homepage lists the Yesim app (iOS/Google Play) and ToS say the YESIM Application and Services require an active internet connection for installation/activation. An explicit 'app not required' statement was not found.source |
| Trustpilot | 4.3, 2967, 2026-10-03source |
"Unlimited" plans: what the providers say about limits
Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount of data. These are the providers' own statements.
Yesim
Yesim states it 'itself does not enforce a Fair Usage Policy', but partner providers may apply their own FUP; if limits are exceeded 'the operator might reduce the network speed'. No numeric thresholds published on the policy page; no overage charges. Destination pages say speed is throttled after daily usage limits are reached.
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How Yesim compares
Frequently asked questions
- Is Yesim worth it?
- Yesim has verified prices in 74 destinations we compare. Its best price per GB is $0.80 in Taiwan. Whether it is the cheapest depends on your destination; the table above and the Yesim alternatives page show how it ranks. We compare on price only, not network quality, speed or support.
- How much does a Yesim eSIM cost?
- Across the destinations we track, Yesim plans start at $2.40. On a per-GB basis the best value is $0.80 per GB. Prices change often, so check the provider's page before you buy.
- Does Yesim offer unlimited data?
- Yes. Yesim sells unlimited plans, which typically slow down after a daily amount of high-speed data. See the limits each provider states below.
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