Saudi Arabia eSIM Price Comparison – FastAlo from $2.99
This page compares the published price of a FastAlo Saudi Arabia eSIM against the list prices of other travel eSIM providers, plus the network and activation details that matter for Hajj, Umrah, business and leisure trips. FastAlo sells both unlimited daily-allowance bundles and fixed data bundles priced per GB. Competitor prices are taken from their own public pricing pages on the date shown.
Saudi Arabia eSIM published prices (USD)
Other providers' prices are list prices copied from their own public pricing pages on 22 August 2026.
| Provider | Plan | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| FastAlo | 1 GB / 7 days | from $2.99 |
| FastAlo | Unlimited 500 MB/day / 7 days | $8.49 |
| FastAlo | Unlimited 1 GB/day / 7 days | $13.99 |
| FastAlo | Unlimited 2 GB/day / 7 days | $24.49 |
| FastAlo | Unlimited 1 GB/day / 3 days | $6.99 |
| FastAlo | 5 GB / 30 days | $10.49 |
| FastAlo | 10 GB / 30 days | $14.99 |
| FastAlo | 20 GB / 30 days | $25.49 |
| FastAlo | 3 GB / 30 days | $6.99 |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 7 days | $27.00 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 7 days | $27.90 |
On the same plan type, FastAlo's 7-day unlimited bundle with 1 GB/day at full speed is $13.99 against $27.00 and $27.90 list prices for 7-day unlimited elsewhere. Fixed bundles cost less again — 10 GB valid for 30 days is $14.99.
Networks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's operators have switched off 3G and run 4G LTE nationwide with extensive 5G in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and Dammam. Buying a local prepaid SIM requires passport registration in person at an operator store; a roaming eSIM does not, because the profile is issued against the partner network rather than a Saudi subscriber record.
Activation on arrival
Install over Wi-Fi before departure — King Khalid, King Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz airports all have free Wi-Fi if you install on arrival. The eSIM is data-only; VoIP calling apps work over data, and Saudi Arabia lifted its earlier block on WhatsApp and FaceTime calls.
Where coverage is strong
Coverage is strong across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, AlUla and the main highways, including the Haramain high-speed rail corridor. Empty Quarter desert routes and remote mountain areas in Asir can drop to slower speeds or no signal.
Frequently asked questions
Does FastAlo offer an unlimited Saudi Arabia eSIM?
Yes. FastAlo unlimited Saudi bundles include a full-speed allowance each day — from 500 MB up to 10 GB depending on the plan — then continue at reduced speed until the allowance resets. The 7-day 1 GB/day bundle is $13.99.
Do I need to register my passport for a Saudi eSIM?
No. Passport registration applies to local prepaid SIM cards bought in Saudi Arabia. A FastAlo travel eSIM roams on Saudi partner networks and needs no in-country registration.
Will the eSIM work in Makkah and Madinah during Hajj and Umrah?
Yes, the Saudi networks cover both cities, but they carry very high traffic during Hajj and Ramadan, so speeds can slow around the Haram for every network and every SIM.
Can I make WhatsApp calls in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Saudi Arabia lifted its restrictions on VoIP calling apps, so WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps work over the eSIM data connection.
How much data do I need for a week in Saudi Arabia?
Navigation, messaging and photo sharing typically use 0.5–1 GB a day. FastAlo Saudi plans run from 1 GB bundles up to 50 GB.
When were the competitor prices on this page checked?
The date is shown next to the comparison table. Prices are copied from each provider's own public pricing page on that date and can change at any time.
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