Last updated: 4/10/2026
| Provider | Plan | Data | Validity | Price | Price/GB | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East - 100 Mo - 7 joursTop-up available | 0.1 GB | 7 days | FREE | — | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 100 Mo - 7 joursTop-up available | 0.1 GB | 7 days | FREE | — | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 100 Mo - 7 joursTop-up available | 0.1 GB | 7 days | FREE | — | Get this plan | |
| Oman 1GB 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | 4.49$ | 4.49$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 3 Days - 1 GBTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 5.89$ | 5.89$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 7 Days - 1 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 6.89$ | 6.89$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 1 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 6.99$ | 6.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 1 GBTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 7.00$ | 7.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East and North Africa 1GB 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | 7.49$ | 7.49$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 1 GBTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 8.00$ | 8.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 1GB 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | 8.99$ | 8.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 3 Days - 1 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 9.89$ | 9.89$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 15 Days - 3 GBTop-up available | 3 GB | 15 days | 9.99$ | 3.33$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 7 Days - 1 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 10.89$ | 10.89$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East - 1 Go - 7 joursTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 10.99$ | 10.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman 3GB 30 days | 3 GB | 30 days | 10.99$ | 3.66$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East and North Africa 2GB 15 days | 2 GB | 15 days | 11.99$ | 6.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 3 GBTop-up available | 3 GB | 7 days | 12.50$ | 4.17$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 2 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 2 GB | 15 days | 12.99$ | 6.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 30 Days - 3 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 3 GB | 30 days | 12.99$ | 4.33$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 3 GBTop-up available | 3 GB | 7 days | 13.00$ | 4.33$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 13.00$ | 2.60$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 1 GBTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 13.50$ | 13.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 1GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 13.99$ | 13.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 15 Days - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 15 days | 13.99$ | 2.80$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East and North Africa 3GB 30 days | 3 GB | 30 days | 14.99$ | 5.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman 5GB 30 days | 5 GB | 30 days | 14.99$ | 3.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 2 GBTop-up available | 2 GB | 15 days | 15.00$ | 7.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 7 days | 15.50$ | 3.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 1GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 15.99$ | 15.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 2GB 15 days | 2 GB | 15 days | 16.49$ | 8.24$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 15 days | 16.50$ | 3.30$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 2GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 16.99$ | 16.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 15 days | 17.00$ | 3.40$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 7 Days - 3 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 3 GB | 7 days | 17.99$ | 6.00$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 3 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 3 GB | 15 days | 18.99$ | 6.33$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 30 Days - 5 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 18.99$ | 3.80$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 250 Mo - 1 joursTop-up available | 0.24 GB | 1 days | 19.99$ | 83.29$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 30 Days - 3 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 3 GB | 30 days | 19.99$ | 6.66$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 2GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 19.99$ | 19.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 30 Days - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 19.99$ | 2.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 1GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 20.99$ | 20.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 3 GBTop-up available | 3 GB | 30 days | 21.50$ | 7.17$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 21.50$ | 2.15$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 512 Mo - 1 joursTop-up available | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 23.99$ | 47.98$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 2 GBTop-up available | 2 GB | 15 days | 24.50$ | 12.25$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 1GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 24.99$ | 24.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 7 Days - 5 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 5 GB | 7 days | 24.99$ | 5.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman 10GB 30 days | 10 GB | 30 days | 24.99$ | 2.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 180 Days - 10 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 10 GB | 180 days | 25.99$ | 2.60$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 7 days | 26.50$ | 2.65$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - UnlimitedTop-up available | Unlimited | 5 days | 26.50$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 512 Mo - 1 joursTop-up available | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 26.99$ | 53.98$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 2GB/Day - 3 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 3 days | 26.99$ | 26.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 15 days | 27.50$ | 2.75$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 15 days | 27.50$ | 2.75$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 30 Days - 5 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 27.99$ | 5.60$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 1GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 28.99$ | 28.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 15 days | 29.50$ | 5.90$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East - 3 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 3 GB | 15 days | 29.99$ | 10.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 2GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 29.99$ | 29.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 5GB 30 days | 5 GB | 30 days | 29.99$ | 6.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 30.50$ | 6.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 60 days | 31.00$ | 6.20$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 60 days | 31.50$ | 6.30$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 5 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 5 GB | 15 days | 31.99$ | 6.40$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 30 Days - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 30 days | 31.99$ | 1.60$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 3 GBTop-up available | 3 GB | 30 days | 32.50$ | 10.83$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - UnlimitedTop-up available | Unlimited | 7 days | 32.50$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Global 5GB 60 days | 5 GB | 60 days | 33.99$ | 6.80$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 30 days | 34.00$ | 1.70$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 15 Days - 10 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 10 GB | 15 days | 34.99$ | 3.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 2GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 35.99$ | 35.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 1GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 38.99$ | 38.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 365 Days - 20 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 20 GB | 365 days | 39.99$ | 2.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 180 Days - 10 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 10 GB | 180 days | 39.99$ | 4.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 1GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 39.99$ | 39.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman 20GB 30 days | 20 GB | 30 days | 39.99$ | 2.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 1 Go - 7 joursTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 41.99$ | 41.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - UnlimitedTop-up available | Unlimited | 15 days | 43.50$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 1 Go - 7 joursTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 44.99$ | 44.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 10GB 30 days | 10 GB | 30 days | 44.99$ | 4.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 5 GBTop-up available | 5 GB | 60 days | 45.00$ | 9.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 1GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 46.99$ | 46.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 2GB/Day - 7 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 7 days | 47.99$ | 47.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 2GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 48.99$ | 48.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 15 days | 50.00$ | 5.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 180 days | 50.50$ | 5.05$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 50.50$ | 5.05$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 15 days | 50.50$ | 2.52$ | Get this plan | |
| Menalink - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 15 days | 50.50$ | 2.52$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 51.00$ | 5.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East - 5 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 52.99$ | 10.60$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 15 Days - 20 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 20 GB | 15 days | 52.99$ | 2.65$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 10GB 180 days | 10 GB | 180 days | 56.99$ | 5.70$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 2GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 57.99$ | 57.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 45 Days - 50 GBTop-up available | 50 GB | 45 days | 57.99$ | 1.16$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 365 days | 58.50$ | 2.92$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 30 days | 58.50$ | 2.92$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 30 days | 59.00$ | 2.95$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 10 Go - 60 joursTop-up available | 10 GB | 60 days | 59.99$ | 6.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Global UNLIMITED 30 days | Unlimited | 30 days | 59.99$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 365 Days - 20 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 20 GB | 365 days | 61.99$ | 3.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 1GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 61.99$ | 61.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 1GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 62.99$ | 62.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 20GB 365 days | 20 GB | 365 days | 66.99$ | 3.35$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 365 Days - 50 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 50 GB | 365 days | 69.99$ | 1.40$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 10 GBTop-up available | 10 GB | 180 days | 71.00$ | 7.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 1GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 72.99$ | 72.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Oman - 2GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 72.99$ | 72.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 3 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 3 GB | 15 days | 76.99$ | 25.66$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 2GB/Day - 15 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 15 days | 76.99$ | 76.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 3 Go - 15 joursTop-up available | 3 GB | 15 days | 79.99$ | 26.66$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 15GB 90 days | 15 GB | 90 days | 79.99$ | 5.33$ | Get this plan | |
| Discover+ - 20 GBTop-up available | 20 GB | 365 days | 80.00$ | 4.00$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan - 5 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 84.99$ | 17.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Global Explorer 100 - 2GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 85.99$ | 85.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - UnlimitedTop-up available | Unlimited | 30 days | 88.00$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Omancom - UnlimitedTop-up available | Unlimited | 30 days | 88.50$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 30 Days - 50 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 50 GB | 30 days | 91.99$ | 1.84$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East - 10 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 94.99$ | 9.50$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 1GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 97.99$ | 97.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Oman - 60 Days - 100 GBTop-up available | 100 GB | 60 days | 99.99$ | 1.00$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 20 Go - 180 joursTop-up available | 20 GB | 180 days | 104.99$ | 5.25$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 365 Days - 50 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 50 GB | 365 days | 109.99$ | 2.20$ | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 100 - 365 Days - 100 GB (100 countries)Top-up available | 100 GB | 365 days | 109.99$ | 1.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Day Plan - Middle East Explorer - 2GB/Day - 30 DayTop-up available | 1 GB | 30 days | 115.99$ | 115.99$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 5 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 118.99$ | 23.80$ | Get this plan | |
| Global 30GB 90 days | 30 GB | 90 days | 119.99$ | 4.00$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan - 10 Go - 60 joursTop-up available | 10 GB | 60 days | 120.99$ | 12.10$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 5 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 5 GB | 30 days | 129.49$ | 25.90$ | Get this plan | |
| Middle East Explorer - 60 Days - 100 GB (12 countries)Top-up available | 100 GB | 60 days | 148.99$ | 1.49$ | Get this plan | |
| Global UNLIMITED 90 days | Unlimited | 90 days | 159.99$ | — | Get this plan | |
| Global Explorer 150 - 365 Days - 100 GB (148 countries)Top-up available | 100 GB | 365 days | 179.99$ | 1.80$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan - 20 Go - 90 joursTop-up available | 20 GB | 90 days | 181.49$ | 9.07$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 50 Go - 180 joursTop-up available | 50 GB | 180 days | 199.99$ | 4.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + Middle East - 10 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 206.99$ | 20.70$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 10 Go - 30 joursTop-up available | 10 GB | 30 days | 209.99$ | 21.00$ | Get this plan | |
| Cruise + World - 20 Go - 120 joursTop-up available | 20 GB | 120 days | 299.99$ | 15.00$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan - 50 Go - 180 joursTop-up available | 50 GB | 180 days | 329.99$ | 6.60$ | Get this plan | |
| World Plan Lite - 100 Go - 180 joursTop-up available | 100 GB | 180 days | 332.49$ | 3.32$ | Get this plan |
Muscat
Oman has an internet penetration rate above 95%, supported by more than 6.5 million mobile subscriptions for a population of roughly 5 million. This high ratio reflects widespread smartphone adoption among both residents and the large expatriate workforce. Two main operators dominate the market: Omantel, the state-backed incumbent, and Ooredoo Oman, a strong private competitor. Both have invested heavily in infrastructure over the past decade.
In Muscat and other major cities like Salalah and Sohar, you can expect reliable 4G LTE coverage with download speeds often exceeding 50 Mbps. Omantel launched 5G services in Muscat in 2021, and Ooredoo followed shortly after, though 5G remains concentrated in the capital's urban corridors. Rural and desert areas, including routes through the Wahiba Sands or the Jebel Akhdar mountains, still rely primarily on 3G, with occasional 2G-only pockets in very remote wadis.
This urban-rural gap matters when planning your connectivity. Before your trip, consulting a complete guide to international eSIMs helps you understand which network bands to prioritize so you stay connected from Muscat's souqs to Oman's more isolated landscapes.
Travelers heading to Muscat, the fjords of Musandam, or the dunes of Wahiba Sands can choose from 141 eSIM plans designed for Oman, including 3 completely free options ideal for testing connectivity upon arrival. Budget-conscious visitors will find 1 plan under 5€ at just 4.49€, while the most popular mid-range bracket offers 24 plans priced between 5.89€ and 15.00€ — perfect for a week exploring Nizwa's souks or snorkeling in the Daymaniyat Islands.
For longer stays or heavier data use, 34 comfort plans range from 15.50€ to 29.99€, and 7 unlimited data plans start at 26.50€. Premium options extend up to 322.49€ for extended business trips or digital nomads settling in Muscat. By contrast, European or American roaming in Oman often costs 10€ to 15€ per megabyte, meaning a single day of navigation could generate a surprise bill exceeding 50€. An eSIM eliminates that risk entirely.
Since free Wi-Fi remains inconsistent outside Oman's high-end hotels and modern malls, having reliable mobile data matters — especially in remote wadis or desert camps. Browse our eSIM provider comparison to find the best plan matching your itinerary and budget before departure.
Oman operates on Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4), which means 3 hours ahead of Paris and 8 hours ahead of New York. Before calling home using the +968 country code, check the time gap to avoid waking anyone at odd hours. Keep your home SIM active in dual SIM mode alongside your eSIM — many European and American banks still send verification codes via SMS, which you will need for transactions while in Muscat or elsewhere in the Sultanate.
Arabic is the official language, but English is widely understood in hotels, shopping malls, and tourist areas across Muscat and Salalah. Google Translate with its offline Arabic pack remains handy for reading road signs in rural areas like Jebel Akhdar or the Wahiba Sands. Driving is on the right-hand side, and offline GPS maps through apps like Maps.me are essential when exploring desert tracks or mountain roads where cellular coverage can thin out considerably.
Hotel Wi-Fi in Oman is common in 4- and 5-star properties but often slow or restricted in guesthouses along the coast. A dedicated data eSIM gives you reliable access for navigation and messaging throughout your trip. If you are exploring multiple destinations in the region, consider browsing plans through an eSIM for Asia to compare coverage across neighboring countries like the UAE or Qatar.
At Muscat International Airport, you can buy a physical SIM from Omantel or Ooredoo at kiosks located in the arrivals hall. Both operators require a valid passport and sometimes a facial photo for registration, a process that can take 15 to 30 minutes depending on queue length, especially when multiple flights land simultaneously from Dubai or Doha. Shops in Muscat's commercial districts like Qurum or Ruwi also sell tourist SIM packages, though staff may have limited English and opening hours can be shorter during Ramadan or public holidays.
Free Wi-Fi is available at most hotels in Muscat, Salalah, and Nizwa, but connection speeds often drop significantly in the evenings when guests are online. Cafés in malls such as Muscat Grand Mall offer Wi-Fi, though it typically requires phone number verification. Pocket Wi-Fi rental is not widely established in Oman, making it an unreliable fallback compared to neighboring countries. International roaming from your home carrier works across Oman's network but usually costs several euros per megabyte.
An eSIM eliminates these friction points entirely. You activate your plan before landing, skip passport checks at airport counters, and connect the moment you arrive. This is particularly valuable if you plan onward travel to destinations like eSIM Saudi Arabia, since one device handles multiple digital plans without swapping cards. For exploring Oman's remote areas like Jebel Shams or the Wahiba Sands, having connectivity ready from departure is a clear advantage.