City in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
Internet in Jeddah: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Jeddah?
Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Good wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Saudi phone number to log in.
Getting online in Jeddah
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from stc, Mobily and Zain in most buildings; roughly 200–400 SAR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Saudi phone number to log in. |
| Tourist SIM | stc, Mobily and Zain counters at airports and malls; passport and fingerprint registration required for a physical SIM. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | stc, Mobily, Zain KSA |
| Monthly data plan | SR100–200 ($27–53) |
| Blocked services | Adult, gambling, LGBTQ+ and some political sites are blocked; WhatsApp calls work. VPN use is common. |
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Jeddah?
Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Good wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Saudi phone number to log in.
Which SIM card should I get in Jeddah?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.