Saudi Arabia Mobile Data Bundles

Compare up-to-date prepaid, data boosters, and visitor packages across KSA's primary network infrastructures.

stc (Saudi Telecom Company)

Package Name	Data Pool	Social Allocation	Validity	Cost (Inc. VAT)	Subscription Script
Sawa Monthly 89	35 GB	Unlimited	4 Weeks	89 SAR	`Send 89 to 900`
Visitor 35	5 GB	1 hr Calls	2 Weeks	40.25 SAR	`6735 to 900`
Visitor 52	20 GB	2 hr Calls	2 Weeks	60.00 SAR	`6755 to 900`
Visitor 104	65 GB	5 hr Calls	4 Weeks	120.00 SAR	`6710 to 900`

Mobily Packages

Package Name	Data Pool	Social Allocation	Validity	Cost (Inc. VAT)	Subscription Script
Prepaid 75	20 GB (10+10)	10 GB	4 Weeks	75 SAR	`75 to 1100`
Prepaid 110	40 GB (25+15)	100 GB	4 Weeks	110 SAR	`110 to 1100`
Prepaid 150	55 GB	Unlimited	4 Weeks	150 SAR	`150 to 1100`
Prepaid 360	Unlimited	Unlimited	4 Weeks	360 SAR	`360 to 1100`

Zain Packages

Package Name	Data Pool	Social Allocation	Validity	Cost (Inc. VAT)	Subscription Script
Flex 69	10 GB	15 GB	4 Weeks	79.35 SAR	`Direct Activation`
Flex 109	35 GB	Unlimited	4 Weeks	125.35 SAR	`Direct Activation`
Flex 139	50 GB	Unlimited	4 Weeks	159.85 SAR	`Direct Activation`
Flex 329	135 GB	Unlimited	3 Months	378.35 SAR	`Direct Activation`

Overview of Mobile Telecommunications Operators in Saudi Arabia

The mobile network landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is regulated by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). Driven by Vision 2030 initiatives, Saudi Arabia boasts world-class 5G speeds and expansive 4G LTE infrastructure spanning major metropolitan hubs like Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Makkah, as well as remote highway corridors.

The market is anchored by three primary infrastructure operators: Saudi Telecom Company (stc), Mobily (Etisalat Group), and Zain KSA. Additionally, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like Virgin Mobile and Lebara utilize host networks to provide tailored prepaid solutions.

Whether you are a local resident selecting a long-term plan, an expatriate managing monthly communications, or a pilgrim attending Hajj or Umrah seeking dedicated visitor SIMs, understanding network offerings ensures optimal speed, coverage, and budget efficiency across the Kingdom.

Differentiating General Internet Pools vs. Social Media Allocations

When reviewing prepaid data packages across Saudi operators, plan structures typically divide data into general high-speed internet quotas and designated social media allocations:

General Data Pool: Unrestricted data allowance usable for standard website browsing, downloading files, watching YouTube, cloud services, and online gaming applications.
Social Media Allocation: Data specifically designated for popular messaging and media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok.

Plans with unlimited social data (such as Mobily Prepaid 150 or Zain Flex 109) allow subscribers to communicate and stream content without depleting their primary internet balance, offering substantial value for daily mobile phone users.

VAT Compliance, Activation Protocols, and SIM Registration Rules

All telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia are subject to a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). Most prepaid cards and listed package prices either incorporate VAT at checkout or deduct the tax when buying top-up vouchers.

Subscribers can activate plans via SMS codes (e.g., sending 89 to 900 for stc Sawa or 75 to 1100 for Mobily), or directly through operator apps like mystc, Mobily App, or Zain KSA App.

Under CST regulations, all SIM card activations (both physical SIMs and digital eSIMs) require biometric identity verification linked to a valid Iqama (for residents) or Passport/Visa registration via the Absher authentication system upon arrival in the Kingdom.