Jordan – officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is one of the countries in the Middle East.
The country is also known for its Roman Ruins, springs & bathhouses, and stunning nature.
Ancient ruins can be found basically anywhere. From Petra to Amman.
The Dead Sea has plenty of resorts to chill at, and, of course, ruins. Specifically the Masada Ruins.
Madaba has many Byzantine churches (and ruins).
Overall, history buffs will love Jordan.
Before you post videos and pictures of ruins online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.
You are better off using local SIM cards to save money on mobile costs while abroad.
Luckily for you, Jordanian SIM cards are available to anyone living and visiting the country.
You can get a regular Jordanian SIM card for as low as 1 JOD (1.40 USD) to 4.10 JOD (5.80 USD). Tourist SIM cards with at least 10 GB of data, minutes, and SMS are available for at least 6 JOD (8.45 USD). 1 GB of data valid for 7 days can be bought for 2 JOD (2.80 USD).
While some countries in the Middle East have extortion prices for SIM cards and mobile data, the prices in Jordan are reasonable.
And the data plans are extremely generous – you will notice that when I discuss the plans.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Jordan. Let's go.
Original publication: 24th of December 2019. Last updated: 1st of October 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Jordan?
Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Jordan can buy a Jordanian SIM card from Umniah, Orange & Zain in their stores or at airports.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Jordan).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Jordan?
You can get a Jordanian SIM card in the official stores of Umniah, Orange & Zain. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Amman-Queen Alia International Airport (مطار الملكة علياء الدولي/Maṭār al-Malika ʿAlyāʾ ad-Dawaliyy) & Aqaba-King Hussein International Airport (مطار الملك حسين الدولي/Maṭār al-Malik Ḥusayn al-Duwalī).
You can expect to pay the following for Jordanian SIM cards:
- Umniah: 1 JOD, but you often have to buy a plan together with your SIM card
- Orange Jordan: 4 JOD
- Zain Jordan: 4.106 JOD
The following operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Umniah: 6 JOD (Tourist Line) & 26.62 JOD (Smart Traveler 1)
- Orange Jordan: 10 JOD (Short Visit Line), 15 JOD (Visitors' Line) & 30 JOD (Visitors' Line Extra)
- Zain Jordan: 7.87 JOD (Weekly Visitors Line), 13.11 JOD (Al Oumda Line) & 29.232 JOD (Hala Visitors Line)
For up-to-date JOD:your currency (let's say SAR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Jordan?
Jordan uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Jordan. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).
Traditional European frequencies are used in Jordan, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 & 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Jordan.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Jordan or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Jordan (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Jordan
Jordan has three mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Umniah (شركة امنية للاتصالات – by Batelco)
- Orange Jordan (أورنج الأردن)
- Zain Jordan (زين الأردن)
The following frequencies are used in Jordan:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Jordan, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G NR in Jordan
5G NR is not available in Jordan of 2022, and the Jordanian government has not made any indications of when it will auction 5G licenses.
In the 2019 annual report by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan/هيئة تنظيم قطاع الاتصالات), the regulator stated that it has provided some spectrum for 5G NR testing (3500 MHz range).
It is, however, unknown whether the three mobile operators actually conducted 5G NR tests.
Best SIM Card in Jordan
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Jordan, I recommend going with Umniah or Orange. Umniah has the fastest mobile internet speeds. Orange has the most extensive 4G/LTE coverage and availability.
Best eSIM in Jordan
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Jordan yet.
Note that the Jordanian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Jordan.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the three best eSIMs for Jordan:
- Airalo Jordan Jornet eSIM with two choices between 1 GB and 3 GB (top pick)
- Airalo Menalink eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 3 GB
- Holafly Jordan eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 20 days – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Jordan, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Jordan, you better check out my Jordan eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Jordan
SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Jordan. It will be done at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Taxes in Jordan
A 16% mobile and internet tax is applied on mobile services in Jordan. However, this is not applicable in tax-free zones like Aqaba.
Some mobile operators always include the tax in their prices, while others do not. Sometimes, it depends on the plan to make things even more confusing.
As a general rule of thumb, if the price looks nice, the listed price is without the necessary taxes.
A nice price would be one in a round number or ending with **.25, **.50, or **.75 JOD.
If the price looks like 26.232 JOD, then the price is with the necessary taxes.
Jordan Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Mobile data used to be inaccessible in some Middle Eastern countries because of the lack of infrastructure or high costs.
Nowadays, most Middle Eastern residents can enjoy low mobile data rates and fast mobile internet speeds.
That is if they live in the right country.
So, what about Jordan?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Jordan is 1.41 USD, around the Middle Eastern average of 3.94 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
When compared to previous years, you can see that the cost of mobile data has been low for years in Jordan.
But what about speeds? Can Jordanians, and us travelers, enjoy blazing-fast speeds like some other Middle Eastern countries, such as the United Arab Emirates (194 Mbps – fastest in the world), Qatar (172 Mbps), Cyprus (162 Mbps), Saudi Arabia (153 Mbps), and Kuwait (138 Mbps)?
Not quite.
Jordan's average mobile download speed is around 25 Mbps, about half the global average (55 Mbps)
One of the reasons why Jordan is nowhere near the average download speeds of other countries in the region is the lack of 5G NR.
The other Middle Eastern nations have been rolling out 5G NR for years and fast. Jordan has yet to allocate the appropriate frequencies.
Moreover, the three mobile operators have prioritized improving (4G/LTE) coverage over speeds.
In fact, the average download speed has stayed constant for over a year. Even though the mobile operators have been rolling out 4G+/4.5G lately.
So, which mobile operator is the fastest in Jordan? That would be Umniah with a Speed Score of 34, followed by Orange Jordan (29) and Zain Jordan (20).
Which city has the fastest speed? That would be (Al-)Zarqa with a median download speed of 18.16 Mbps. Closely followed by Russayfah (18.14 Mbps) and Amman (17.94 Mbps – capital city).
When I discuss the plans the Jordanian operators have to offer later, one thing you will notice is that their data allowances are extremely GENEROUS.
For example, 250 GB valid for 90 days for 16 JOD (22.60 USD).
I am not sure who needs that much data for their phone alone, but plans like that are excellent for home internet usage (mobile broadband) when fixed broadband is not available.
With extensive nationwide coverage, decently priced SIM card prices, quite slow mobile internet speeds, but cheap mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Jordan.
Just do not expect much when in deserts – you will most likely have no reception there at all.
Currency in Jordan
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar with the symbol JOD (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed in JD or د.أ. For example, 25 JOD = 25 JD/د.أ .
For reference, below are some exchange rates between JOD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 JOD = 1.40 USD
- 10 JOD = 14.10 USD
- 100 JOD = 140.95 USD
For up-to-date JOD:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Jordanian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Umniah, Orange Jordan & Zain Jordan, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Jordan has to offer to us.
Umniah
Umniah, by Batelco from Bahrain, is one of the mobile operators in Jordan.
It is the youngest mobile operator in the country and quickly grew to have a market share of around 30%.
Umniah uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Umniah:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Umniah SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Umniah
Umniah has extensive coverage throughout Jordan.
However, it has the most limited 4G/LTE coverage. Somehow, Umniah does have the fastest download speeds.
Umniah has an official coverage map on its site. However, it has never worked (for me).
Below is Umniah's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Umniah
You can buy an Umniah SIM card, called Ubasic, for 1 JOD in Umniah stores. However, you are often required to purchase a plan or top-up on the spot when getting your SIM card. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Amman-Queen Alia International Airport and Aqaba-King Hussain International Airport. However, only tourist SIM cards are sold there.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Umniah Tourist Line (6 JOD) or Smart Visitor 1 SIM cards (26.62 JOD).
The following tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | SIM Card | Data | Facebook Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Palestine Minutes | Africa, America & Europe Bundle 1 | Arab Bundle 2 | International Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 JOD | Tourist Line | 10 GB | 4 GB | 2400 minutes | N/A | 15 minutes | 500 minutes | N/A | N/A | 15 minutes | 5 SMS | 7 days |
| 18 JOD | Smart Visitor | 100 GB | N/A | 40 000 minutes | 40 00 minutes | N/A | 1000 minutes | 1000 minutes | 100 minutes | N/A | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
1 Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom & the United States
2 Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, the United Arab Emirates & Yemen
Dial *111# to see your Umniah phone number.
Dial *100#, *888#, or *1333# to access the Umniah menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get an Umniah eSIM. eSIMs are free, and you get 10 GB bonus data for 1 month.
Note that the Jordanian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Jordan without personal detail capturing, you can get the Jordan (Jornet) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days – most popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers ).
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get Jordan eSIMs from Holafly:
Jordan 6 GB eSIM for 15 days- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 7 days (new) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 10 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 20 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo recently introduced an eSIM for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Menalink. The Menalink eSIM follows the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries & the super new Latamlink eSIM for 19 Latin American countries.
The Menalink eSIM comes in three variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, to be used in Jordan and 14 other Middle Eastern and Northern African countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Sometimes, it can be more convenient and cheaper to get the Menalink eSIM than the local Airalo eSIM because Menalink offers more data (instead of you having to purchase multiple 1 GB/7 days top-ups to stay connected).
With the Menalink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in the Middle East and North Africa!
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Qatar and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Qatar eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Qatar.
TIP: check out my Best Jordan eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Jordan.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Umniah
Umniah top-up vouchers are sold in Umniah stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
The following top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 1 JOD – 2 JOD | 14 days |
| 3 JOD – 4 JOD | 30 days |
| 5 JOD – 9 JOD | 60 days |
| 10 JOD – 35 JOD | 365 days |
To top up your Umniah SIM card, dial *133*VoucherCode# or call 1331 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *133*123456#.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *133# or *1333# to check your Umniah balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Umniah app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Umniah
Umniah has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- U Lines (combo)
- Basic Lines Bundles (data)
- Evo Mobile Prepaid (data)
- Add-Ons For U Lines
- Evo 4G (data)
- Social Media Bundles (add-ons)
- Evo 4G Add Ons
I will list all the prices in JOD (Jordanian Dinar).
To convert JOD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
U Lines – Umniah
The U Lines are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following U Lines are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Africa, America & Europe Bundle 2 | Arab Bundle 3 | Bangladesh Minutes | Egypt Minutes | India Minutes | Palestine Minutes | Philippines Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 JOD | Ubasic | 500 MB | 2 Piasters per minute | N/A | N/A | 2.5 piasters per minute | 7 piasters per minute | 2.5 piasters per minute | N/A | 10 piasters per minute | 2 Piasters per SMS | 1 month |
| 6 JOD | U-himmeh | 25 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 7 JOD | U 7+ Governorates | 10 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 7 JOD | UArmy7 | 23 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 piasters per minute | N/A | 500 minutes 1 | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 8 JOD | U 8+ | 24 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes 1 | N/A | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 8 JOD | U 8 GOV | 30 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1000 minutes | N/A | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 8 JOD | U New | 30 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 150 minutes | N/A | 150 minutes | 1000 minutes 1 | 70 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 9 JOD | U 9+ | 35 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 9 JOD | Shababi 9+ | 45 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 150 minutes | N/A | 150 minutes | 1000 minutes 1 | 70 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 9 JOD | Shababi 9+ | 45 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 150 minutes | N/A | 150 minutes | 1000 minutes 1 | 70 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 11 JOD | U 11 | 50 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 500 minutes | 180 minutes | 500 minutes | 1000 minutes 1 | 90 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
| 13 JOD | U 13+ | 60 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 50 minutes | N/A | 500 minutes | N/A | 1000 minutes 1 | 90 minutes | 3000 SMS | 1 month |
1 Ooredoo Palestine
2 can choose one of the following countries: Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Guam, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Ukraine & the United States
3 can choose one of the following countries: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates & Yemen
4 for those between 18 and 29
International minutes can be activated/set up by dialing *912#.
Basic Lines Bundles – Umniah
The Basic Line Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Basic Lines Bundles can be activated by dialing *680#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 JOD | 3 GB | 10 days |
| 5 JOD | 9 GB | 21 days |
Evo Mobile Prepaid – Umniah
The Evo Mobile Prepaid Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Evo Mobile Prepaid Plans can be activated:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10 JOD | Unlimited | 1 hour |
| 0.35 JOD | 130 MB | 1 day |
| 0.5 JOD | 500 MB | 1 day |
| 1 JOD | 200 MB | 7 days |
| 1 JOD | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 1 JOD | 1 GB | 1 month |
| 1.5 JOD | 400 MB | 7 days |
| 2 JOD | 500 MB | 7 days |
| 2 JOD | 1 GB | 7 days |
| 3 JOD | 500 MB | 1 month |
| 3 JOD | 1 GB | 1 month |
| 5 JOD | 1 GB | 1 month |
| 5 JOD | 3 GB | 1 month |
| 7 JOD | 2 GB | 1 month |
| 7 JOD | 5 GB | 1 month |
| 10 JOD | 2.5 GB 1 | 1 month |
1 +1 GB for Skype
Evo 4G – Umniah
The Evo 4G plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial *888# to enable Evo 4G plans:
| Price | Plan | Anytime Data | Nighttime Data 2 | Social Data 3 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 JOD | Evo 4G Shabibi 7 1 | 18 GB | 12 GB | 4 GB | 30 days |
| 8 JOD | Evo 4G 8 | 45 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 8 JOD | Evo 4G Al-Faisaly | 25 GB 5 | 15 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 8 JOD | Evo 4G Al-Wehdat | 25 GB 4 | 15 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 11 JOD | Evo 4G 11 | 140 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 13 JOD | Evo 4G 13 | 180 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 16 JOD | Evo 4G 16 90 | 315 GB | N/A | N/A | 90 days |
| 16 JOD | Evo 4G 16 60 | 500 GB | N/A | N/A | 60 days |
| 29 JOD | Evo 4G 3 Months 29 | 120 GB | N/A | N/A | 90 days |
1 for those between 18 & 24
2 between 2:00 – 10:00
3 Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
4 +10 GB for Wehdat Club website
5 +10 GB for Faisaly Club website
Evo 4G Add Ons – Umniah
The Evo 4G Add Ons are add-ons for Evo 4G. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Evo 4G Add Ons are available:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 2 JOD | 2 GB | 1 day |
| 5 JOD | 5 GB | 7 days |
The Social Media Bundles are data add-ons for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Melody Now, Twitter, YouTube & WhatsApp (without 5G NR access).
Dial *878# or *888# to enable Social Media Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | App(s) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 JOD | Facebook Monthly Bundle | 1 GB | Facebook & Facebook Messenger | 1 month |
| 1 JOD | Twitter Data Bundle | 1 GB/week | 1 month | |
| 1 JOD | Video Data Bundle | 1 GB | Melody Now & YouTube | 7 days |
| 1 JOD | WhatsApp Bundle | 1 GB | 7 days |
Add Ons For U Lines – Umniah
The Add Ons for U Line are data add-ons for U Lines. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial *404# or *888# to enable Add Ons for U Lines:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 JOD | 10 GB | 1 month |
| 5 JOD | 15 GB | 1 month |
| 8 JOD | 30 GB | 1 month |
APN/Internet Settings – Umniah
- Name: Umniah
- APN: net
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Orange Jordan
Orange Jordan, officially أورنج الأردن but just Orange, is one of the mobile network operators in Jordan. It was owned by the Jordanian government until privatization in 2000. Orange, as a company, is active in other countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.
Orange uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Orange:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Orange SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Orange Jordan
Orange has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Jordan.
Note that reception in the Mafraq (محافظة المفرق) and Zarqa (محافظة الزرقاء) governorates is poor. That is in part due to those governorates are mostly deserts.
Orange has an official coverage map on its site. But it only works when you select or enter a specific location – it will not show you its nationwide coverage.
Below is Orange's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Orange Jordan
You can buy an Orange SIM card for 3 JOD in Orange stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Amman-Queen Alia International Airport. However, only tourist SIM cards are sold there.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Orange Tourist SIM cards (Visitors' Lines). The tourist SIM cards are sold for between 10 JOD to 30 JOD.
The following Visitors' lines are available:
| Price | SIM Card | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | International SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 JOD | Short Visit Line | 15 GB | 60 minutes 1 | 10 minutes | 60 SMS 1 | N/A | 10 days |
| 15 JOD | Visitors' Line | 20 GB | “Unlimited”, 1000 minutes | 20 minutes | “Unlimited”, 100 SMS/day (max. 1000 SMS) | 10 minutes | 30 days |
| 30 JOD | Visitors' Line Extra | 60 GB | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | 60 minutes | “Unlimited”, 100 SMS/day (max. 3000 SMS) | 90 minutes | 30 days |
1 60 minutes/60 SMS combined, not separate
You can get a Visitors' Line add-on for 7 JOD. You will get 10 GB, 1000 local minutes, 20 international minutes, 1000 local SMS & 10 international SMS – all valid for 30 days
You can renew your Visitors' Line plan at any time by dialing *152#.
If you plan on visiting Jordan within a year and wish to park your phone number, you can do so by dialing *977#.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get an Orange eSIM.
Note that the Jordanian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Jordan without personal detail capturing, you can get the Jordan (Jornet) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days – most popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers ).
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get Jordan eSIMs from Holafly:
Jordan 6 GB eSIM for 15 days- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 7 days (new) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 10 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 20 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo recently introduced an eSIM for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Menalink. The Menalink eSIM follows the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries & the super new Latamlink eSIM for 19 Latin American countries.
The Menalink eSIM comes in three variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, to be used in Jordan and 14 other Middle Eastern and Northern African countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Sometimes, it can be more convenient and cheaper to get the Menalink eSIM than the local Airalo eSIM because Menalink offers more data (instead of you having to purchase multiple 1 GB/7 days top-ups to stay connected).
With the Menalink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in the Middle East and North Africa!
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Qatar and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Qatar eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Qatar.
TIP: check out my Best Jordan eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Jordan.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Orange Jordan
Orange top-up vouchers are sold in Orange stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
To top up your Orange SIM card, dial *150*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *150*123456#.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *155# to check your Orange balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Orange Jordan app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Orange Jordan
Orange has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Lines For All (combo)
- Yo Lines (combo for the youth)
- Prepaid Orange Net (data)
I will list all the prices in JOD (Jordanian Dinar).
To convert JOD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Lines For All – Orange Jordan
The Lines For All Plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate Lines For All by dialing *200#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Always-On Data 3 | Data Carryover | Local Minutes | Ooredoo Palestine Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 JOD | Orange 8 MAX | 17 GB | Yes | N/A | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 500 minutes | N/A | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
| 9 JOD | Orange 9 MAX | 22 GB | Yes | N/A | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | Unlimited | N/A | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
| 11 JOD | Orange 11 – 5G | 22 GB 1 | N/A | N/A | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 500 minutes | N/A | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
| 11 JOD | Orange 11 MAX | 30 GB | Yes | Yes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 free minutes 2 | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
| 13 JOD | Orange 13 MAX | 40 GB | Yes | Yes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | Unlimited | 50 free minutes 2 | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
1 China, Colombia, Denmark, Hawaii, Guam, Iceland, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden & the United States
2 +500 minutes to Alaska, American Samoa, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, the Mariana Islands (Saipan), Martinique, Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, Taiwan & the US Virgin Islands
Lines For All auto-renew.
You can renew your Lines For All plan at any time by dialing *152#.
Yo Lines – Orange Jordan
The Yo Lines are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes, and SMS exclusive for the youth (18-29). Travelers and tourists between 18 and 29 years old can also get Yo Lines.
Dial *230*22# to activate Yo Lines as a new customer and *290*15# as an existing customer:
| Price | Plan | Data | Always-On Data 3 | Data Carryover | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Ooredoo Palestine Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 JOD | YO 8 Prepaid Line | 27 GB 2 | Yes, 10 GB | Yes | “Unlimited”, 35 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 1000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
| 10 JOD | YO 10 Prepaid Line | 37 GB 1 | Yes, 10 GB | Yes | “Unlimited”, 35 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 1000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 120 SMS/day (3500 SMS) | 30 days |
1 + Unlimited Anghami, Playwing & Orange Cloud Data
2 5 GB Orange Cloud
Prepaid Orange Net – Orange Jordan
The Prepaid Orange Net plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
You can activate Prepaid Orange Net by dialing *240# or with your Voucher Code when activating it by recharge (*150*VoucherCode# or text *150*VoucherCode# to 99555):
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 9.28 JOD | 40 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Orange Jordan
Most phones will automatically retrieve the correct APN settings when inserting a SIM card – the same counts for Orange Jordan SIM cards. If that does not automatically happen, you can dial *140# to download the APN settings.
If that does not work, you will have to add the settings manually by filling in these fields
- Name: Orange Jordan
- APN: net.orange.jo
- Username: net
- Password: net
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Zain Jordan
Zain Jordan, officially زين الأردن but just Zain, is one of the mobile operators in Jordan. Zain, as a company, is active in Africa (Sudan & South Sudan) & the Middle East.
Zain uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Zain:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Zain SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Zain Jordan
Zain has extensive coverage in Jordan.
Below is Zain's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Zain Jordan
You can buy a Zain SIM card for 4.016 JOD in Zain stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Amman-Queen Alia International Airport (مطار الملكة علياء الدولي) and Aqaba-King Hussain International Airport (مطارالملك الحسين الدولي). However, only tourist SIM cards are sold there.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Zain tourist SIM cards.
The following tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | SIM Card | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.87 JOD | Weekly Visitors Line | 12 GB | N/A | N/A | 20 minutes | 15 minutes | 10 SMS | 7 days |
| 13.11 JOD | Al Oumda Line | 20 GB | 10 000 minutes | 500 minutes | N/A | 180 minutes 2 | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
| 29.232 JOD | Hala Visitors Line | 50 GB | 10 000 minutes | 1000 minutes | N/A | 50 minutes + 1000 minutes 1 | 1000 SMS | 3 months |
1 Jawwal Palestine
2 Egypt
Do note that other tourist SIM cards other than the ones mentioned above may be offered at the airport. Or the exact plans are available at inflated prices.
Dial *178# to see your Zain phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Zain eSIM. eSIMs are free, and you get 35 GB of bonus data.
Note that the Jordanian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Jordan without personal detail capturing, you can get the Jordan (Jornet) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days – most popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers ).
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get Jordan eSIMs from Holafly:
Jordan 6 GB eSIM for 15 days- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 5 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 7 days (new) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 10 days (new) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 15 days (new)
- Jordan unlimited eSIM for 20 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo recently introduced an eSIM for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Menalink. The Menalink eSIM follows the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, the fairly new Asialink eSIM for 13 Asian countries & the super new Latamlink eSIM for 19 Latin American countries.
The Menalink eSIM comes in three variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers, 2 GB/15 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, to be used in Jordan and 14 other Middle Eastern and Northern African countries:
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Sometimes, it can be more convenient and cheaper to get the Menalink eSIM than the local Airalo eSIM because Menalink offers more data (instead of you having to purchase multiple 1 GB/7 days top-ups to stay connected).
With the Menalink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit in the Middle East and North Africa!
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Qatar and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Qatar eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Qatar.
TIP: check out my Best Jordan eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Jordan.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Zain Jordan
Zain top-up vouchers are sold in Zain stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
To top up your Zain SIM card, dial *114*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *114*123456#.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *116# to check your Zain balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Zain Jo app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Zain Jordan
Zain has two data-featured prepaid plans: Mix Tariffs – With Subscription (combo) & 4G Internet Prepaid Offers (data).
I will list all the prices in JOD (Jordanian Dinar).
To convert JOD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
All Zain plans can be activated by dialing *240#.
Mix Tariffs With Subscription – Zain Jordan
The Mix Tariffs With Subscription is a combo plan with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate Mix Tariffs With Subscription by dialing *240#:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net/Local Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.86 JOD | Shahamah 6 | 12 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | 3000 minutes | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 9.18 JOD | Shahamah 7 | 18 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | 3000 minutes | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 9.18 JOD | Basma + | 25 GB | 2000 minutes | 60 minutes | N/A | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 10.49 JOD | Zain 8+ | 15 GB | N/A | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | 3000 minutes | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 10.49 JOD | Jeelna Line 2 | 25 GB | N/A | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 13.11 JOD | Zain 10+ | 25 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
| 15.73 JOD | Zain 12 | 35 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 3000 minutes | 30 minutes | 3000 SMS (100 SMS/day) | 30 days |
1 to Jawwal (Palestine)
4G Internet Prepaid Offers – Zain Jordan
The 4G Internet Prepaid Offers are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *240# to activate 4G Internet Prepaid Offers:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 2 JOD | 500 MB | 30 days |
| 8 JOD | 40 GB | 30 days |
| 11 JOD | 120 GB | 30 days |
| 16 JOD | 275 GB | 90 days |
| 17 JOD | 500 GB | 60 days |
| 19 JOD | 700 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Zain Jordan
- Name: Zain
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Jordan
Getting a SIM card from Umniah or Orange would do you well when considering a Jordanian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other Middle Eastern Countries
Visiting other countries in the Middle East? Check out my Middle Eastern SIM card buying guide, covering other Middle Eastern countries, such as:
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