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Yesim

6.9

Tech-savvy travelers who want built-in VPN, virtual phone numbers, and flexible pay-as-you-go credits

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Jetpac

6.8

Frequent flyers who value airport lounge access and travel lifestyle perks alongside budget eSIM data

James Mitchell
James Mitchell

Score Comparison

Criteria
Yesim
Jetpac
Overall Score
6.9
6.8
Coverage Breadth
8.0
6.5
Value for Money
5.5
8.5
Data Options
7.0
5.5
App Experience
8.0
7.0
Network Quality
7.0
5.5
Customer Support
4.5
8.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Yesim
Jetpac
Starting Price
$8
$4
Pricing Model
One-time Purchase
One-time Purchase

Making Your Decision

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When to Choose Yesim

Tech-savvy travelers who want built-in VPN, virtual phone numbers, and flexible pay-as-you-go credits

Yesim is a Swiss-based provider with a polished app and unique features including a built-in VPN (iOS only) and city-specific plans. The pay-as-you-go credit system with no expiry suits irregular travelers well. Premium pricing and slow customer support hold it back from the top tier, but for feature-rich travel eSIM users, Yesim delivers solid value.

Strengths

  • Built-in free VPN for iOS users and virtual phone number option for dual-line use
  • Beautiful, intuitive app with unique city-specific plans for popular destinations
  • Pay-as-you-go "Pay & Fly" credit system with no-expiry balance and strong loyalty program (YCoins)
  • Accepts cryptocurrency payments and offers competitive pricing in select destinations

Limitations

  • Slow customer support response times compared to competitors
  • Premium pricing ranked #26/38 with higher per-GB costs than Airalo in most destinations
  • VPN feature only available on iOS; auto-refill enabled by default on YCoin top-ups
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When to Choose Jetpac

Frequent flyers who value airport lounge access and travel lifestyle perks alongside budget eSIM data

Jetpac stands out with unique travel lifestyle perks — the Smart Delay feature providing free lounge access on flight delays is something no other eSIM provider offers. Budget pricing and excellent WhatsApp-based support are strong points. However, inconsistent network performance and limited coverage compared to market leaders make it better suited for casual travelers than connectivity-focused users.

Strengths

  • Smart Delay feature provides free airport lounge access on 60+ minute flight delays (unique perk)
  • Budget-friendly introductory pricing with 20% bulk buy discounts
  • Excellent Trustpilot rating (5 stars) with 24/7 support via WhatsApp
  • JetFlex and JetPro subscriptions bundle data with travel perks and insurance

Limitations

  • Inconsistent network performance with poor upload speeds and high latency due to traffic routing
  • Narrower global coverage (96 countries on global plan vs Airalo's 200+)
  • Android users may need manual APN configuration; Voice feature iOS-only and still in beta

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