Kuwait eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 12 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- STC 5G, Zain 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $1.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $11.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $54.99 Unlimited · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $76.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Kuwait
The Kuwait eSIM connects to STC and Zain. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Kuwait
- KWI Kuwait International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Kuwait.
About unlimited in Kuwait
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Kuwait?
These regional eSIMs include Kuwait. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Kuwait eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $17.99.
All 12 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $2.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $1.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $37.99 | $1.27 | $1.90 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $11.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $17.99 | $3.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $22.99 | $3.28 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $29.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $54.99 | $3.67 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $76.99 | $2.57 | No cap |
Questions about Kuwait
Which networks does the Kuwait eSIM use?
The Kuwait eSIM connects to STC and Zain. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Kuwait?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $10.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Kuwait?
Yes, from $11.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Kuwait plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Kuwait?
The main international airports are Kuwait International (KWI).
Does a regional eSIM cover Kuwait?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include Kuwait. The smallest, Middle East & North Africa, covers 13 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.