Truly unlimited — your data never stops
SimbaSIM vs Maya Mobile
Thinking about Maya Mobile? SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, plus what Maya Mobile does not: no app or account needed and unused days refunded.
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- Full refund if it never connects
- eSIM delivered in 1 minute
- 24/7 support by chat
- Secure checkout with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Why travellers choose SimbaSIM over Maya Mobile
Truly unlimited — your data never stops
Every plan is unlimited data for its whole length, in all 136 destinations. No data packs to size, no top-ups to remember, no overage charges.
No app or account needed
Bought on the website; the QR code arrives by email. No app, no account.
Maya Mobile: A Maya account is required; turning the plan on and extending it are app actions.
Unused days refunded
Unused days refunded within 30 days of purchase.
Maya Mobile: After use, refunds only for faults on Maya’s side.
Side by side
| Feature | SimbaSIM | Maya Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Every plan is unlimited data | YesNo data packs to size or top up. | YesOne global unlimited plan, the same price everywhere: 3, 7, 14 or 30 days |
| No app or account needed | YesBought on the website; the QR code arrives by email. No app, no account. | PartlyA Maya account is required; turning the plan on and extending it are app actions. |
| Days start when you land | YesDays start when you first connect at your destination. | YesThe plan starts when you enable the eSIM. |
| Add days to the same eSIM | YesA new plan bought with the same email goes onto the eSIM you already have. | YesExtend from the app; the eSIM stays installed for future trips. |
| Exact 3, 7 and 14-day plans | YesThe same three lengths in all 136 destinations. | Yes |
| Refund if it never connects, even after installing | YesFull refund if it will not install or never connects. | YesFull refund within 30 days if no data was used, less processing fees. |
| Unused days refunded | YesUnused days refunded within 30 days of purchase. | NoAfter use, refunds only for faults on Maya’s side. |
| 24/7 chat without their app | Yes24/7 chat on the website, no app or account. | Yes24/7 WhatsApp. |
What to know before you buy Maya Mobile
- No country, regional or small-data plans — one product only.
- Relaunched in May 2026; recent reviews mention unexpected charges and renewal confusion.
- You need a Maya account, and the plan is managed in the app.
- Refunds: Full refund within 30 days if no data was used, less processing fees. After use, a refund only for faults on Maya’s side; refunds can come back as reward points.
The best Maya Mobile alternative
SimbaSIM
- Unlimited data on every plan: 3, 7 or 14 days in 136 destinations
- No app, no account — your eSIM is delivered in 1 minute
- Days start when you land, and more days go onto the same eSIM
- Full refund if it never connects; unused days refunded within 30 days
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Questions about Maya Mobile and SimbaSIM
Is SimbaSIM better than Maya Mobile?
For most travellers, yes. SimbaSIM gives you truly unlimited data that never stops, and beats Maya Mobile on no app or account needed; unused days refunded.
What is Maya Mobile’s refund policy?
Full refund within 30 days if no data was used, less processing fees. After use, a refund only for faults on Maya’s side; refunds can come back as reward points. SimbaSIM refunds in full if the eSIM will not install or never connects — even after you have installed it — and refunds unused days within 30 days of purchase.
Do I need an app to use Maya Mobile?
A Maya account is required; turning the plan on and extending it are app actions. With SimbaSIM there is no app and no account: you buy on the website and your eSIM is delivered by email in 1 minute.
What is the best alternative to Maya Mobile?
SimbaSIM. Every plan is unlimited data, there is no app or account, your days start when you land, you can add days to the same eSIM, and you get a full refund if it never connects. Plans start at $12.90 for 3 days in 136 destinations.
Maya Mobile is a trademark of its owner. SimbaSIM is not affiliated with or endorsed by Maya Mobile. Details about Maya Mobile were taken from its own website and terms on 3 October 2026 and may since have changed.
