Capital city in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Internet in Riyadh: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Riyadh?
Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in most cafés and malls, though some require a local phone number to log in.
Getting online in Riyadh
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from stc, Mobily and Zain in most apartments; around 200–400 SAR a month depending on speed. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast wifi in most cafés and malls, though some require a local 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. |
Coworking spaces in Riyadh
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Regus | Several office towers | — |
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Riyadh?
Median fixed broadband in Saudi Arabia is 168 Mbps and mobile is 227 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in most cafés and malls, though some require a local phone number to log in.
Which SIM card should I get in Riyadh?
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.
Are there coworking spaces in Riyadh?
Yes: Regus.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.