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Saudi Arabia eSIM

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Get internet for maps, taxi apps and messages in Saudi Arabia with a simple eSIM setup and a clear look at the main mobile networks and travel areas.

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100 GB · 30 days for $329.29. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Saudi Arabia

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Saudi Arabia

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DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBSTC5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.48$6.48Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$12.31$12.31Choose plan
3 GBSTC5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$17.32$5.78Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$18.44$6.15Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$28.78$5.76Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$45.25$4.53Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$78.00$3.90Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$185.21$3.71Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$329.29$3.30Choose plan
UnlimitedSTC5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$14.58—Choose plan
UnlimitedSTC5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$43.74—Choose plan
UnlimitedSTC5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$102.06—Choose plan
UnlimitedSTC5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$204.12—Choose plan
UnlimitedSTC5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$437.40—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Saudi Arabia

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Saudi Arabia”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Saudi Arabia
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Saudi Arabia

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

This comparison covers stc, Mobily and Zain KSA. Check which network is listed in your chosen eSIM package, then compare coverage for the places on your itinerary.

stc

The linked stc page describes 5G coverage. Check the exact location and the network generation included in your eSIM; 5G information alone does not describe every mobile package. [4] [5] [6] [16]

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Mobily

Mobily offers a public coverage checker and explains that indoor performance can differ from outdoor signal. Travellers can verify a specific address or location on the map. [2] [5] [6]

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Zain KSA

Zain’s public checker lets users search by location and click the map for more detail. It is useful for checking places like city centres, airports and highway stops. [3] [5] [6]

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The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Saudi Arabia

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
  1. Riyadh
  2. Jeddah and the Makkah corridor
  3. AlUla and Hegra
  4. Desert routes and remote driving

Riyadh

For the capital, check your eSIM before arrival if you need immediate use in taxis, ride-hailing and messaging after landing. Coverage tools can help you compare the exact neighbourhood or hotel area you will stay in. [1] [8]

Jeddah and the Makkah corridor

Around Jeddah, Al-Balad and the route toward Makkah, a traveller benefits from checking coverage both at the airport and at the accommodation, since movement patterns can change quickly during busy periods. In Makkah, the official bus app is useful for route guidance and live arrivals. [1] [9] [10] [11] [13]

AlUla and Hegra

For AlUla and Hegra, plan for long drives between attractions and verify service at your hotel, town centre and the road sections you will actually use. Download offline maps and tickets before leaving built-up areas. [1] [12] [7]

Desert routes and remote driving

On desert itineraries, coverage can vary sharply from one stop to the next, so it is practical to keep downloaded navigation, hotel details and key contacts available offline. A route with road service areas does not guarantee the same mobile experience between them. [1] [7]

Saudi Arabia · eSIM

What to expect from mobile data in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has a mix of strong city networks and route-dependent experience, so the best choice depends on where you will actually use data: airport transfers, hotel districts, city sightseeing or long intercity drives. The public coverage tools from the regulator and operators let you check a specific area before you travel, which is more useful than relying on a country-wide assumption.

For visitors, the most practical approach is to match the plan to the trip pattern. Riyadh benefits from quick setup on arrival, Jeddah and the Makkah corridor often need reliable data for navigation and transport tools, and AlUla or other desert itineraries are better served by preloaded offline maps plus a live connection where available. A separate travel eSIM keeps data costs distinct from your home SIM’s voice and roaming charges.

Useful apps and travel tools

Visit Saudi ↗

Official tourism platform for destination pages, trip planning and current visitor information across Saudi Arabia. [7] [14]

Makkah Bus ↗

Official transit app for Makkah with route guidance, live arrival information, ticketing and account top-up features. [11] [13]

Before you buy

Official coverage checks are location-based

Saudi Arabia’s regulator offers interactive coverage maps, and the main operators also publish their own checkers. For a traveller, the most useful test is the exact address, district or stop you plan to use, not a country-wide assumption. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Makkah has destination-specific transport tools

The official Makkah Bus app is designed for route planning, live arrivals, ticketing and top-ups within Makkah. That makes mobile data especially useful for visitors who want to move around without relying on local signage alone. [11] [13]

Tourism information is centralized by Visit Saudi

Visit Saudi provides official destination pages for Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and AlUla, which helps travellers plan stays, attractions and moving between districts before they go offline in transit. [7] [8] [9] [10] [12]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Saudi Arabia

Which network should I choose for a trip to Saudi Arabia?

Choose based on where you will spend time, not on a generic promise. stc, Mobily and Zain all publish public coverage checkers, so the most reliable way to compare them is to enter the exact hotel, district, airport or road stop you care about. That is especially helpful if you split your trip between Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and AlUla, because the usage pattern changes from dense city areas to longer road segments. The current measurement report also shows that the three main networks lead on different performance traits, so the best fit can vary by destination and device rather than by brand alone. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Is an eSIM useful if I already have roaming on my home SIM?

Yes, if you want to keep data separate from your home number’s roaming charges. A travel eSIM is useful for maps, ride-hailing, hotel check-ins and messaging while your primary SIM stays available for calls or banking messages. That separation is often easier to manage than turning on roaming for all traffic, especially when you expect heavier data use in cities or during transfers between destinations. [7] [14]

Can I verify coverage before I arrive?

Yes. Saudi Arabia’s regulator provides an interactive coverage map, and each major operator also offers a public checker. You can search by address or click a point on the map to see the local situation. This is the safest way to judge whether your hotel, neighbourhood or route is a good match for the plan you are considering. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Do I need a special app for getting around Makkah?

For public transport inside Makkah, the official Makkah Bus app is genuinely useful because it combines routes, live arrival predictions, ticketing and top-up features. It is not a substitute for mobile coverage, but it does make data far more practical once you are moving around the city. Visitors who depend on it should download it before they arrive and keep offline directions as a backup. [11] [13]

What should I do differently for AlUla or desert drives?

Plan more conservatively than for a city break. Check the hotel, town centre and the specific road sections you expect to use, then save offline maps, accommodation details and booking references before leaving built-up areas. That way your phone remains useful for navigation even if the live connection changes between stops. [1] [7] [12]

When does an eSIM usually become active?

Activation timing depends on the product. Some plans start when you buy them, some when you install them and some when the device first connects to a network. The exact rule belongs to the package you select, so it is better to check that detail before purchase rather than assume one universal activation pattern. [15]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Coverage Maps · Communications, Space & Technology Commission
  2. Mobily Coverage Check · Mobily
  3. Zain Coverage Checker · Zain KSA
  4. stc 5G Network · stc
  5. Saudi Arabia Mobile Network Experience Report February 2026 · Opensignal
  6. Saudi Arabia | Opensignal · Opensignal
  7. Plan Your Trip · Visit Saudi
  8. Riyadh · Visit Saudi
  9. Jeddah · Visit Saudi
  10. Makkah · Visit Saudi
  11. Discover Makkah | Your Complete Visitor Guide · Visit Saudi
  12. AlUla · Visit Saudi
  13. Makkah Bus App · Apple App Store
  14. Visit Saudi · Visit Saudi
  15. Letisim public catalog · Letisim
  16. stc 5G coverage information · stc