100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Installation. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G, Ooredoo 4G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Kuwait only. |
| Local networks | STC, Ooredoo |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Kuwait.
01Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.65 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
Kuwait only.
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
A tourist on a weekend holiday and someone staying weeks with family don't need the same allowance. Estimate what you'll send, map and upload, then pick a validity that covers the whole stay, not just the first few days.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Before you travel, confirm online which ground transport serves your arrival terminal and check current fares and times. An old screenshot won't tell you what's running today.
If someone is collecting you, send the terminal and an agreed meeting point once you land. Keep the hotel name and full address ready to hand over. A small data allowance covers this first exchange; download maps and app updates on Wi-Fi before you go.
Save before you goYour flight details, arrival terminal, accommodation address and pickup plan.
Kuwait Towers and Al Shaheed Park make a natural city afternoon. Pin each one separately when you plan the route, and check current opening information online before you set out.
In a group, agree on the entrance or meeting point, not just the landmark name. Save your return address so you can send it in one tap. On a smaller plan, leave automatic photo backups for Wi-Fi.
Save before you goThe entrance pins for your stops and the address you'll return to.
Boulevard in Salmiya brings gardens, shops and places to eat together in one area. Before meeting family there, pick a specific entrance or restaurant and share its pin.
Use data to pull up reservations and coordinate the return pickup if the group splits up. Staying with relatives for two weeks or more? Choose a validity that reaches your departure date; a large 7-day allowance still expires before a 30-day option.
Save before you goYour meeting point, host address and a backup way to reach whoever collects you.
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
Choose a plan