Key takeaways
Based on 28 traveler reports from Jordan and our tests, the best option for trips of a week or more is Maya Mobile: it worked well for 4 of 5 travelers, with the cheapest unlimited plans here but no small plans. Holafly also worked for 4 of 5, in Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea, but its speed is capped from the start. GoMoWorld (3 of 4) suits heavy data and Wadi Rum, but is app-only. Yesim (2 of 3) has flexible daily plans and a very slow help desk. Airalo (4 of 8) is easy to set up but has the weakest record, failing twice in Amman.
- Longer trips, unlimited data Maya Mobile 80% worked well in Jordan 4 of 5 reviewers 8.4 our score
- Amman, Petra, Dead Sea Holafly 80% worked well in Jordan 4 of 5 reviewers 7.1 our score
- Heavy data, Wadi Rum GoMoWorld 75% worked well in Jordan 3 of 4 reviewers 7.8 our score
- Flexible daily unlimited Yesim 67% worked well in Jordan 2 of 3 reviewers 6.6 our score
- Easy setup, weaker record Airalo 50% worked well in Jordan 4 of 8 reviewers 7.5 our score
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The best eSIM for Jordan is hard to pin down with certainty, because Jordan has few public traveler reports. We counted 28 from Jordan across 8 providers, and only 5 providers have 3 or more. Maya Mobile and Holafly came out on top, with 4 of 5 reports positive for each. The sections below say what went wrong for the rest.
Most trips follow one line from north to south: Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Red Sea at Aqaba. Three operators run the mobile networks: Zain, Orange and Umniah [1]. Coverage follows towns and main roads. Travel sources report dead zones in the Siq at Petra, on the Ad-Deir climb, in Wadi Mujib and Dana, and at Wadi Rum camps behind rock walls, while Wadi Rum village and the Petra visitor centre normally have service. 5G is a city extra: it is still only a little over 5% of mobile subscriptions [1].
Most travel eSIMs we checked ride Zain, and Roamless rides Umniah. Local SIMs are sold at the airport, but they need your passport. In June and July, Jordan's regulator has blocked messaging apps around exam halls during exam hours, and Jordan News reported the latest block for 23 to 30 July 2026. Installing your eSIM at home, before the flight, is the safer path.
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Best eSIM Providers for Jordan
eSIM plans in Jordan at a glance
- Cheapest plan Yesim €0.45 0.1 GB 1 days
- Cheapest 5 GB plan ByteSim $10.9 5 GB 30 days
- Cheapest 10 GB plan ByteSim $19.9 10 GB 30 days
- Cheapest 20 GB plan Global YO $30.09 20 GB 30 days
- Most data Ubigi $290 200 GB 360 days
- Longest validity Global YO $76.99 100 GB 365 days
- Lowest price per GB Global YO $71.39 100 GB 60 days
How well each provider's eSIM works in Jordan
The Vefru score is our overall rating of the provider. The percentage shows how many reviewers said their eSIM worked well in Jordan. Since unhappy customers review more often, it is best used to compare providers with each other.
Worked well in Jordan
4 of 5 reviewers
80%
Worked well in Jordan
4 of 5 reviewers
80%
Worked well in Jordan
3 of 4 reviewers
75%
Worked well in Jordan
2 of 3 reviewers
67%
Worked well in Jordan
4 of 8 reviewers
50%
Worked well in Jordan
1 of 1 reviewers
100%
Worked well in Jordan
1 of 1 reviewers
100%
Worked well in Jordan
1 of 1 reviewers
100%
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
Worked well in Jordan
No traveler reports yet
How we got these numbers: we read 28 public customer reviews that mention Jordan or a place in it, published between February 2025 and August 2026, and counted a report as "worked" when the reviewer said the eSIM connected, even with small hiccups. We treat 20 or more reports as strong evidence, 3 to 19 as limited, and fewer than 3 as too few to judge. A count like 4 of 5 means the eSIM worked well for 4 of the 5 travelers who reported from here; each provider section says what went wrong for the rest. The Vefru test score is a separate number: our own hands-on test of the provider, run outside Jordan, so it says how the provider behaves, not how the network performs here. Local operator prices in the text were checked on 25 September 2026; provider ratings, the plan tables and the price-per-GB chart are live and update on their own.
| Provider | Vefru test score | Worked in Jordan (reports) | Best for | Network in Jordan | Speed cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | 8.4 | 4 of 5 (limited) | Longer trips, unlimited data | not named on its page (checked September 2026) | Unlimited: slows after a daily allowance |
| Holafly | 7.1 | 4 of 5 (limited) | Amman, Petra, Dead Sea | Zain (its own page) | Capped from the start (our test); hotspot 1 GB a day |
| GoMoWorld | 7.8 | 3 of 4 (limited) | Heavy data, Wadi Rum | not named on its page (checked September 2026) | No cap found, no unlimited plan |
| Yesim | 6.6 | 2 of 3 (limited) | Flexible daily unlimited | unknown | Unlimited: throttled, limit not published |
| Airalo | 7.5 | 4 of 8 (limited) | Easy setup, weaker record | Zain (its own page) | No cap on fixed plans in our test |
| Nomad | 7.2 | 1 of 1 (too few) | Experienced users | Zain (page also says more than one network) | Day plans slow after their quota |
| Roamless | 7.1 | 1 of 1 (too few) | Pay-as-you-go credit | Umniah, 4G only | None claimed |
| Saily | 8.1 | 1 of 1 (too few) | First eSIM, easy app | not named on its page (checked September 2026) | No cap on fixed plans in our test |
| eSIM4Travel | 8.8 | no reports yet | Not cheap here, no reports | Orange, or Zain and Umniah [10] | Daily plans slow after quota |
| Global YO | 8.0 | no reports yet | Big data plans, 4G only | Zain, 4G only [11] | Day plans slow after quota |
| Ubigi | 6.3 | no reports yet | not a top pick here | Umniah and Zain, no 5G | No throttling flagged |
| ByteSIM | 6.1 | no reports yet | not a top pick here | Umniah, with Zain and Orange as backup | Slows after quota on daily and unlimited plans |
| Jetpac | 6.9 | no reports yet | not a top pick here | unknown | No Jordan plan found |
| GigSky | 7.1 | no reports yet | Cruises, not a top pick | not named by GigSky | No cap on fixed plans in our test |
We picked the Best group by traveler reports from Jordan first, then price position, then our hands-on tests, and only providers with 3 or more reports qualify. The tests behind the findings are in our analysis of customer reviews.
Maya Mobile eSIM in Jordan: cheap unlimited for longer trips
- Purchase process9/10
- Mobile app8/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support6/10
- Speed test9/10
- Prices8/10
- Customer feedback9/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Maya Mobile sells one product: a global unlimited eSIM plan for 165+ countries that you install once and switch on for every trip. It was fast in our test, and it is the cheapest global unlimited plan we have compared. There are no single-country plans, and nothing shorter than 3 days.
Key facts
165+ countries
iPhone app 4.5
Android app 4.7
Auto Top-Up
Hotspot
5.5 GB/day at full speed
Trustpilot
- 4.5/512,788 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Maya Mobile eSIM in our hands
Maya Mobile is the pick for travelers who want unlimited data for a week or more. It worked well for 4 of 5 travelers who reported from Jordan (80%), a limited but clean record that ties Holafly. Maya is placed first because its unlimited plans are usually the cheapest here. The successes name Amman, and one reviewer in May 2025 wrote that Maya "covered excellent every part of Jordan".
The reviews that report trouble point to the phone or the border crossing, not to Jordan's coverage. A Samsung stopped working after a trip from Egypt in December 2025, while a Pixel on the same account kept working. A February 2025 review says an eSIM would not connect. Both reviewers praised the help desk, which answered within minutes in one case.
Maya sells only global unlimited plans, valid for 3, 7, 14 or 30 days, and its own page shows no Jordan-only plan. That means nothing for a weekend or a light user. Full speed runs up to a daily allowance, then slows, the fairest unlimited rule in our Maya review. The drawbacks are a help desk that is only fair (a WhatsApp form before a human answers) and manual APN and roaming settings. Maya does not name its Jordan network on its page (checked September 2026). You can see the Maya plans here.
Maya Mobile eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for MAYA MOBILE in Jordan from 2 GB.
Holafly eSIM in Jordan: strong record, capped speed
- Purchase process7/10
- Mobile app7/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support6/10
- Speed test4/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback9.4/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Holafly is an Irish eSIM provider built around unlimited data, with trip eSIMs for 200+ destinations. Travelers report it working more often than any other provider we track. Its weak points are speed and price: our test ran at about 30 Mbps on 5G, and its unlimited plans cost more than most.
Key facts
200+ destinations
iPhone app 4.8
Android app 4.7
No top-ups
Hotspot 1 GB/day
30 to 40 Mbps
Trustpilot
- 4.7/5113,513 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Holafly eSIM in our hands
Holafly is the pick for travelers who want unlimited data and no setup thinking, but in our test its speed was capped from the start. It worked well for 4 of 5 travelers who reported from Jordan (80%). In practice the cap is fine for maps, messaging, browsing and streaming, and slow for large downloads, uploads, cloud backups and laptop work. The hotspot is limited to 1 GB a day and there are no top-ups. A reviewer in May 2026 wrote that the connection was "reliable in most places I visited, including Amman, Petra, and the Dead Sea".
The one miss came from an Israeli traveler in July 2026. Data either did not work, was very slow, or kept freezing and disconnecting, which the reviewer contrasted with better trips elsewhere. The other reports describe quick activation and no gaps, but they name few places, so one bad report weighs more than usual here.
Holafly sells unlimited plans priced by day, and its page names Zain Jordan as the network (as of September 2026; third-party sources from 2023 to 2025 said Umniah). Our comparison tool listed no Holafly plan for Jordan at export, so there is no live plan table below; Holafly's own page lists unlimited Jordan plans. It is usually the dearest unlimited option in our comparison, and plans can be refunded when unused. Details are in our Holafly review. Holafly's Jordan page shows the current plans.
GoMoWorld eSIM in Jordan: fast, unthrottled, app-only
- Purchase process8/10
- Mobile app8/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support6/10
- Speed test10/10
- Prices7/10
- Customer feedback7.6/10
- Coverage8/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
GoMoWorld is the travel eSIM brand of Irish operator eir, with plans in 202 countries. Every destination has the same four euro prices, and we saw no throttling at all. The catch is that everything happens in the app, and human support works only in office hours.
Key facts
202 countries
iPhone app 4.8
Android app 4.6
Top-ups
Hotspot
No throttling
Trustpilot
- 3.8/51,987 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Pros and cons
GoMoWorld eSIM in our hands
GoMoWorld is the pick for heavy data and desert trips, with the best speed result in our test and no throttling. It worked well for 3 of 4 travelers who reported from Jordan (75%). The successes are the most specific of any provider: in August 2026 a traveler wrote that "our eSIM connection remained stable, even in the Wadi Rum desert", and a French traveler in May 2025 described coverage "even in remote corners" with no GPS drops.
The miss was a couple from Germany in July 2026 whose two eSIMs both failed. The review does not say why. In our test GoMoWorld does nothing until you press Start in the app (or schedule it), and that is a common reason for "not working". Each traveler also needs their own account, because one account holds one device.
The Jordan plans run from 1.8 GB to 27 GB, valid for 7 or 30 days, with tethering allowed and no clock until you activate. There is no unlimited plan and no calls. The eSIM is delivered only inside the app, and the help desk is a good bot with human staff in office hours only. GoMoWorld sits slightly below the market on price, and it does not name its Jordan network on its page (checked September 2026). Our verdict is in the GoMoWorld review. You can see the plans on GoMoWorld.
GoMoWorld eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for GOMOWORLD in Jordan.
Yesim eSIM in Jordan: flexible plans, slow help desk
- Purchase process6/10
- Mobile app7/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support2/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback8.6/10
- Coverage8/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Yesim is a Swiss eSIM provider built around unlimited plans sold by the day, with one eSIM for 200+ destinations. Data was fast in our test. But its support was among the slowest we have tested, and its fixed-data country plans cost more than most rivals.
Key facts
200+ destinations
iPhone app 4.6
Android app 4.7
Top-ups
Hotspot
Possible slowdown
Trustpilot
- 4.3/52,963 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Yesim eSIM in our hands
Yesim suits experienced travelers who want day-based unlimited plans and can fix problems alone. It worked well for 2 of 3 travelers who reported from Jordan (67%), the thinnest record in the Best group. The one miss was at the Treasury in Petra. The review texts in our set carry no Jordan story for Yesim, so we know the place but not the cause.
Yesim sells Jordan plans from 0.1 GB to 10 GB, valid for 1 to 30 days, plus unlimited plans that are throttled at a limit it does not publish. Middle East and global bundles also cover Jordan. We could not confirm its Jordan network, because its site did not load for us. In our test the plan started at purchase, so it is best bought close to the trip, and the help desk was among the slowest we tried, at 15 to 60 minutes per reply (see the best customer support ranking).
Its fixed country plans are dear and its unlimited plans sit at the market price. Our full test is in the Yesim review. Yesim's Jordan page has the current plans.
Yesim eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for YESIM in Jordan.
Airalo eSIM in Jordan: easy setup, weakest Jordan record
- Purchase process9/10
- Mobile app8/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support7/10
- Speed test7/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback8.2/10
- Coverage7/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Airalo is an eSIM marketplace from Singapore with plans for 200+ destinations, some with calls and texts. It is easy to buy and install. But prices sit at the market median, and travelers report more failed connections than with any other provider we track.
Key facts
200+ destinations
iPhone app 4.6
Android app 4.3
Top-ups
Hotspot
No cap on fixed plans
Trustpilot
- 4.1/545,721 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Airalo eSIM in our hands
Airalo is in the Best group because of its report volume and its easy purchase and app, but it has the weakest Jordan record of the five: it worked well for 4 of 8 travelers who reported from Jordan (50%). Both Amman reports were failures. The positive reviews do not name a place in Jordan.
The misses share one pattern: the phone shows a connection but no data loads. In August 2026 a traveler in Amman wrote that the iPhone showed "5G and 4 bars" but could not load a web page. Another Amman traveler had bars and no internet for the whole trip. In July 2026 a traveler said the plan never connected in Jordan and Bahrain although the app showed a connection, and a fifth reviewer called it "very bad in Jordan". One more complaint was about 6 GB used in under 24 hours. This looks like a data problem on the network side, not missing coverage.
Airalo sells Jordan-only plans from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid for 3 to 30 days, and its page names Zain Jordan. Middle East plans include unlimited versions that slow after 3 GB a day. Its Discover+ global plans add voice and SMS. Price is around the market, never the cheapest. Our own tests were smooth, but the record is why alternatives to Airalo matter in Jordan; the test details are in our Airalo review. Airalo's Jordan page lists the plans.
Airalo eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for AIRALO in Jordan.
Other eSIM Providers for Jordan
These providers have fewer than 3 traveler reports from Jordan, or none, or a finding against them for this country. They are in the same order as above: reports first, then price position, then our tests.
Nomad eSIM in Jordan: one report, unreachable help desk
- Purchase process8/10
- Mobile app7/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support2/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices7/10
- Customer feedback8.6/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Nomad is a US travel eSIM brand run by LotusFlare, with plans for more than 200 destinations. It has a polished native app, fast data and prices close to the market average almost everywhere. Its weak spot is support: the chat is an AI bot with no route to a human.
Key facts
200+ destinations
iPhone app 4.8
Android app 4.5
Top-ups
Hotspot
2 GB/day cap
Trustpilot
- 4.3/544,625 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Nomad eSIM in our hands
Nomad suits experienced travelers who will not need the help desk. One traveler reported from Jordan and it worked (1 of 1), which is too few to judge. In June 2026 a reviewer who traveled through Egypt, Jordan and Europe said getting data and topping up was easy at each stop.
Nomad sells Jordan plans from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid for 3 to 30 days, at LTE/4G speed, and its page names Zain but also says more than one local network. Day plans slow after their quota. Its price is slightly below the market. The weak point is the help desk: in our test the bot looped and never reached a human. Details are in the Nomad review. Nomad's site shows the plans.
Nomad eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for NOMAD in Jordan.
Roamless eSIM in Jordan: pay-as-you-go, one report
- Purchase process5/10
- Mobile app7/10
- eSIM installation7/10
- Customer support7/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback9/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Roamless is a US provider built around one global eSIM for 203 destinations, paid with pay-as-you-go credit. It was fast and unthrottled in our test, and travelers report it working in 91% of cases. Its weak point is buying: the website forces you into the app, and large data amounts cost more than most rivals.
Key facts
203 destinations
iPhone app 4.8
Android app 4.1
Pay-as-you-go
Unlimited hotspot
No throttling
Trustpilot
- 4.5/51,746 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Pros and cons
Roamless eSIM in our hands
Roamless fits light users who want credit that does not expire. One traveler reported from Jordan and it worked (1 of 1), too few to judge. In April 2026 a reviewer who used it in Jordan, Nepal and Turkey called it "easy, affordable and hassle free".
Roamless sells Jordan plans from 0.4 GB to 100 GB, either as 30-day plans or as pay-as-you-go credit with no expiry, and no unlimited plan. Its page names Umniah, on 4G only, with unlimited hotspot, and a free trial plan is listed for Jordan. It is cheap for 1 GB and dear for 10 GB and more. In our test the preset APN did not work and had to be changed by hand, and the eSIM is available only in the app. See the Roamless review. Roamless's Jordan page shows the plans.
Roamless eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for ROAMLESS in Jordan.
Saily eSIM in Jordan: best app, one report
- Purchase process7/10
- Mobile app9/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support10/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices4/10
- Customer feedback9.4/10
- Coverage8/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Saily is the travel eSIM from the company behind NordVPN, with plans for about 200 destinations. It has the smoothest install we have tested, a polished app and a built-in VPN. But prices run above the market in most big European destinations, and traveler reports sit below average.
Key facts
About 200 destinations
iPhone app 4.7
Android app 4.5
Top-ups
Hotspot
3 or 5 GB/day cap
Trustpilot
- 4.7/531,741 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Pros and cons
Saily eSIM in our hands
Saily suits first-time users who want the smoothest app and fastest help desk we tested. One traveler reported from Jordan and it worked (1 of 1), too few to judge. A reviewer in April 2026 used it in Peru, Borneo and Jordan "with no issues".
Saily sells Jordan plans of 1 GB to 10 GB, valid for 7 or 30 days, plus Middle East and North Africa plans. There is no unlimited plan for Jordan. Its page names no network (checked September 2026). Saily is among the dearer providers in our comparison, which is the main reason to look at others first. Our verdict is in the Saily review. Saily's Jordan page shows the plans.
Saily eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for SAILY in Jordan.
eSIM4Travel eSIM in Jordan: not cheap here, no reports
- Purchase process8/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support10/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices10/10
- Customer feedback8.8/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of seven categories from our own paid test and customer reviews. eSIM4Travel has no app, so we do not score one.
eSIM4Travel is a US eSIM seller with plans for 158 destinations and no app. It was the cheapest provider in our price database, and its support was the best we have tested. Without an app, you cannot reach the store to top up once your data runs out.
Key facts
158 destinations
No app
Web only
Top-ups
Hotspot
No throttling
Trustpilot
- 4.4/5202 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
PayPal
Apple Pay
Pros and cons
eSIM4Travel eSIM in our hands
eSIM4Travel is the cheapest provider in our comparison in most countries and had the best help desk we tested, but Jordan is not one of its cheap countries, and no traveler has reported from Jordan yet. Its 2 GB to 10 GB plans here sit at or above the middle of the other providers, so it loses the price edge that normally earns it a place in the Best group.
It sells Jordan plans of 1 GB to 10 GB, valid for 1, 7 or 30 days, in two versions: one on Orange, one on Zain and Umniah [10]. Both are 4G and 3G only, with no 5G. There is no app, so once the data runs out you need Wi-Fi to buy more. See the cheapest eSIM comparison and our eSIM4Travel review. eSIM4Travel's Jordan page lists the plans.
eSIM4Travel eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for ESIM4TRAVEL in Jordan.
Global YO eSIM in Jordan: big plans, no reports
- Purchase process8/10
- Mobile app8/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support5/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices10/10
- Customer feedback8/10
- Coverage8/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Global YO is a US eSIM provider aimed at young travelers, with plans in 195 countries. It is the second cheapest provider in our price data, and buying and installing took minutes. Its weak spot is support: quick to answer, slow to help.
Key facts
195 countries
iPhone app 4.5
Android app 3.8
Top-ups
Hotspot
Over 150 Mbps
Trustpilot
- 4.0/51,293 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Pros and cons
Global YO eSIM in our hands
Global YO has no traveler reports from Jordan yet, so we cannot say how it performs on the ground. It sells Jordan plans from 1 GB to 100 GB, valid for 3 to 60 days, plus Middle East and global plans. Its page names Zain and says the service is 4G/LTE only [11]. Day plans slow after their quota, and top-ups are allowed.
Across our comparison it is one of the two cheapest providers, especially for 10 GB and more. The test findings are mixed: the app is polished, but you must buy inside it, and the first help desk reply took 10 minutes and was a template. It is also the provider with the largest plans on this page, up to 100 GB. See the Global YO review. Global YO's Jordan page lists the plans.
Global YO eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for GLOBAL YO in Jordan.
Ubigi eSIM in Jordan: no reports, no 5G
- Purchase process4/10
- Mobile app3/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support2/10
- Speed test9/10
- Prices7/10
- Customer feedback8.2/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Ubigi is the travel eSIM brand of Paris operator Transatel, with one reusable eSIM for 200+ destinations. Data was fast in our test, and its 3 GB, 10 GB and 30-day unlimited plans are cheap. Its weak point is support: a chatbot that ends in an email ticket, with no live agent.
Key facts
200+ destinations
iPhone app 4.6
Android app 3.7
Top-ups
Hotspot
568 Mbps on 5G
Trustpilot
- 4.1/547,238 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
Ubigi eSIM in our hands
Ubigi has no traveler reports from Jordan yet. It sells three Jordan plans of 1 GB, 3 GB and 10 GB, valid for 7, 15 or 30 days. Its page names Umniah and Zain and says there is no 5G. In our test the network was strong and the app could still top up at zero data, but the site, the app and the help desk were the weakest of the providers we tried: a ticket stayed unanswered for 24 hours. Its price is slightly below the market. See the Ubigi review. Ubigi's site shows the plans.
Ubigi eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for UBIGI in Jordan.
ByteSIM eSIM in Jordan: wide catalog, clumsy checkout
- Purchase process4/10
- Mobile app4/10
- eSIM installation7/10
- Customer support2/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback9.6/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
ByteSIM is a Hong Kong eSIM shop with a huge catalog: daily, fixed and unlimited plans for about 200 destinations. Data was fast in our test, and travelers report it working in 88% of cases. The checkout, the app and support were the weak points.
Key facts
About 200 destinations
iPhone app 4.6
Android app 3.8
No top-ups
Hotspot
175 Mbps on 4G
Trustpilot
- 4.8/54,279 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
ByteSIM eSIM in our hands
ByteSIM has no traveler reports from Jordan yet. It has the widest range of Jordan plans in our comparison: daily plans, fixed plans from 0.5 GB to 90 GB, and unlimited plans, valid for 1 to 30 days. Unlimited and daily plans slow after their quota. Its page names Umniah as the main network, with Zain and Orange as backup, and says no ID is needed. It also lists three plans with minutes and SMS for Jordan.
In our test the checkout and app were clumsy, and a WhatsApp message got no reply within 15 minutes. Price is around the market. See the ByteSIM review. ByteSIM's site has the full list.
ByteSIM eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for BYTESIM in Jordan.
Jetpac eSIM in Jordan: no Jordan plan found
- Purchase process5/10
- Mobile app5/10
- eSIM installation9/10
- Customer support5/10
- Speed test8/10
- Prices5/10
- Customer feedback9.4/10
- Coverage9/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
Jetpac is a Singapore eSIM provider with plans in 129 countries. It adds extras like in-app calls, free WhatsApp and Google Maps after your data runs out, and lounge access on delayed flights. Its website, app and support are rough, so it suits travelers who can fix small issues themselves.
Key facts
129 countries
iPhone app 4.0
Android app 4.1
Top-ups
Hotspot
3 GB/day cap
Trustpilot
- 4.7/53,528 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Pros and cons
Jetpac eSIM in our hands
Jetpac has no traveler reports from Jordan, and our comparison tool listed no Jetpac plan for Jordan at export. We could not read its page, which loads with scripts, so we cannot confirm a Jordan plan or its network. What sets Jetpac apart elsewhere is a set of extras: free WhatsApp and Maps after the data runs out on larger packs, in-app voice packs, and a free lounge after a long flight delay. It is among the dearer providers, and the app was rough in our test. See the Jetpac review. Jetpac's site is where to check for Jordan.
GigSky eSIM in Jordan: cruise plans, no reports
- Purchase process7/10
- Mobile app6/10
- eSIM installation8/10
- Customer support9/10
- Speed test6/10
- Prices4/10
- Customer feedback8.6/10
- Coverage8/10
Average of eight categories from our own paid test and customer reviews.
GigSky is a US travel eSIM that works like its own operator, with plans for 190+ destinations plus cruise, ferry and in-flight plans. Its app stays partly online after your data runs out. But its fixed-data plans are the most expensive of the 12 providers we compared.
Key facts
190+ destinations
iPhone app 4.5
Android app 3.9
Top-ups
Hotspot
3.5 GB/day cap
Trustpilot
- 4.3/57,194 reviews
Payments
Credit or debit card
Apple Pay
PayPal
Pros and cons
GigSky eSIM in our hands
GigSky has no traveler reports from Jordan yet, and it is a cruise and island specialist rather than a land pick. It sells Jordan plans of 1 GB to 10 GB plus a 1-day unlimited pass, valid for 1 to 30 days, and it also sells Middle East plans with cruise coverage. It does not name carriers. Unlimited slows after a daily allowance. It is among the dearest providers overall, though its app stayed partly online at zero data in our test, so you can buy a new plan without Wi-Fi. See the GigSky review. GigSky's Jordan page lists the plans.
GigSky eSIM Plans in Jordan
Selection of the best eSIM data plans for GIGSKY in Jordan.
Providers travelers report from Jordan that we have not tested
One provider outside our 14 appears in the reviews: Simify. A December 2025 review says its eSIMs worked in Jordan, but it is not in our report data and has no count. Our research found a Simify page for Jordan with no prices shown, a 6-month window to start the plan, and no top-ups.
Best eSIM Plans for Jordan
Price per GB in Jordan by eSIM Provider
How much does each provider charge per GB in Jordan? The chart below compares plans of 1 to 10 GB that last 6 to 14 days, the usual range for a one- or two-week trip. Provider websites show only their own plans, so this side-by-side view is one you would otherwise have to calculate yourself. A shorter bar means a lower price per GB.
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2 GB in Jordan
Comparison of offers for 2 GB data plans in Jordan from the most popular eSIM providers.
5 GB in Jordan
Comparison of offers for 5 GB data plans in Jordan from the most popular eSIM providers.
10 GB in Jordan
Comparison of offers for 10 GB data plans in Jordan from the most popular eSIM providers.
20 GB in Jordan
Comparison of offers for 20 GB data plans in Jordan from the most popular eSIM providers.
Unlimited in Jordan
Comparison of offers for unlimited data plans in Jordan from the most popular eSIM providers.
Unsure which size fits? Our travel data calculator turns your habits into a number. Jordan is often paired with Israel or Egypt, and you can compare Jordan and Israel plans together in one search.
Best eSIM for Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum
Amman is the only place with 3 or more reports, and no single provider has 3 there, so the country pick applies. The overall pick, Maya Mobile, has one positive Amman report.
| Where you are going | What the reports show | Our pick |
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| Amman | Maya Mobile 1/1, Holafly 1/1, Airalo 0/2 | Country pick applies, no provider has 3 or more reports here |
| Petra | too few reports | Country pick applies |
| Petra Treasury | too few reports | Country pick applies |
| Dead Sea (shared with Israel) | too few reports | Country pick applies |
| Wadi Rum | too few reports | Country pick applies |
Best eSIM for Amman
Maya Mobile and Holafly each have one report that worked in Amman, so they lead for the capital, with the thin base stated. The strongest finding is against Airalo: both Amman reports failed, in August 2026, with the phone showing 4G or 5G bars and no page loading. We read that as a data problem, not a dead zone. No review mentions the airport.
Petra has one Holafly report that worked, the Dead Sea (shared with Israel) has another, and Yesim has one miss at the Treasury. Wadi Rum has one GoMoWorld report from August 2026 that stayed stable in the desert. There are no traveler reports from Aqaba or the Jordan Trail yet. For remote stretches the network information points to Zain, which had the highest coverage score in Opensignal's July 2026 report and which Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Global YO name as their network.
Local SIM Cards and Operator eSIMs in Jordan
A local visitor line beats a travel eSIM when you need more than about 3 to 4 GB, and a travel eSIM wins for small needs, no passport queue and no dinars. The cheapest travel eSIM per GB costs 4 to 7 times as much as the cheapest local visitor line (our arithmetic on the prices below, September 2026). All three operators, Zain, Orange and Umniah, sell visitor eSIMs online, and Zain checks that your phone can use an eSIM [7].
| Operator and plan | Data | Calls and SMS | Validity | Price in JOD, tax included (as of September 2026) |
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| Orange Visitors Line 5G | 90 GB | 30 international minutes, 10 international SMS | 10 days | 21.30 [4] |
| Orange Visitors Line Extra 5G | 200 GB | 90 international minutes, 30 international SMS | 90 days | 30.00 [5] |
| Orange 5G Prepaid Internet | 250 GB | data only | 30 days | 11.60 [6] |
| Umniah Visitors Line 5G | 35 GB | 100 local minutes, 20 international minutes, 2,000 SMS | 10 days | 7.00 [8] |
| Umniah Visitors Line 5G | 100 GB | unlimited local, 50 international minutes, 3,000 SMS | 30 days | 17.07 [8] |
| Umniah Visitors Line 5G | 220 GB | unlimited local, 100 international minutes, 3,000 SMS | 90 days | 24.95 [8] |
| Zain Visitor Line 5G | not confirmed | 10,000 Zain minutes, 1,000 other local minutes, 1,000 SMS | 90 days | 32.77 [7] |
Umniah adds a one-time setup fee of JOD 3.016, and its prices include a 31.3% sales tax [9]. Its 5G visitor plans are sold only at Queen Alia airport and in its online store [8]. Zain says every package can be picked up at its airport shop and activated on arrival [7]. Orange's 250 GB internet plan is listed as data only, and we could not confirm that it works in a phone. We also could not confirm Zain's data allowance, or whether Orange has a counter at Amman airport. One JOD is about 1.41 US dollars at the pegged rate (third-party converters, September 2026).
A local prepaid line needs your passport, according to travel sources, and the phone must be unlocked. No operator publishes an airport tariff, so we could not confirm whether airport kiosks cost more. Travel eSIMs from Global YO, ByteSIM and GoMoWorld say no ID is needed. For the wider comparison, see eSIM vs physical SIM.
Mobile Networks in Jordan
Zain has the widest reach, Umniah the steadiest connection and Orange the most 5G, according to Opensignal's July 2026 report. Zain had the highest coverage score and the fastest 5G, Umniah won Best Network, and Orange had the most 5G presence. Jordan's regulator has no current quality data to check this: its quality-of-service archive stops at the second half of 2020 [2]. Operator coverage claims are marketing, and the only operator map we could open is Orange's [3].
Most travel eSIMs in Jordan ride Zain: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Global YO name it on their own pages. Roamless names Umniah, Ubigi names Umniah and Zain, ByteSIM names Umniah first, and eSIM4Travel sells one version on Orange and one on Zain and Umniah. Maya, GoMoWorld and Saily name no network on their pages, so we do not guess. For any trip that leaves Amman, a Zain-based eSIM is the safer match with the coverage data, but that is an inference from one independent report.
Several eSIMs, including Global YO, Ubigi and eSIM4Travel, say they are 4G only, and Jordan's 5G reaches only a small share of subscriptions [1], so you lose little. Our guide to 4G vs 5G explains the difference. The average mobile subscription in Jordan used 34 GB a month in early 2026 [1], which is why local visitor bundles are sold in large blocks. We found no reliable 3G shutdown date, so we do not rely on one.
One rule can break your messaging apps. According to Jordan News, the regulator blocked messaging apps around exam halls during exam hours on 23 to 30 July 2026, and similar blocks were reported in 2024 and 2025. It applies to every network near the schools, travel eSIMs included, and it has returned in June and July.
How to Set Up an eSIM for Jordan
Set up the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, because most plans start only when the phone first connects in Jordan. Our first eSIM guide covers the basics.
- Check that your phone can use an eSIM and is unlocked.
- Buy the plan before you fly. Yesim's plan started at purchase in our test, and GoMoWorld does nothing until you press Start in the app.
- Install the eSIM with the QR code or in the app. See the guides for iPhone and Samsung.
- On arrival, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Maya and Global YO also need the APN set by hand (globaldata).
- If the phone shows bars but no page loads, restart it and check the APN, as several Airalo reviews describe. Our troubleshooting guide covers the next steps.
Most apps stop working at zero data, so top up before the plan runs out. Only GigSky and Ubigi stayed reachable at zero in our tests.
Calls and SMS in Jordan
Jordan's calling code is +962, and most travel eSIMs are data only, so calls go through WhatsApp or a similar app. For a Jordan number, a local visitor line includes minutes and SMS (see the local SIM table above). Among travel eSIMs, Airalo's Discover+ global plans include voice and SMS and add a US number. Roamless has in-app VoIP calls and an optional second number, Saily has a US number add-on, and Global YO has outgoing VoIP calls. ByteSIM lists plans with minutes and SMS for Jordan on its own page. Check the exact terms before you buy, and remember that messaging apps may be blocked near exam halls in summer.
Free eSIM Data for Jordan
Three providers list a free trial that works in Jordan: Roamless, Nomad and GoMoWorld. Roamless lists a free Jordan plan with a 30-day trial that starts on activation, and Nomad has a trial plan of 1 GB. GoMoWorld gives a free 1-day trial. These amounts are small, enough to test the install but not a trip. More are in our guide to free eSIM data.
Frequently Asked Questions About eSIMs in Jordan
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Summary: the best eSIM for Jordan
Based on 28 traveler reports and our tests, Maya Mobile is the best option for trips of a week or more (4 of 5), with cheap unlimited data but no small plans. Holafly also worked for 4 of 5, in Amman, Petra and at the Dead Sea, and its weakness is a speed cap from the start. GoMoWorld (3 of 4) suits heavy data and Wadi Rum but works only through its app. Yesim (2 of 3) has flexible daily unlimited plans and a very slow help desk. Airalo (4 of 8) is easy to set up, but both Amman reports failed.
The other providers have 1 report or none from Jordan, so we cannot rank them on results. A local visitor line from Zain, Orange or Umniah beats every travel eSIM on price per GB, at the cost of a passport and a queue. For most visitors, the best eSIM for Jordan is the one that installs at home, rides Zain for trips beyond Amman, and fits the data you actually use.
Sources
We cite only regulators, official bodies and the providers' and operators' own pages.
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التقرير الإحصائي للربع الأول 2026
Official figures on mobile subscriptions, 5G share and monthly data use, behind the network section.
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جودة خدمات الاتصالات
The regulator's quality-of-service archive, which stops at the second half of 2020.
Official provider and operator pages
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Orange Jordan internet coverage map
Orange's own coverage map, the only operator map we could open, as stated by Orange.
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Orange Visitors Line 5G
Data, minutes, validity and price of Orange's 10-day visitor line, as stated by Orange.
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Orange Visitors Line Extra 5G
Data, minutes, validity and price of Orange's 90-day visitor line, as stated by Orange.
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Orange 5G Prepaid Internet 250 GB for visitors
The data-only 250 GB visitor plan and its price, as stated by Orange.
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Zain Jordan visitor packages
Zain's visitor line, airport pickup, activation on arrival and eSIM check, as stated by Zain.
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Umniah plans for visitors
Umniah's visitor tiers and where its 5G visitor plans are sold, as stated by Umniah.
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Umniah Visitors Line 30 Days 5G
The 31.3% sales tax and the one-time setup fee on Umniah visitor lines, as stated by Umniah.
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eSIM4Travel eSIM for Jordan
The two network versions of its Jordan plans and the absence of 5G, as stated by eSIM4Travel.
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Global YO eSIM for Jordan
The Zain network and the 4G/LTE-only service on its Jordan plans, as stated by Global YO.
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