Qatar – known for its airline, airport & highrise buildings.
To many travelers, Qatar is only known because of (Doha) Hamad International Airport, which is Qatar Airways' hub.
But the country plans on attracting more tourists who do not use the airport solely for transit but also stay a few nights (as a stopover, for example) by placing itself on the world map by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
But should you actually visit Qatar? Yes, you should.
The Katara Cultural Village is just majestic, especially when the sun sets.
If you are into museums, visit the Museum or Islamic Art of the National Museum of Qatar.
Shopping in Villaggio Mall can be fun if you have money to burn.
And if you have the opportunity, visit Al Aaliya Island.
So even if you are just visiting Qatar because of the World Cup, there is no reason to be bored on the days your country is not playing 😏.
What I do not recommend doing is using your home SIM card in Qatar, also known as international roaming.
International roaming can be expensive, which is why I recommend local SIM cards, eSIMs, or travel eSIMs, which also applies to the country's mobile data rates.
Luckily for you, SIM cards are not too expensive in Qatar, and this also applies to mobile data rates in the country.
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Qatar?
You can get a Qatari SIM card for “free” from Ooredoo or 10 QAR (2.75 USD) from Vodafone in their stores. You need to top up at least 10 QAR with Ooredoo. It also has tourist SIM cards for 35 QAR (9.60 USD) and 150 QAR (41.20 USD). SIM cards are also sold at (Doha) Hamad International Airport (DOH).
These numbers are not bad at all! Especially if you know that costs were waaay higher a few years ago (they are borderline criminal).
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Qatar. Let's go.
Original publication: 25th of December 2019. Last updated: 30th of November 2023.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Qatar?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Qatar, I recommend going with Ooredoo. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Vodafone is not bad at all. It is just that Ooredoo is (significantly) better.
So, which other SIM cards are available in Qatar?
Qatar has two mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Ooredoo Qatar
- Vodafone Qatar
Anyone 18 or older living in or visiting Qatar can buy a Qatari 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 Qatari SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can get a Qatar SIM card in Ooredoo and Vodafone stores. Some Qatari airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay for the following Qatari SIM cards:
- Ooredoo Qatar: “free”, but a plan purchase or minimum top-up of 10 QAR required
- Vodafone Qatar: 10 QAR
The following Qatari mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Ooredoo Qatar: 35 QAR (Fan SIM – formerly Visitor SIM) & 150 QAR (Super Fan SIM)
- Vodafone Qatar: 35 QAR (it has no real tourist SIM card (anymore) – this is the price for SIM cards at the airport)
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 QAR (Qatari Riyal) to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between QAR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 QAR = 0.25 USD
- 10 QAR = 2.75 USD
- 100 QAR = 27.45 USD
- 1000 QAR = 274.65 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Qatar
(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, Ooredoo and Vodafone offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if the Qatari mobile operators did have eSIMs and you wanted to purchase an eSIM, you would need to comply with Qatar'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 Qatar.
My Qatar eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Qatar).
You can even get eSIMs covering Qatar 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 Qatar eSIM buying guide goes much more in-depth about your options, I do want to introduce some quickly here:
- Airalo: Pearl Mobile (Qatar only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Qatar
- Holafly: Qatar
- Nomad: Qatar, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: DEC15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, DEC10 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 Qatar eSIM buying guide.
Qatari Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar, 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 Qatar offers us.
Ooredoo Qatar (قطر)
Ooredoo Qatar (قطر), just Ooredoo, is the largest mobile operator in Qatar.
It is also the mobile operator with the best network performance.
Ooredoo, as a mobile operator, is also active in Algeria, Indonesia (as Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), Iraq (as Asiacell), Kuwait, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Palestine & Tunisia.
Ooredoo uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Ooredoo:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Ooredoo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Ooredoo Qatar
Ooredoo has the best coverage in Qatar.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Ooredoo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Ooredoo Qatar
You can get an Ooredoo SIM card, called Hala, for free, although a plan purchase or minimum top-up of 10 QAR, in Ooredoo stores. Ooredoo SIM cards are also sold at (Doha) Hamad International Airport.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Ooredoo Fan SIM card – Ooredoo's tourist offering.
This SIM card used to be known as the Ooredoo Visitor SIM, but it has been rebranded and improved for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The following two Ooredoo Fan SIM cards:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 QAR | Fan SIM | N/A | 2 GB | 25 minutes | 15 minutes | 7 days 3 |
| 150 QAR | Super Fan SIM | 30 QAR | 20 GB 1 | 400 minutes | 75 minutes | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
2 to Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), the Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saba, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sint Eustatius, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen & Zambia
3 SIM card is valid for 30 days
Insiders have informed me that unless you have a residence permit for Qatar, like migrant workers or students do, expect Ooredoo to only sell you Fan SIM tourist SIM cards instead of regular ones (the ones that are “free”).
Luckily, you can purchase regular Ooredoo plans when your initial plan expires, which extends the validity of your SIM card (to 150 days).
Dial *100# to access the Ooredoo 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)
Ooredoo has no eSIMs (anymore).
Ooredoo launched eSIMs back in November 2018, but it has quietly phased out at an unknown date.
Just before the World Cup started, Ooredoo reintroduced eSIMs (which are also available to prepaid customers)!
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Qatar because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Ooredoo.
Especially if you get a Middle East-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Qatar in my Qatar eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Pearl Mobile (Qatar only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Qatar – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Qatar – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Qatar, 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 Qatar eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Ooredoo for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ooredoo Qatar
Ooredoo top-up vouchers are sold in Ooredoo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronic shops throughout Qatar.
The following (online) Ooredoo top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 QAR | 60 days |
| 20 QAR | 90 days |
| 30 QAR | 180 days |
| 50 QAR | 180 days |
| 60 QAR | 180 days |
| 100 QAR | 180 days |
| 200 QAR | 360 days |
| 500 QAR | 365 days |
To top up your Ooredoo SIM card, dial *127*VoucherCode# or dial *100# and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *127*123456#.
Dial *100# or *129# to check your Ooredoo balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Ooredoo Qatar app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ooredoo Qatar
Ooredoo has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Flexi Packs (combo)
- Hala Smart (combo)
- Hala Super Recharges (combo)
- Data Recharges
- Endless Data Recharges
Ooredoo plans can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app.
I will list all the prices in QAR.
To convert QAR to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Flexi Packs – Ooredoo Qatar
The Flexi Packs are combo bundles with a unit system (Flex Points) and data (without 5G NR access).
Below is an overview of how many Flex Points are used per action:
- 1 local/international minute = 1 Flexi Point
- 1 local/international SMS = 1 Flexi Point
- 7 MB = 1 Flexi Point
Flexi Packs can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app:
| Price | Flexi Points | Data | Bonus Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 QAR | 30 points | 100 MB | N/A | Until midnight |
| 10 QAR | 70 points | 250 MB | N/A | 3 days |
| 20 QAR | 150 points | 550 MB (7 days) | N/A | 7 days |
| 30 QAR | 225 points | 750 MB (7 days) | 3 GB (30 days) | 14 days |
| 60 QAR | 500 points | 2 GB (7 days) | 8 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 100 QAR | 1000 points | 2.2 GB (7 days) | 16 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 150 QAR | 2100 points | 2.2 GB (7 days) | 16 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 200 QAR | 3100 points | 2.2 GB (7 days) | 30 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
1 + Bonus local night data from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM for 30 days.
Hala Smart Plans – Ooredoo Qatar
The Hala Smart plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Hala Smart can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 QAR | N/A | 30 minutes | 5 days |
| 15 QAR | 100 MB | 150 minutes | 10 days |
Hala Super Recharges – Ooredoo Qatar
The Hala Super Recharges are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Hala Super Recharges can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Bonus Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 QAR | 3 GB 2 | 120 minutes | 3 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 60 QAR | 8 GB 3 | 240 minutes | 8 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 100 QAR | 16 GB 3 | 360 minutes | 16 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 200 QAR | 32 GB 4 | 1000 minutes | 30 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
| 500 QAR | 300 GB 4 | 40 000 minutes | 30 GB (30 days) | 30 days |
1 + bonus local night data from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM for 30 days
2 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance
3 +unlimited data @ 256 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance
4 +unlimited data @ 1 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (annoyingly slow!)
Data Recharges – Ooredoo Qatar
The Data Recharges Plans are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
Data Recharges can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 QAR | Data Recharge 5 | 500 MB | Until midnight |
| 10 QAR | Data Recharge 10 | 1 GB | 3 days |
| 20 QAR | Data Recharge 200 | 2 GB | 7 days |
| 20 QAR | Daily Data Pack 20 | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 20 QAR | Weekly Data Pack 20 | 4 GB | 7 days |
| 30 QAR | Data Recharge 30 | 10 GB | 14 days |
| 60 QAR | Data Recharge 60 | 12 GB | 28 days |
| 80 QAR | Data Recharge 80 | 20 GB | 28 days |
| 100 QAR | Data Recharge 100 | 7 GB | 28 days |
| 125 QAR | Unlimited Data Pack 125 | Unlimited”, 100 GB | 7 days |
| 150 QAR | Data Recharge 150 | 25 GB | 28 days |
| 200 QAR | Data Recharge 200 | 35 GB | 42 days |
Endless Data Recharges – Ooredoo Qatar
The Endless Data Recharges Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Endless Data Recharges can be activated on the Ooredoo Qatar app:
| Price | Data 1 | Bonus Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 QAR | “Unlimited”, 30 GB @ 3 Mbps | 3 GB (2 days) | 2 days |
| 250 QAR | “Unlimited”, 300 GB @ 3 Mbps | 30 GB (30 days) 2 | 30 days |
1 + unlimited data @ 128 Mbps after exhausting your “normal” speed allowance (super slow – 3 Mbps is slow too!)
2 + bonus local night data from 22:00 – 4:00 for 30 days
APN/Internet Settings – Ooredoo Qatar
- Name: Ooredoo
- APN: data
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Vodafone Qatar (قطر)
Vodafone Qatar (قطر), just Vodafone, is the other mobile operator in Qatar.
It entered the Qatari telecom market back in 2009 and has challenged Ooredoo Qatar, which was then still known as Qtel, ever since.
While Vodafone never overtook Ooredoo Qatar, it still has a market share of between 30% and 40%.
The Vodafone Group does not own Vodafone Qatar anymore.
It sold its Vodafone Qatar majority stake to Qatar Foundation in 2018.
Still, the Vodafone brand will stick for the time being.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Vodafone Qatar
Vodafone has extensive coverage throughout Qatar.
Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Qatar
You can get a Vodafone SIM card for 30 QAR, 60 QAR, 100 QAR or 300 QAR in Vodafone stores. Vodafone SIM cards are also sold at (Doha) Hamad International Airport (DOH – for 35 QAR instead).
The following four Vodafone Qatar SIM cards:
| Price | Plan | Credit | Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 4 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 QAR | New Prepaid SIM with Combo 30 | N/A | 3 GB 1 | 120 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 60 QAR | New Prepaid SIM with Combo 60 | N/A | 8 GB 1 | 240 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
| 100 QAR | New Prepaid SIM with Combo 100 | 1000 Flex | 2.2 GB 2 | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 300 QAR | New Prepaid SIM with Combo 300+ | N/A | 20 GB 3 | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (slow!)
2 +unlimited data @ 256 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (slow!)/Flex points
3 +unlimited data @ 2 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (slow!)
4 for Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman & Pakistan
Dial *100# to access the Vodafone 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 possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Qatar, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Vodafone.
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 Qatar eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Pearl Mobile (Qatar 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 DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Qatar – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Qatar – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Qatar, 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 Qatar eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Vodafone.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Qatar
Ooredoo top-up vouchers are sold in Vodafone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronic shops throughout Qatar.
The following (online) Vodafone top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 QAR | 30 days |
| 20 QAR | 60 days |
| 30 QAR | 180 days |
| 50 QAR | 180 days |
| 60 QAR | 180 days |
| 80 QAR | 180 days |
| 100 QAR | 180 days |
| 150 QAR | 180 days |
| 200 QAR | 180 days |
| 300 QAR | 365 days |
| 500 QAR | 365 days |
To top up your Vodafone SIM card, dial *127*VoucherCode# or dial *100# and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *127*123456#.
Dial *100# or *129# to check your Vodafone balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Qatar
Vodafone has four data-featured prepaid plans:
Vodafone plans can be activated on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app.
I will list all the prices in QAR.
To convert QAR to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Flex Plans – Vodafone Qatar
The Flex plans are combo bundles with a unit system (Flex Points) and data (with 5G NR access).
Below is an overview of how many Flex Points are used per action:
- 1 GB = 147 Flex
- 1 local minute = 1 Flex
- 1 local SMS = 1 Flex
- 1 international SMS = 1 Flex
- 1 minute to Bangladesh = 2 Flex
- 1 minute to Egypt = 5 Flex
- 1 minute to Nepal = 2 Flex
- 1 minute to Pakistan = 4 Flex
- 1 minute to the Philippines = 4 Flex
- 1 minute to Bahrain, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States & Yemen = 5 Flex
Flex can be activated on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app:
| Price | Credit | Data | Bonus Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 QAR | 70 Flex | 260 MB | N/A | 3 days |
| 20 QAR | 150 Flex | 512 MB 1 | N/A | 7 days |
| 30 QAR | 274 Flex | 750 MB (7 days) 2 | 3 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 14 days |
| 50 QAR | 525 Flex | 1.8 GB (7 days) 2 | 3 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 60 QAR | 610 Flex | 2 GB (7 days) 3 | 8 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 80 QAR | 854 Flex | 2 GB (7 days) 3 | 8 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 100 QAR | 1220 Flex | 2.2 GB (7 days) 3 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 120 QAR | 1720 Flex | 2.2 GB (7 days) 4 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | |
| 150 QAR | 2562 Flex | 2.2 GB (7 days) 4 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 200 QAR | 3782 Flex 5 | 2.2 GB (7 days) 5 | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 300 QAR | 4575 Flex 5 | Unlimited 5 | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
| 500 QAR | 7625 Flex 6 | Unlimited 6 | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 64 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)/Flex points
2 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)/Flex points
3 +unlimited data @ 256 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)/Flex points
4 +unlimited data @ 512 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)/Flex points
5 +unlimited data @ 2 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (slow!)/Flex points
6 +unlimited data @ 15 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance/Flex points
Combo+ Plans – Vodafone Qatar
The Combo+ plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Combo+ can be activated on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Bonus Data | Local Minutes | International Minutes 2 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 QAR | Combo+ 20 | 1 GB | N/A | 25 minutes | 15 minutes | 7 days |
| 50 QAR | Combo+ 50 | 2.5 GB | 3 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 100 minutes | 25 minutes | 14 days |
| 100 QAR | Combo+ 100 | 5 GB 1 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 100 minutes | 70 minutes | 30 days |
| 150 QAR | Combo+ 150 | 8 GB 1 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 450 minutes | 100 minutes | 30 days |
| 300 QAR | Combo+ 300 | “Unlimited”, 20 GB @ 2 Mbps | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 30 days |
| 450 QAR | Combo+ 450 | “Unlimited”, 200 GB @ 15 Mbps | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 30 days |
| 750 QAR | Combo+ 750 | “Unlimited”, 500 GB @ 15 Mbps | 30 GB (10PM to 4AM) | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
2 to Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), the Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saba, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sint Eustatius, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen & Zambia
Combo Plans – Vodafone Qatar
The Combo plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Combo can be activated on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Bonus Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 QAR | Combo 30 | 3 GB 1 | 3 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 120 minutes | 30 days |
| 60 QAR | Combo 60 | 8 GB 2 | 8 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 240 minutes | 30 days |
| 120 QAR | Combo 120 | 19 GB 3 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 500 minutes | 30 days |
| 150 QAR | Combo 150 | 24 GB 3 | 16 GB (10PM to 4AM) | 750 minutes | 30 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
2 +unlimited data @ 256 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
3 +unlimited data @ 512 Kbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (super slow!)
Data Plans – Vodafone Qatar
The Data plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Data can be activated on the My Vodafone (Qatar) app:
| Price | Data | Bonus Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 QAR | 1 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 20 QAR | 2 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 25 QAR | “Unlimited”, 30 GB @3 Mbps | N/A | 2 days |
| 30 QAR | 4 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 14 days |
| 50 QAR | 7.5 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 28 days |
| 60 QAR | 10 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 28 days |
| 80 QAR | 12 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 28 days |
| 100 QAR | 20 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 28 days |
| 125 QAR | “Unlimited”, 100 GB @15 Mbps | N/A | 7 days |
| 150 QAR | 25 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 28 days |
| 200 QAR | 35 GB | 12hrs unlimited local data | 42 days |
| 250 QAR | “Unlimited”, 300 GB @ 3 Mbps | N/A | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Qatar
- Name: Vodafone Internet
- APN: web.vodafone.com.qa
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Qatar
Getting a SIM card from Ooredoo would do you well when considering a Qatari 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.
Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences
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Check Out My Resource Page
Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience?
Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel!
Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises & accommodation.
Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!
Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling
Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?
In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services & products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.
If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!
Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally.
Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks
I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!
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A lot of useful videos are uploaded multiple times a week, and you do not want to miss out on them!
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