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Getting a Lebanese SIM card has become more affordable in recent years. Where you used to pay more than 20 USD for a SIM card in Lebanon, you can get a SIM card for much less, mainly because of government pressure. Both Touch and Alfa sell SIM cards for 3 USD. You can get 1 GB of data for as low as 7 USD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZDJh_cbLV4 There is much more to know about purchasing SIM cards and getting data in Lebanon. In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Lebanon. Let's get started. Original publication: 24th of December 2019. Last updated: 27th of November 2020. Table of Contents Can You Buy a SIM Card in Lebanon? Everybody living in or visiting Lebanon is allowed to purchase a Lebanese SIM card. You have to ensure your SIM card is registered upon purchase. Moreover, your phone needs to support Lebanon's frequencies, and it needs to be SIM-lock free (unlocked). Can You Use Your Phone in Lebanon? Lebanon uses GSM for its mobile telecommunications network. They use frequencies used in many regions around the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania – ITU Regions 1 & 3). However, these frequencies are not used in the Americas (North-, Central-, and South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2). By Maximilian Dörrbecker (Chumwa) – Own work, using this file by Denelson83, CC BY-SA 2.5 If you purchased your phone in Europe, Asia (including the Middle East), Africa, or Oceania, then you can use your phone when in Lebanon. However, if you bought your phone in the Americas (North-, Central-, and South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) and it is not a Tri-Band or Quad-Band device, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Lebanon or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G). Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Lebanon Lebanon has two mobile operators: TouchAlfa The following frequencies are used by the Lebanese operators: 2G: 900 MHz3G: 2100 MHz 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=achqanxN9Xs 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. Best SIM Card in Lebanon If you want to buy a SIM card in Lebanon, I recommend going with either Touch or Alfa. The coverage with both operators is on par and extensive. Speeds are high with both Touch and Alfa. Alfa is slightly cheaper than Touch and offers more packages and bundles. ALSO: Want to get an excel sheet of the best SIM cards of over 230+ destinations around the world, updated monthly? Sign up for the Phone Travel Wiz Newsletter and get the excel sheet for FREE! SIM Card Registration in Lebanon SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Lebanon. This will be done at the point of sale. IMEI (Phone) Registration in Lebanon As of 2018, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) registration is mandatory when using a Lebanese SIM card and staying in the country for more than 90 days. Additionally, you will be required to pay import duties on your device, which is 15% of your phone's original price. IMEI registration and paying the import duties do not apply when you roam in Lebanon or using a Lebanese SIM card for fewer than 90 days. Those who want to keep a Lebanese number and do not wish to register their phones or pay import duties can consider getting a tourist SIM card. Those SIM cards are not subject to IMEI registration and do not require you to register your phone. Moreover, they are valid for 1 year (although the original bundles have a much smaller validity). To be eligible for a tourist SIM card, you must not be a resident of Lebanon and have an entry stamp stamped no more than 90 days ago before purchasing the SIM card. Lebanon Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights Mobile internet speeds are exceptionally high in the Middle East. Often, the mobile speeds are higher than fixed broadband speeds. This also applies to Lebanon. Lebanon's average mobile download speed is 42 Mbps, placing Lebanon in the top 40 on the Speedtest Global Index. Source For reference, the world average mobile download is around 36 Mbps, so Lebanon's speeds are slightly above the world average. Source How about mobile data rates in Lebanon? Is data expensive in the country? The average price for 1 GB of data in Lebanon is 3.82 USD, which is less than the Middle Eastern average of 4.46 USD. The world average of 5.03 USD. That is all according to Cable.co.uk. Source But do not let this figure fool you - it is the average. You will notice that you have to spend almost double to get 1 GB of data. Although the average costs seem low. In reality, mobile data in Lebanon is quite expensive by Middle Eastern standards. However, the SIM cards themselves are affordable, and mobile coverage is close to excellent. Currency in Lebanon Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound with the symbol LBP. However, LBP is pegged to the US Dollar (USD). 1 USD is, officially, 1507.50 LBP. 0.01 USD would be 15.07. However, local shops and banks may use a different exchange rate. USD is widely accepted in Lebanon but expect change back in LBP. Prices in Lebanon are often listed in USD, which applies to the mobile operators in the country. However, you can always pay in LBP. In this guide, USD will be used for pricing, as that is what the mobile operators use. If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Transferwise Borderless Account and Debit Card. Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Transferwise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks). I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Euros, my main currency, when using Transferwise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Transferwise account FREE! Lebanon Prepaid SIM Cards Below, I will guide you through the Lebanese operators, Touch & Alfa, and go through: Background informationMobile coverageSIM card types, prices, and availabilityRecharge/top-up informationCombo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) With that being said, let’s see what Lebanon has to offer to us. Touch Touch is the largest operator in Lebanon. It is managed by the Zain group while being partially owned by the Lebanese government (which applies to Alfa too, but they are run by a different company). This is what you will learn about Touch: * Coverage* How to Get a Touch SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Touch Tourist SIM Card* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to Alfa Touch Coverage Touch has extensive coverage throughout Lebanon. Touch' 4G/LTE coverage is almost as extensive as its 3.9G coverage. Nearly all of Lebanon is covered by Touch. Source Getting a Touch SIM Card & Price You can get a Touch SIM card, called Magic, for 3 USD with 3 USD in credit for 5 days in Touch Certified Outlets, Point of Presence, and Service Centers. You can also get a data-only SIM card for 19 USD with 19 USD in credit. Touch sells other SIM cards, mostly referred to as profiles, which are Start, Smart, and Super. They are sold for the following prices: Start SIM card: 13.64 USD - 9.09 USD in credit for 30 days Smart SIM card: 19.70 USD - 15.15 USD in credit for 30 daysSuper SIM card: 31.82 USD - 27.27 USD in credit for 30 days The difference between all these SIM cards and prices is the standard rates you pay. Most plans and packages are available to all SIM cards and profiles. The Start, Smart, and Super SIM cards have their own recharge cards and values. You can switch profiles by texting the name of the profile (Magic, Start, Smart, or Super) to 1144. Do note that current credit and activated services will not be transferred when switching profiles. For most, the Magic SIM card and profile will be the most affordable profile when in Lebanon. Touch SIM cards, mostly the Magic SIM card, are also sold at Beirut International Airport. Touch Visitor Line (Tourist SIM Card) The Touch Visitor Line is a SIM card aimed at tourists. It costs 39 USD and includes 10 GB of data, 100 minutes for local and international use, and 100 SMS for local and international use, all for 14 days. The Visitor Line plan can be renewed by texting VB to 1100. You can check your Visitor Line balance by dialing *220#. Although the Visitor Line plan is valid for 14 days, the SIM card itself is valid for 365 days. Moreover, IMEI registration is unnecessary when you have a Visitor Line SIM card, nor do you have to pay import duties. The Touch Visitor Line is also available at Beirut International Airport. Topping-Up Your Touch SIM Card Touch Magic recharge cards are available in denominations from 11.36 USD to 231.82 USD in Touch Stores, Service centers, and Points of Presence. The Magic top-up cards come in the following values, and they can also be used to recharge Visitor Line and Al Tawasol SIM cards and profiles: PriceValidity11.36 USD10 days 17.06 USD20 days 22.73 USD30 days45.45 USD60 days 68.18 USD90 days 231.82 USD365 days To redeem your scratch card, dial *200*VoucherCode# or dial 1322 and follow the instructions. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *200*123456# when using the shortcode method. To check your Touch balance, dial *220#. Those on the Start, Smart, and Super profiles will have to get one of the following recharge cards: ProfileRechargeValidityStart9.09 USD30 days Smart15.15 USD30 days Super 27.27 USD 30 days Touch Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers Touch offers several types of packages and bundles, which are: Web and Talk bundle (combo bundle - Magic)Al Tawasol (combo bundle for Syrians in Lebanon) Daily Data (data-only bundles) High Speed Internet 4.5 Packages (data-only bundles) WhatsApp (data-only bundles for WhatsApp)Social Data (data-only bundle for select social media apps) Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in. Touch Web and Talk Bundle The Web and Talk Bundle is a combo bundle with data, minutes, and SMS for Magic Lines. The Web and Talk Bundle includes the following allowances: PriceDataLocal MinutesMinutes to Preferred NumberLocal SMSValidityActivation Code14 USD 600 MB 60 minutes300 minutes440 SMS30 daysW To activate the Web and Talk Bundle, text W to 1100. You can check your Web and Talk Bundle allowance by dialing *230#. The Web and Talk Bundle auto-renews. To deactivate the bundle, text DW to 1100. Touch Web and Talk Preferred Number You can set up a preferred number with the Web and Talk Bundle, which gives you 300 minutes to that specific number. To register a preferred number, dial *721*PhoneNumber#To change a registered preferred number, dial *722*NewPhoneNumber*OldPhoneNumber#To check your current registered preferred Number, dial *723#To delete your current preferred number, dial *724*PhoneNumber# Touch Al Tawasol Bundle The Al Tawasol Bundle is a plan for Syrians living in Lebanon and want to keep in touch with those still in Syria. The Al Tawasol Bundle includes the following allowances: PriceDataLocal MinutesMinutes to SyriaLocal SMSSMS to SyriaValidityActivation Code11 USD 100 MB 10 minutes40 minutes10 SMS20 SMS 30 days Tawasol To activate the Al Tawasol Bundle, text Tawasol to 1100. You can check your Al Tawasol Bundle allowance by dialing *220#. The bundle can be combined with the WhatsApp Bundle. Touch Daily Data Bundles The Daily Data Bundles are data-only packages. The following Daily Data Bundles are available: PriceDataValidityActivation Code1 USD50 MB1 day DD2 USD200 MB2 days DD24 USD700 MB4 days DD47 USD1 GB 7 days WD To activate a Daily Data Bundle, text the Activation Code to 1188. For example, if you want the 1 USD 50 MB bundle, you would text DD to 1100. You can check your Daily Data Bundle allowance by dialing *230#. When subscribed to any Daily Data bundle, you can activate any WhatsApp Bundle, Social Data Bundle, Web and Talk Bundle, or HSI simultaneously. Touch High Speed Internet (HSI) 4.5 Packages The High Speed Internet 4.5 Packages, also known as HSI packages, are data-only bundles on Touch' 4.5G network (LTE-A). The following HSI Packages are available: PriceBundleDataValidityActivation Code10 USDOffer 1500 MB30 days HS119 USDOffer 21.75 GB30 days HS226 USDOffer 36 GB30 days HS333 USDOffer 410 GB30 days HS439 USDOffer 520 GB30 days HS549 USDOffer 630 GB30 days HS659 USDOffer 740 GB30 days HS769 USDOffer 860 GB30 days HS8109 USDOffer 9100 GB 30 days HS9 To activate an HSI Package, text the Activation Code to 1188. For example, if you want Offer 1, you would text HS1 to 1188. You can check your HSI Package allowance by dialing *220#. Touch WhatsApp Bundles The WhatsApp Bundles are data bundles for WhatsApp. The following WhatsApp Bundles are available: PriceDataValidityActivation Code4 USD 200 MB30 days WA6 USD300 MB30 days WA2 To activate a WhatsApp Bundle, text the Activation Code to 1100. You can check your HSI Package allowance by dialing *220#. The WhatsApp Bundles auto-renew. To deactivate the bundle, text DWA to 1100. When subscribed to the WhatsApp bundle, you can activate any Daily Data Bundle, Social Data Bundle, HSI Package, or Web and Talk Bundle simultaneously. Touch Social Data Bundle The Social Data Bundle is a data bundle for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter & Snapchat. The Social Data Bundle includes the following allowances: PriceDataValidityActivation Code7 USD300 MB 30 days S To activate the Social Data, text S to 1100. You can check your Social Data Bundle allowance by dialing *230#. The Social Data Bundles auto-renew. To deactivate the bundle, text SD to 1100. When subscribed to Social Data, you can activate any WhatsApp, Daily Data Bundle, Web and Talk Bundle, or HSI Package simultaneously. Touch APN Settings Name: Touch APN: touch Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched. RELATED GUIDES: Buying a SIM card in the Middle East (All Middle Eastern Countries)Buying a SIM card in JordanBuying a SIM card in Saudi ArabiaBuying a SIM card in EgyptBuying a SIM card in Turkey Jump back to the Table of Contents. Alfa Alfa is the other operator in Lebanon. Orascom Telecom is managed by the Lebanese government while being partially owned by the Lebanese government (which applies to Touch too, but they are run by a different company). This is what you will learn about Alfa: * Coverage* How to Get an Alfa SIM Card & SIM Card Price* Alfa Tourist SIM Card* Topping-Up Options & Methods* Internet Packages* APN SettingsClick on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.Jump to Touch Alfa Coverage Alfa has extensive coverage throughout Lebanon. Alfa's 4G/LTE coverage is almost as extensive as its 3.9G coverage. Nearly all of Lebanon is covered by Alfa. 3.9G coverage map. Source 4G/LTE coverage map. Source Getting an Alfa SIM Card & Price You can get an Alfa SIM card, called Alfa Prepaid, for 3 USD with 3 USD in credit for 10 days in Alfa stores. The data-only SIM card, called Mobile Broadband, is available for 18.87 USD, with 17 USD in credit for 30 days. Short-term visitors can also get the Alfa365 SIM card, which is Alfa's SIM card targeted at tourists. Besides the aforementioned SIM cards, Alfa sells other types of SIM cards as well, such as: Alfa Waffer: 4.55 USD for the SIM card, 9.09 for the planAlfa2Alfa: 30 USD U Chat 9: 9 USD with 50 MB, 10 minutes for weekdays, 20 minutes for weekends, one Alfa preferred number (4hr/weekend), all for 30 daysU Chat 17: 17.50 USD with 250 MB, 20 minutes for weekdays, 40 minutes for weekends, one Alfa preferred number (4hr/weekend), all for 30 days Alfa SIM cards are also sold at Beirut International Airport. Alfa365 (Tourist SIM Card) The Alfa365 SIM card is Alfa's SIM card targeted at tourists. The price of the SIM card is 18 USD. It includes 2 GB of data, 30 minutes for local and international use, and 100 SMS for local and international use, all for 7 days. The Alfa365 plan can be renewed by dialing *111#. Although the Alfa365 plan is valid for 7 days, the SIM card itself is valid for 365 days. Moreover, IMEI registration is unnecessary when you have an Alfa365 card, nor do you have to pay import duties. Alfa365 is also available at Beirut International Airport. Topping Up Your Alfa SIM Card You can recharge your Alfa SIM card with Prepaid Cards and Alfa Top Ups. Alfa Top Ups are available in values of 1.40 USD to 8.40 USD. Prepaid Cards are sold in denominations of 3.64 USD to 231.82 USD. Online recharge is available too. The following Prepaid Cards are available: PriceValidity3.64 USDCredit only9.09 USD13 days 15.15 USDN/A 17.06 USD*25 days 22.73 USD35 days 27.27 USDN/A 45.45 USD65 days 68.18 USD95 days 136.36 USD *95 days 231.82 USD 365 days * Sold at ATMs only. The following Alfa Top Ups are available: PriceCreditValidity (for Alfa Prepaid Plan)1.40 USD1 USD3 days 2.40 USD2 USD3 days 3.40 USD3 USD3 days 4.40 USD4 USD3 days 5.40 USD5 USD5 days 6.40 USD6 USD5 days 7.40 USD7 USD8 days 8.40 USD8 USD8 days To redeem your Alfa Top Up or Prepaid Card, dial *14*VoucherCode#. For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *14*123456#. Dial *111# to check your Alfa balance. Alfa Internet Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers Alfa has several types of packages and bundles, such as: Mobile Internet Bundles (data-only bundles) Alfa 5x5 (nighttime data-only bundle)Data Boosters (data add-ons) WhatsApp Bundle (data bundle for WhatsApp) Mobile Broadband (data-only bundles for the Mobile Broadband data-only SIM card) Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in. Alfa Mobile Internet Bundles The Mobile Internet Bundles are standard data-only bundles. The following Mobile Internet Bundles are available: PriceDataValidityActivation Code5 USD500MB7 daysWDB5007 USD1.5 GB7 daysWDB1.510 USD500 MB30 days MI50015 USD5 GB7 daysWDB517 USD1.5 GB30 days MI1.523 USD5 GB30 days MI530 USD10 GB30 days MI1039 USD20 GB30 days MI2046 USD30 GB30 days MI3059 USD40 GB30 days MI4059 USD20 GB60 days 2MI2066 USD25 GB60 days 2MI2569 USD60 GB30 days MI6072 USD30 GB60 days 2MI3079 USD70 GB30 days MI7084 USD40 GB60 days 2MI40102 USD50 GB 60 days 2MI50109 USD100 GB30 days MI100139 USD70 GB90 days 3MI70179 USD100 GB90 days 3MI100194 USD200 GB30 days MI200259 USD200 GB 90 days 3MI200 To activate a Mobile Internet Bundle, text the Activation Code to 1050. For example, if you want the 10 USD 500 MB bundle, you would text MI500 to 1050. You can check your Mobile Internet Bundle allowance by dialing *11 or *111#. Alfa 5x5 Nighttime Bundle Alfa 5x5 is a data-only bundle that can only be used at nighttime (1:00 - 5:00/1 AM - 5 AM). The Alfa 5x5 bundle includes the following: PriceDataValidityActivation Code5 USD5 GB30 days, between 1:00-5:00AR To activate Alfa 5x5, text AR to 1050. Alfa Data Boosters The Data Boosters are data add-ons for those who need extra data. The following Data Boosters are available: PriceBundleDataValidityActivation Code1 USDData Booster $150 MBUntil next day midnightD13 USDData Booster $3600 MB3 days D35 USDData Booster $5"Unlimited", 50 GB 2 hoursD5 To activate a Data Booster, text the Activation Code to 1050. For example, if you want Data Booster $3, you would text D3 to 1050. Alfa WhatsApp Bundle The WhatsApp bundle is a data bundle for WhatsApp. The WhatsApp Bundle includes the following: PriceDataValidityActivation Code5 USD300 MB30 daysWA300 To activate the WhatsApp Bundle, text WA300 to 1050. Alfa Mobile Broadband Packages The Mobile Broadband Packages are data-only bundles exclusively for the Alfa Mobile Broadband SIM card (data-only SIM). The following Mobile Broadband Packages are available: PriceDataValidityActivation Code10 USD500 MB30 daysMBB50017 USD1.5 GB30 daysMBB1.523 USD5 GB30 daysMBB530 USD10 GB30 daysMBB1039 USD20 GB30 daysMBB2047 USD30 GB30 daysMBB3059 USD40 GB30 daysMBB4069 USD60 GB30 daysMBB6079 USD70 GB30 daysMBB70107 USD100 GB30 daysMBB100139 USD70 GB90 days 3MBB70179 USD100 GB 90 days 3MBB100194 USD200 GB30 daysMBB200259 USD200 GB 90 days 3MBB200 To activate a Mobile Broadband, text the Activation Code to 1050. For example, if you want the 30 USD 10 GB package, you would text MBB10 to 1050. Alfa APN Settings Name: Alfa InternetAPN: alfa Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched. Jump back to the Table of Contents. Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Lebanon So far, you have learned that Lebanese SIM cards are relatively affordable. But mobile data packages can be pricey. That may be a reason why you do not want to buy a Lebanese SIM card. Or you do not want to deal with the IMEI registration. The video below discusses a few reasons why getting a Lebanese SIM card may not be for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfhARWaJ0 You have other options to stay connected when in Lebanon. International Roaming International roaming is the most convenient way to stay online when abroad. You do not have to switch SIM cards, nor do you have to register SIM cards. I talk about the benefits of international roaming in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7xGPry-Tc The main issue with roaming is that it can be expensive - super expensive. Like, so expensive that it could bankrupt you (especially if you roam on a plane). The video below discussed a few more reasons why roaming can be disadvantageous for your situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSKtHeE0rVg The video below explains why roaming is so unreasonably expensive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXUQnX3Uww International SIM Cards or Travel SIM Cards International SIM cards and travel SIM cards are interesting concepts. They allow you to use the SIM card in multiple countries, just as if you were roaming, but are often (much) cheaper than international roaming. There are many international SIM cards and travel SIM cards sellers out there, and many are outright bad or expensive. But there are a few that I recommend and use from time to time (mostly for testing purposes - local SIM cards are still my preferred option to stay connected). Right now, my favorite international SIM card is Surfroam, whose SIM card I bring to every country I visit. Travel SIM cards from SimOptions and SimCorner have always worked well and have been reasonably priced. You can learn more about those SIM cards and international SIM cards in general on this page. Mobile Hotspots (Pocket WIFI) 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 Imagine not having to pay for internet while traveling. Well, you can by using free WIFI networks. This one does not need an explanation. The main issue with free WIFI networks, or WIFI networks in general, is that they are not mobile. As in, they do not travel with you. Suppose you leave the coffee shop that offered free WIFI to visit an attraction. In that case, you may not have a connection at all, especially on your way to the new destination. In Lebanon, free WIFI networks are readily available in Beirut. The same for other large cities. Expect the connections to be slow, especially when many users are on it. Do note free WIFI networks are prime targets for bad people to steal your data for, well, not-nice activities. That is why I recommend using a VPN when connected to free WIFI hotspots or any network that is not your home network. The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Lebanon Getting a SIM card from either Touch or Alfa would do you well when considering a Lebanese 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: BahrainEgyptIranIraqIsraelJordan KuwaitLebanonLibyaOmanPalestineQatar Saudi ArabiaSyriaTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesYemen 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: 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, and accommodation. Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too! 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