City in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
Internet in Medina: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Medina?
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 is more reliable.
Getting online in Medina
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Hotels and apartments mostly have wifi; stc, Mobily and Zain fibre is available for longer stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and mall wifi is okay; mobile data 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 Medina
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Medina?
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 is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Medina?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.