As of 2014, there are three mobile operators that offer mobile connectivity for tourists (
only for Indian and Pakistani pilgirms coming for the Haj). A passport is required to purchase a SIM card. Confirm that you are registered correctly by SMS (
government ID website).
*note: as of 2014, Saudi Arabia requires an ID card (iQama) to activate and reload SIM cards.
Top Prepaid SIM options
1. STC
Cost: 25 SAR ($6.5 USD) for the SIM, 30 SAR ($8 USD) for 120 mb data lasting indefinitely, or 99 SAR ($26 USD) for unlimited data lasting one week. Link
2. Mobily
Cost: 25 SAR ($6.50 USD) for the SIM, 24 SAR ($6.50 USD) for unlimited data lasting one day, or 79 SAR ($21 USD) for 1 gb data lasting one month. Link
2. Zain
Cost: 25 SAR ($6.50 USD) for the SIM, 10 SAR ($2.50 USD) for 500 mb data lasting one day, or 69 SAR ($18 USD) for 1 gb data lasting one month. Link
Where to Buy: Anywhere.
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