IoT SIM card for Saudi Arabia: multi-network M2M on STC, Mobily and Zain
Multi-network IoT SIM with access to the three major Saudi carriers (STC, Mobily and Zain) through data roaming agreements, switching automatically to the strongest available signal. Ideal for pilots, temporary deployments and cross-border GCC logistics. For devices operating permanently in the Kingdom, where the regulator CST prohibits permanent roaming, we provision compliant local connectivity via eSIM (eUICC) and local partner agreements.
Why iot.cards for IoT in Saudi Arabia
Three Saudi networks in one SIM
Data roaming agreements with STC, Mobily and Zain KSA. The SIM attaches to the strongest available signal at each location and switches automatically if coverage degrades, without a device reset. One SKU for the whole Kingdom instead of managing three local carrier contracts.
Honest about the CST roaming rules
Saudi Arabia's regulator CST (formerly CITC) has prohibited permanent roaming since 2020. The multi-network roaming SIM is ideal for pilots, temporary deployments and assets transiting the GCC; for permanent large-scale fleets we provision compliant local connectivity via eSIM and local partners, engineered case-by-case during onboarding. We tell you this before you buy, not after.
GCC corridors and 190+ countries
The same SIM works on 750+ networks across 190+ countries. Assets crossing from Saudi Arabia toward the UAE, Jordan or Kuwait keep their connectivity without a SIM swap or a new contract. One platform for the whole regional operation.
Industrial form factors for extreme heat
Solderable MFF2 rated -40 °C to +105 °C for desert outdoor conditions, triple-cut 2FF/3FF/4FF and eSIM eUICC (SGP.02/SGP.32). Vibration-resistant for construction machinery, solar plants and oil and gas telemetry.
Bulk management via portal and API
Unified portal and REST API: batch provisioning, tags per project or site, usage alerts and HMAC-signed webhooks. Integrate the SIM lifecycle into your systems from the first unit.
Engineering support in English and Spanish
Engineering team in Seville, Spain. Onboarding includes per-site coverage validation, APN setup and a review of the regulatory route (roaming for the pilot, local connectivity for production). Support in CET hours; 24/7 with SLA on enterprise plans.
Coverage in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
In Saudi Arabia the SIM connects to STC, Mobily and Zain through data roaming agreements and automatically picks the network with the best signal at each location. Outside the Kingdom, the same SIM works on 750+ networks across 190+ countries, including the Gulf corridors toward the UAE, Jordan and Kuwait.
Networks in Saudi Arabia
- STC (Saudi Telecom Company)
- Mobily
- Zain KSA
Available technologies
4G LTE and 5G are available on all three Saudi networks. LTE-M and NB-IoT are deployed, but LPWAN availability varies by operator and region: validate coverage per site during the pilot. For extreme-heat outdoor sites (solar farms in the Najd region, oil and gas telemetry, exposed enclosures), use the industrial MFF2 form factor, rated -40 °C to +105 °C.
Capabilities for deploying in the Kingdom
Beyond basic connectivity, the IoT SIM ships with the layers a Saudi deployment needs:
eSIM eUICC for permanent deployments
OTA-downloadable local profiles (SGP.02/SGP.32) on the same eUICC hardware. This is the CST-compliant route for devices operating permanently in Saudi Arabia: pilot on roaming, then move to a local profile without a SIM swap or a field visit.
View IoT eSIMPrivate APN with IPSec/WireGuard
Dedicated APN with your CIDR range and an IPSec or WireGuard tunnel into your VPC or SCADA network. Your oil and gas, utility or critical-infrastructure devices send telemetry without traversing the public Internet.
View private APNREST API for bulk management
Activation, pause, plan changes and consumption queries by API. Batches via CSV or JSON, ICCID-keyed idempotency, usage alerts and HMAC-signed webhooks to integrate the SIM lifecycle into your systems.
API documentationPooled data across devices
Shared data pool across the entire device fleet: heavy consumers compensate light ones. Useful in mixed deployments of sensors, routers and field devices with uneven consumption profiles.
View pooled plansTypical use cases in Saudi Arabia
- Logistics and container tracking at KAEC (King Abdullah Economic City)
- Smart water and electricity meters in Dammam
- Solar PV farms in the Najd region
- Oil and gas telemetry (wellheads, pipelines, pumping stations)
- Fleet telematics along the Riyadh-Jeddah corridors
- Smart buildings and BMS in Riyadh
- EV charging points
- Cold chain (pharma and food)
- Construction machinery on giga-projects (NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya)
- Cross-border GCC logistics (UAE, Jordan, Kuwait)
Pricing and billing
No lock-in, billed in EUR. The tariff combines a monthly fee per SIM with data consumption:
Pay-as-you-go (low usage)
From €0.005/MB per SIM plus a monthly fee. For meters, sensors and light telemetry sending a few MB per month.
High usage
From €1.50/GB plus a monthly fee. For routers, dashcams, video and devices moving gigabytes per month.
Enterprise
Custom tariff with SLA, dedicated private APN, 24/7 support and compliant local connectivity (eSIM + local partner) for permanent large-scale deployments in the Kingdom.
Full detail at /planes/pago-por-uso. The SIM Test Kit (€15 VAT included, 5 SIMs, 1 GB over 12 months) ships free to Spain and for €15 to the rest of EU+UK. The kit ships within Europe only: validate in your European lab, then deploy the SIMs in Saudi Arabia, where roaming works for pilot phases.
Frequently asked questions about IoT SIMs in Saudi Arabia
- Which Saudi networks does the SIM use?
- The SIM has data roaming agreements with the Kingdom's three major carriers: STC (Saudi Telecom Company), Mobily and Zain KSA. It attaches to the strongest available signal at each location and switches automatically if coverage degrades, without a device reset. One SKU covers the whole country instead of managing three local carrier contracts.
- Is permanent roaming allowed in Saudi Arabia?
- No. Saudi Arabia's regulator CST (formerly CITC) has prohibited permanent roaming since 2020. A roaming SIM is fine for pilots, temporary deployments and assets transiting the Kingdom, but devices operating permanently in Saudi Arabia need local connectivity. For those cases we provision compliant in-country connectivity via eSIM (eUICC) local profile download and local partner agreements, engineered case-by-case during onboarding. We explain how these restrictions work at /recursos/blog/roaming-permanente.
- Can I start with a pilot on roaming and move to production later?
- Yes, that's the recommended flow. You validate the device and coverage on the multi-network roaming SIM and, for the permanent rollout, we download a compliant local profile onto the same eUICC hardware (SGP.02/SGP.32). No physical SIM swap and no field visit. Detail at /productos/esim-iot.
- Which radio technologies are available in Saudi Arabia?
- 4G LTE and 5G are deployed by STC, Mobily and Zain, with good coverage in cities and along the main corridors. LTE-M and NB-IoT exist on the Saudi networks, but LPWAN rollout varies by operator and region. For LPWAN workloads, validate coverage per site during the pilot before committing the deployment to one technology.
- Do you have form factors for extreme heat?
- Yes. The industrial MFF2 form factor (solderable) is rated -40 °C to +105 °C and is the recommended choice for desert outdoor sites, solar plants and oil and gas telemetry, and it withstands vibration on machinery. We also supply triple-cut 2FF/3FF/4FF and eSIM eUICC.
- How do I test the SIM before deploying in Saudi Arabia?
- With the SIM Test Kit: €15 VAT included, 5 SIMs and 1 GB shared over 12 months. Shipping is free to Spain and €15 to the rest of EU+UK. The kit ships within Europe only: the typical flow is to validate the device in your European lab and then deploy the SIMs in Saudi Arabia, where roaming works for the pilot phase.
- Private APN for oil and gas or critical infrastructure?
- Yes. We provision a dedicated APN with your CIDR range and an IPSec or WireGuard tunnel into your VPC or SCADA network, so telemetry never traverses the public Internet. Static IP is available as an add-on at /sim-iot-ip-fija. Technical detail at /sim-iot-apn-privado.
- How do I manage hundreds of SIMs?
- Through the unified portal and the REST API: batch provisioning via CSV or JSON, tags per project or site, plan changes, pause and reactivation, usage alerts and HMAC-signed webhooks to push events into your systems. Documentation at /plataforma/api.
- Does the SIM work across GCC borders?
- Yes. The same SIM works on 750+ networks across 190+ countries, including the corridors from Saudi Arabia toward the UAE, Jordan and Kuwait. For cross-border GCC logistics there's no SIM swap or new contract at the border: the device registers on the visited country's network automatically.
- How is it billed and in what currency?
- All billing is in EUR. Pay-as-you-go starts at €0.005/MB for low-usage profiles and at €1.50/GB for high-usage, plus a monthly fee per SIM. No lock-in: you can deactivate SIMs whenever you want. Detail at /planes/pago-por-uso.
Request a trial SIM for your project in Saudi Arabia
We ship the SIM Test Kit (€15 VAT included, 5 SIMs, 1 GB over 12 months, free shipping to Spain) so you can validate in your European lab before deploying in Saudi Arabia, or schedule a technical call to review your case, the applicable CST rules and the connectivity route (roaming for the pilot, eSIM with a local profile for production).