Review of yesim: testing an eSIM provider in the European Union

The evolution of travel has transformed our approach to communication. There was a time when owning a phone was a luxury, and traveling abroad with substantial fees seemed inconceivable. Today, eSIM provides a convenient alternative, especially for trips within the European Union.

YESIM, based in Switzerland and Latvia, stands out as a leading eSIM provider. Although less known than others, such as Airalo or Nomad, YESIM deserves attention.

Let's focus our review on three key aspects:

• The purchasing experience
• Network experience
• Pricing

Evaluation of the Purchasing Experience

With a presence in 138 countries, Yesim stands among the leaders in the eSIM services market.

Effortless Navigation of eSIM Options

The straightforward navigation on Yesim, featuring a search by country or region, makes choosing eSIM plans easy. I tested the "Yesim European Union 3GB" regional plan priced at $8.41, offering 3GB of data valid for 7 days, without an associated phone number.

Simple Purchase Process

Buying an eSIM from Yesim is user-friendly. Creating a user account is mandatory, with various login options (Google, Facebook, Apple). The diverse payment methods, including credit cards, Paypal, Apple Pay, Alipay, and even Binance Pay, provide appreciated flexibility.

Noteworthy Points at Yesim

Some notable aspects when purchasing from Yesim:

• Deferred Activation: Option to activate the eSIM at a later time.
• Ycoins: Yesim's proprietary credit system, rewarding actions like purchases and friend referrals.
• Pay as you Go: An ideal option for limited data needs, enabling payment based on actual consumption.

Yesim eSIM Configuration

After purchase, instructions were sent via email. To get started, scan the QR code or manually enter the activation code if needed.

The setup is quick, but it's unfortunate that the email lacks precise instructions. New users might not be aware that activating data roaming is crucial, a step omitted during configuration.

A few minutes of waiting are required for the plan to become operational.