GULF TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING
Matrix Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman eSIM vs International Roaming
Flying to Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait City or Muscat? Compare a Matrix eSIM for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman with your Indian operator’s roaming pack. Prices below are the live Matrix plan prices.
| Factor | Indian carrier IR pack | Matrix Gulf eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Set by your operator, by country and by pack. Check the current price before you travel | From ₹707 for 1 GB; ₹1,415 for 5 GB; ₹4,719 for 20 GB (30 days) |
| Plans and prices (30 days) | Depends on the pack you pick | 1 GB ₹707 · 3 GB ₹999 · 5 GB ₹1,415 · 10 GB ₹2,595 · 20 GB ₹4,719 · 50 GB ₹6,961 |
| Extra charges | Possible if you go past the pack, depending on your operator’s terms | None: fixed prepaid data only |
| Setup | Usually activate a pack with your operator before you fly | Scan the QR code; the eSIM activates automatically after installation |
| Network | Your operator’s roaming partner | Zain in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; Omantel in Oman |
| Hotspot | Depends on the pack | Allowed on these data plans |
| Calls and number | Your normal number and calls keep working | Data only: no local number, incoming calls or talk time. Keep your Indian SIM for calls and OTPs |
| Best for | Very short trips with little data | Travellers who need maps, rides, messaging and work data on arrival |
- ✓Keep your Indian SIM active for OTPs and calls; Matrix covers your data
- ✓Local networks: Zain in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Omantel in Oman
- ✓Fully prepaid, so no surprise bill when you return
- ✓Delivered by email; install before you fly or when you land
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman eSIM questions
Which network does the Matrix eSIM use in each country?
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: Zain. Oman: Omantel. All at 5G / 4G / LTE speeds where coverage allows.
How much data can I buy and for how long?
Each country has 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 GB plans, all valid for 30 days, from ₹707 to ₹6,961.
Can one eSIM cover Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman?
No. Each Matrix eSIM covers one country only, so pick the eSIM for the country you are visiting: Saudi Arabia eSIM, Kuwait eSIM or Oman eSIM. Travelling to more than one? Buy one for each.
Do I get a phone number or calls?
No. These are data-only eSIMs with no mobile number, incoming calls or talk time. Keep your Indian SIM active for calls and OTPs and use the eSIM for data.
Can I use hotspot?
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on these data plans.
How do I install it?
The eSIM arrives by email as a QR code. Scan it, or enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code by hand. It activates automatically once installed, so you can set it up before you fly.
How does this compare with my operator’s roaming pack?
Roaming prices and data limits are set by your operator and change often. A Matrix eSIM is one prepaid plan, so the price and the data are known before you travel. Check your operator’s current pack price and compare it with the table above.
Going to the UAE as well?
See the UAE / Dubai eSIM vs roaming page.
