There are more than 120 travel eSIM brands available for use in Kuwait, with over 4 300 prepaid data plans on offer, giving travelers a wide variety of options to suit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Kuwait?

Unlimited data eSIM options are available in Kuwait through several providers. Firsty offers a one‑day unlimited plan at no cost, though the service includes advertisements and the speed is capped at 256 kbps with possible additional throttling. Roamify provides unlimited data plans up to thirty days, with prices ranging from $4 to $160 per plan; tethering is allowed but speeds may be throttled. Yoho Mobile sells unlimited data for 1–30 days, with prices between $4.48 and $299.63; the plan allows tethering and limits maximum speed to 5 Mbps. abesteSIM offers unlimited data for 1–30 days, priced from $5.65 to $124.34, also permitting tethering while capping speeds at 5 Mbps. Yesim provides unlimited data plans from $6.98 to $115.18, with tethering enabled and potential speed throttling. Truely supplies unlimited options ranging from $7.90 to $161.87, allowing tethering and subject to possible speed throttling. MicroEsim offers unlimited data for 1–30 days, with prices from $8.40 to $234.31, permitting tethering while noting the potential for speed throttling. Overall, unlimited plan prices span from free for a single day usage up to about $300 for a thirty‑day period, so travelers can select an option that fits their budget while being mindful that most plans include speed limitations.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Kuwait?

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.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Kuwait?

Travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS are available for visits to Kuwait. The marketplace offers several options from GlobaleSIM and Roamify that provide an inbound and outbound voice line and either inbound or inbound/outbound text messaging. Plans are available in a range of data capacities – from 1 GB for 7 days at roughly $4 USD up to 20 GB for 365 days for about $105 USD – with validity periods spanning a week to over a year.

All of the listed plans use foreign dialing codes; GlobaleSIM’s plans use the +1 code (North America), while Roamify’s Kuwait‑branded eSIM uses the +33 code (France). Consequently, none of the packages deliver a local Kuwait (+965) phone number. Travelers who need a local number in Kuwait would need to seek a different provider, but the existing options still let users make and receive calls and receive SMS from their subscribed number.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: January 16, 2026