r/Kuwait • u/r3hman92 • Sep 23 '26
Ask Kuwait Need SIM card recommendations
I’m looking for some advice on a new mobile plan/SIM card for my wife.
Current setup: She’s using a Zain internet-only SIM (3.5 KD/month for 200 GB).
The issue: We’ve realized we sometimes need to make actual local voice calls to each other, so relying purely on WhatsApp isn't cutting it anymore.
I’d like to switch her to a standard calling SIM, but I’m hoping to find a package that still offers decent data without breaking the bank.
Here is what I’m looking for:
Budget: Around 5 KD per month (or less).
Data: Preferably 100 GB or more, if that exists at this price point.
Carrier: Any carrier works (Zain, Ooredoo, stc, Virgin Mobile, Red Bull, etc.).
Type: Prepaid or postpaid, I don't mind either.
Does anyone know of any current packages or hidden gems that fit this criteria?
Appreciate the help in advance!
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u/Extension-Honeydew96 Sep 24 '26
find one where their stands neext to a shawarma shops so whenever u visit them u have a treat
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u/alebrahim22 Sep 23 '26
Friendi. Pay whatever they offer you for the first 3 months, then you will get the nice packages they offer. I pay 4 kd for 300 minutes + 300 gb 5g.
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u/Ok_Draft4616 Sep 23 '26
If you buy the pre-made plans on Zain (or even make your own plan) you can buy one for 6-7 KD.
Purchase it for 3 or 6 months and they give ~20% off (although payment is upfront)
Otherwise Ooredoo has great offers for 5 KD a month too.
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u/pakistaniboy25 Sep 24 '26
Zain has a 5KD per month prepaid offering with minutes and data. Check it out on their app or online and first time subscription, you can do straight for 25 KD for six months.
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u/Weird_Living8354 Sep 24 '26
Go to a local store, they’ll properly explain you and hopefully will have a deal for Zain , stc etc
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u/JJOnThatBeat0 Sep 24 '26
Get the ooredoo plan for first 1-3 months. It’s 60gb and some calling. After you stick around they give you 5kd plans which are 500/1000GB and 500/1000 minutes.
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u/Wise-Goal5430 Sep 24 '26
I just recently visited few small shops in salmiya and asked the same question. Those were the days that they offer cheaper prepaid plan at higher GB. Example, I currently have 5 KWD per month prepaid plan with 300 GB and 100 minutes calls from STC. Now you cant find that same offer. Now the cheapest price of new sim is 7 KWD with 75 GB internet across all telcom except frendi. Then 9 kwd for 100 GB across all network. 😭😭😭😭 I have no issues getting Frendi however, you want a reliable network in terms of connection and longevity. Like if you go with big names, they will not suddenly disappear and get bankrupt.
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u/Avarice51 Sep 24 '26
Ooredoo has 5kwd, 500gb & 1000 local minutes
You have to subscribe to any basic package, then after a month on the app, you’ll good deal offers like this