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Internet in Abha: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
168 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Abha?

Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Café wifi is fine in town; mobile 5G is good in Abha but patchy in mountain villages.

Getting online in Abha

Details
Home fibreFibre from stc, Mobily and Zain in most buildings; about 200–400 SAR a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is fine in town; mobile 5G is good in Abha but patchy in mountain villages.
Tourist SIMstc, Mobily and Zain counters at airports and malls; passport and fingerprint registration required for a physical SIM.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriersstc, Mobily, Zain KSA
Monthly data planSR100–200 ($27–53)
Blocked servicesAdult, gambling, LGBTQ+ and some political sites are blocked; WhatsApp calls work. VPN use is common.

Coworking in Abha

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Abha?

Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Café wifi is fine in town; mobile 5G is good in Abha but patchy in mountain villages.

Which SIM card should I get in Abha?

stc, Mobily and Zain counters at airports and malls; passport and fingerprint registration required for a physical SIM.

Can I use an eSIM in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.