FRiENDi Mobile Oman, just FRiENDi Mobile but also known as فرندي موبايل عمان, is an Ooredoo Oman MVNO.
It is the largest MVNO in the country.
FRiENDi Mobile used to be active in Saudi Arabia as well.
However, Virgin Mobile KSA bought FRiENDi Mobile KSA a few years ago.
The company behind FRiENDi Mobil Oman, Majan Telecommunications, is also the owner of RedBull MOBILE Oman.
This is what you will learn about FRiENDi Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a FRiENDi Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
FRiENDi MOBILE is an Ooredoo Oman MVNO, meaning FRiENDi MOBILE uses the Ooredoo Oman network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with FRiENDi MOBILE, jump to the Ooredoo Oman Coverage section in my Oman SIM card buying guide.
SIM Card Price – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
You can get a FRiENDi Mobile SIM card, called Super SIM, for free with 2 OMR credit from FRiENDi Mobile retailers, which are independently-owned shops throughout Oman. SIM cards are also sold at Muscat International Airport.
Dial *100# to access the FRiENDi Mobile menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
FRiENDi Mobile has no eSIMs.
Note that the Omani mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
You can even get eSIMs covering Oman and other countries in the Middle East, allowing you to use one eSIM in multiple destinations with just one purchase.
Or you can even get a global eSIM, which can be used in at least 100 countries worldwide.
While the Oman eSIM buying guide goes much more in-depth about your options, I do want to introduce some quickly here:
- Airalo: Omancom (Oman only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Oman
- Holafly: Oman (unlimited data)
- Nomad: Oman, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: FEB15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, FEB10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
For information about these eSIMs, such as how much the eSIMs cost and how much data you get, check out the Oman eSIM buying guide.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
FRiENDi Mobile top-up vouchers are sold by FRiENDi Mobile retailers and other establishemnts, including grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Oman.
To top up your FRiENDi Mobile SIM card, dial *100# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *201# to check your FRiENDi Mobile balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the FRiENDi Mobile Oman app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
FRiENDi Mobile has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Hot Offers (combo)
- App Exclusive Offers (combo)
- Mix Plans/Data & Calls (combo)
- Data Plans
- Data Cards
Most FRiENDi Mobile plans can be activated by dialing *303#.
I will list all the prices in OMR (Omani Rial).
To convert OMR to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Hot Offers – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
The Hot Offers are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Hot Offers are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 OMR | N/A | 60 minutes | No expiry | *410*1# |
| 2 OMR | N/A | 200 minutes | No expiry | app only |
| 3 OMR | 3 GB | N/A | 30 days | *601*6# |
| 5 OMR | 6 GB | N/A | 30 days | *601*5# |
App Exclusive Offers – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
The App Exclusive Offers are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following App Exclusive Offers are available:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 OMR | N/A | 200 minutes | No expiry |
| 3 OMR | 2 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 5 OMR | 5 GB | N/A | No expiry |
Mix Plans (Data & Calls) – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
The Mix Plans (Data & Calls) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Mix Plans (Data & Calls) are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 OMR | 1 GB | 50 minutes | No expiry | *340*2# |
| 5 OMR | 8 GB | 50 minutes | 7 days | *601*14# |
| 12 OMR | 18 GB | 400 minutes | 28 days | *601*12# |
| 18 OMR | 30 GB | 675 minutes | 28 days | *601*18# |
Data Plans – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
The Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Data Plans are available. which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20 OMR | 80 MB | 2 days | *601*200# |
| 0.50 OMR | 250 MB | 5 days | *601*500# |
| 0.80 OMR | 350 MB | 10 days | *601*800# |
| 1 OMR | 250 MB | No expiry | *320*2# |
| 1 OMR | 950 MB | 1 day | *320*7# |
| 3 OMR | 2 GB | No expiry | app only |
| 3 OMR | 3 GB | 30 days | *601*6# |
| 3.15 OMR | 4 GB | 7 days | *601*3# |
| 5 OMR | 5 GB | No expiry | app only |
| 5 OMR | 6 GB | 30 days | *601*5# |
| 10 OMR | 8 GB | No expiry | *320*12# |
Data Cards – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
The Data Cards are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Data Cards are available:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 OMR | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 3 OMR | 3 GB | 30 days |
| 5 OMR | 5 GB 1 | No expiry |
1 +500 on-net minutes for 30 days
APN/Internet Settings – FRiENDi Mobile Oman
- Name: FRiENDi
- APN: net
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.