LAfricaMobile Yela app launches on Android and iOS

TL;DR: LAfricaMobile has made its Yela travel eSIM app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Yela, launched in April 2026, offers digital mobile data plans in more than 190 countries, with prices starting at 700 FCFA.

LAfricaMobile has made the Yela travel eSIM mobile application available on both Google Play and the App Store. The company launched Yela in April 2026 as a service that lets travelers buy and activate mobile data plans digitally before or during a trip.

Yela provides connectivity in more than 190 countries. Users can choose a destination, select a data plan, and activate the eSIM on a compatible device without replacing a physical SIM card.

LAfricaMobile said Yela allows travelers to keep their primary SIM card and phone number active while using travel data abroad. The company said data plans start from 700 FCFA and can be paid for by mobile money or bank card.