Saudi Arabia – the origin of Islam, known for the Arabian horses, and, of course, known for being an oil-producing nation.
While the country received many visitors for Hajj and Umrah (pilgrimages), it was basically closed off for tourism until 2019.
That is when the Kingdom (finally) introduced tourist visas, opening the country to tourism.
The country is not known for being the cheapest travel destination in the region. But it is also not the most expensive one.
Moreover, the cost of mobile data is low for the region too.
So, how much do Saudi SIM cards cost?
You can get a Saudi SIM card for 30 SAR (8 USD) in the official stores of the mobile operators (STC – also for Jawwy, Mobily, Zain, Lebara & Virgin Mobile). Hajj and Umrah SIM cards start from 34.50 SAR (9.20 USD) – the same applies to visitor SIM cards. Airports sell SIM cards too.
These prices may not seem that cheap when you take them at face value.
But you will be surprised how inexpensive mobile data is in this country – and how generous the data allowances are!
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: 1st of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Saudi Arabia?
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Saudi Arabia, I recommend going with STC or Zain. STC has the best network, coverage & overall mobile internet speed. Zain has the fastest and most extensive 5G NR network.
So, which other SIM cards are available in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has three mobile operators and three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- STC KSA
- Mobily
- Zain KSA
- Jawwy (STC KSA sub-brand)
- Lebara Mobile KSA (Mobily MVNO)
- Virgin Mobile KSA (STC KSA MVNO)
This guide sticks to the mobile operators only and the most popular MVNOs (bolded above) to prevent information overload (at least, that is the aim – this guide is still in-depth!).
If you want to buy a SIM card from one of the unbolded MVNOs, you must do the research independently. I do not actively use MVNOs anymore because I test travel eSIMs instead, like the ones for Saudi Arabia.
Anyone 18 or older living in or visiting Saudi Arabia can buy a Saudi SIM card with restrictions.
The main restriction is that you can only have up to two active SIM cards in your name as a tourist in Saudi Arabia.
For most travelers, this restriction is not an issue at all.
Besides this restriction, you are free to use Saudi SIM cards.
But you do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations, which include getting your fingerprints captured.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Which, in the case of Saudi Arabia, involves showing your passport at the point of purchase.
Where Can You Buy a Saudi SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can get a Saudi SIM card in STC, Mobily, Zain, Lebara & Virgin Mobile stores. Some Saudi airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay the following for Saudi SIM cards:
- STC KSA: 34.50 SAR
- Mobily: 34.50 SAR
- Zain KSA: 34.50 SAR
- Lebara Mobile KSA: 34.50 SAR
- Virgin Mobile: free, but plan purchase required (starting from 30 SAR)
The following Saudi mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- STC KSA: 34.50 SAR (Sawa Ziyara – tourist)
- Mobily: 30 SAR, 50 SAR & 99 SAR (Hajj/Umrah)
- Zain KSA: 63.25 SAR, 113.95 SAR, 228.85 SAR & 458.85 SAR (Visitor SIM) & 34.50 SAR (Hajj/Umrah)
If you plan to buy a SIM card at an airport, the prices can be higher than those listed above – be aware of this.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date SAR (Saudi Riyal) to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between SAR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 SAR = 0.25 USD
- 10 SAR = 2.65 USD
- 100 SAR = 26.65 USD
- 1000 SAR = 266.55 USD
- 10 000 SAR = 2665.65 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Saudi Arabia
(Travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular in recent years.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
This forced mobile operators to adopt eSIM technology faster than they had planned (for the benefit of anyone wishing to use eSIMs instead of swapping SIM cards).
At the moment, no Saudi mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if the Saudi mobile operators did have eSIMs and you wanted to purchase an eSIM, you would need to comply with Saudi Arabia's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for whatever reason. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia.
My Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Saudi Arabia).
You can even get eSIMs covering Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide goes much more in-depth about your options, I do want to introduce some quickly here:
- Airalo: Red Sand (formerly Salaam – Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
For information about these eSIMs, such as how much the eSIMs cost and how much data you get, check out the Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide.
Saudi Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through STC KSA, Mobily, Zain KSA, Lebara KSA (MVNO) & Virgin Mobile KSA (MVNO), and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Saudi Arabia offers us.
STC KSA
STC KSA, just STC, is the largest mobile operator in Saudi Arabia.
STC stands for Saudi Telecom Company.
And if you wonder why I refer to it as Saudi Telecom Company (STC) – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), STC is also active in Bahrain and Kuwait. I do not want you to get confused ;)
It is also the best mobile operator in all aspects in Saudi Arabia.
The company is primarily state-owned (70%), so who says state-owned enterprises cannot be the best? ;)
STC uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – to be phased out in 2022
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
This is what you will learn about STC:
* Coverage
* How to Get an STC SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – STC KSA
STC has the best coverage in Saudi Arabia.
It even won the Saudi Arabia Best Mobile Coverage 2021 Award by Speedtest.
4G/LTE can be found almost anywhere (in populated areas – do not expect much in deserts).
Below is STC's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see STC KSA‘s official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – STC KSA
You can buy an STC SIM card, called Sawa 25, for 30 SAR (34.50 SAR with VAT) in STC stores. Its data-only SIM card, called Quicknet Prepaid, is sold for 30 SAR (24.50 SAR with VAT) as well. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Damman, Jeddah, Medina & Riyadh airports.
It is also possible to get an STC eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card. Upgrading from a standard SIM card to an eSIM will cost you 28.75 SAR.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Sawa Ziyara SIM card – STC's tourist SIM card.
For 34.50 SAR (vat inclusive), you get 20 SAR credit, 60 minutes to other Sawa Ziyara numbers, and 600 local minutes.
Sawa Ziyara SIM cards are valid for 120 days. However, your number will be kept for 30 days.
I am not sure what you will be doing with that SIM card for the remaining 90 days, though.
Sawa Ziyara SIM cards can be pre-booked online.
However, your credit will expire after 90 days.
- 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)
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from STC.
Especially if you get a Middle East-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Saudi Arabia in my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Red Sand (Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with STC for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – STC KSA
STC top-up vouchers are sold in STC stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
To top up your STC SIM card, dial *155*VoucherCode#. The same can be done by texting 155*VoucherCode# to 1500 or VoucherCode155 to 900.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *155*123456#, text 155*123456# to 1500, or text 123456 155 to 900.
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 *166#, call 1500, or text 8888 to 9010 to check your STC balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the mySTC KSA app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – STC KSA
STC has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Sawa Prepaid Package (combo)
- Sawa Ziyara Packages (combo for Sawa Ziyara SIM card)
- Sawa Data Keys (data)
- Quicknet Prepaid (data for Quicknet Prepaid data SIM card)
- Level Up (data add-on for games)
All STC plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 900.
I will list all the prices in SAR (Saudi Riyal).
To convert SAR 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.
Sawa Prepaid Package – STC KSA
The Sawa Prepaid Package are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Sawa Prepaid Package are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 900:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 SAR | Sawa Basic | 1 GB | 1 GB | Shared with local minutes allowance | 100 minutes | 28 days | 7030 |
| 74.75 SAR | Sawa Flex 65 | 5 GB | 5 GB | Shared with local minutes allowance | 500 minutes | 28 days | 7066 |
| 86.25 SAR | Sawa Like Plus | 10 GB | 10 GB | Shared with local minutes allowance | 500 minutes | 28 days | 7175 |
| 97.75 SAR | Sawa Captain | 15 GB | Unlimited 2 | Shared with local minutes allowance | 500 minutes | 30 days | N/A |
| 126.50 SAR | Sawa Share | 20 GB | 30 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days | 7110 |
| 132.25 SAR | Sawa Share Plus | 30 GB | 30 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 28 days | 7115 |
| 184 SAR | Sawa Post | 65 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days | 7160 |
| 195.5 SAR | Sawa Post Plus | 75 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 500 minutes | 28 days | 7170 |
| 253 SAR | Sawa Star | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days | 7220 |
| 276 SAR | Sawa Star Plus | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | 7240 |
| 414 SAR | Sawa Hero Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | 7360 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitch, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
2 Google Maps & WhatsApp
Sawa Ziyara Packages Plans (Tourist) – STC KSA
The Sawa Ziyara Packages plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes exclusively for the Sawa Ziyara (tourist) SIM card.
The following Sawa Ziyara Packages are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 2002:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local/International Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.25 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 35 | 5 GB | 60 minutes | 2 weeks | 6735 |
| 63.25 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 55 | 15 GB | 120 minutes | 2 weeks | 6755 |
| 80.50 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 70 | 20 GB | 180 minutes | 3 weeks | 6770 |
| 115 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 100 | 40 GB | 300 minutes | 4 weeks | 6710 |
| 150 SAR | Sawa Ziyara 130 | 50 GB | 300 minutes | 4 weeks | 6730 |
Sawa Data Keys Plans – STC KSA
The Sawa Data Keys plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Sawa Data Keys are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 900:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 SAR | 1 GB | 7 days | 2151 |
| 20 SAR | Unlimited | 1 day | 2120 |
Quicknet Prepaid – STC KSA
The Quicknet Prepaid plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) exclusively for the Quicknet Prepaid SIM card.
The following Quicknet Prepaid are available, which can be activated on the mystc KSA app:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Streaming Data 2 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 SAR | 35 GB | N/A | 45 GB | 1 month |
| 195.5 SAR | 100 GB | 19 GB | N/A | 1 month |
| 201.25 SAR | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 3 months |
| 253 SAR | 90 GB | N/A | 80 GB | 2 months |
| 368 SAR | 120 GB | N/A | 100 GB | 3 months |
| 373.75 SAR | Unlimited | Shared with local data allowance | Shared with local data allowance | 1 month |
| 517.5 SAR | 300 GB | N/A | N/A | 3 months |
| 862.5 SAR | 500 GB | N/A | N/A | 6 months |
| 1121.25 SAR | Unlimited | Shared with local data allowance | Shared with local data allowance | 3 months |
| 1725 SAR | 1000 GB | N/A | N/A | 12 months |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 Netflix, Shahid, STC TV & YouTube
Level Up Plans – STC KSA
The Level Up plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access). They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
The following Level Up are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 900:
| Price (with VAT) | Game Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 SAR | 4 GB | 1 month | 2172 |
| 60 SAR | 10 GB | 1 month | 2111 |
| 69 SAR | 15 GB | 1 month | 2112 |
1 8 Ball Pool, Call of Duty Mobile, Clash Royale, Fortnite Mobile, Minecraft, Mobile Legends & PUBG Mobile
APN/Internet Settings – STC KSA
Most phones will automatically retrieve the correct APN settings when inserting a SIM card – the same counts for STC KSA SIM cards.
If that does not automatically happen, you can text jawalnet to 2222 to download the APN settings.
If that does not work, you will have to add the settings manually by filling in these fields:
- Name: JAWALNet
- APN: jawalnet.com.sa
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Mobily
Mobily, by Etisalat from the United Arab Emirates, is the second-largest mobile operator in Saudi Arabia.
It was the mobile operator to end STC KSA's monopoly.
Subsequently, it was also the first to offer 4G/LTE in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Mobily uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2500 MHz (Band 41) & 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
This is what you will learn about Mobily:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mobily SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Mobily
Mobily has extensive coverage throughout Saudi Arabia.
4G/LTE can be found in all urban areas but not in the deserts.
Below is Mobily's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Mobily's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Mobily
You can buy a Mobily SIM card for 30 SAR (34.50 SAR with VAT) in Mobily stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Damman, Jeddah, Medina & Riyadh airports.
Those visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah can get the Hajj & Umrah SIM cards.
They come in three variants:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | International Call Credit | Umrah Validity | Hajj Validity | Renewal Code |
| 30 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days | 45 days | N/A |
| 50 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 50 | 1 GB | 200 minutes | 20 minutes | 20 SAR | 30 days | 45 days | 5050 |
| 99 SAR | Hajj & Umrah 99 | 2 GB | 500 minutes | 50 minutes | 60 SAR | 30 days | 45 days | 1899 |
To renew your Hajj & Umrah plan, text the Renewal Code to 1100.
The first recharge on your Hajj & Umrah SIM card will give you 2 GB valid for 3 days for free.
Moreover, you can get up to 300% bonus credit if you recharge at least 10 SAR.
The following credit bonuses are available:
| Recharge Denomination | Bonus Credit | Bonus Data | Bonus Validity |
| 10 – 29 SAR | 50% | 150 MB | 1 Day |
| 30 – 49 SAR | 100% | 150 MB | 3 Days |
| 50 – 99 SAR | 200% | 150 MB | 5 Days |
| 100 -=> SAR | 300% | 150 MB | 7 Days |
- 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)
Dial *1100# to access the Mobily menu.
Dial *1100# and enter 999 to change the system's language (Arabic and English).
Dial *222# to see your Mobily phone number.
It is also possible to get a Mobily eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Mobily.
Especially if you get a Middle East eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Middle Eastern countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Red Sand (Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Mobily.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Mobily
Mobily top-up vouchers are sold in Mobily stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
To top up your Mobily SIM card, dial *1400*VoucherCode#. The same can be done by calling 1400. Citizens and residents have to dial *1400*VoucherCode*Iqama#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456 (and your Iqama is 123456), you would dial *1400*123456# or *1400*123456*123456#.
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 *1411# or text 1411 to 1100 to check your Mobily balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Mobily App (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Mobily
Mobily has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Prepaid Plans (combo)
- Data Bundles
- Data Prepaid Plans
- Unlimited Social Media (social data)
- Mobily Mashawir Service (add-on data)
I will list all the prices in SAR (Saudi Riyal).
To convert SAR 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.
Prepaid Plans – Mobily
The Prepaid Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1100:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SAR | Prepaid Daily | Unlimited | Unlimited | 50 minutes | 1 day | 20 | N/A |
| 25 SAR | Prepaid Weekly | 2 GB | 2 GB | 100 minutes | 7 days | 25 | 25 |
| 30 SAR | Prepaid 30 | 1 GB | 1 GB | 100 minutes | 28 days | 30 | 030 |
| 75 SAR | Prepaid 75 | 5 GB | 5 GB | 500 minutes | 28 days | 75 | 075 |
| 110 SAR | Prepaid 110 | 10 GB | 15 GB | 1500 minutes | 28 days | 110 | 0110 |
| 150 SAR | Prepaid 150 | 20 GB | Unlimited | 3000 minutes | 28 days | 150 | 0150 |
| 180 SAR | Prepaid 180 | 50 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | 180 | 0180 |
| 220 SAR | Prepaid 220 | 100 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | 220 | 0220 |
| 360 SAR | Prepaid 360 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | 360 | 0360 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
Data Bundles – Mobily
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (with 5G NR access).
The following Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1100:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.75 SAR | 150 MB | 15 days | 750 | 750 |
| 17.25 SAR | 500 MB | 15 days | 5100 | 5102 |
| 34.5 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days | 6100 | 6102 |
| 57.5 SAR | 2 GB | 30 days | 7200 | 7202 |
| 86.25 SAR | 5 GB | 30 days | 7300 | 7302 |
| 109.25 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days | 7050 | 7052 |
| 155.25 SAR | 20 GB 1 | 30 days | 6300 | 6302 |
| 184 SAR | 100 GB | 30 days | 7080 | 7082 |
| 189.75 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days | 6070 | 6072 |
| 241.5 SAR | 50 GB 2 | 60 days | 7090 | 7092 |
| 253 SAR | 20 GB | 90 days | 8200 | 8202 |
| 299 SAR | 50GB | 30 days | 8070 | 8072 |
| 368 SAR | 100 GB 3 | 90 days | 8080 | 8082 |
| 373.75 SAR | Unlimited | 30 days | 4930 | 4932 |
| 517.5 SAR | 300 GB | 90 days | 300 | N/A |
| 1035 SAR | 600GB | 180 days | 606 | N/A |
| 1121.25 SAR | Unlimited | 90 days | 4990 | 4992 |
1 + 30 GB For Social Media Usage For Free
2 + 75 GB For Social Media Usage For Free
3 + 115 GB for Social Media Usage For Free
Data Prepaid Plans – Mobily
The Data Prepaid Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access) exclusively for the Mobily data SIM card.
Data Prepaid Plans can be activated on the Mobily App:
The following Data Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated on the Mobily App:
| 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 |
The Unlimited Social Media plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for select social media apps (Facebook, Google Duo, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp).
The following Unlimited Social Media are available:
| Price | Plan | Social Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
| 4 SAR | Unlimited Daily Social | Unlimited | 1 day | *441# |
| 20 SAR | Unlimited Weekly Social | Unlimited | 7 days | *447# |
| 60 SAR | Unlimited Monthly Social | Unlimited | 30 days | *440# |
1 Facebook, Google Meet, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp
Mobily Mashawir Service Plans – Mobily
The Mobily Mashawir Service plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for Google Maps & Uber Apps.
The following Mobily Mashawir Service are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Google Maps/Uber Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 SAR | Unlimited | 30 days | *5829# |
1 Unlimited internet access to the following apps: Google Maps & Uber
APN/Internet Settings – Mobily
- Name: Mobily WEB 2
- APN: web2
Note: make sure to use “web2” as a prepaid user. APN “web1” is for postpaid customers only. Leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Zain KSA
Zain KSA, just Zain, is the smallest mobile operator in Saudi Arabia.
Zain, as a company, is active in Africa (Sudan & South Sudan) & the Middle East.
Zain uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- 5G NR: 2500 MHz (n41) & 3500 MHz (n78)
This is what you will learn about Zain:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Zain SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Zain KSA
Zain has extensive coverage throughout Saudi Arabia.
All urban areas are covered by Zain's 4G/LTE network. This, of course, does not apply to most deserts.
While Zain has the worst nationwide coverage of the mobile operator, it does have the best 5G NR coverage, availability, and speeds due to it investing in the technology early on.
Below is Zain's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Zain KSA
You can buy a Zain SIM card for 30 SAR (34.50 SAR) in Zain stores. The Umrah & Hajj SIM card is also available for the same price. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Damman, Jeddah, Medina & Riyadh airports.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Zain Visitor SIM – Zain's tourist SIM card.
They come in 4 variants:
| Price (with VAT) | SIM Card | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | International Call Credit | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.25 SAR | Visitor 55 | 2 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 20 SAR | 1 month | V55 |
| 113.85 SAR | Visitor 99 | 4 GB | Unlimited | 60 minutes | 50 SAR | 1 month | V99 |
| 228.85 SAR | Visitor 199 | 10 GB 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 50 SAR | 1 month | V199 |
| 458.85 SAR | Visitor 399 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 25 SAR | 1 month | V399 |
1 +unlimited data for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Zain eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Zain (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Middle Eastern destinations if you do not stay in just Saudi Arabia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Red Sand (Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia (these eSIMs have unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Zain for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Zain KSA
Zain top-up vouchers are sold in Zain stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.
The following top-up cards are available:
| Top-Up | Credit After Tax |
|---|---|
| 20 SAR | 17.39 SAR |
| 30 SAR | 26.08 SAR |
| 50 SAR | 43.47 SAR |
| 100 SAR | 86.95 SAR |
| 300 SAR | 260.87 SAR |
The following online or eTop Up options are available:
| Top-Up | Credit |
|---|---|
| 20 SAR | 17.39 SAR |
| 34.50 SAR | 30 SAR |
| 57.50 SAR | 50 SAR |
| 115 SAR | 100 SAR |
| 345 SAR | 300 SAR |
To top up your Zain SIM card, dial *141*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *141*123456#.
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 *142# to check your Zain balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Zain SA app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Zain KSA
Zain has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Unlimited Call & Internet Bundles (combo)
- Prepaid Visitor Plans (combo)
- Zain Flex (combo)
- Shabab (combo)
- Voice Internet Bundles (data)
- Data Prepaid
- Unlimited Social Media Bundles – Apps (data)
All Zain plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959.
I will list all the prices in SAR (Saudi Riyal).
To convert SAR 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.
Unlimited Calls & Internet Bundles – Zain KSA
The Unlimited Calls & Data Bundles are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Unlimited Calls & Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Data | 5G NR Access? | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 SAR | Unlimited | No | N/A | 1 day | DUL |
| 18 SAR | Unlimited | No | Unlimited | 1 day | AUL |
| 85 SAR | Unlimited | Yes | N/A | 7 days | 420 |
| 349 SAR | Unlimited | Yes | N/A | 1 month | 415 |
| 999 SAR | Unlimited | Yes | N/A | 3 months | 417 |
Prepaid Visitor Plans – Zain KSA
The Prepaid Visitor Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Prepaid Visitor are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Flex Minutes 2 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 SAR | Visitor 30 | 3 GB | 1 GB | 50 minutes | 2 weeks | 3030 |
| 57.5 SAR | Visitor 50 | 15 GB | N/A | N/A | 2 weeks | 5050 |
| 80.5 SAR | Visitor 70 | 10 GB | 5 GB | 150 minutes | 4 weeks | 7070 |
| 149.5 SAR | Visitor 130 | 25 GB | Unlimited | 350 minutes | 4 weeks | 1300 |
1 Facebook, Snapchat & WhatsApp
2 local minutes and international minutes to Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates & Yemen
Zain Flex Plans – Zain KSA
The Zain Flex plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Zain Flex are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Flex Minutes 2 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 SAR | Zain Flex 59 | 5 GB | 5 GB | 300 minutes | 28 days | 104 |
| 99 SAR | Zain Flex 99 | 25 GB | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 28 days | 102 |
| 139 ZAR | Zain Flex 139 | 40 GB | Unlimited | 1200 minutes | 28 days | 105 |
| 229 ZAR | Zain Flex 229 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 2000 minutes | 28 days | 106 |
| 319 SAR | Zain Flex 319 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 3 months | 103 |
1 Facebook, Skype & Youtube
2 local minutes and international minutes to Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, United Arab Emirates & Yemen
Shabab Plans – Zain KSA
The Shabab plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Shabab are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 SAR | Shabab 59 | 5 GB | 5 GB | 400 minutes | 28 days | S59 |
| 99 SAR | Shabab 99 | 15 GB | 20 GB | 1500 minutes | 28 days | S99 |
| 149 SAR | Shabab 149 | 30 GB | Unlimited | 3000 minutes | 28 days | S149 |
| 179 SAR | Shabab 179 | 50 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | S179 |
| 199 SAR | Shabab 199 | 95 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days | S199 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
Voice Internet Bundles – Zain KSA
The Voice Internet Bundles are data plans (with 5G NR access).
The following Voice Internet Bundles are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 SAR | 500 MB | N/A | 7 days | D500 | CA500 |
| 15 SAR | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days | 404 | 4042 |
| 40 SAR | 2 GB | N/A | 1 month | 405 | 4052 |
| 60 SAR | 4 GB | N/A | 1 month | 406 | 4062 |
| 75 SAR | 8 GB | N/A | 1 month | 407 | 4072 |
| 99 SAR | 25 GB | 25 GB | 1 month | 408 | 4082 |
| 160 SAR | 105 GB | N/A | 1 month | 411 | 4112 |
| 175 SAR | 30 GB | 30 GB | 3 months | 409 | 4092 |
| 199 SAR | 75 GB | 75 GB | 2 months | 410 | 4102 |
| 299 SAR | 125 GB | 100 GB | 3 months | 421 | 4212 |
| 325 SAR | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month | 416 | 4162 |
| 450 SAR | 300 GB | N/A | 3 months | 414 | 4142 |
1 Facebook, TikTok & YouTube
Data Prepaid Plans – Zain KSA
The Data Prepaid plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Data Prepaid are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Data | Social Data 1 | 5G Access? | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 SAR | 25 GB | 25 GB | Yes | 1 month | 408 |
| 160 SAR | 105 GB | Shared with local data allowance | Yes | 1 month | 411 |
| 175 SAR | 30 GB | 30 GB | No | 3 months | 409 |
| 199 SAR | 75 GB | 75 GB | Yes | 2 months | 410 |
| 299 SAR | 125 GB | 100 GB | Yes | 3 months | 421 |
| 325 SAR | Unlimited | Shared with local data allowance | Yes | 1 month | 416 |
| 450 SAR | 300 GB | N/A | Yes | 3 months | 414 |
1 Facebook, TikTok & YouTube
The Unlimited Social Media Bundles (Apps) are data plans (with 5G NR access).
The following Unlimited Social Media Bundles (Apps) are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 959:
| Price | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SAR | Unlimited 1 | 1 day | 310 | CA310 |
| 20 SAR | Unlimited 1 | 7 days | 311 | CA311 |
| 35 SAR | Unlimited 2 | 7 days | 313 | CA313 |
| 60 SAR | Unlimited 1 | 28 days | 312 | CA312 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Zain KSA
Most phones will automatically retrieve the correct APN settings when inserting a SIM card – the same counts for Zain KSA SIM cards.
If that does not automatically happen, you can dial *99# to download the APN settings.
If that does not work, you will have to add the settings manually by filling in these fields:
- Name: zain-gprs
- APN: zain
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lebara Mobile KSA
Lebara Mobile KSA, just Lebara, is a Mobily MVNO.
The company is known for having attractive rates and packages for overseas calls.
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Lebara is a Mobily MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Mobily network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lebara, jump to the Mobily Coverage section.
This is what you will learn about Lebara:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
SIM Card Price – Lebara Mobile KSA
You can buy a Lebara SIM card for 30 SAR (34.50 SAR with VAT) in Lebara stores.
In some cases, you might have to register or activate your Lebara SIM card online.
However, this can only be done when you have an Absher account – an app allowing you access to governmental services.
As a traveler, you will not get such an account.
But, Lebara has informed me that you can (and should) register and activate Lebara SIM cards in Lebara stores.
Then, regular SIM card registration rules apply.
Dial *000# and select option 2 to change your language. The same can be done by calling 1755 and selecting option 2.
Dial *000# to see your Lebara phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Lebara eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lebara Mobile.
Especially if you get a Middle East-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Saudi Arabia in my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Red Sand (Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Lebara Mobile for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lebara Mobile KSA
Lebara top-up vouchers are sold in Lebara stores and many other establishments, such as grocery stores and post offices.
To top up your Lebara SIM card, dial *000# and select option 1. The same can be done by dialing *111*VoucherCode*ID-Number# or calling 1755, selecting option 3, enter your ID Number, and enter your Voucher Code.
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 *000# or *119# or call 1755 and select option 1 to check your Lebara balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Lebara KSA app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Mobile KSA
Lebara has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Yalla Bundles (combo)
- Hawakom (combo)
- Data Bundles (data)
I will list all the prices in SAR (Saudi Riyal).
To convert SAR 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.
Yalla Bundles – Lebara Mobile KSA
The Yalla Bundles are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Yalla Bundles are available. Which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 SAR | Yalla 10 | 250 MB | N/A | 50 minutes | 30 days | *777*3001# |
| 20 SAR | Yalla 20 | 500 MB | N/A | 120 minutes | 30 days | *777*3002# |
| 20 SAR | Yalla 20 – 2 weeks | 1.5 GB | N/A | 100 minutes | 14 days | *777*3020# |
| 30 SAR | Yalla 30 | 1.5 GB | N/A | 150 minutes | 30 days | *777*3030# |
| 30 SAR | Yalla 30 | 1.5 GB | 1 GB | 100 minutes | 28 days | *777*3028# |
| 30 SAR | Yalla 30 – 1 week | 3 GB | N/A | 300 minutes | 7 days | *777*3006# |
| 35 SAR | Yalla 35 – 1 week | 10 GB | N/A | 100 minutes | 7 days | *777*3035# |
| 45 SAR | Yalla 45 | 3 GB | 1 GB | 250 minutes | 28 days | *777*3045# |
| 55 SAR | Yalla 55 | 8 GB | N/A | 250 minutes | 28 days | *777*3003# |
| 55 SAR | Yalla 55 – 2 week | 15 GB | N/A | 100 minutes | 14 days | *777*3055# |
| 60 SAR | Yalla 60 | 6 GB | 6 GB | 400 minutes | 28 days | *777*3060# |
| 70 SAR | Yalla 70 | 10 GB | 10 GB | 350 minutes | 30 days | *777*3070# |
| 90 SAR | Yalla 90 | 30 GB | 30 GB | 600 minutes | 30 days | *777*3005# |
| 110 SAR | Yalla 110 | 40 GB | 30 GB | 1110 minutes | 30 days | *777*3007# |
| 150 SAR | Yalla 150 | 50 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 days | *777*3150# |
| 220 SAR | Yalla 220 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 2200 minutes | 30 days | *777*3220# |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter WhatsApp & YouTube
Hawakom Plans – Lebara Mobile KSA
The Hawakom plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Hawakom are available, which can be activated on the Lebara KSA app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 SAR | Hawakom 55 | 4 GB | 6 GB | 250 minutes | 55 SMS | 28 days | H55 |
| 90 SAR | Hawakom 90 | 20 GB | 20 GB | 900 minutes | 90 SMS | 28 days | H90 |
| 120 SAR | Hawakom 120 | 15 GB | Unlimited | 1200 minutes | 120 SMS | 28 days | H120 |
| 220 SAR | Hawakom 220 | 100 GB | Unlimited | 2200 minutes | 220 SMS | 28 days | H220 |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter WhatsApp & YouTube
Data Bundles – Lebara Mobile KSA
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Data Bundles are available. Which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 SAR | Mobile Net 50 MB | 50 MB | N/A | 7 days | *777*030# |
| 5 SAR | Mobile Net 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | 1 day | *666*24# |
| 5.99 SAR | Unlimited Social | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 1 day | *666*001# |
| 9.99 SAR | Unlimited YouTube | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 1 day | *777*019# |
| 10 SAR | Mobile Net 1 GB – 1 day | 1 GB | N/A | 1 day | *666*301# |
| 10 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 500 MB – 1 week | 500 MB | N/A | 7 days | *777*200# |
| 15 SAR | Mobile Net 5 GB | 5 GB | N/A | 1 day | *777*51# |
| 17 SAR | Mobile Net 1 GB – 21 days | 1 GB | N/A | 21 days | *777*700# |
| 19 SAR | Daily Unlimited Data | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day | *777*01# |
| 20 SAR | Mobile Net 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 3 days | *666*103# |
| 25 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 3 GB | 3 GB | 1.5 GB 1 | 7 days | *666*3000# |
| 28 SAR | Mobile Net 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | 30 days | *777*1000# |
| 29.99 SAR | Weekly Bundle Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 7 days | *666*007# |
| 35 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 10 GB – 1 week | 10 GB | N/A | 7 days | *666*010# |
| 45 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | 30 days | *777*2000# |
| 50 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 15 GB | 15 GB | N/A | 14 days | *777*150# |
| 60 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 5 GB | 20 GB | N/A | 14 days | *777*2014# |
| 65 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 10 GB | N/A | 10 GB 1 | 30 days | *777*10240# |
| 95 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 55 GB | 25 GB | 10 GB 1 | 30 days | *777*2500# |
| 99 SAR | Weekly Unlimited Data | Unlimited | N/A | 7 days | *777*07# |
| 110 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 85 days | *777*10000# |
| 115 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 50 GB | 50 GB | 15 GB 1 | 30 days | *777*050# |
| 175 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 100 GB | 100 GB | N/A | 30 days | *777*100# |
| 175 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 200 GB | 25 GB | N/A | 90 days | *777*20000# |
| 260 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 50 GB | 50 GB | 50 GB 1 | 90 days | *777*50000# |
| 330 SAR | Mobile Net Saver 100 GB | 100 GB | 50 GB 1 | 90 days | *777*01000# |
| 345 SAR | Monthly Unlimited Data | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days | *777*30# |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp
2 YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Mobile KSA
- Name: Lebara
- APN: lebara
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Virgin Mobile KSA
Virgin Mobile KSA, just Virgin Mobile, is a Mobily MVNO.
It was the first mobile operator in Saudi Arabia allowing you to create your own plan.
Virgin Mobile, as a brand, is active in Europe, Mexico, the Middle East & South America.
To learn about Virgin Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to Mobily’s frequencies.
This is what you will learn about Virgin Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Virgin Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Virgin Mobile KSA
Virgin Mobile is a Mobily MVNO, meaning Virgin Mobile uses the Mobily network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Virgin Mobile, jump to the Mobily Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Virgin Mobile KSA
You can get a Virgin Mobile SIM card for free in Virgin Mobile stores. However, you are expected to top-up or buy a plan (starting from 30 SAR) on the spot.
You can also get a SIM card delivered to the place you are staying within two hours (between 10:00 – 22:00) in Al-Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Jeddah, Makkah & Riyadh.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Virgin Mobile eSIM for free (if purchased with a plan).
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Virgin Mobile.
Especially if you get a Middle East eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Middle Eastern countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Red Sand (Saudi Arabia only), Menalink (15 countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Saudi Arabia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Saudi Arabia (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Saudi Arabia, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Saudi Arabia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Virgin Mobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Virgin Mobile KSA
You can top-up your Virgin Mobile SIM card on the Virgin Mobile KSA app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) or online – the same counts for checking your balance. Top-up vouchers are not sold.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Virgin Mobile KSA
Virgin Mobile has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- FRIENDi Package Combo Bundles
- Predefined Plans (combo)
- Create Your Plan (combo)
- FRIENDi Package Data Bundles
- Virgin Mobile Data Bundles
- Daily Capped Bundles (data)
- YouTube and Social Media Offers (social data)
Yes, you can use FRIENDi (Mobile) packages with your Virgin Mobile SIM card.
I will list all the prices in SAR (Saudi Riyal).
To convert SAR 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.
FRIENDi Package Combo Bundles – Virgin Mobile KSA
The FRIENDI Package Combo Bundles are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
FRIENDi Package Combo Bundles are not exclusive to FRIENDi Mobile SIM cards.
The following FRIENDI Package Combo Bundles are available, which can be activated by Dialing *112#:
| Price | Data | Social Bonus Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.99 SAR | 1 GB | N/A | 60 mInutes | 7 days |
| 17 SAR | 1 GB | N/A | 120 minutes | 14 days |
| 29.99 SAR | 3 GB | 3 GB | 150 minutes | 14 days |
| 43 SAR | 3 GB | N/A | 250 minutes | 30 days |
| 43.50 SAR | 5 GB | 3 GB | 200 minutes | 21 days |
| 55 SAR | 5 GB | 5 GB | 250 minutes | 28 days |
| 70 SAR | 20 GB | 15 GB | 250 minutes | 30 Days |
| 85 SAR | 25 GB | 25 GB | 500 minutes | 30 days |
| 90 SAR | 20 GB | N/A | 100 minutes + 100 minutes 2 | 30 Days |
| 99 SAR | 40 GB | 80 GB | 700 minutes | 30 Days |
| 110 SAR | 40 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | 30 days |
| 149 SAR | 55 GB | Unlimited | 1500 minutes | 30 Days |
| 319 SAR | 100 GB | N/A | 800 minutes | 90 days |
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2 + 100 international minutes Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan & Sudan
Predefined Plans – Virgin Mobile KSA
The Predefined Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Predefined Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *100#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 SAR | Virgin 45 | 3 GB | N/A | 200 minutes | 7 days |
| 70 SAR | Virgin 70 | 15 GB | N/A | 500 minutes | 30 days |
| 100 SAR | Virgin 100 | 30 GB | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 30 days |
| 150 SAR | Virgin 150 | 40 GB | Unlimited | 2500 minutes | 30 days |
| 215 SAR | Virgin 215 | 80 GB | Unlimited | 5000 minutes | 30 days |
| 380 SAR | Virgin 380 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
Create Your Plan – Virgin Mobile KSA
The Create Your Plan are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
The following Create Your Plan are available, which can be activated on the Virgin Mobile KSA app:
| Data/Minutes (SAR) | 1 GB | 2 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | 40 GB | 100 GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 minutes | 30 | 45 | 75 | 95 | 115 | 165 |
| 500 minutes | 50 | 70 | 95 | 110 | 135 | 180 |
| 1000 minutes | 60 | 80 | 105 | 120 | 140 | 185 |
| 2000 minutes | 75 | 95 | 125 | 140 | 160 | 205 |
| 5000 minutes | 95 | 115 | 145 | 160 | 180 | 220 |
FRIENDi Package Data Bundles – Virgin Mobile KSA
The FRIENDi Package Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (with 5G NR access).
FRIENDi Package Data Bundles are not exclusive to FRIENDi Mobile SIM cards.
The following FRIENDi Package Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by Dialing *108#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1.99 SAR | 30 MB | 1 day |
| 4.99 SAR | 100 MB | 3 days |
| 8.50 SAR | 500 MB | 7 days |
| 12.99 SAR | 1 GB | 10 days |
| 17 SAR | 1.2 GB | 21 days |
| 25.99 SAR | 1.9 GB | 30 days |
| 39.99 SAR | 3.5 GB | 30 days |
| 55 SAR | 13 GB | 30 days |
| 85 SAR | 40 GB | 30 days |
| 99 SAR | 60 GB | 30 days |
| 110 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days |
| 175 SAR | 50 GB | 90 days |
| 260 SAR | 75 GB | 90 days |
| 325 SAR | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 330 SAR | 200 GB | 90 days |
| 450 SAR | 300 GB | 90 days |
Virgin Mobile Data Bundles – Virgin Mobile KSA
The Virgin Mobile Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans with data (with 5G NR access).
The following Virgin Mobile Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by Dialing *110#:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 SAR | 50 MB | 1 day |
| 15 SAR | 500 MB | 7 days |
| 21 SAR | 700 MB | 30 days |
| 24 SAR | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 45 SAR | 2 GB | 30 days |
| 70 SAR | 4 GB | 30 days |
| 90 SAR | 8 GB | 30 days |
| 100 SAR | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 120 SAR | 20 GB | 30 days |
| 140 SAR | 40 GB | 30 days |
| 170 SAR | 80 GB | 30 days |
| 180 SAR | 10 GB | 90 days |
| 180 SAR | 100 GB | 30 days |
| 230 SAR | 50 GB | 60 days |
| 350 SAR | 100 GB | 90 days |
Daily Capped Bundles – Virgin Mobile KSA
The Daily Capped Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Daily Capped Bundles are available, which can be activated by Dialing *118#:
| Price | Daily Data | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 SAR | 512 MB/day (3.5 GB) | 7 days |
| 40 SAR | 512 MB/day (7 GB) | 14 days |
| 75 SAR | 1 GB/day (30 GB) | 30 days |
The YouTube and Social Media Offers plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube.
The following YouTube and Social Media Offers are available, which can be activated by Dialing *100#:
| Price | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 SAR | 30 GB | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 30 days |
| 150 SAR | 40 GB | Unlimited | 2500 minutes | 30 days |
| 215 SAR | 100 GB | Unlimited | 5000 minutes | 30 days |
1 Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp & YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Virgin Mobile KSA
- Name: Virgin Mobile
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Saudi Arabia
Getting a SIM card from STC or Zain would do you well when considering a Saudi SIM card.
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