Mobile data in Madinah: connectivity near the Prophet's Mosque
For the Madinah leg of your trip
In Madinah, a Umrah eSIM eSIM keeps you online near Masjid an-Nabawi and your hotel, for navigation, group coordination and calling family, connecting to STC, Mobily and Zain on 5G where available. It is data-only, so your own number stays active on your main SIM.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24 by the Umrah eSIM team.
Recommended plans
For the Madinah leg of your trip.
Near Masjid an-Nabawi
Find your way between your hotel and the Prophet's Mosque, and keep your group together with WhatsApp and location sharing. A plan of 8-15GB covers a typical Madinah stay.
On the Haramain rail
If you travel between Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah on the Haramain high-speed rail, the eSIM stays connected along the route on the local networks, with 5G where available.
Before you buy: quick checklist
- • Your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible (most iPhones from 2018, recent Samsung/Pixel).
- • You install the eSIM on WiFi before you travel and switch it on when you arrive.
- • Plans are data-only (5G where available); your own number stays on your main SIM.
- • Pick a plan whose validity covers your whole trip.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work near the Prophet's Mosque?
Yes, coverage follows the local networks across Madinah (STC, Mobily and Zain), with 5G where available.
Can I use it on the Haramain high-speed train?
Yes, the eSIM stays connected along the route, with speeds varying by location as on any mobile network.
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