750 MB
7 days€1.03€1.41/GBStarts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: STC 5G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Saudi Arabia only. |
| Local networks | STC |
| Network technology | Connects to 5G where available. LTE is not confirmed on this plan. 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 Saudi Arabia.
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 €1.03 for 750 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.
Saudi Arabia 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 Riyadh work stop, Jeddah's old town and a pre-booked AlUla tour all fit one Saudi Arabia plan, keeping hotel details, directions and messages reachable. If you're visiting family, the same profile stays with you between cities. The profile installs on a compatible unlocked phone, leaving your physical SIM in place.
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.

For the ride into Riyadh, open the airport's transport page and note the metro line or other option serving your terminal, plus the interchange and the final walk or ride to your hotel.
Before landing, save the hotel's exact entrance and your booking reference. If a driver is meeting you, share your terminal and the agreed pickup point; a hotel name alone rarely pinpoints the right door. Download meeting invites if you're heading straight to an appointment.
A small allowance can cover a short city stay when hotel Wi-Fi takes care of app updates and photo backups. Grab the map before heading out so navigation isn't fighting big downloads for bandwidth.
Save before you goYour arrival terminal, hotel entrance, the route into town and any appointment address.
Historic Jeddah's Al-Balad district packs covered souqs and restored merchant houses into a maze of lanes. Pin the specific market or house you want rather than navigating to the whole district.
Use data to confirm a museum or house's opening details before you set off. Agree a return pickup spot with your driver and keep it saved while you move through the market lanes.
If the group splits up, share a named entrance or café. Messaging apps work over this data connection, but calling a local business directly needs a separate voice service.
Save before you goThe attraction entrance, your return pickup pin and any timed-entry confirmation.
The Hegra Day Tour requires you to arrive at the designated meeting point, listed as the Winter Park Bus Stop, before your scheduled time. Save that exact location from your booking; a broad pin for Hegra won't get you to the right spot.
Download the confirmation and confirm your return transport before leaving your accommodation. While reception holds, check for any last-minute tour changes.
A remote excursion is exactly when to prepare offline, even if data is left. Keep the guide's details and the return plan on your phone instead of trusting a live map for the whole ride.
Save before you goYour tour time, the designated meeting point, booking confirmation and return transport.
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
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