KUWAIT AND OMAN TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING
Kuwait and Oman eSIM vs Your Home Carrier’s International Roaming
Connecting through Kuwait City or Muscat? Compare an ETravelSim eSIM with what your own carrier charges for roaming. Prices below are the live ETravelSim plan prices in US dollars.
| Kriterium | Roaming Ihres Anbieters | ETravelSim eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Set by your carrier, by country and by pack. Check the current price before you travel | Kuwait from $4.50 for 1 GB (7 days); Oman from $10.00 for 3 GB (30 days) |
| Kuwait plans (live) | Depends on the pack you pick | 1 GB / 7 days $4.50 · 3 GB / 30 days $7.99 · 5 GB $9.99 · 10 GB $16.99 · 20 GB $27.99 · 50 GB $64.99 · Unlimited 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 15 / 30 days $4.99 / $10.99 / $15.99 / $19.99 / $39.99 / $69.99 |
| Oman plans (live) | Depends on the pack you pick | 3 GB / 30 days $10.00 · 5 GB $15.00 · 10 GB $25.00 · 20 GB $45.00 · 50 GB $90.00 · Unlimited 5 / 7 / 15 / 30 days $29.00 / $39.00 / $65.00 / $109.00 |
| Extra charges | Possible if you go past the pack, depending on your carrier’s terms | None: fixed prepaid data only |
| Network | Your carrier’s roaming partner | Ooredoo (Kuwait), Vodafone (Oman) |
| Unlimited fair use | Depends on the pack | Kuwait: 2 GB a day, then 2 Mbps. Oman: 4 GB a day, then 1 Mbps. The allowance resets every 24 hours |
| Setup | Usually activate a pack before you fly | Scan the QR code; the eSIM activates after installation |
| Documents | None for roaming | None needed for these eSIMs |
| Calls and number | Your normal number and calls keep working | Data only: keep your home SIM for calls |
- ✓One page for two Gulf countries, with a plan for each
- ✓No documents needed
- ✓Fully prepaid, no surprise bill
- ✓QR code by email, install before you fly
Kuwait and Oman eSIM questions
Which networks do the Kuwait and Oman eSIMs use?
Kuwait: Ooredoo. Oman: Vodafone.
Does one eSIM cover Kuwait and Oman?
No. Each eSIM covers one country, so buy the one for the country you are visiting: Kuwait eSIM or Oman eSIM. Saudi Arabia and Dubai have their own comparison pages: Saudi Arabia and Dubai.
How does Unlimited work?
It depends on the country. Kuwait: 2 GB of data a day, then 2 Mbps. Oman: 4 GB a day, then 1 Mbps. The allowance resets every 24 hours.
Do I need to show any documents?
No documents are needed to buy or use these eSIMs.
Can I use hotspot?
Yes on the GB plans. Unlimited plans do not support hotspot in Kuwait or Oman.
Do I get a phone number?
No. These are data-only eSIMs. Keep your home SIM for calls.
How does this compare with my carrier’s roaming?
Roaming prices and data limits are set by your carrier and change often. An eSIM is one prepaid plan, so the price and the data are known before you go. Check your carrier’s current pack price and compare.