City in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Internet in Mecca: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

168 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Mecca?

Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Hotel and mall wifi is okay; mobile data from stc, Mobily or Zain is more reliable.

Getting online in Mecca

	Details
Home fibre	Hotels offer wifi; rentals are mostly short stays for pilgrims.
Cafés and coworking	Hotel and mall wifi is okay; mobile data from stc, Mobily or Zain is more reliable.
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.

Coworking in Mecca

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

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United Arab Emirates	385 Mbps	645 Mbps
Israel	281 Mbps	66 Mbps
Kuwait	230 Mbps	373 Mbps
Qatar	212 Mbps	576 Mbps
Jordan	194 Mbps	46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia	168 Mbps	227 Mbps
Bahrain	146 Mbps	275 Mbps
Oman	96 Mbps	170 Mbps
Palestine	85 Mbps	—
Turkey	83 Mbps	171 Mbps
Iraq	50 Mbps	72 Mbps
Lebanon	22 Mbps	37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Mecca?

Which SIM card should I get in Mecca?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.