Yas Tanzania review

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

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Our verdict

Yas Tanzania is a sensible fit for prepaid buyers in Tanzania who want short commitments and 5G on a network operator's own service, with an overall score of 9.5 out of ten. Entry pricing starts at TZS 200, and every plan runs on a 1-month contract.

Key facts

Best for
Prepaid bundles in Tanzania bought for a week or a month, without a long contract.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
TZS 200 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Wakishua Chat One: 200 TZS 200 SMS prepaid 24h; Wakishua 490 MB: 1000 TZS 490 MB prepaid 7 days; Wakishua Boss: 2500 TZS 1GB plus 55 min prepaid 7 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
TZ (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Honora Tanzania (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Tanzania (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1994 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
yas.co.tz

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
LinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Prices start low, with Wakishua plans from TZS 200 on prepaid billing.
  • Every listed bundle sits on a 1-month contract, so nothing runs long.
  • 5G is available, alongside a network operator's own network rather than a reseller's.
  • Support covers phone, chat and email, so help is not limited to a single channel.
  • The range spans light daily use through to a larger data bundle with minutes in the Wakishua plans.

Cons

  • Roaming is charged separately, since paid is paid rather than included.
  • Billing is prepaid only, so there is no contract or rolling option to compare.
  • Service is limited to TZ, so the plans do not travel beyond that market.
  • Prices are quoted in Tanzanian shillings, which matters for readers budgeting in another currency.
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Who it suits

  • Prepaid buyers in Tanzania who pay as they go
  • People who want 5G without a long contract
  • Customers who value a network operator with several support channels

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who need roaming included in the bundle, since paid is paid
  • Anyone wanting contract or rolling billing, as prepaid is prepaid only
  • Travellers who need service outside TZ

Who runs it

Yas Tanzania trades as Honora Tanzania and is headquartered in Tanzania. It was founded in 1994, so it is a long established operator rather than a recent entrant, and it sells as a network operator on its own network. Plans run in Tanzania, and the operator's mobile pages set out prepaid bundles with contract terms of 1 month. Help is offered across phone, chat and email, which gives customers a choice of routes rather than a single point of contact. A separate roaming page sets out how paid works for customers who travel, so the roaming position is stated on its own terms.

How Yas Tanzania compares

Where Yas Tanzania is available

Available
Tanzania

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Yas Tanzania charge for its cheapest plans?+

Prices start at TZS 200 on the Wakishua range, billed on prepaid. The reference plans show a chat bundle with SMS at that entry price, then a data bundle and a larger bundle with minutes, so the same family covers light chat use and heavier data use.

How long are Yas Tanzania contracts?+

The listed plans sit on a 1-month contract, which is the shortest term on the sheet. That suits customers who would rather renew often than commit for a year, and it means a bundle can be topped up again without waiting out a longer term.

Is Yas Tanzania a network operator or a reseller?+

It is a network operator, with its seller type listed as network. That matters because you are buying from the operator rather than through a reseller, and the operator's own mobile plan pages set out the bundles directly.

Does Yas Tanzania offer 5G?+

5G is available from Yas Tanzania. Its internet plans page lists 5G alongside the other mobile plans, so a customer buying 5G data gets it from the same operator and the same prepaid setup as the rest of the range.

How does roaming work with Yas Tanzania?+

Roaming is paid, with paid set out on a dedicated roaming page rather than bundled into the local plans. The prepaid Wakishua bundles are priced for use in Tanzania, so a customer travelling should expect to arrange roaming separately.

Where does Yas Tanzania operate?+

The service runs in Tanzania, and the company is headquartered in Tanzania. The listed prepaid plans are priced in Tanzanian shillings, which is worth checking if you keep your budget in another currency.

What support can I get from Yas Tanzania?+

Support runs on phone, chat and email, so you can reach the operator by phone, chat, email or the help centre. With the operator's own support rather than an intermediary, a billing or bundle question goes straight to Yas Tanzania.

Sources

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

Not confirmed yet: SIM-only, Unlimited plan price.

Yas Tanzania

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Prepaid bundles in Tanzania bought for a week or a month, without a long contract.

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