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Several providers offer unlimited data eSIM plans suitable for use while traveling in Kuwait. The plans are available from Firsty, Roamify, Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM, Yesim, Truely and MicroEsim. Most of these unrestricted plans may apply throttling after a certain threshold, and some specify a speed limit—Firsty limits to 256 kbps, while Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM and other services set a 5 Mbps cap. The price range for unlimited plans varies widely, from a free offering with Firsty to about $234 USD with MicroEsim, giving travelers options that fit different budgets and usage needs.
Kuwait's mobile telecommunications market is served by three major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):
Zain: Established in 1983, Zain is Kuwait's largest mobile operator, offering extensive 4G and 5G coverage nationwide.
Ooredoo: Formerly known as Wataniya Telecom, Ooredoo provides comprehensive mobile services, including voice and high-speed data, with a strong focus on customer service.
STC (formerly VIVA): A subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company, STC offers a range of mobile services and has been expanding its 4G and 5G network infrastructure.
In addition to these MNOs, Kuwait has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease network access from major carriers to offer their own services. For example, Virgin Mobile launched in Kuwait in 2022, operating as the country's first MVNO. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.
Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS service are available for visitors in Kuwait from providers such as GlobaleSIM and Roamify. These plans give an international phone number with a foreign dialing code – GlobaleSIM uses +1 (the United States code) and Roamify offers options with +1 as well as a plan that supplies a +33 (France) number. Both providers support inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound, some with outbound, SMS messaging.
The plans range in price from about $4 for a 1 GB 7‑day package up to $105 for a 20 GB 365‑day package, and data caps vary from 1 GB to 20 GB or more, depending on the provider and validity length. Because the numbers are not local Kuwaiti digit sequences, travelers will receive a foreign‑coded number rather than a line ending in the Kuwaiti country code.
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