Middle East
SIM cards, eSIM and internet in Kuwait
230 MbpsMedian fixed download
Internet and SIM cards in Kuwait
Median fixed broadband is 230 Mbps and mobile 373 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Zain, Ooredoo and stc sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and malls; passport needed.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| Zain |
| Ooredoo |
| stc Kuwait |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: Zain, Ooredoo and stc sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and malls; passport needed.
- eSIM: local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
- Blocked services: Adult and LGBTQ+ sites are blocked.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Kuwait
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kuwait
- Kuwait Visa (Ministry of Interior)
- World Bank open data
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