Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Melita vs Yas Tanzania
Where Melita and Yas Tanzania differ
| Compare |  Melita | Yas Tanzania ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €4.95 | TZS 10,000 |
| Reference plan prices | Endless Data: 14.95 per month, unlimited data, 24-month contract | Endless Global: 29.95 per month, unlimited data, 24-month contract | Pockit Pass L: 5 per bundle first 6 then 12, 28 days, prepaid | Wakishua 490 MB: 1000 TZS per 7 days, 490 MB, no contract; Halichachi: 1000 TZS for 6 months, 250 MB, no contract; Data pack 4.8 GB: 10000 TZS per 30 days, 4.8 GB, no contract. No 12-month or unlimited plan listed. |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Markets | MT | TZ |
| SIM-only | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited plan price | €4.95 | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Yas Tanzania scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- Support channels: only Yas Tanzania offers Phone, Email.
- Founded is lower at Melita: 1992 vs 1994.
- Billing: only Melita offers Contract.
- Markets: only Melita offers MT.
- Markets: only Yas Tanzania offers TZ.
Our verdict on each
Melita
Melita is a Malta network with cheap entry at €4.95 and unlimited data plans priced at €4.95. It suits households and travellers who want one operator for contract and prepaid, and readers who value an established local network over roaming reach.
Yas Tanzania
Yas Tanzania is the straightforward prepaid option for Tanzania, selling data bundles you buy as needed with no contract term and support on phone, email and chat. It suits households that want one network to pay before use rather than commit, and it scores 9.5 overall.
Score breakdown
| Area | Melita | Yas Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price sits well under the sim only median of €9.30 and unlimited price ranks high on 10 of 173. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9Features list Sim only, 5G, Esim, Wifi calling and a multi line discount, and unlimited data plans sit under the €23.19 unlimited median. | 9.4HigherEntry price from TZS 10,000, prepaid billing and no contract term on the listed data bundles, on a network that offers 5G. |
| Trust | 9.8Operates as a network seller type under Melita Ltd., founded 1992 and based in MT, which supports a stable operator record. | 9.8Operating since 1994 as Honora Tanzania in its home market, with support across phone, email and chat. |
How they place
| Ranking | Melita | Yas Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile networks | 38 of 319 | 33 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 60 of 367 | 53 of 367 |
Sources behind this comparison
Melita
- melita.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Yas Tanzania
- yas.co.tz: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melita | Yas Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, PrepaidCovers more | Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 24 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Melita Ltd. | Honora Tanzania |
| Headquarters | Malta | Tanzania |
| Founded | 1992Lower | 1994 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Melita | Yas Tanzania | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | €4.95lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €19.99 |
Median across 71 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Melita
Pros
- Entry pricing of €4.95 sits well below the sim only median of €9.30.
- Unlimited data pricing of €4.95 ranks 10 of 173 on price.
- Core features cover Sim only, 5G, Esim and Wifi calling, with a multi line discount for families.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and chat only, with no phone or email channel listed.
- Coverage is confined to the MT market, so the plans do not travel far beyond the island.
- The unlimited data price of €4.95 is the entry figure, and pricier unlimited tiers are listed separately in the reference plan prices.
Yas Tanzania
Pros
- Billing is prepaid, so there is no contract term to serve and no renewal step to price at.
- Support runs on phone, email and chat, covering phone, email, chat and a help centre.
- Yas sells as a network, network, so the bundles come from the operator that runs the service rather than from a reseller.
Cons
- Roaming is paid, so using the SIM outside Tanzania adds cost instead of arriving with the bundle you bought.
- Yas sells in Tanzania, so the plans are of no use to anyone living outside Tanzania.
- Billing is prepaid alone, so there is no rolling option like the one yesss! lists through contract, rolling and prepaid.
Who each suits
Melita
Who it suits
- Malta households wanting a single operator for a contract line and a prepaid line
- Travellers who mainly stay in Malta and value cheap local data over roaming reach
- Families combining lines to use the multi line discount
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need a named phone support line, since support runs on help centre and chat
- Anyone needing multi country coverage, as plans serve the MT market
- Readers comparing against yesss for prepaid flexibility, since yesss bills on contract, rolling and prepaid
Yas Tanzania
Who it suits
- Anyone in Tanzania who wants a single network to buy data from without a contract term.
- Households with irregular data use, since bundles are bought as needed rather than tied to a longer term.
- People who want a question answered by phone as well as by email, chat or the help centre, since support runs on phone, email and chat.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers heading outside Tanzania: roaming is paid here and Yas sells in Tanzania.
- Buyers who want a contract alongside prepaid: GETESA lists prepaid and contract, wider than the prepaid billing Yas offers.
- Anyone after rolling monthly billing: yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid, a shape Yas does not cover.
Country by country
| Country | Melita | Yas Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | Yes | No |
| Tanzania | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Melita
How much does a SIM only plan cost with Melita?+
Entry on a SIM only line starts at €4.95, below the sim only median of €9.30. Contract terms run 1 and 24, so the shortest term keeps the commitment light. Unlimited data pricing is listed separately at €4.95.
Is there a rolling monthly plan or is everything a contract?+
Billing covers contract and prepaid, so prepaid bundles are available for short periods. The prepaid option in the reference plan prices steps up in price after a set number of renewals. Anyone wanting a rolling month to sit alongside a contract line has fewer options here.
Yas Tanzania
How much do Yas data plans cost?+
Yas lists a small pack billed weekly, a mid-sized pack at the same price covering a stretch of months, and a large pack billed monthly. Entry pricing starts at TZS 10,000. None of the listed bundles carries a contract term, so what you pay is what the pack costs each time you top up.
Is there a contract or a renewal price to weigh?+
Billing is prepaid, so nothing keeps running past a purchase you have already paid for. There is no contract term on the listed bundles and no annual plan, which means there is no renewal price sitting behind a cheaper entry offer. You buy a pack, it covers its period, and the decision comes round again afterwards.