ylon8
Hong Kongese expat in Saudi Arabia
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Free calls inside Saudi - share options by NiazAhmed
Assalamu Alaikum Kindly share the best options available to call our friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia. Free calls options are welcome. Less charge calls options are also to be shared. Jazhakkallah khairan
If the person that you are calling in India is always the same person then send him a zain sim then ask him to put the sim into an iphone and enable wifi calling. Now he can call you and vice versa. The charge is just like he is inside Saudi, local ... Read More
Free calls inside Saudi - share options by NiazAhmed
Assalamu Alaikum Kindly share the best options available to call our friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia. Free calls options are welcome. Less charge calls options are also to be shared. Jazhakkallah khairan
I am assuming that you are asking, you are currently outside Saudi Arabia and wanted to call your friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia but they are not connected to internet. Zain WiFi Calling is the best solution. How? Get a Zain KSA ... Read More
Internet broadband provider
Not sure about the fair usage policy for the unlimited plan but so far the internet speed is good, at least for my normal daily usage. But if you want to make sure there is no speed limitation on FUP and 100GB per month is enough for you then go ... Read More
Internet broadband provider
Zain plan 1) 600GB for SR549 valid for 6 months 2) 300GB for SR299 valid for 3 months 3) Unlimited for SR150 per month Get the Zain latest CAT6 4G router to have faster speed. If you need to bring it around with you then get a MiFi Read More
WiFi calling app with Riyadh phone number.
You might need to wait for Google Pixel 3 and hope that it provides dual SIM capability. Another solution is to port out your Google Fi number to another US operator say T-Mobile then get a new dual SIM phone and have the T-Mobile SIM + a local KSA ... Read More
Badminton courts by Kaverit
Hi, We are from India,in Riyadh since 6months now.We are looking for badminton courts to play and which allow both male and female. Hoping to find some leads from this group. Regards, Kaveri.
There is one at King Abdul Aziz road https://goo.gl/maps/9B5DXvrXVaE2 Read More
Mobile phone sim card by amogul
Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul
600GB with Zain https://www.sa.zain.com/autoforms/portal/site/personal/broadband/4g_offer/packages For passport and border number then you can choose either. Noor Package or Noor ... Read More
Mobile phone sim card by amogul
Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul
For mobile if you are a heavy user on youtube go with Shabab plan at either SAR130 or SAR249 per month. If you are heavy making calls, internet and roaming, go with the premium postpaid plan at SAR349 or even SAR749 if needed. For laptop, I would ... Read More
Mobile phone sim card by amogul
Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul
It really depends on your usage if you need it for calls, normal internet browsing, youtube, social media, facebook, or heavy movie download Basically there are two types of mobile SIM. In the phone and in the router. SIM in the phone for voice ... Read More
WiFi at Riyadh airport by RehabDoctor
Is WiFi available at Riyadh airport in Arrivals lounge
It is free... not consumed from your data quota or credit Read More
WiFi at Riyadh airport by RehabDoctor
Is WiFi available at Riyadh airport in Arrivals lounge
Yes it is available. If you are having iPhone with Zain then just turn on your wifi and it should automatically connect to the wifi "ZainKSA WiFi". If you are having Android with Zain then connect to wifi "ZainKSA WiFi" then ... Read More
STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain
Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...
Try to put your STC router next to a window. Maybe it will help. The problem with unlimited package is that your speed will be reduced after some time. So I suggest if you are willing to pay for SAR 1 per GB then go to Zain counter and get 300GB ... Read More
Internet for imessage/whatsapp/facetime by Pstewart89
Im due to travel from uk to saudi in a few weeks. I want to stay in close contact with my family I have an iphone 6: and wondering what is best way to use imessage, whatsapp, facetime. I want to keep my own uk sim in my iphone as i have had it ...
Check with your UK mobile company if you are able to use WiFi Calling out of UK. If yes then you just need to connect to any wifi in saudi with your iphone and you can make/receive calls with the same charges like you are in UK. Best way to contact ... Read More
STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain
Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...
To fix your problem, Get 300GB or 600GB from Zain and get a CAT6 router. Don't get unlimited plan from Zain/Stc/mobily Read More
The best services to use when moving to Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Saudi Arabia? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Saudi Arabia? Were there any that helped you adapt and ...
I will give some advice on Mobile SIM on Zain which is the best personally for me especially if you are having an iPhone If you do not have iqama yet then get Noor Package for SAR30 and having SAR25 credit. Then you can use that credit to subscribe ... Read More
Advice on internet/phone packages by Yas Bruce
Hi all, I'll be moving to Jeddah in 10days time on a 2 year contract. My employer has sent me links to 3 different internet/phone providers for me to choose from. They will register my details with them and have internet/Wi-Fi ready for me at my ...
You can try Zain Shabab package with unlimited Youtube. Read More
Call packages?
For your case, best way is to get WiFi Calling from Zain. SR0.15 per minute only with excellent voice quality. All you need to do is: 1) Get Kareeb Zain SIM (prepaid or postpaid) 2) Make sure you turn on WiFi Calling in Riyadh from your iPhone ... Read More
INTERNET PACKAGE/ CONNECTION by tigaAsin
Dear Sir/Madam. i would like to know which of Zain and STC internet connection is best in USHAIRAT SUDAIR, RIYADH PROVINCE. and what package is much better/ wise for my personal use only (i am using 4g LTE pocket wifi) . as we all know tha zain and ...
Try the shop at King Fahad Road, opposite Holiday Inn Olaya. Read More
INTERNET PACKAGE/ CONNECTION by tigaAsin
Dear Sir/Madam. i would like to know which of Zain and STC internet connection is best in USHAIRAT SUDAIR, RIYADH PROVINCE. and what package is much better/ wise for my personal use only (i am using 4g LTE pocket wifi) . as we all know tha zain and ...
The high speed CAT6 4G modem can be used only in Zain network. To use it in your homecountry, you can get a normal good 4G modem but with lower speed from Jarir at SAR500 and above. Read More
INTERNET PACKAGE/ CONNECTION by tigaAsin
Dear Sir/Madam. i would like to know which of Zain and STC internet connection is best in USHAIRAT SUDAIR, RIYADH PROVINCE. and what package is much better/ wise for my personal use only (i am using 4g LTE pocket wifi) . as we all know tha zain and ...
You can try to check with Zain if unlimited data for postpaid is still available. Else 200GB should be enough if you are not doing heavy movie download or streaming. If you need a better speed than get the latest CAT6 pocket mifi or router at SR399 ... Read More
British family relocating to Riyadh by Usman87
Hi I am a British citizen and I will be relocating to Riyadh for a job with a large consulting firm in the next few months. I am currently in the process of finding accommodation in Riyadh. I have been looking at compounds however they seem ...
Diplomatic quarter to kingdom tower is about 10km away. Read More
Zain Wifi Calling by ylon8
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience?
Any iPhone owner tried it on the last summer vacation? Read More
4G in Riyadh- Would a better router improve Internet?
The answer is YES but, To have a good internet speed, most importantly you need to have good 4G signal. Usually the best place is near to a window so place your 4G router next to the window that give you the best speed. Then a more advanced router ... Read More
Zain Wifi Issues by frolicuk
I am not getting far with my provider so thought I'd try other routes to fixing my problem. My new Huawei 5372s and unlimited contract will not connect reliably to the internet. The connection is made initially but after a few minutes can no ...
As Apple user and if you are having Zain SIM in your iPhone, you can try the two new services called "WiFi Calling" and "Voice over LTE". No additional charges but you will have good voice quality. How to enable them: 1) Go to ... Read More
Zain Wifi Issues by frolicuk
I am not getting far with my provider so thought I'd try other routes to fixing my problem. My new Huawei 5372s and unlimited contract will not connect reliably to the internet. The connection is made initially but after a few minutes can no ...
You might want to try this: Tips on how to get the best speed from your wifi router/mifi. Most of the people place their wifi router in the middle of the living room or next to your laptop which usually will have the worst 4G/LTE signal. Rule of ... Read More
No Signal on MY STC Router by abufaris24
Assalamu Alaikum to Everyone, I have my STC Router, which shows WAN connection bu displays no signal (internet signal, ie, no bars found) since yesterday. It was working fine with good signal (always in 4 bars of signal). Kindly help me to ...
There is a factory setting reset button in the router. Make that reset and try again. If still not working then most probably you need to replace that router. Read More
No Signal on MY STC Router by abufaris24
Assalamu Alaikum to Everyone, I have my STC Router, which shows WAN connection bu displays no signal (internet signal, ie, no bars found) since yesterday. It was working fine with good signal (always in 4 bars of signal). Kindly help me to ...
You can also try to insert the sim into your phone. This will give you an idea if the problem is with your router or sim card. Read More
Best Apps to call home over wifi by S.Akram
Hello Sorry if this question has already been asked. Please can anybody advice what are the best apps to use to call home? I understand viber/what's app and imo is blocked here. I have tried Facebook messenger but the call kept dropping. ...
If you dont want to be annoyed and willing to pay a cheap rate calling home at say SR0.20 per minute then go for Zain Wifi calling. You just need to send a zain sim back to your home country, insert that sim into an iphone and connect it to any ... Read More
Zain Wifi Calling by ylon8
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience?
It is not restricted to Zain iphone calling Zain iphone. You can call or receive call on any phone number including fixed line. Read More
Zain Wifi Calling by ylon8
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience?
Yes it is working in Bahrain and any country in the world. All you need is an iPhone, Zain SIM with postpaid Mazaya Premium or Shabab package and you need to connect to any wifi (hotel, starbucks, etc.). Your Zain saudi MiFi will not work in ... Read More
Zain Wifi Calling by ylon8
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience?
Yes you need an iphone. As far as I know, you need to connect that iphone to a wifi. If i understood correctly then the main benefit is there will be no roaming charges so I believe it will be attractive for people who: 1) Frequently travelling ... Read More
10-20kbps internet speed! help! by ElaiMarie
Hi guys. I currently residing in riyadh and im having problems with my internet connection.a i bought an stc 3month unlimited data sim which ive been using for a month without hassle. A week after a month of use,my internet speed was down to ...
How can I know what is the fair usage policy apply? Some say 10GB and some 100GB. Read More
Zain 4G internet by xymo
Anyone else having slow connection lately?
Tips on how to get the best speed from your wifi router/mifi. Most of the people place their wifi router in the middle of the living room or next to your laptop which usually will have the worst 4G/LTE signal. Rule of thumb is to place your wifi ... Read More
What can you say about Zain 4G internet service? by justG
I have been using the STC quicknet for maybe 2-3 years now, and although I've been satisfied before, I have also been constantly experiencing bad service every now and then. I live in Exit 5 and it is considered city center I am very near Tala ...
I started using Zain router three years ago and have no problem with it. But I am not living near to Exit 5. Mobile coverage is very much depending on your location. Another way to check if Zain is suitable for you is to invite your friend to your ... Read More
Zain Wifi Calling
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience? Read More