Suudi Arabia eSIM plans start at $2.99. Choose from 31 plans for Suudi Arabia, including unlimited data from $3.49, valid 1 to 30 days, on 4G/5G networks.
Prices are final, paid once. No contract, no automatic renewal.
Recommended plans based on trip length and how you use your phone:
| Trip | Lightmaps, messaging, email | Regularsocial media, browsing, photos | Heavyvideo, hotspot, video calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 3 GB / 30 days$6.99 | 10 GB / 30 days$16.99 | Unlimited / 7 days$19.99 |
| 15 days | 5 GB / 30 days$9.99 | 20 GB / 30 days$26.99 | Unlimited / 15 days$41.99 |
| 30 days | 10 GB / 30 days$16.99 | 50 GB / 30 days$65.99 | Unlimited / 30 days$77.99 |
Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email within minutes.
On Wi-Fi, open Settings › Mobile Data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Leave the line switched off for now.
After landing, turn the eSIM line on and enable data roaming for it. The plan starts when it connects to a local network.
Plans for Suudi Arabia run on 4G/5G. The eSIM connects automatically to the best available partner network.
Local operators, coverage, airport Wi-Fi and restrictions travellers should know about in Suudi Arabia.
stc, Mobily, Zain
Opensignal's February 2026 report gave stc all national speed and coverage awards, while Mobily won on reliability and time connected. In Makkah and Madinah, stc also had the fastest downloads, while Mobily led on reliability.
5G is available in major cities such as Riyadh, Makkah and Madinah, but nationally phones are on 5G only part of the time (stc leads with a 5G coverage score of 3.2 out of 10, Opensignal 2026).
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has free Wi-Fi in all terminals. Sessions last three hours with no limit on reconnecting; open a browser to reach the KAIA Free Wi-Fi portal and accept the terms.
WhatsApp voice and video calls were blocked for years; some users reported them working again from February 2025, but there has been no official confirmation (Gulf News, 2025). In March 2024 the regulator had said the calls remained inaccessible.
911 (police), 997 (ambulance), 998 (fire)
Sources: insights.opensignal.com, kaia.sa, gulfnews.com, ummid.com, en.wikipedia.org · Last checked: October 2026
| Utel eSIM | Local SIM card | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to buy | ✓Online, before you travel | ✕Airport or phone shop after arrival |
| Setup | ✓Scan a QR code, ready in minutes | ✕Swap the physical SIM card |
| Home number | ✓Stays active for calls and SMS | ✕Removed on single-SIM phones |
| ID check | ✓Not required | ✕Often required (passport) |
| Price | ✓From $2.99, fixed price | ✕Depends on the local operator |
eSIM plans for Suudi Arabia start at $2.99 for 1 GB / 7 days. There are 31 plans to choose from, priced between $2.99 and $187.99.
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Suudi Arabia start at $3.49 and are available for 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, 30 days. The local network's fair-usage rules may apply to very heavy use.
The eSIM connects to local partner networks in Suudi Arabia and supports 4G/5G. It selects the strongest available network automatically.
A plan for Suudi Arabia works only in Suudi Arabia. For multi-country trips have a look at our regional and global plans.
No. These are data-only plans. Your own SIM stays active, so you keep receiving calls and SMS, and apps like WhatsApp work over the eSIM data.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Suudi Arabia, not when you buy or install it. You can install it days before your trip.
For a 7-day trip with maps, messaging and social media, 10 GB is usually enough. Our pick for that: 10 GB / 30 days – $16.99.
Yes, and we recommend it. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, keep the line switched off and turn it on after landing in Suudi Arabia.
Yes. Unless the plan details say otherwise, you can share the eSIM data with your laptop or tablet using personal hotspot.
Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one carrier).
WhatsApp voice and video calls were blocked for years; some users reported them working again from February 2025, but there has been no official confirmation (Gulf News, 2025). In March 2024 the regulator had said the calls remained inaccessible.
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has free Wi-Fi in all terminals. Sessions last three hours with no limit on reconnecting; open a browser to reach the KAIA Free Wi-Fi portal and accept the terms.
Opensignal's February 2026 report gave stc all national speed and coverage awards, while Mobily won on reliability and time connected. In Makkah and Madinah, stc also had the fastest downloads, while Mobily led on reliability.
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