Saudi Arabia has one of the fastest mobile internet speeds in the world. In fact, the Kingdom is in the top 5 countries with the fastest average mobile data speeds.
But does that mean that Saudi SIM cards and mobile data packages are expensive? Not at all.
You can get a Saudi SIM card for only 30 SAR (8 USD). It is possible to get a data package or a combo plan, including data and minutes for as little as 30 SAR.
Luckily, SIM cards are also available to tourists as well. Only in 2019 did Saudi Arabia open itself for tourism when the Kingdom introduced tourist visas.
Those visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah were, and still are, always able to purchase Pilgrimage-focused SIM cards, starting from 30 SAR, with plans including allowances for local use and attractive international rates.
The thing is โ there are so many operators in Saudi Arabia and so many things to choose from that it can be hard to select the best Saudi SIM card for your situation.
Whether you are visiting the Kingdom as a tourist, going to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, an expat or migrant worker in the Kingdom trying to get their first local SIM card, or a Saudi citizen thinking of switching to a (better) operator.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Saudi Arabia. Let's do this.

Original publication: 16th of December 2019. Last updated: 18th of January 2021.
Table of Contents
Can I Use My Phone in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has GSM networks utilizing frequencies used in many regions around the world (such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania โ ITU Regions 1 & 3), but not in the Americas (North-, Central-, and South America + the Caribbean โ ITU Region 2).


If you purchased your phone in the Americas, if your device has not been unlocked, or the phone does not support Saudi Arabia's frequencies, then you cannot use your phone in Saudi Arabia.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has three mobile operators, two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), and one sub-brand:
- STC Saudi Arabia
- Jawwy (prepaid-focused sub-brand of STC Saudi Arabia)
- Mobily
- Zain Saudi Arabia
- Virgin Mobile KSA โ Merged with Friendi Mobile (STC MVNO)
- Lebara Saudi Arabia (Mobily MVNO)
The sub-brands Yaqoot (by Zain Saudi Arabia) and V Mobile
(by Lebara Saudi Arabia) will not be covered in this guide because you need an Absher Account, a Saudi government services app. Short-term travelers will not get access to this app, so Yaqoot and V Mobile will not be covered in this guide.
The following frequencies are used in Saudi operators:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
Note: some Saudi telcos are planning on shutting down their 3G network at the end of 2020.
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Saudi Arabia, check out this page by Will My Phone Work.
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 in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Operators (STC Saudi Arabia, Mobily & Zain Saudi Arabia) have been offering 5G services to their customers in most urban areas since 2018.
However, 5G is mostly not available to prepaid customers โ primarily to postpaid users or mobile broadband customers.
Moreover, you may have to get a plan that specifically states that it supports or includes 5G data.
5G eligibility for prepaid users will be mentioned when applicable in this guide.
The Best SIM Card in Saudi Arabia
If you want to buy a SIM card in Saudi Arabia, I would recommend going with STC or Jawwy (owned by STC) because they have the best speeds and coverage in the country. If you are on a budget, go with Zain, but expect bad coverage when leaving populated areas.
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SIM Card Registration in Saudi Arabia
SIM card registration with the use of your passport information is required in Saudi Arabia. It is done at the point of purchase. As of 2015, fingerprints will also be taken as part of the SIM card registration process.
Moreover, be aware that all foreigners, including tourists, travelers, and non-Saudi residents (including expats), are restricted to two active prepaid SIM cards across all Saudi operators. Saudi citizens can have up to 10 active prepaid SIM cards.
Saudi-Expatriates has an excellent article on how to check how many SIM cards are registered on your Iqama. This procedure only applies to expats and non-Saudi residents of Saudi Arabia who have an Iqama (although Saudis enter their identity number instead of their Iqama when requested) โ tourists and short-term visitors will not get an Iqama (which is a residence permit).
Internet Censorship & Surveillance in Saudi Arabia
There is heavy internet surveillance in Saudi Arabia, and some parts of the web are censored. Reporters Without Borders has classified Saudi Arabia as one of the Enemies of the Internet for more than a decade.
All internet traffic in the country goes through a proxy run by the CITC (Communications and Information Technology), which blocks immoral websites (such as pornographic sites, blogs critical of the Saudi regime, and gambling sites) and other sites directed by a committee run by the Ministry of Interior.
VoIP services, like WhatsApp calls, were blocked from 2013 until 2017. You can now use VoIP in the Kingdom. However, the authorities warn users that calls are still being monitored (although this has been made practically impossible with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption) so are social media accounts.
It is recommended to use a VPN, such as NordVPN or Surfshark, while in Saudi Arabia to shield your internet traffic and to access blocked websites.
Even then, take care of what you do and say on the internet while in Saudi Arabia.
VAT in Saudi Arabia
Starting from July 2020, all billed services have been subject to the new 15% VAT, including mobile services (which previously was at 5%).
The 15% VAT will often be charged upon reloading your SIM card.
However, some operators have updated their pricing to make the recharge voucher inclusive of the VAT, meaning that 15% will be deducted from your balance, or the price has been increased by 15% so that the balance will stay the same.
Examples โ price inclusive of VAT: 15 SAR recharge results in 13.04 SAR in balance. Price increased because of VAT: 17.25 SAR for a 15 SAR recharge card.
As each operator took a different approach to the new VAT implementation, prices may seem off at times.
Although you will not be charged the VAT again when you buy a plan or package after reloading your SIM card, you will be charged the VAT if you buy a plan directly with a debit card or credit card without reloading your SIM card first.
Therefore, I will add a column named โprice with VATโ if the operator states that the prices are exclusive of VAT if you can buy the plan or bundle directly through another means without reloading your balance first, or when it is unclear whether you will be charged VAT if you buy the package or not.
If the said column is not mentioned, it can be assumed that the prices are already inclusive of VAT.
Worry not; it sounds more complicated now than it actually is โ it will make sense once I mention the prices.
Saudi Arabia Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights

As a large country in a mostly deserted area, Saudi Arabia is sparsely populated. Most of the Kingdom's activity takes place in Riyadh, the country's capital, and cities near water, such as Jeddah and Dammam.
Unlike many other Middle Eastern countries who are in the same Situation as Saudi Arabia is, the Kingdom managed to build a reliable internet infrastructure that results in above-world average mobile internet and broadband internet speeds.
According to the Speedtest Global Index, the average mobile download speed in Saudi Arabia is around 77 Mbps, placing the Kingdom on position 5 on Global Index.
For reference, the world average mobile download is around 35 Mbps โ Saudi Arabia's average mobile download speed is more than double the world average.
But what if you look at the prices the Saudi telcos charge you โ is mobile data expensive in the Kingdom?
When looking at mobile data rates, Cable.co.uk found that the average price for 1 GB of data in Saudi Arabia is 2.12 USD, which is much less than the Middle Eastern average of 4.46 USD. The world average of 5.03 USD.
In fact, Saudi Arabia is the 5th cheapest Middle Eastern country to buy mobile data.
Although all of this sounds promising, you should not forget that Saudi Arabia is in a desert, meaning that you will only have mobile coverage in populated areas and places around the country's highway network.
When leaving urban areas, you will mostly deal with the operators' 2G networks, which is too slow for modern data browsing.
Currency in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal with the symbol SAR (which will be used throughout this guide). Prices in Saudi Arabia are listed in SAR, SR, or ุฑ.ุณ. For example, 25 SAR = SR 25/25 ุฑ.ุณ. For reference, below are some exchange rates between SAR and USD (US Dollars โ Rounded):
- 1 SAR = 0.25 USD
- 10 SAR = 2.65 USD
- 100 SAR = 26.65 USD
- 1000 SAR = 266.55 USD
For up-to-date SAR:USD exchange rates, search SAR to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.
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Saudi Arabia SIM Cards & Video Guide
Below, I will guide you through STC Saudi Arabia, Jawwy, Mobily, Zain Saudi Arabia, Virgin Mobile KSA & Lebara Saudi Arabia, and go through:
- Background information about the operators
- How to get a SIM card from each operator
- How to recharge your SIM card
- What type of data-featured packages are offered by the operators
If you prefer to watch a video of what the Saudi operators have to offer, be sure to check the video below AND also subscribe to my channel for more local prepaid SIM card guides, SIM card reviews (prepaid and international), mobile hotspots, and international roaming guides. You should still go through the guide after watching the video (I refer to it multiple times throughout the video).
With that said, letโs see what Saudi Arabia has to offer to us.
STC Saudi Arabia

STC Saudi Arabia, simply STC, is the largest operator in Saudi Arabia and is regarded as the best in the Kingdom. The company is mostly state-owned, and they are active in other countries in the Middle East with the STC brand (which used to be known as VIVA in those countries until December 2019, like Bahrain and Kuwait).
This is what you will learn about STC:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get an STC SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings
Jump to Jawwy | Jump to Mobily | Jump to Zain | Jump to Virgin Mobile | Jump to Lebara
STC Saudi Arabia Coverage
STC has the best coverage throughout Saudi Arabia, according to the Speedtest 2020 Saudi Arabia Best Mobile Coverage test.
Do note that you will mostly find coverage in populated areas โ deserts will have no (4G) coverage (which applies to all Saudi telcos).
STC has a coverage checker on their website. However, it is useless if you want to know how great their nationwide coverage is.

You have to select a specific location and zoom in so much that you can read the street names. Otherwise, the coverage checker will not tell you whether STC has any coverage there or not.

Instead, I will show you the coverage map provided by Speedtest from their Q1-Q2 Saudi Arabia Best Mobile Coverage test.
I will also add the coverage map by the Speedtest app, which is a bit easier to look at than the one above.

Jump back to getting a SIM card from Jawwy or Virgin Mobile.
Getting an STC Saudi Arabia SIM Card & Price
You can buy an STC SIM card, called Sawa, for 34.50 SAR in STC stores throughout Saudi Arabia, which includes 3GB of data and 25 SAR in credit. It is also possibile to get STC's data-only SIM card, called Quicknet Prepaid, starting from 92 SAR with 10 GB for 30 days. Sawa and Quicknet SIM cards can be purchased in eSIM format.
Tourist and short-term visitors (for Hajj and Umrah, for example) can get Sawa Ziyara, STC's tourist SIM card, for 34.50 SAR, which includes 100 MB, 60 minutes to other Sawa Ziyara numbers, and 20 SAR in credit. Sawa Ziyara SIM cards are valid for 120 days and cannot be extended.
Note: those with a Sawa Ziyara SIM card can only add packages specifically for Sawa Ziyara.
STC SIM cards are sold at select international airports, including Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport.
STC Saudi Arabia eSIM Availability & Compatibility
All STC SIM cards (prepaid, postpaid, and quicknet) are available as eSIMs. If your device support eSIM, you may use an STC eSIM as long as it is an STC supported device.

The following devices support STC eSIM:
- iPad 7th Generation
- iPad Air 3rd Generation
- iPad Mini 5th Generation
- iPad Pro 11 (2018)
- iPad Pro 11 2nd Generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 3rd Generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
STC eSIM support will soon work on the Samsung S20 series.
The cost of upgrading to an eSIM is 28.75 SAR for a prepaid number (Sawa, Sawa Ziyara, and Quicknet Prepaid).
If you want to learn how eSIMs work and if they work abroad, this article explains it in-depth.
Recharging Your STC Saudi Arabia SIM Card
Depending on whether you have a Sawa (Ziyara) SIM card or a Quicknet Prepaid SIM card, you can get a Sawa Recharge Card to top-up your Sawa SIM card or a Quicknet Voucher to reload your Quicknet Prepaid SIM card.
STC Saudi Arabia Sawa Recharge Cards
Sawa Recharge Cards and e-vouchers are available in denominations starting from 20 SAR to 300 SAR. They can be purchased in STC stores or many other stores throughout the Kingdom, such as supermarkets. You can also top-up with the mystc website
or app, with an STC Self Service Machines
, through select banks' websites, and with ATMs.
The following Sawa Recharge Cards are available:
Price | Recharge Card | Balance | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
20 SAR | Sawa 20 recharge card | 17.39 SAR | 90 days |
28.75 SAR | Sawa 25 recharge card | 25 SAR | 90 days |
34.50 SAR | Sawa 30 recharge card | 30 SAR | 90 days |
57.50 SAR | Sawa 50 recharge card | 50 SAR | 90 days |
115 SAR | Sawa 100 recharge card | 100 SAR | 90 days |
230 SAR | Sawa 200 recharge card | 200 SAR | 90 days |
345 SAR | Sawa 300 recharge card | 300 SAR | 90 days |
The prices for Sawa Recharge Cards include the 15% VAT, which is why there is a price difference in reloading value.
Jump back to the Jawwy recharge section.

You have several methods of redeeming your Sawa Recharge Card. The quickest way to reload is by dialing *155*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *155*123456#.
Other ways of reloading are:
- Text the Voucher Code + Space to 900 (example: 123456 155 to 900)
- Call 1500, select the recharge option, then enter the Voucher Code (example: 1500 -> recharge -> 123456)
- Redeem the voucher on the Sawa Recharge Page
STC Saudi Arabia Quicknet Vouchers
The Quicknet Vouchers, also known as Quicknet Packages are the reload vouchers for the Quicknet data-only SIM card. They also act as starter packages (as in, the first package you buy when purchasing a Quicknet Prepaid SIM Card). Quicknet vouchers are sold at STC stores and various authorized resellers throughout the Kingdom.
The following Quicknet Vouchers are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
100 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days |
109.25 SAR | Unlimited | 7 days |
150 SAR | 10 GB | 60 days |
170 SAR | 100 GB + 19 GB Social | 30 days |
220 SAR | 50 GB | 60 days |
350 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days |
391 SAR | Unlimited | 30 days |
460 SAR | 300 GB | 90 days |
862.50 SAR | 500 GB | 180 days |
The social media data for the 170 SAR voucher can be used for WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.

To activate your Quicknet Voucher, dial *155*VoucherCode# OR text *155*VoucherCode# to 1500.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *155*123456# or text *155*123456# to 1500.
It is also possible to redeem your Quicknet Voucher on the Quicknet Recharge Page.

STC Saudi Arabia Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
You can purchase Sawa Daily & Monthly Packages or Sawa Plus Packages for your Sawa SIM card, which are combo plans that include data and minutes. If you only need data, then the Sawa Data Keys are your data-only options for Sawa. Those on Sawa Ziyara can only purchase Sawa Ziyara Packages. Quicknet Prepaid users can get Quicknet 4G packages.
To recap, the following types of packages are available:
- Sawa Daily & Monthly (combo plans for Sawa)
- Sawa Plus Packages (combo plans for Sawa)
- Sawa Data Keys (data-only plans for Sawa)
- Sawa Ziyara Packages (combo plans for Sawa Ziyara)
- Quicknet 4G Packages (data-only plans for Quicknet Prepaid)
Let's go through each option. Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

STC Saudi Arabia Sawa Daily & Monthly Packages
The Sawa Daily & Monthly Packages are combo plans for the Sawa SIM card. They include data, social media data, on-net minutes, and local minutes. The Daily Packages include on-net SMS as well.

The following Sawa Daily & Monthly Packages are available:
Price | Price with VAT* | Package | Data | Social Media Data | On-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 SAR | 11.5 SAR | Sawa 10 | 200 MB | N/A | 200 on-net minutes | 200 on-net SMS | 1 day | 8111 |
15 SAR | 17.25 SAR | Sawa 15 | 400 MB | N/A | 400 on-net minutes | 400 on-net SMS | 1 day | 7015 |
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | Sawa 30 | 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7030 |
65 SAR | 74.75 SAR | Sawa Like | 2 GB | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7065 |
90 SAR | 103.50 SAR | Sawa Flex | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7090 |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | Sawa Share | 5 GB | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7110 |
160 SAR | 184 SAR | Sawa Post | 20 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7160 |
220 SAR | 253 SAR | Sawa Star | 100 GB | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 28 days | 7220 |
* Price including VAT will only apply when purchasing a Package through a credit card or EVD voucher.
The social media data can be used for WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.
To buy a Sawa Daily or Monthly Package, text the Activation Code to 900.
For example, if you want to buy the Sawa Star Package, you would text 7220 to 900.
Do note that all Sawa Daily & Monthly Packages auto-renew when there is enough credit. To disable auto-renewal, text 7009 to 900.
Text 8888 to 900 to check your remaining Sawa Daily or Monthly balance.
STC Saudi Arabia Sawa Plus Packages
The Sawa Plus Packages are combo plans for the Sawa SIM card. They include data, social media data, on-net minutes, and local minutes.

Compared to Sawa Daily & Monthly, Sawa Plus includes minutes to other networks (on-net minutes) and often more data and social media data. However, Sawa Plus packages are slightly more expensive than Sawa Daily & Monthly.
The following Sawa Plus Packages are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Package | Data | Social Media Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 SAR | 40.25 SAR | Sawa 30 Plus | 2 GB | 2 GB | 100 on-net minutes | 100 local minutes | 28 days | 7135 |
75 SAR | 86.25 SAR | Sawa Like Plus | 10 GB | 10 GB | 500 on-net minutes | 500 local minutes | 28 days | 7175 |
115 SAR | 132.25 SAR | Sawa Share Plus | 20 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited on-net minutes | 500 local minutes | 28 days | 7115 |
170 SAR | 195.50 SAR | Sawa Post Plus | 40 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited on-net minutes | 1000 local minutes | 28 days | 7170 |
240 SAR | 276 SAR | Sawa Star Plus | 120 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited on-net minutes | Unlimited local minutes | 28 days | 7240 |
* Price including VAT will only apply when purchasing a package through a credit card or EVD voucher.
The social media data can be used for WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.
To buy a Sawa Plus Package, text the Activation Code to 900.
For example, if you want to buy the Sawa Star Plus Package, you would text 7240 to 900.
Do note that all Sawa Plus Packages auto-renew when there is enough credit. To disable auto-renewal, text 7009 to 900.
Text 8888 to 900 to check your remaining Sawa Plus balance.
STC Saudi Arabia Sawa Data Keys
Sawa Data Keys are data-only bundles for the Sawa SIM Card.
The following Sawa Data Keys are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Package | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 SAR | 17.25 SAR | 1 GB for One Week | 1 GB | 7 days | 2151 |
20 SAR | 23 SAR | Unlimited for One Day | Unlimited | 1 day | 2120 |
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | 1 GB for One Month | 30 days | 2152 | 2152 |
50 SAR | 57.50 SAR | 2 GB for One Month | 30 days | 2153 | 2153 |
80 SAR | 90 SAR | 5 GB for One Month | 30 days | 2154 | 2154 |
100 SAR | 115 SAR | Unlimited for One Week | Unlimited | 7 days | 2162 |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | 10 GB for One Month | 30 days | 2155 | 2155 |
155 SAR | 178.25 SAR | 10 GB for Two Months | 60 days | 2156 | 2156 |
180 SAR | 207 SAR | 10 GB for Three Months | 90 days | 2157 | 2157 |
230 SAR | 264.50 SAR | 50 GB for Two Months | 60 days | 2158 | 2158 |
350 SAR | 402.50 SAR | 100 GB for Three Months | 90 days | 2159 | 2159 |
350 SAR | 402.50 SAR | Unlimited for One Month | Unlimited | 30 days | 2161 |
470 SAR | 540.50 SAR | 300 GB for Three Months | 300 GB | 90 days | 2160 |
To buy a Sawa Data Key, text the Activation Code to 900.
For example, if you want to buy the 1 GB for One Month Data Key (30 SAR), you would text 2152 to 900.
Text 2220 to 900 to check your remaining Sawa Data Key balance.
STC Saudi Arabia Sawa Ziyara Packages
Sawa Ziyara Packages are special combo packages for those with the Sawa Ziyara SIM card. Sawa Ziyara users can only purchase Sawa Ziyara Packages.


The following Sawa Ziyara Packages are available:
Price | Package | Data | STC WIFI Data | Local Minutes | Credit for International Calls | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 40 | 3 GB | 3 GB | 20 local minutes | 5 SAR | 28 days | 6705 |
70 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 70 | 6 GB | 6 GB | 45 local minutes | 10 SAR | 28 days | 6706 |

STC WIFI is available in more than 20 000 locations in Saudi Arabia. You may have to text wifi to 2222 to enable STC WIFI.
To buy a Sawa Ziyara Package, text the Activation Code to 900.
For example, if you want to buy the Sawa Ziyara 70 Package, you would text 6706 to 900.
STC Saudi Arabia Quicknet Prepaid Renewal Packages
The Quicknet Prepaid Renewal Packages are the packages you can purchase when you are out of your Quicknet Voucher or Package data allowance.
The following Quicknet Prepaid Renewal Packages are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Validity | Activation |
---|---|---|---|---|
95 SAR | 109.25 SAR | Unlimited | 7 days | 2730 |
100 SAR | 115 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days | 2721 |
150 SAR | 172.20 SAR | 10 GB | 60 days | 2729 |
170 SAR | 195.50 SAR | 100 GB + 19 GB for Social Media | 30 days | 2734 |
220 SAR | 253 SAR | 50 GB | 60 days | 2723 |
340 SAR | 391 SAR | Unlimited | 30 days | 2726 |
350 SAR | 402.50 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days | 2727 |
460 SAR | 529 SAR | 300 GB | 90 days | 2728 |
750 SAR | 862.50 SAR | 500 GB | 180 days | 2731 |
The social media data for the 170 SAR voucher can be used for WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook.
To buy a Quicknet Prepaid Renewal Package, text the Activation Code to 900.
For example, if you want to buy the 750 SAR (862.50 SAR with VAT) Renewal Package, you would text 2731 to 900.
STC Saudi Arabia APN Settings
In most cases, you do not need to manually adjust your APN settings โ you phone will automatically retrieve the correct STC Saudi Arabia APN settings. Otherwise, you can text jawalnet to 2222 to download the APN settings.
If none of those methods work, then you have to add the following APN settings manually (leave anything not mentioned below blank):
- Name: STC
- APN: jawalnet.com.sa
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Jawwy

Jawwy, also known as Jawwy from STC, is STC's prepaid-focused brand, which started in 2016. As a sub-brand, Jawwy has full access to the STC network and also has 5G access.
Jawwy (Mobile) should not be confused with Jawwy TV.
This is what you will learn about Jawwy:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Jawwy SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings
Jump to STC | Jump to Mobily | Jump to Zain | Jump to Virgin Mobile | Jump to Lebara
Jawwy Coverage
Jawwy is the prepaid-focused sub-brand of STC, meaning Jawwy uses the STC network and does not have its own antennas. Head to the STC coverage section to learn what you can expect, coverage-wise, when getting a Virgin Mobile SIM card.
Worry not, there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing STC's coverage.
Getting a Jawwy SIM Card & Price
You can get a Jawwy SIM card, called Jawwy 30, for 34.50 SAR in Jawwy stores or online
. The SIM card includes 1 GB of data and 100 local minutes. Jawwy SIM cards are available as eSIMs.

Besides Jawwy 30, there are several other Jawwy starter SIM cards, which are:
Price | SIM Card | eSIM | Data | Social Media Data | Unlimited WIFI | Local Minutes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34.50 SAR | Jawwy 30 | Jawwy eSIM 30 | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 100 minutes |
80.50 SAR | Jawwy 70 | Jawwy eSIM 70 | 10 GB | 10 GB for Social Media | Yes | 500 minutes |
172.50 SAR | Jawwy 150 | Jawwy eSIM 150 | 20 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | N/A | 3000 minutes |
230 SAR | Jawwy 200 | Jawwy eSIM 200 | 97 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | N/A | Unlimited minutes |
The social media apps are YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram & Telegram.

Jawwy eSIM Availability & Compatibility
Jawwy eSIMs are available on Jawwy's online store. The prices and starter allowances with the eSIMs are the same as regular Jawwy SIM cards. If your device supports eSIM, you may use a Jawwy eSIM as long as it is a Jawwy supported device.

The following devices support Jawwy eSIM:
- iPad 7th Generation
- iPad Air 3rd Generation
- iPad Mini 5th Generation
- iPad Pro 11 2nd Generation
- iPad Pro 12.9 4th Generation
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
If you want to learn how eSIMs work and if they work abroad, this article explains it in-depth.
Recharging Your Jawwy SIM Card
You can recharge your Jawwy SIM card with Sawa Recharge Cards from STC, or you can reload with a debit card, credit card, or Mada card through the Jawwy app or Jawwy Portal
.
When buying a Sawa Recharge Card, you can redeem it online on the Jawwy Recharge Page or by dialing *155*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *155*123456#.
You can check your Jawwy balance on the Jawwy app or Jawwy Portal
.
Jawwy Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
Jawwy offers customizable plans, also known as Jawwy Flexible Plans, allowing you set your own data allowance and minute balance, in addition to their combo plans (the SIM card starter plans). You can also upgrade your plan with the Social Pass and YouTube Pass.
The following Jawwy options are available:
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Jawwy Flexible Plans
The Flexible Plans allow you to set how much data and how many minutes you want monthly. Flexible plans can be downgraded or upgraded every month on the Jawwy app.
Every plan you make with Jawwy needs to include at least 1 GB of data and 100 minutes, bringing the minimum price to 30 SAR.
Officially, the price of 100 minutes is 0 SAR, but you cannot get a Flexible Plan without data. The lowest amount of data you can get is 1 GB costing 30 SAR.
Every Flexible Plan includes 3000 Jawwy to Jawwy minutes (on-net minutes) for free, regardless of the plan combination you choose.
Jawwy Flexible Plans Internet Options
The following data options are available when customizing your Jawwy plan:
Price | Data |
---|---|
30 SAR | 1 GB |
60 SAR | 3 GB |
75 SAR | 5 GB |
100 SAR | 10 GB |
110 SAR | 15 GB |
120 SAR | 20 GB |
150 SAR | 50 GB |
Jawwy Flexible Plans Minutes Options
The following minutes options are available when customizing your Jawwy plan:
Price | Local Minutes |
---|---|
30 SAR | 100 minutes |
40 SAR | 200 minutes |
50 SAR | 400 minutes |
60 SAR | 600 minutes |
70 SAR | 800 minutes |
80 SAR | 1000 minutes |
105 SAR | 1500 minutes |
Because of the minimum plan requirement, I have inflated the prices for the minutes options. Subtract 30 SAR to calculate the official costs. For example, 60 SAR for 600 minutes is officially 30 SAR.
The Social Pass is a 3GB data add-on for Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.

Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
20 SAR | 3 GB | 30 days |
A Social Pass can be purchased on the Jawwy app.
Jawwy YouTube Pass
The YouTube pass is an add-on granting 30 GB for YouTube access. However, you can use a maximum of 1 GB on YouTube a day with this pass.

Price | Data for YouTube | Validity |
---|---|---|
50 SAR | 1 GB/day | 30 days |
A YouTube Pass can be purchased on the Jawwy app.
Jawwy APN Settings
- Name: JAWALNet
- APN: jawalnet.com.sa
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Mobily

Mobily is the second-largest operator in Saudi Arabia. It does not have the best coverage or the fastest speeds in the Kingdom, like STC, nor is it the worst, like Zain โ it is simply in the middle.
This is what you will learn about Mobily:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mobily SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings
Jump to STC | Jump to Jawwy | Jump to Zain | Jump to Virgin Mobile | Jump to Lebara
Mobily Coverage
Mobily has good coverage throughout the country. At least, in the populated areas.
Mobily has a coverage checker on their website, but the tool never worked for me, regardless of the browser I used.
During Speedtestโs Q1-Q2 Saudi Arabia Best Mobile Coverage test, they included a map of Mobily's general coverage.
I always use the Speedtest Coverage Checker tool on the Speedtest app to check local operators' service availability.

Jump back to getting a SIM card from Lebara.
Getting a Mobily SIM Card & Price
You can get a Mobily SIM card for 35 SAR in Mobily stores, which includes 25.43 SAR in starter credit. It is also possible to get a Mobily data-only SIM card starting from 200 SAR with 10 GB for 90 days.
Social media apps: Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube
Those visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah can get special Hajj & Umrah SIM cards from 30 SAR, which come with their own packages.
To recap, the following Mobily SIM cards are available:
- Prepaid SIM cards: 35 SAR
- Hajj & Umrah SIM cards: from 30 SAR
- Data-only SIM cards: from 220 SAR
Mobily SIM cards are also available as eSIM. Only Mobily supported devices can use Mobily eSIM, which are the following devices:
- Huawei P40
- Huawei P40 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Samsung Galaxy S20
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
If you want to learn how eSIMs work and if they work abroad, this article explains it in-depth.
If you have forgotten your Mobily phone number, you can retrieve it by dialing *222#.
Mobily Hajj & Umrah SIM Cards

Those visiting Saudi Arabia for either Hajj or Umrah can take advantage of the Hajj & Umrah packages, discounted international rates, recharge bonuses, and data bundles.
Mobily Hajj & Umrah Packages
The following Hajj & Umrah Packages are available:
Price | Package | Data | Bonus Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | International Call Credit | Umrah Package Validity | Hajj Package Validity | Package Renewal Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 30 | N/A | 2 GB for the first 3 days | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | 45 days | N/A |
50 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 50 | 1 GB | 2 GB for the first 3 days | 200 on-net minutes | 20 off-net minutes | 20 SAR | 30 days | 45 days | 5050 |
99 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 99 | 2 GB | 2 GB for the first 3 days | 500 on-net minutes | 50 off-net minutes | 60 SAR | 30 days | 45 days | 1899 |
If you got a Mobily SIM card for Umrah, then the packages are valid for 30 days. If you get the Hajj SIM card, then the packages are valid for 45 days.
The Hajj & Umrah 50 and Hajj & Umrah 99 packages can be renewed with the same benefits by texting the Package Renewal Code to 1100.
For example, if you want to renew the Hajj & Umrah 50 Package, you would text 5050 to 1100.
Mobily Hajj & Umrah International Call Credit
You can use your Hajj & Umrah International Call Credit to call to any country you want.
However, you will be paying lower rates if you call to any of the countries mentioned in the table below:

Mobily Hajj & Umrah Recharges
With the Hajj & Umrah SIM cards, you get bonus credit and data for each recharge.
The following bonuses are available:
Recharge | Bonus Percentage | Free Data | Bonus Validity |
---|---|---|---|
10 SAR โ 29 SAR | 50% | 150 MB | 1 day |
30 SAR โ 49 SAR | 100% | 150 MB | 3 days |
50 SAR โ 99 SAR | 200% | 150 MB | 5 days |
100+ SAR | 300% | 150 MB | 7 days |
Jump to the Mobily Recharge section to learn how to recharge your SIM card.
Mobily Hajj & Umrah Data Bundles
The Hajj & Umrah Data Bundles are data packages exclusively to those with a Hajj & Umrah SIM card.
The following Data Bundles are available:
Price | Package | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
5 SAR | Internet 150 MB | 150 MB | 30 days | *1015# |
15 SAR | Internet 500 MB | 500 MB | 30 days | *1115# |
25 SAR | Internet 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | *1125# |
45 SAR | Internet 2 GB | 2 GB | 30 days | *1145# |
You can buy a Hajj & Umrah Data Bundle by dialing the Activation Code.
For example, if you want to renew the Internet 500 MB Package, you would dial *1115#.
Mobily Data Only SIM Card
The Data-Only SIM cards are SIM cards that can only be used to browse the web and not to make calls or send SMS. Mobily Data Only SIM cards start from 200 SAR with 10 GB for 90 days.
The following Data Only SIM cards are available, which also act as data-only plans (you can upgrade or downgrade to another data-only plan when your current plan expires):
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
200 SAR | Prepaid 10 GB | 10 GB | 90 days |
250 SAR | Prepaid 50 GB | 50 GB | 60 days |
260 SAR | Prepaid 20 GB | 20 GB | 90 days |
375 SAR | Prepaid 100 GB | 100 GB | 90 days |
525 SAR | Prepaid 300 GB | 300 GB | 90 days |
Recharging Your Mobily SIM Card
You can get a Mobily Recharge Voucher in denominations starting from 20 SAR to 100 SAR in Mobily stores and many other stores in Saudi Arabia. Online recharge
is available too.
The following Mobily Recharge Vouchers are available:
Price | Recharge Voucher | Balance |
20 SAR | Recharge Voucher 20 | 17.39 SAR |
25 SAR | Recharge Voucher 25 | 21.74 SAR |
34.50 SAR | Recharge Voucher 30 | 30 SAR |
57.50 SAR | Recharge Voucher 50 | 50 SAR |
115 SAR | Recharge Voucher 100 | 100 SAR |
To redeem your Mobily Recharge Voucher, dial *1400*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *1400*123456#.
Dial *1411# to check your Mobily balance.
Mobily Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
Mobily has two types of plans. The Prepaid Plans, which are combo plans with data, social media data, and local minutes, and the Internet Add-Ons/Data bundles, which are data-only packages.
Mobily Prepaid Plans
The Prepaid Plans include data, data for select social media apps (Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube), and local minutes.
The following Prepaid Plans are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code | Cancel Auto-Renew Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 SAR | Prepaid 30 | 1 GB | 1 GB for Social Media | 100 minutes | 28 days | 30 | 030 |
75 SAR | Prepaid 75 | 5 GB | 5 GB for Social Media | 500 minutes | 28 days | 75 | 075 |
150 SAR | Prepaid 150 | 15 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | 2250 minutes | 28 days | 150 | 0150 |
220 SAR | Prepaid 220 | 100 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | Unlimited minutes | 28 days | 220 | 0220 |
342 SAR | Prepaid 360 | Unlimited | Unlimited data for Social Media | Unlimited minutes | 28 days | 360 | 0360 |
To activate a Prepaid Plan, text the Activation Code to 1100.
For example, if you want to buy the Prepaid 360 Plan, you would text 360 to 1100.
The Prepaid Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 1100.
Mobily Internet Add-Ons/Data Bundles
The Internet Add-Ons, also known as Data Bundles, are standard data-only bundles.
The following Internet Add-Ons are available:
Price | Add-On | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Early Renewal Code | Cancel Auto-Renew Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 SAR | 150 MB | 150 MB | 14 days | 750 | 11750 | 750 |
20 SAR | 500 MB | 500 MB | 30 days | 6090 | 6091 | 6092 |
30 SAR | 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | 6100 | 6101 | 6102 |
50 SAR | 2 GB | 2 GB | 30 days | 7200 | 7201 | 7202 |
75 SAR | 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 days | 7300 | 7301 | 7302 |
95 SAR | 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 days | 7050 | 7051 | 7052 |
165 SAR | 10 GB | 10 GB | 90 days | 6070 | 6071 | 6072 |
135 SAR | 20 GB | 20 GB | 30 days | 6300 | 6301 | 6302 |
220 SAR | 20 GB | 20 GB | 90 days | 8200 | 8201 | 8202 |
210 SAR | 50 GB | 50 GB | 60 days | 7090 | 7091 | 7092 |
260 SAR | 50 GB | 50 GB | 90 days | 8070 | 8071 | 8072 |
160 SAR | 100 GB | 100 GB | 30 days | 7080 | 7081 | 7082 |
320 SAR | 100 GB | 100 GB | 90 days | 8080 | 8081 | 8082 |
450 SAR | 300 GB | 300 GB | 90 days | 300 | N/A | N/A |
900 SAR | 600 GB | 600 GB | 180 days | 606 | N/A | N/A |
To activate an Internet Add-On, text the Activation Code to 1100.
For example, if you want to buy the 100 GB Add-On (320 SAR), you would text 8080 to 1100.
If you have less than 500 MB left and want to renew your Internet Add-On (early), you can do so by texting the Early Renewal Code to 1100.
The Internet Add-Ons auto-renew, except for the 450 SAR and 900 SAR Add-Ons. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 1100.
Mobily APN Settings
- Name: Mobily Internet
- APN: web2
Note: make sure to use โweb2โ as a prepaid user. APN โweb1โ is for postpaid customers only. Leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Zain Saudi Arabia

Zain Saudi Arabia, just Zain, is the smallest operator in Saudi Arabia. They also offer, on average, the lowest rates when compared to STC and Mobily. However, they have the slowest speeds in the Kingdom as well.
This is what you will learn about Zain:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Zain SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings
Jump to STC | Jump to Jawwy | Jump to Mobily | Jump to Virgin Mobile | Jump to Lebara
Zain Saudi Arabia Coverage
Zain has the worst coverage of the big three Saudi operators. However, coverage in the urban areas is still decent with Zain. Outside of urban areas, you will mostly deal with 2G or 3G when lucky.
Zain has a coverage map checker on their website. However, you cannot use it to check Zain's nationwide coverage because the tool does not allow you to do so.
You have to place the pin on a specific location before the tool tells you if Zain has coverage in that location and what type of services are offered (2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G).

Zain does have a 5G coverage checker tool, which is more useful than its regular coverage map. You still cannot see nationwide coverage because you have to select a city or region to see Zain's 5G coverage.

Luckily, Speedtest provided a coverage map during their Q1-Q2 Saudi Arabia Best Mobile Coverage test, which gives you a nationwide overview of Zain's coverage.


I will also show you the coverage map by the Speedtest app, which is easier to look at.

Getting a Zain Saudi Arabia SIM Card & Price
You can get a Zain SIM card for 34.50 SAR in Zain stores. The SIM cards are called Shabab, Kareeb, and Khateer Plus. The differences between the three SIM cards are the standard rates you pay. All internet packages mentioned later can be added to all these SIM cards.
The Khateer Plus SIM card includes 1 GB, 1 GB for social media, and 100 local minutes, making it the best starter SIM card.

Short-term visitors can get one of the Zain Visitor SIM cards starting from 63.25 ZAR, which comes with dedicated Visitor packages.
Those visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah can get the dedicated Zain Hajj & Umrah SIM card, which costs 34.50 SAR. The SIM card includes no credit, but you will be charged 0.55 SAR per action (MB, minute, local/international SMS) if you do not buy a package.
Finally, you can also get the Zain Data Line, a data-only SIM card, starting from 113.85 SAR, which is the smallest plan you can get for the Data Line.
To recap, the following Zain SIM cards available:
- Standard prepaid SIM cards: Shabab, Kareeb & Khateer Plus โ all for 34.50 SAR
- Zain Visitor SIM: starting from 63.50 SAR
- Zain Hajj & Umrah SIM cards: 34.50 SAR
- Zain Data Line: starting from 113.85 SAR
Zain Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM
The Zain Visitor SIM has several starter plans to choose from. You can find them below.
Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Credit for International Calls & SMS | Activation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63.25 SAR | Visitor 55 | 2 GB | N/A | Unlimited On-Net Minutes | 30 local minutes | 20 SAR | V59 |
113.85 SAR | Visitor 99 | 4 GB | N/A | Unlimited On-Net Minutes | 60 local minutes | 50 SAR | V99 |
228.85 SAR | Visitor 199 | 10 GB | N/A | Unlimited On-Net Minutes | Unlimited local minutes | 50 SAR | V199 |
458.85 SAR | Visitor 399 | Unlimited Data | Unlimited Social Media Data | Unlimited On-Net Minutes | Unlimited local minutes | 25 SAR | V399 |
To activate a Visitor Plan, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the Visitor 99 Plan, you would text V99 to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia Data Line
The Zain Data Line has several starter plans to choose from. You can find them below.
Price | Plan | Data | 5G Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
113.85 SAR | 20 GB | 20 GB | N/A | 30 days |
184 SAR | 100 GB | 100 GB | N/A | 30 days |
228.85 SAR | 50 GB | 50 GB | N/A | 60 days |
343.85 SAR | 100 GB X2 | 100 GB | N/A | 90 days |
373.75 SAR | Unlimited 5G | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
401.35 SAR | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes, unlimited | 30 days |
517.50 SAR | 300 GB | 300 GB | N/A | 90 days |
1148.85 SAR | Unlimited 5G | Unlimited | Yes, unlimited | 90 days |
Recharging Your Zain Saudi Arabia SIM Card
Zain Recharge Cards are sold in denominations starting from 20 SAR to 300 SAR in Zain stores, Zain Kiosks, and many other establishments throughout the Kingdom. You can also recharge online
with a Visa Card, MasterCard, or Mada Card.
The following Zain Recharge Cards are available:
Price | Balance |
---|---|
11.50 SAR | 10 SAR |
17.25 SAR | 15 SAR |
23 SAR | 20 SAR |
58 SAR | 50 SAR |
115 SAR | 100 SAR |
230 SAR | 200 SAR |
345 SAR | 300 SAR |
To redeem your Zain Recharge Card, dial *141*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *141*123456#.
Dial *142* to check your Zain balance.
Zain Saudi Arabia Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
Being expanded at the moment.
- Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles (daily unlimited combo plans)
- Shabab Bundles (combo plans)
- Zain Mix Bundles (combo plans)
- Voice Internet Bundles (data-only plans)
- Unlimited Social Media Bundles โ Social Apps & YouTube (social media add-ons)
- Renewal Internet Plans (data add-ons for Zain Data Line)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Zain Saudi Arabia Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles
The Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles are short-term bundles with unlimited data and local calls for 24 hours. These bundles can be added to Shabab, Kareeb, Khateer Plus, Visitor, and Hajj & Umrah SIM cards.
The following Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Bundle | Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code | Cancel Plan Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 SAR | 12.65 SAR | Unlimited Data-Only | Unlimited | N/A | 24 hours | DUL | CDUL | DDUL |
15 SAR | 17.25 SAR | Unlimited Local Calls + Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | 24 hours | AUL | CAUL | DAUL |
To activate an Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the Unlimited Data-Only Bundle, you would text DUL to 959.
The unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959. To outright cancel a plan, text the Cancel Plan Code to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia Shabab Bundles
The Shabab Bundles are data-only bundles with an additional dedicated data allowance for specific social media apps (YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & WhatsApp). The Shabab bundles can be added to Shabab, Kareeb & Khateer Plus SIM cards.
The following Shabab Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Bundle | Data | Social Media Data | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Rewal Cancellation Code | Cancel Plan Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 SAR | 67.85 SAR | Shabab 59 | 4 GB | 5 GB | 28 days | S59 | CA59 | CS59 |
99 SAR | 113.85 SAR | Shabab 99 | 10 GB | 20 GB | 28 days | S99 | CA99 | CS59 |
149 SAR | 171.35 SAR | Shabab 149 | 20 GB | Unlimited | 28 days | S149 | CA149 | CS149 |
199 SAR | 136.85 SAR | Shabab 199 | 95 GB | Unlimited | 28 days | S199 | CA199 | CS199 |
To activate a Shabab Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the Shabab 59 Bundle, you would text S59 to 959.
The Shabab Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959. To outright cancel a plan, text the Cancel Plan Code to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia Zain Mix Bundles
The Zain Mix Bundles are combo plans, including data, unlimited data for YouTube streaming, and local minutes. The Zain Mix Bundles can be added to Shabab, Kareeb & Khateer Plus SIM cards purchased after the 1st of June 2020.
The following Zain Mix Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | YouTube Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 SAR | 33.35 SAR | 3 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | 7 days | 29 | CA29 |
320 SAR | 368 SAR | 100 GB | Unlimited | 2000 minutes | 90 days | 320 | CA320 |
To activate a Zain Mix Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the 29 SAR Bundle, you would text 29 to 959.
The Shabab Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959. To outright cancel a plan, text the Cancel Plan Code to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia Voice Internet Bundles
The Voice Internet Bundles are data-only bundles โ they do not include minutes, as the name would imply. These bundles can be added to Shabab, Kareeb, Khateer Plus, Visitor, and Hajj & Umrah SIM cards.
The following Voice Internet Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Cancel Plan Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 SAR | 2.30 SAR | 50 MB | 1 day | D50 | CA50M |
12 SAR | 13.80 SAR | 500 MB | 7 days | D500 | CA500 |
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days | D1000 | CA1GB |
50 SAR | 57.50 SAR | 2 GB | 30 days | D2000 | CA2GB |
75 SAR | 86.25 SAR | 5 GB | 30 days | D5000 | CA5GB |
95 SAR | 109.25 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days | 10GBM | CA10M |
160 SAR | 184 SAR | 100 GB | 30 days | 100GBM | CA100M |
165 SAR | 189.75 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days | 10GB | CA10G |
220 SAR | 253 SAR | 20 GB | 90 days | 20GB | CA20G |
265 SAR | 304.75 SAR | 50 GB | 90 days | 50GB | CA50G |
320 SAR | 368 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days | 100GB | CA100 |
360 SAR | 414 SAR | 150 GB | 90 days | 150GB | CA150 |
450 SAR | 517.50 SAR | 300 GB | 90 days | 300GB | CA300 |
To activate a Voice Internet Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the 75 SAR Bundle, you would text D5000 to 959.
To cancel a plan, text the Cancel Plan Code to 959.
The Unlimited Social Media Bundles are unlimited data bundles for select social media apps (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Snapchat & TikTok) or YouTube. The Unlimited Social Media Bundles can be added to Shabab, Kareeb & Khateer Plus SIM cards.
The following Unlimited Social Media Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Social Media Data | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 SAR | 3.45 SAR | Unlimited | 1 day | 310 | CA310 |
15 SAR | 17.25 SAR | Unlimited | 7 days | 311 | CA311 |
60 SAR | 69 SAR | Unlimited | 28 days | 312 | CA312 |
To activate a Social Media Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the 15 SAR Bundle, you would text 311 to 959.
The Shabab Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959.
The following Unlimited YouTube Bundles are available:
Price | Price with VAT | YouTube Data | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 SAR | 8.05 SAR | Unlimited | 1 day | 500 | CA500 |
39 SAR | 44.85 SAR | Unlimited | 7 days | 501 | CA501 |
99 SAR | 113.85 SAR | Unlimited | 28 days | 502 | CA502 |
To activate a YouTube Bundle, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the 39 SAR Bundle, you would text 501 to 959.
The Shabab Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia Renewal Internet Plans
The Renewal Internet Plans are data plans for the Zain Data Line. They cannot be added to any regular prepaid SIM card (the ones that allow you to make calls and send SMS).
The following Renewal Internet Plans are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 SAR | 100 GB | 100 GB | 30 days | 100GB1 | CA100GB1 |
165 SAR | 10 GB | 10 GB | 90 days | 10GB3 | CA10GB3 |
325 SAR | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | UL | CAUL |
450 SAR | 300 GB | 300 GB | 90 days | 300GB3 | CA300GB3 |
To activate a Renewal Internet Plan, text the Activation Code to 959.
For example, if you want to buy the 100 GB Plan, you would text 100GB1 to 959.
The Shabab Bundles auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Auto-Renewal Cancellation Code to 959.
Zain Saudi Arabia APN Settings
- Name: Zain
- APN: zain
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Virgin Mobile KSA (Including Friendi Mobile)

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia, just Virgin Mobile, is one of the MVNOs in Saudi Arabia. They started in 2014, primarily targeting the Saudi youth. However, everyone, regardless of age, can get a Virgin Mobile SIM card.
This is what you will learn about Virgin Mobile:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* What Happened to Friendi Mobile Saudi Arabia
* Coverage
* How to Get an Virgin Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods (also for Friendi Mobile)
* Internet Packages (also for Friendi Mobile)
* APN Settings
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What Happened to Friendi Mobile Saudi Arabia?

Friendi Mobile Saudi Arabia, which started as an MVNO in 2014, got integrated with Virgin Mobile in 2020. Virgin Mobile now offers Friendi packages in addition to its regular plans and offers.
It should be noted that the Virgin Group and Friendi Group have a strategic partnership since 2012 when they signed a deal to merge regional operators.

Virgin Mobile KSA Coverage
Virgin Mobile is an STC MVNO, meaning Virgin Mobile uses the STC network and does not have its own antennas. Head to the STC coverage section to learn what you can expect, coverage-wise, when getting a Virgin Mobile SIM card.
Worry not, there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing STC's coverage.
Getting a Virgin Mobile KSA SIM Card
You can get a Virgin Mobile SIM card for free, depending on the type of phone number you choose (from 0 SAR to 2000 SAR), in Virgin Mobile stores or from authorized resellers, or when ordering one online. However, you are required to select or customize a plan when getting a Virgin Mobile SIM card in a Virgin Mobile store or when ordering it online.
Virgin Mobile promises to deliver SIM cards within two hours in eligible locations when choosing the home delivery option.
Below is a list of phone number categories Virgin Mobile has:
- Basic: 0 SAR
- Value: 80 SAR
- Rare: 400 SAR
- Legendary: 1000 SAR
- Exotic: 2000 SAR
The more expensive the phone number, the easier it should be to remember the phone number.
Recharging Your Virgin Mobile KSA SIM Card
Recharging your Virgin Mobile SIM card has to be done with the Virgin Mobile app or through Quick Top-Up
with a debit card, credit card, Mada card, or Apple Pay. Virgin Mobile does not sell physical reload cards or vouchers.
Recharging Your Friendi Mobile SIM Card
Those who still have a Friendi Mobile SIM card can still get regular Friendi Mobile recharge vouchers.
The following recharge vouchers are available:
Recharge | Local Calls & PAYG Internet Bonus | On-Net Calls | Landline Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 SAR | 20% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 1 day |
15 SAR | 20% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 1 day |
20 SAR | 50% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 2 days |
30 SAR | 50% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 3 days |
50 SAR | 100% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 7 days |
100 SAR | 200% | Free | 50 landline minutes | Free | 14 days |
To redeem your Friendi Mobile recharge voucher, dial *101*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *101*123456#.
Dial *102# to check your Friendi Mobile balance.
Virgin Mobile KSA Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
Virgin Mobile allows you to customize your plans by choosing how much data and minutes you want (which comes with double the SMS allowance) or you can get one of the pre-made plans or bundles.
The following Virgin Mobile bundles are available:
- Customized Plans (combo plans you can set up)
- Pre-made Plans (plans made by Virgin Mobile)
- Data Bundles (data-only bundles)
- YouTube & Social Media Offers (data-only bundles with social media data allowances)
- Friendi Data Bundles (data-only bundles)
- Friendi Bundelha Plans
Note: those who have a Friendi Mobile SIM card can only get packages with the Friendi brand (Friendi Data Bundles & Friendi Bundelha Plans).
Let's go through each plan. Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Customizable Plans
The Customizable Plans, simply referred to as Create Your Plan, allow you to make your own Virgin Mobile monthly plan based on the amount of data and number of minutes and SMS you want.
Every plan you make with Virgin Mobile needs to include at least 1 GB of data and 100 minutes, bringing the minimum price to 30 SAR (34.50 SAR with VAT).
All plans are valid for 30 days and auto-renew, unless you pause your plan on the Virgin Mobile app (by going to Change Plan and pressing Pause Plan). Once pausing your plan for 60 days, you cannor make calls nor send SMS. When you have paused your plan for 90 days, your SIM card will be deactivated and, therefore, be canceled.
With the customizable plans, you get double the number of SMS depending on the number of local minutes you add to your plan.
Suppose you add 500 local minutes to your plan. Then you will get 1000 local SMS. With 1000 local minutes, you get 2000 local SMS, etc.
If you include more than 1500 local minutes or 20 GB of data to your plan, you will get 3000 on-net minutes for free.
If you get 20 GB of data, which is eligible for free on-net minutes, and 100 local minutes, which is the minimum amount of minutes you have to select, then you will get 3000 on-net minutes for free.
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Customizable Plans Internet Options
The following data options are available when customizing your Virgin Mobile plan:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Free On-Net Minutes |
---|---|---|---|
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | 1 GB | N/A |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | 2 GB | N/A |
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | 4 GB | N/A |
90 SAR | 103.50 SAR | 8 GB | N/A |
100 SAR | 115 SAR | 10 GB | N/A |
120 SAR | 138 SAR | 20 GB | 3000 on-net minutes |
140 SAR | 161 SAR | 40 GB | 3000 on-net minutes |
170 SAR | 195.50 SAR | 80 GB | 3000 on-net minutes |
180 SAR | 207 SAR | 100 GB | 3000 on-net minutes |
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Customizable Plans Minutes & SMS Options
The following minutes & SMS options are available when customizing your Virgin Mobile plan:
Price | Price with VAT | Local Minutes | Free On-Net Minutes | Local SMS |
---|---|---|---|---|
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | 100 local minutes | N/A | 200 SMS |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | 250 local minutes | N/A | 500 SMS |
55 SAR | 63.25 SAR | 500 local minutes | N/A | 1000 SMS |
80 SAR | 90 SAR | 1000 local minutes | N/A | 2000 SMS |
105 SAR | 120.75 SAR | 1500 local minutes | 3000 on-net minutes | 3000 SMS |
130 SAR | 149.50 SAR | 2000 local minutes | 3000 on-net minutes | 5000 SMS |
280 SAR | 322 SAR | 5000 local minutes | 3000 on-net minutes | 10 000 SMS |
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Pre-Made Plans
The Pre-Made Plans are plans Virgin Mobile has made for those who want the option to customize their plan in the future but just want a starter plan, or those who do not wish to create their own plan. These plans often include exclusive freebies.
The following Pre-Made Plans are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Freebie |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | 10 GB | 500 local minutes | 1000 local minutes | N/A |
100 SAR | 115 SAR | 20 GB | 500 local minutes | 1000 local minutes | 5 GB for Social Media |
150 SAR | 172.50 SAR | 10 GB | 1000 local minutes | 2000 local minutes | Unlimited data for Social Media |
215 SAR | 247.25 SAR | 100 GB | 5000 local minutes | 10 000 local SMS | Unlimited data for Social Media |
The Social Media apps are Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp & YouTube.
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Data Bundles
The Data Bundles are standard data-only bundles.
The following Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *110#:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
3 SAR | 3.45 SAR | 50 MB | 1 day |
15 SAR | 17.25 SAR | 500 MB | 7 days |
21 SAR | 24.15 SAR | 700 MB | 30 days |
24 SAR | 27.60 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | 2 GB | 30 days |
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | 4 GB | 30 days |
90 SAR | 80.50 SAR | 8 GB | 30 days |
100 SAR | 115 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days |
120 SAR | 138 SAR | 20 GB | 30 days |
140 SAR | 161 SAR | 40 GB | 30 days |
170 SAR | 195.50 SAR | 80 GB | 30 days |
180 SAR | 207 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days |
180 SAR | 207 SAR | 100 GB | 30 days |
230 SAR | 264.50 SAR | 50 GB | 60 days |
350 SAR | 402.50 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days |
The YouTube & Social Media Offers are combo bundles with data, data for social media (Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp & YouTube), and local minutes.
The following YouTube & Social Media Offers are available, which can be activated on the Virgin Mobile App:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Free Data | Social Media Data | Local Minutes | Free Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 SAR | 115 SAR | 20 GB | 5 GB | 5 GB for Social Media | 500 minutes | 250 free minutes | 30 days |
150 SAR | 172.50 SAR | 10 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | 1000 minutes | 2000 free minutes | 30 days |
215 SAR | 247.25 SAR | 100 GB | N/A | Unlimited data for Social Media | 5000 minutes | N/A | 30 days |
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Friendi Data Bundles
The Friendi Data Bundles are data-only bundles available to Virgin Mobile users and those who still have a Friendi Mobile SIM card.
The following Friendi Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing *108#:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
1.99 SAR | 2.29 SAR | 30 MB | 1 day |
4.99 SAR | 3.44 SAR | 100 MB | 3 days |
8.99 SAR | 10.34 SAR | 300 MB | 7 days |
12.99 SAR | 14.94 SAR | 500 MB | 10 days |
14.99 SAR | 17.24 SAR | 750 MB | 14 days |
17 SAR | 19.55 SAR | 1 GB | 21 days |
25.99 SAR | 29.89 SAR | 1.6 GB | 30 days |
39.99 SAR | 45.99 SAR | 2.5 GB | 30 days |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | 3 GB | 30 days |
60 SAR | 69 SAR | 5 GB | 30 days |
95 SAR | 109.25 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days |
99 SAR | 113.85 SAR | 20 GB | 30 days |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days |
189 SAR | 217.35 SAR | 20 GB | 90 days |
260 SAR | 299 SAR | 50 GB | 90 days |
330 SAR | 379.50 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days |
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia Friendi Bundelha Plans
The Friendi Bundelha Plans are combo bundles with data and minutes available to Virgin Mobile users and those who still have a Friendi Mobile SIM card.
The following Friendi Bundelha Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *112#:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 SAR | 21.85 SAR | 500 MB | 60 on-net minutes | 60 off-net minutes | N/A | 14 days |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | 3 GB | 200 on-net minutes | 100 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days |
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | 10 GB | 1000 on-net minutes | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
90 SAR | 103.50 SAR | 9 GB | 450 on-net minutes | 450 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | 25 GB | N/A | N/A | 250 local minutes | 30 days |
Virgin Mobile KSA APN Settings
- Name: Virgin Mobile
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lebara Saudi Arabia

Lebara Saudi Arabia, just Lebara, is one of the MVNOs in Saudi Arabia. They started as an MVNO in 2014.
The Lebara Group is most active in Europe, and Saudi Arabia was its first non-European market. Lebara is known for targeting the migrant worker and expat community by offering low(er) international rates than its local competitors.
This is what you will learn about Lebara:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Prices
* Recharging Options & Methods
* Internet Packages
* APN Settings
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Lebara Saudi Arabia Coverage
Lebara is a Mobily MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Mobily network and does not have its own antennas. Head to the Mobily Coverage Section to learn what you can expect, coverage-wise, when getting a Lebara SIM card.
Worry not, there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Mobily's coverage.
Getting a Lebara Saudi Arabia SIM Card & Price
You can get a Lebara SIM card for 30 SAR (34.50 with VAT) in Lebara stores (authorized resellers) or on the Lebara website
. You can also get a data-only SIM card for the same price. Lebara SIM cards are available as eSIMs as well, but only for Saudi residents.

Lebara Saudi Arabia eSIM Availability & Compatibility
The Lebara eSIM is available for purchase online. However, you need a valid Absher account to order and activate a Lebara eSIM โ tourists and short-term visitors are not eligible for Absher accounts and, therefore, cannot get a Lebara eSIM.
If your device supports eSIM, you may use a Lebara eSIM as long as it is a Lebara supported device.

The following devices support Lebara eSIM:
- Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixel 3
- Google Pixel 3 XL
- Google Pixel 3a
- Google Pixel 4
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Huawei P40 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Samsung Galaxy S20
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Samsung Z Flip
If you want to learn how eSIMs work and if they work abroad, this article explains it in-depth.
Recharging Your Lebara Saudi Arabia SIM Card
You can get a Lebara scratch card from Lebara authorized resellers, and you can recharge your SIM card online in denominations starting from 20 SAR to 345 SAR.
The following Lebara scratch cards and online recharge denominations are available:
- 20 SAR
- 30 SAR
- 60 SAR
- 115 SAR
- 230 SAR
- 345 SAR
To redeem your Lebara scratch card, dial *111*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *111*123456#.
Dial *110# to check your Lebara balance. For detailed balance information, including bundle balance, call 1755 and select option 1.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers
- Hawakom Packages (combo plans)
- Local Pass (combo plans)
- Mobile Net Saver (data-plans)
- Data Recharges (data-only plans)
- Data SIM packages (data-only plans for the Data SIM)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Hawakom Packages
The Hawakom Packages are combo bundles that include data, a dedicated data allowances for select social media apps (YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & WhatsApp), local minutes, and local SMS.

At the time of writing, Hawakom is being promoted as Lebara's new plan for new customers; existing Lebara customers can easily switch to Hawakom on the Lebara KSA app.
The following Hawakom Packages are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Plan | Data | Social Media Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 SAR | 63.25 SAR | Hawakom 55 | 4 GB | N/A | 500 minutes | 50 SMS | 30 days |
90 SAR | 103.50 SAR | Hawakom 90 | 10 GB | 5 GB for Social Media | 900 minutes | 90 SMS | 30 days |
130 SAR | 149.50 SAR | Hawakom 130 | 15 GB | 15 GB for Social Media | 1300 minutes | 130 SMS | 30 days |
170 SAR | 195.50 SAR | Hawakom 170 | 30 GB | 30 GB for Social Media | 1700 minutes | 170 SMS | 30 days |
210 SAR | 241.50 SAR | Hawakom 210 | 100 GB | Unlimited data for Social Media | 10 000 minutes | 210 SMS | 30 days |
Hawakom Packages auto-renew if there is enough credit in your account. You can disable auto-renewal on the Lebara website or on the Lebara KSA app.
If you need more minutes or data, you can upgrade your Hawakom Package with an Add-On.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Hawakom Packages Add-Ons (Data & Minutes)
The Add-Ons for the Hawakom Packages will boost your data or minute allowance starting from 10 SAR with 1 GB or 100 minutes.
The following Add-Ons for the Hawakom Packages are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Data | Local Minutes |
---|---|---|---|
10 SAR | 11.50 SAR | 1 GB | N/A |
10 SAR | 11.50 SAR | N/A | 100 minutes |
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | 5 GB | N/A |
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | N/A | 350 minutes |
50 SAR | 57.50 SAR | 10 GB | N/A |
50 SAR | 57.50 SAR | N/A | 700 minutes |
Unlike the Hawakom Packages themselves, the Add-Ons do not auto-renew.
Hawakom Add-Ons can be activated on the Lebara website or Lebara KSA app.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Local Pass
The Local Passes are combo plans with data and minutes starting from 30 SAR (34.50 SAR with VAT) with 5 GB, 100 on-net minutes, and 100 off-net minutes.

The following Local Passes are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 SAR | 34.50 SAR | Local Pass 30 SAR | 4 GB | 100 on-net minutes | 100 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days | *777*3006# |
50 SAR | 57.50 SAR | Local Pass 50 SAR | 1 GB | 250 on-net minutes | 250 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days | *777*3003# |
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | Local Pass 70 SAR | 7 GB | 500 on-net minutes | 300 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days | *777*3004# |
70 SAR | 80.50 SAR | Local Pass 70 Plus | 10 GB | 1000 on-net minutes | 100 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days | *777*3070# |
90 SAR | 103.50 SAR | Local Pass 90 SAR | 15 GB | 450 on-net minutes | 450 off-net minutes | N/A | 30 days | *777*3005# |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | Local Pass 110 SAR | 30 GB | N/A | N/A | 300 local minutes | 30 days | *777*3007# |
Local Passes can be activated on the Lebara website or Lebara KSA app.
To activate a Local, dial the Activation Code.
For example, if you want to purchase the Local Pass 110 SAR bundle, you would dial *777*3007#.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Mobile Net Saver
The Mobile Net Savers are data-only bundles starting from 2 SAR (2.30 SAR with VAT) for 50 MB.

The following Mobile Net Savers are available:
Price | Price with VAT | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 SAR | 2.30 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 50 MB | 50 MB | 7 days | *777*030# |
5 SAR | 5.75 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 100 MB | 100 MB | 7 days | *777*080# |
9 SAR | 10.35 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 300 MB | 300 MB | 7 days | *777*200# |
25 SAR | 28.75 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB | 30 days | *777*1000# |
45 SAR | 51.75 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 3 GB | 3 GB | 30 days | *777*2000# |
60 SAR | 69 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 days | *777*5000# |
95 SAR | 109.25 SAR | Mobile Net 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 days | *777*10240# |
95 SAR | 109.25 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 25 GB | 25 GB | 30 days | *777*2500# |
110 SAR | 126.50 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 10 GB | 10 GB | 85 days | *777*10000# |
189 SAR | 217.35 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 20 GB | 20 GB | 90 days | *777*20000# |
260 SAR | 299 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 50 GB | 50 GB | 90 days | *777*50000# |
330 SAR | 379.50 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 100 GB | 100 GB | 90 days | *777*01000# |
To activate a Mobile Net Saver, dial the Activation Code.
For example, if you want to purchase the Mobile Net Saver 10 GB bundle, you would dial *777*10000#.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Data Recharges
The Data Recharges are internet reload options starting from 25 SAR for 1 GB.

The following Data Recharges are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
25 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days |
55 SAR | 3 GB | 45 days |
70 SAR | 5 GB | 45 days |
105 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days |
130 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days |
299 SAR | 50 GB | 90 days |
380 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days |
You can purchase a Data Recharge on the Lebara Recharge Page or on the Lebara KSA app.
Lebara Saudi Arabia Data SIM Packages
The Data SIM packages are data-only packages exclusively for the Lebara data-only SIM card.

The following Data SIM Packages are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
25 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days |
40 SAR | 2 GB | 30 days |
50 SAR | 3 GB | 45 days |
You can purchase a Data SIM package on the Lebara website or on the Lebara KSA app.
Lebara Saudi Arabia APN Settings
- Name: Lebara
- APN: lebara
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Saudi Arabia
Buying a Saudi SIM card when visiting or staying in the Kingdom has proven itself to be the most affordable way when visiting Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi telcos offer many types of plans, packages, and bundles, which offer you a lot of choice, but it should allow you to select the offer that suits your needs. Perhaps too many choices.
To some travelers, getting a local SIM card is not practical. You could have your reasons why you prefer not to buy a Saudi SIM card, such as not being reachable on your primary phone number.
I discuss a few other reasons why local SIM cards may not be for you in the video below.
Luckily, other ways to stay connected when in Saudi Arabia are available. I will go through them briefly.
International Roaming
Suppose you are from a GCC country or have a GCC-issued SIM card (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar & the United Arab Emirates). In that case, there is a big chance that your operator will offer attractive roaming packages when visiting GCC countries, like in Saudi Arabia.
The same counts for those coming from other Arabic countries or Muslim-majority nations, like Egypt or Libya. Mobile operators in those places often have special Hajj and Umrah roaming packages, which are much more affordable than standard roaming rates. Make sure to explore your roaming options.
One of the reasons why you may want to roam in Saudi Arabia and other countries is that it is more convenient than buying a local prepaid SIM card all the time.
I talk about the benefits of international roaming in the video below.
Be aware that international roaming has its downsides too. You may not be able to take advantage of the fast mobile speeds in Saudi Arabia. Users roaming on a network often get their internet traffic deprioritized by the roaming partner's network.
The video below discussed a few more reasons why roaming can be disadvantageous for your situation.
But most importantly, international roaming has a reputation for being expensive โ which it is compared to getting local prepaid SIM cards. The video below explains.
International SIM Cards or Travel SIM Cards
International SIM cards and travel SIM cards are SIM cards made with the traveler in mind. They allow you to use the SIM card in multiple countries without buying local SIM cards in each destination you visit and to avoid international roaming fees.
The issue with most international SIM cards out there is that they prey on those who are unaware of the savings and benefits of local SIM cards. Many international SIM cards out there are criminally expensive.
Luckily, not all international SIM cards and travel SIM cards. And the good ones, at least the ones that are reasonably priced, offer services in the Kingdom, such as Surfroam (my favorite international SIM card) and travel SIM cards from SimOptions and SimCorner.
You can learn more about those SIM cards and international SIM cards in general on this page.
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Free WIFI Networks
Paying nothing for something is often, but not always, better than paying for it. This can be said for free and open WIFI hotspots. They allow you to stay in touch with friends and family without having to pay for mobile internet.
The issue with rying to find free a WIFI network is that you constantly have to locate them โ they do not travel with you. Besides that, not every city or town will have that many free hotspots available. More importantly, they can be extremely slow.
You can find many WIFI networks in the big cities, but most of them will be slow or you have to create an account to use the network. Also, free WIFI networks are prime targets for bad actors to steal your data for unsavory activities.
That is why I recommend using a VPN when connected to free WIFI hotspots, which is in addition to the recommendation to bypass the internet censorship and surveillance in the country, to protect your internet traffic and private information.
That way, that hackers cannot steal your personal data and use it for bad stuff. The government cannot snoop on what you are doing. And you can access blocked websites while connected to a VPN.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Saudi Arabia
Getting a SIM card from STC or Jawwy would do you well when considering a Saudi 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:
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
Looking for the next steps to enhance your phone travel experiences? Here is what to do:
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Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
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