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* '''Zain''' (formerly MTC)
  
* '''Zain''' (formerly MTC)
 
* '''Ooredoo '''(formerly Watanya)
  
* '''Ooredoo '''(formerly Watanya)
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* '''Viva'''
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* '''STC''' (formerly Viva)
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On all operators 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz; 3G is on 2100 MHz and 4G/LTE is on 1800 MHz (Band 3) and 800 MHz (Band 20).
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On all operators 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz; 3G is on 2100 MHz and 4G/LTE is mainly on 1800 MHz (Band 3) and 800 MHz (Band 20).
   
 
Kuwait is connected to 7 key international submarine cables. With mobile penetration at high levels, focus has shifted to the mobile data market. All 3 operators have upgraded networks to support faster downlink speeds and are increasingly focused on mobile content and applications.
  
Kuwait is connected to 7 key international submarine cables. With mobile penetration at high levels, focus has shifted to the mobile data market. All 3 operators have upgraded networks to support faster downlink speeds and are increasingly focused on mobile content and applications.
   
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Ooredoo and Zain have the best service and coverage. Viva is less reliable, although it's supposed to give good speeds. To find a plan that suits you, check the companies and ask your friends in Kuwait what providers they use.
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Ooredoo and Zain have the best service and coverage. STC is less reliable, although it's supposed to give good speeds. To find a plan that suits you, check the companies and ask your friends in Kuwait what providers they use.
   
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Prepaid SIM cards cost about KD 2-4 and are widely available all over the country. There are booths of the operators at the international airport.
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Prepaid SIM cards cost about KD 5 and are widely available all over the country. There are booths of the operators at the international airport.
   
 
== '''Zain ''' ==
  
== '''Zain ''' ==
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==== '''Availability''' ====
  
==== '''Availability''' ====
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Their prepaid product is called "eeZee". Starters are sold in their stores for KD 4 with KD 4 credit: [https://www.kw.zain.com/kw/af/core/chtemplates/plansButtons.do?channelId=-8161&selectedChannels=-8161,-14657,-8155,-8153&lang=en store locator]
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Their prepaid product is called "eeZee". Starters are sold in their stores for KD 5 with KD 5 credit: [https://www.kw.zain.com/kw/af/core/chtemplates/plansButtons.do?channelId=-8161&selectedChannels=-8161,-14657,-8155,-8153&lang=en store locator]
   
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Recharge cards for KD 1, 1.5, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 are sold, extending service for 20 to 365 days.
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Recharge cards for KD 1.5, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 are sold, extending service for 20 to 365 days. For more validity you can add:
  ⚫
* for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 1
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* for 60 days: KD 3, activation: 2
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* for 120 days: KD 5, activation: 3
  +
* for 365 days: KD 13, activation: 4
   
 
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
  
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
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Their data bundles are called eeZee monthly bundles valid for 30 days:
  
Their data bundles are called eeZee monthly bundles valid for 30 days:
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! scope="col" |
  
! scope="col" |
 
Data
  
Data
 
! scope="col" |
  
! scope="col" |
 
Price
  
Price
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!Calls
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!IDD Calls
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Extras
  
 
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Activation
  
Activation
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|10 GB
  
|10 GB
 
|KD 5
  
|KD 5
  ⚫
|
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|WA, FB, VB
  
  ⚫
|
 
|R1
  
|R1
  ⚫
|-
  ⚫
|10 GB
  ⚫
|KD 9.5
  +
|unlimited on-net
  ⚫
|25 mins
  +
|R6
 
|-
  
|-
 
|50 GB
  
|50 GB
 
|KD 8
  
|KD 8
  +
|
−
|WA, FB, VB
  
  +
|
 
|R2
  
|R2
  +
|-
  ⚫
|50 GB
  ⚫
|KD 9
  +
|unlimited on-net
  +
|
  +
|R7
  +
|-
  +
|50 GB
  +
|KD 11.5
  +
|unlimited on-net
  ⚫
|25 mins
  +
|R9
 
|-
  
|-
 
|100 GB
  
|100 GB
 
|KD 12
  
|KD 12
  +
|
−
|WA, FB, VB,
  
  +
|
 
|R3
  
|R3
  +
|-
  +
|100 GB
  +
|KD 14
  +
|unlim. on-net, 500 min local
  +
|
  +
|R8
 
|-
  
|-
 
|200 GB
  
|200 GB
 
|KD 16
  
|KD 16
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|WA, FB, VB, unlimited Zain calls
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|unlimited on-net
  +
|
 
|R4
  
|R4
 
|-
  
|-
 
|400 GB
  
|400 GB
 
|KD 18
  
|KD 18
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|WA, FB, VB, unlimited local calls
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|unlimited domestic
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|
 
|R5
  
|R5
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|-
  +
|400 GB
  +
|KD 19
  +
|unlimited on-net
  +
|25 mins
  +
|R10
 
|}
  
|}
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To activate, text code to 999, go to your personal account or use their app. All plans auto-renew. To cancel, send DCC to 999 then reply with Y for confirmation. Extras are not debited from your allowance and include social media Facebook, WhatsApp and Viber. For extra data to existing packages you can add 10 GB for KD 3 by sending O4 to 999.
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To activate, text code to 999, go to your personal account or use their app. All plans auto-renew. To cancel, send DCC to 999 then reply with Y for confirmation.
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For extra data to existing packages you can add:
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* 1 GB for KD 2 by texting o9 to 999.
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* 30 GB for KD 5 by texting o10 to 999
   
 
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
  
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
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For data devices Zain sells a data-only SIM with 60 GB plus 60 GB for nighttime use (midnight to 6am) valid for 1 month at KD 6. Extra data are sold for KD 3 per 15 GB add-on.
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For data devices Zain sells a data-only SIM with 60 GB valid for 30 days at KD 7. Extra data are sold for KD 3 per 15 GB add-on.
   
 
==== '''More information''' ====
  
==== '''More information''' ====
 
* APN, Username and Password: pps
  
* APN, Username and Password: pps
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* Website in English: [https://www.kw.zain.com/en/kw/ http://www.kw.zain.com/en/kw/]
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* Website in English: https://www.kw.zain.com/en/
   
 
== '''Ooredoo '''(formerly Watanya) ==
  
== '''Ooredoo '''(formerly Watanya) ==
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They sell prepaid starter packs in their stores ([http://www.ooredoo.com.kw/en/CustomerCare/Find-Us/Branches branches]). Their XPress starter costs a one time activation fee of KD 5 and gives KD 5 credit valid for 30 days.
 
They sell prepaid starter packs in their stores ([http://www.ooredoo.com.kw/en/CustomerCare/Find-Us/Branches branches]). Their XPress starter costs a one time activation fee of KD 5 and gives KD 5 credit valid for 30 days.
   
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Recharge cards are sold in values of KD 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25.
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Recharge cards are sold in values of KD 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 valid for 7 - 365 days. Check balance by *555#.
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You can buy extra validity:
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* for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 61
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* for 90 days: KD 4, activation: 62
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* for 180 days: KD 7, activation: 63
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* for 365 days: KD 13, activation: 64
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For activation text code to 510.
   
 
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
  
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
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Default data is 100 fils per MB. They offer these combo packs as base plans for 30 days:
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Default data is 100 Fils per MB. They offer these combo packs as base plans for 30 days:
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! scope="col" |
  
! scope="col" |
 
Price
  
Price
 
!Data
  
!Data
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!local Calls
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!Local Calls
 
! scope="col" |
  
! scope="col" |
 
Activation
  
Activation
⚫
|-
  
⚫
|KD 3
  
⚫
|2 GB
  
⚫
|
  
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|B1
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
|KD 5
  
|KD 5
 
|10 GB
  
|10 GB
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|200 mins
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|100 mins
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|B2
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|12
 
|-
  
|-
 
|KD 8
  
|KD 8
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|50 GB
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|25 GB
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|300 mins
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|150 mins
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|B3
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|13
 
|-
  
|-
 
|KD 12
  
|KD 12
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|100 GB
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|50 GB
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|600 mins
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|300 mins, unlim. on-net
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|B4
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|14
 
|-
  
|-
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|KD 16
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|KD 18
 
|200 GB
  
|200 GB
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|unlimited
⚫
|3000 mins
  
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|B5
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|15
 
|}
  
|}
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To activate packs, send code to 500. Packages will auto-renew. To turn off, type *161#. To add more data to the base plans, two data add-ons are offered:
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To activate packs, send code to 510. Packages will auto-renew. To turn off, type *161#. To add more data to the base plans, this data add-on is offered:
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* 1 GB for 30 days: KD 2 - activation: text D1 to 500
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* 15 GB for 30 days: KD 3 - activation: text 33 to 510
  ⚫
This add-on can only be activated after subscribing to one of the combo base bundles.
⚫
* 50 GB for 30 days: KD 5 - activation: text D2 to 500
  
⚫
An add-on can only be activated after subscribing to one of the combo base bundles.
  
   
 
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
  
==== '''Data-only SIM''' ====
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For data devices their XPress Internet data-only SIM is sold. This comes with 60 GB data plus another 60 GB valid at night (midnight to 6am) and on weekends (Fri 12am - Sat 12pm) for KD 5. Extra data can be added for KD 3 per 15 GB.
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For data devices their 'XPress Internet' data-only SIM is sold. The starter comes with 30 GB valid for 30 days for KD 7. Extra data can be added for KD 3 per 15 GB.
 
==== '''More information''' ====
  
==== '''More information''' ====
 
* APN: action.wataniya.com
  
* APN: action.wataniya.com
 
* Website in English: http://www.ooredoo.com.kw/en
  
* Website in English: http://www.ooredoo.com.kw/en
   
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=='''VIVA'''==
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=='''STC''' (formerly VIVA)==
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[[File:Viva.jpg|thumb|239x239px]]
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[[File:Stc new.jpg|thumb|152x152px|new brand]]
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VIVA, by Kuwait Telecom Company and Saudi Telecom, is the runnerup and very much in 3rd place in this country. But as newcomer it gives the lowest prices for starter packs and data and gained a substantial share of the market recently.
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STC formerly called VIVA, by Kuwait Telecom Company and Saudi Telecom, is the runner-up and very much in 3rd place in this country. STC stands for Saudi Telecom Company and this rebrand was done at the end of 2019 after the Saudis purchased a majority stake in the company.
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  +
As newcomer it gives the lowest prices for starter packs and data and gained a substantial share of the market recently.
   
 
==== '''Availability''' ====
  
==== '''Availability''' ====
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They welcome you with their starter pack called allo for KD 2 with the same credit loaded in their. For the first top-up you will receive a bonus of 25%.
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They welcome you with their starter pack called allo for KD 5 with the same credit loaded in their stores ([https://www.stc.com.kw/sites/stc/m/StoreLocator_Landing_En locator]).
   
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Top-up vouchers of KD 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 give 7 to 365 days of service validity. To top-up by code enter *500*<voucher code>#. To check balance type *555#.
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Top-up vouchers of KD 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 give 7 to 365 days of service validity. To top-up by code enter *500*<voucher code>#. To check balance type *555#.[[File:Viva.jpg|thumb|173x173px|old logo]]To extend validity you can add:
  +
* for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 61
  +
* for 3 months: KD 4, activation: 62
  +
* for 6 months: KD 7, activation: 63
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* for 12 months: KD 13, activation: 64
   
 
Allo prepaid SIM cards come in two variations:
  
Allo prepaid SIM cards come in two variations:
 
* local: with local calls and a data allowance
  
* local: with local calls and a data allowance
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* international: with international calls, but this doesn't contain data
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* international: with international calls, but these don't contain data
 
===='''Data feature packs'''====
  
===='''Data feature packs'''====
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You need to choose amongst these monthly combo packages for allo local as base plan:
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You need to choose among these monthly combo packages for allo local as base plan:
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{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" "
 
! scope="col" |Price
  
! scope="col" |Price
 
! scope="col" |Data
  
! scope="col" |Data
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! scope="col" |local Calls
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! scope="col" |Local Calls
 
! scope="col" |Activation
  
! scope="col" |Activation
⚫
|-
  
⚫
|KD 3
  
⚫
|2 GB
  
⚫
|50 mins
  
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|11
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
|KD 5
  
|KD 5
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For activation send code to 510. All bundles auto-renew. As a promotion all allowances are doubled in volume for the first three months after activation of the SIM card.
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For activation send code to 510. All bundles auto-renew. As a promotion all allowances are doubled in volume for the first three months after activation of the SIM card. For more data you can add:
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You can add these boosters valid for 30 days:
  
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* Socializer: KD 1 - 20 GB for social media apps - activation: 35
  
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* All Nighter: KD 1 - 20 GB for nighttime (1am-7am) - activation: 36
  
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* Weekender: KD 1 - 20 GB for the weekends (Fri/Sat) - activation: 37
  
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* Streamer: KD 2 - 20 GB for YouTube and Dailymotion - activation; 34
  
 
* Extra GB: KD 3 - 15 GB data add-on - activation: 33
  
* Extra GB: KD 3 - 15 GB data add-on - activation: 33
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All the boosters don't auto-renew. Activation is by texting code to 510.
 
   
 
==== '''Data-only SIM ''' ====
  
==== '''Data-only SIM ''' ====
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As data plan for mobile devices, they offer one package called Prepaid Internet: KD 5 for 60 GB data on weekdays and 60 GB on the weekend (Fri 12am- Sat 12pm) valid for 30 days. This SIM card is sold at KD 5 and the same boosters as above can be added too.
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As data plan for mobile devices, they offer one package called Prepaid Internet: KD 7 for 30 GB data valid for 30 days. For more data or time you can add 15 GB valid for 30 days at KD 3 by texting 93 to 910.
   
 
===='''More infomation'''====
  
===='''More infomation'''====
 
* APN: viva
  
* APN: viva
   
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*Website in English: http://www.viva.com.kw/en<nowiki/>
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*Website in English: https://www.stc.com.kw/<nowiki/>
 
[[Category:Country]]
  
[[Category:Country]]
 
[[Category:VIVA]]
  
[[Category:VIVA]]
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[[Category:Ooredoo]]
  
[[Category:Ooredoo]]
 
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[[Category:Asia]]
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Revision as of 14:49, 4 February 2020

1280px-Flag of Kuwait

Basics

There are three operators in Kuwait:

  • Zain (formerly MTC)
  • Ooredoo (formerly Watanya)
  • STC (formerly Viva)

On all operators 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz; 3G is on 2100 MHz and 4G/LTE is mainly on 1800 MHz (Band 3) and 800 MHz (Band 20).

Kuwait is connected to 7 key international submarine cables. With mobile penetration at high levels, focus has shifted to the mobile data market. All 3 operators have upgraded networks to support faster downlink speeds and are increasingly focused on mobile content and applications.

Ooredoo and Zain have the best service and coverage. STC is less reliable, although it's supposed to give good speeds. To find a plan that suits you, check the companies and ask your friends in Kuwait what providers they use.

Prepaid SIM cards cost about KD 5 and are widely available all over the country. There are booths of the operators at the international airport.

Zain

Zain-mtc-1-

Zain in Kuwait is the Group's flagship operation, which was established in 1983 called MTC and became the first telecom operator to launch commercial GSM services in the region and now offers 4G/LTE too. It can still maintain the leading position what coverage, speed and subscribers is concerned.

Availability

Their prepaid product is called "eeZee". Starters are sold in their stores for KD 5 with KD 5 credit: store locator

Recharge cards for KD 1.5, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 are sold, extending service for 20 to 365 days. For more validity you can add:

  • for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 1
  • for 60 days: KD 3, activation: 2
  • for 120 days: KD 5, activation: 3
  • for 365 days: KD 13, activation: 4

Data feature packs

To enable data, send NET to 999 or you may subscribe or check your balance from the service menu by dialing *107#. All bundles include 4G/LTE.

Their data bundles are called eeZee monthly bundles valid for 30 days:

Data

Price

Calls IDD Calls

Activation

10 GB KD 5 R1
10 GB KD 9.5 unlimited on-net 25 mins R6
50 GB KD 8 R2
50 GB KD 9 unlimited on-net R7
50 GB KD 11.5 unlimited on-net 25 mins R9
100 GB KD 12 R3
100 GB KD 14 unlim. on-net, 500 min local R8
200 GB KD 16 unlimited on-net R4
400 GB KD 18 unlimited domestic R5
400 GB KD 19 unlimited on-net 25 mins R10

To activate, text code to 999, go to your personal account or use their app. All plans auto-renew. To cancel, send DCC to 999 then reply with Y for confirmation.

For extra data to existing packages you can add:

  • 1 GB for KD 2 by texting o9 to 999.
  • 30 GB for KD 5 by texting o10 to 999

Data-only SIM

For data devices Zain sells a data-only SIM with 60 GB valid for 30 days at KD 7. Extra data are sold for KD 3 per 15 GB add-on.

More information

Ooredoo (formerly Watanya)

Ooredoo-logo

Ooredoo, rebranded from Watanya, and based in Qatar is the 2nd provider in Kuwait. It rivals with Zain and has an equally good coverage and speed in the country, but lost customers recently.

Availability

They sell prepaid starter packs in their stores (branches). Their XPress starter costs a one time activation fee of KD 5 and gives KD 5 credit valid for 30 days.

Recharge cards are sold in values of KD 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 25 valid for 7 - 365 days. Check balance by *555#.

You can buy extra validity:

  • for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 61
  • for 90 days: KD 4, activation: 62
  • for 180 days: KD 7, activation: 63
  • for 365 days: KD 13, activation: 64

For activation text code to 510.

Data feature packs

Default data is 100 Fils per MB. They offer these combo packs as base plans for 30 days:

Price

Data Local Calls

Activation

KD 5 10 GB 100 mins 12
KD 8 25 GB 150 mins 13
KD 12 50 GB 300 mins, unlim. on-net 14
KD 18 200 GB unlimited 15

To activate packs, send code to 510. Packages will auto-renew. To turn off, type *161#. To add more data to the base plans, this data add-on is offered:

  • 15 GB for 30 days: KD 3 - activation: text 33 to 510

This add-on can only be activated after subscribing to one of the combo base bundles.

Data-only SIM

For data devices their 'XPress Internet' data-only SIM is sold. The starter comes with 30 GB valid for 30 days for KD 7. Extra data can be added for KD 3 per 15 GB.

More information

STC (formerly VIVA)

Stc new

new brand

STC formerly called VIVA, by Kuwait Telecom Company and Saudi Telecom, is the runner-up and very much in 3rd place in this country. STC stands for Saudi Telecom Company and this rebrand was done at the end of 2019 after the Saudis purchased a majority stake in the company.

As newcomer it gives the lowest prices for starter packs and data and gained a substantial share of the market recently.

Availability

They welcome you with their starter pack called allo for KD 5 with the same credit loaded in their stores (locator).

Top-up vouchers of KD 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20 give 7 to 365 days of service validity. To top-up by code enter *500*<voucher code>#. To check balance type *555#.

Viva

old logo

To extend validity you can add:

  • for 15 days: KD 1, activation: 61
  • for 3 months: KD 4, activation: 62
  • for 6 months: KD 7, activation: 63
  • for 12 months: KD 13, activation: 64

Allo prepaid SIM cards come in two variations:

  • local: with local calls and a data allowance
  • international: with international calls, but these don't contain data

Data feature packs

You need to choose among these monthly combo packages for allo local as base plan:

Price Data Local Calls Activation
KD 5 5 GB 100 mins 12
KD 8 25 GB 150 mins 13
KD 12 50 GB 300 mins 14
KD 18 200 GB unlimited 15

For activation send code to 510. All bundles auto-renew. As a promotion all allowances are doubled in volume for the first three months after activation of the SIM card. For more data you can add:

  • Extra GB: KD 3 - 15 GB data add-on - activation: 33

Data-only SIM

As data plan for mobile devices, they offer one package called Prepaid Internet: KD 7 for 30 GB data valid for 30 days. For more data or time you can add 15 GB valid for 30 days at KD 3 by texting 93 to 910.

More infomation

  • APN: viva
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