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: 2nd of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the 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.
So, which other SIM cards are available in Jordan?
Jordan has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Umniah (by Batelco)
- Orange Jordan
- Zain Jordan
This guide sticks to the mobile operators only to prevent information overload (at least, that is the aim – this guide is still in-depth!).
Anyone 18 or older living in or visiting Jordan can buy a Jordanian SIM card with no restrictions.
But you do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations, which include showing your passport at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Jordanian SIM Card (+Costs)?
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 for the following 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 Jordanian mobile 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)
If you plan to buy a SIM card at an airport, the prices can be higher than those listed above – be aware of this.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date JOD (Jordanian Dinar) to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between JOD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 JOD = 1.40 USD
- 10 JOD = 14.10 USD
- 100 JOD = 141 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Jordan
(Travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular in recent years.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
This forced mobile operators to adopt eSIM technology faster than they had planned (for the benefit of anyone wishing to use eSIMs instead of swapping SIM cards).
At the moment, no Jordanian mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if the Jordanian mobile operators did have eSIMs and you wanted to purchase an eSIM, you would need to comply with Jordan's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for whatever reason. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Jordan.
My Jordan eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Jordan).
You can even get eSIMs covering Jordan and other countries in the Middle East, allowing you to use one eSIM in multiple destinations with just one purchase.
Or you can even get a global eSIM, which can be used in at least 100 countries worldwide.
While the Jordan eSIM buying guide goes much more in-depth about your options, I do want to introduce some quickly here:
- Airalo: Jornet (Jordan only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Jordan
- Holafly: Jordan (unlimited data)
- Nomad: Jordan, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
For information about these eSIMs, such as how much the eSIMs cost and how much data you get, check out the Jordan eSIM buying guide.
Jordanian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Umniah, Orange Jordan & Zain Jordan, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Jordan offers 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.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Jordan because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Umniah.
Especially if you get a Middle East-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Jordan in my Jordan eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Jornet (Jordan only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Jordan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Jordan (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Jordan, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Jordan eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Umniah for now.
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 operator 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.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Jordan, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Orange.
Especially if you get a Middle East eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Middle Eastern countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Jordan eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Jornet (Jordan only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Jordan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Jordan (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Jordan, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Jordan eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Orange.
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.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Jordan, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Zain (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Middle Eastern destinations if you do not stay in just Jordan or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Jordan eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Jornet (Jordan only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Jordan – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Jordan (these eSIMs have unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Jordan , Middle East (seven countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Jordan eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Zain for now.
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 |
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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.
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.