Umniah review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Umniah suits readers in JO who want the network's own tariffs rather than a reseller's, and prepaid tiers keep a light-data line affordable. Entry pricing starts at JOD 7.86 a month, the lineup includes an eSIM and 5G, and the overall score stands at 9.

Key facts

Best for
Readers in JO wanting prepaid and contract plans from a network operator.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
JOD 7.86 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Umniah 6: 7.86 JOD per month, 20 GB, prepaid 30-day; Umniah 11 (5G): 14.41 JOD per month, 60 GB, prepaid 30-day; Umniah 13: 17.03 JOD per month, 90 GB, prepaid 30-day (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Roaming countries
140 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
JO (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Jordan (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2005 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Prepaid
Contract length
12, 24
Official website
umniah.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App StoreGoogle Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Billing runs contract and prepaid terms, so a prepaid monthly line and a longer contract both come from the same operator.
  • Entry pricing starts at JOD 7.86 a month, and the step-up tiers raise the data allowance rather than the billing model.
  • Data rollover is included, so an unused allowance carries forward instead of expiring with the cycle.
  • Roaming is listed for 140 countries on the eSIM, which covers travel beyond JO.
  • Sim-only plans are available with 5G, so a reader can skip the handset and keep the monthly figure low.

Cons

  • EU roaming is paid rather than included, so a European trip adds cost on top of the monthly plan.
  • Contract terms run 12 and 24 months, which locks the monthly figure in longer than a rolling monthly line would.
  • Umniah sells in JO only, so a reader elsewhere gains little from this price list.
  • Readers chasing the lowest entry number may prefer Lonestar Cell MTN, listed from $0.20.
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Who it suits

  • Readers in JO who want a network's own tariffs rather than a reseller's markup.
  • Readers who want both billing styles in the same place, the pairing GETESA lists under prepaid and contract.
  • Travellers who want an eSIM with roaming across 140 countries.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who need EU roaming included, because EU roaming here is paid on top of the plan.
  • People who want a rolling monthly contract, since yesss! lists rolling billing under contract, rolling and prepaid while Umniah contract terms run 12 and 24 months.
  • Buyers who will only look at the lowest entry number, since Lonestar Cell MTN is listed from $0.20.

Core features

Umniah sells sim-only plans, so the price covers the line and its allowance rather than a handset, and 5G is available on the lineup alongside the lower prepaid tiers. An eSIM is supported, which suits readers who do not want to wait for a physical card or who want a second line for travel. Data rollover is included, so unused data carries into the following cycle instead of being lost. Roaming is listed for 140 countries, a reach that mostly matters for the travel eSIM rather than for everyday use at home.

The company behind it

Umniah is headquartered in Jordan and has been trading since 2005, so it is a long-established operator rather than a recent arrival. That matters for a prepaid reader as much as a contract reader, because the tariffs and the support desk sit with the same company. Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, putting a voice line and live chat beside a self-service help centre, so a billing query and a coverage query can go to different places.

How Umniah compares

Where Umniah is available

Available
Jordan

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a Umniah plan cost to start?+

Entry pricing starts at JOD 7.86 a month on the entry prepaid tier, with higher prepaid tiers above it for heavier data use. Every listed tier is prepaid on a monthly cycle, and the middle tier carries 5G, so a data-hungry reader can step up without changing billing style.

Can I pay monthly or do I have to take a contract?+

Both styles are available, because Umniah lists contract and prepaid terms, so a prepaid monthly line and a contract line come from the same operator. The prepaid tiers refresh each cycle, while contract plans run 12 and 24 months, which suits a reader who wants the same monthly figure held for longer.

Is a phone included with the plan?+

No handset is bundled, because Umniah is a sim-only seller and the price covers the line and its allowance. A device has to be arranged separately, which is fine if you already have a handset that works. The entry point is the entry prepaid tier at JOD 7.86 a month.

Does Umniah offer 5G?+

5G is available, and the middle prepaid tier is listed with 5G included rather than only the entry tier at JOD 7.86 a month. That gives a reader who needs a bigger allowance a 5G option without moving off prepaid billing, which is the simpler fit for a short stay.

Can I use an eSIM and travel with it?+

An eSIM is supported, and roaming is listed for 140 countries, which is the range the travel eSIM is built around. It suits a reader who wants a data line for a trip without a local SIM, and the same eSIM handles the setup.

What does roaming cost in Europe?+

EU roaming is not part of the monthly plan. It is paid on top, so a trip to Europe adds a charge to whatever prepaid tier is running, including the entry tier at JOD 7.86 a month. Budget for it separately if the itinerary crosses into Europe.

What happens to data I do not use?+

Data rollover is included, so an allowance left unused on a prepaid cycle carries into the next rather than being lost. It suits light, irregular usage on the entry tier, where the JOD 7.86 a month plan would otherwise pay for data that never gets used.

Where does Umniah operate and who runs it?+

Umniah is headquartered in Jordan and sells in Jordan, so it is a single-market operator and the prices are quoted for a single country. It has been trading since 2005, which places it among the established operators in that market.

How do I reach Umniah support?+

Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a reader can pick a voice line, live chat or the help centre depending on the question. Having a voice line and chat together matters for a network that sells direct, because a billing query and a coverage query can go to different teams.

Sources

  • umniah.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Markets

    “We deliver to all governorates around the kingdom”

  • umniah.com/about-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “We entered the Jordanian market in 2005”

  • umniah.com/contact-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Support channels

    “P.O. Box 942481, Amman 11194, Jordan”

  • umniah.com/home-page-2/voya-esim-2 checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: ESIM, EU roaming, Roaming countries

    “Voya is a data-only roaming eSIM”

  • umniah.com/mobile/postpaid/live-offers checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, 5G, Contract length, Seller type

    “when they commit for one year”

  • umniah.com/mobile/prepaid/with-subscription checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Data rollover, Price from, Reference plan prices, SIM-only

    “You can carry over unused internet data to the next month”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.

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