Mobily review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Mobily suits Saudi residents who want the network's own connection with a low prepaid entry point and a 5G eSIM option. Bedaya is the plan to watch, pairing unlimited data at SAR 90 with a contract length of 1 month and billing that runs contract and prepaid.

Key facts

Best for
Saudi prepaid users who want 5G and an eSIM from the network itself.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
SAR 23 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Bedaya: 90 SAR per month, unlimited data, postpaid; Prepaid 150: 172.5 SAR per 4 weeks, 55GB data, prepaid; Prepaid Daily: 23 SAR per day, daily bundle, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
SAR 90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
SA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Saudi Arabia (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2004 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
mobily.com.sa

Apps and profiles

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Price entry is low at SAR 23, and the network's own network means network rather than a reseller.
  • Both billing styles sit on one account: contract and prepaid covers contract and prepaid alike.
  • 5G and an eSIM are both available, so a recent handset can use the faster network without a physical card.
  • Bedaya pairs unlimited data with a 1-month term, which keeps the commitment short for a network plan.
  • Support runs on help centre and community, so a self-serve route exists before anyone calls a store.

Cons

  • Support is limited to help centre and community, so anyone who wants phone or chat help will not find it listed there.
  • Billing mixes contract and prepaid styles, which means prepaid top-ups and contract payments run side by side rather than as one simple cycle.
  • Bedaya's unlimited data costs SAR 90 against an entry point of SAR 23, so heavy users pay far more than light ones.
  • As a network seller, Mobily competes with GETESA on a different footing, since GETESA bills on prepaid and contract instead.
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Who it suits

  • Saudi residents on a prepaid budget who want 5G and an eSIM from a single network.
  • People who want unlimited data on a short commitment, since 1-month keeps the term brief.
  • Anyone comfortable mixing contract and prepaid billing on the same account, as contract and prepaid allows.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travellers who need coverage outside SA, since Mobily sells in a single market.
  • Buyers who want phone or chat support, as help centre and community lists only a help centre and a community.
  • People who need a lower headline price than SAR 23, since Lonestar Cell MTN starts at $0.20.

Core features

Mobily offers sim only plans, so you can bring your own handset and keep the line separate from the device. 5G is available on the network, and an eSIM is supported, which means a compatible phone can start without waiting for a physical card to arrive. Combined with a seller type of network, the features point to a straightforward network lineup: sim only, 5G, eSIM, with a plan contract length of 1 month. Support for anyone setting up runs through help centre and community.

Plans and prices

The lowest entry point is SAR 23, and the price for unlimited data sits at SAR 90 on the Bedaya postpaid plan. Mobily bills on contract and prepaid, so a prepaid line and a contract line can sit on the same account. Contract terms are short at 1 month, which keeps the renewal conversation simple. For context on how the entry price compares, Lonestar Cell MTN starts at $0.20.

The company behind it

Mobily is run as a network, with the legal entity listed as Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) and its headquarters in Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2004 and operates in Saudi Arabia, so the offer is built for a single market. Support runs on help centre and community, which means self-serve help and a community rather than a phone line.

How Mobily compares

Where Mobily is available

Available
Saudi Arabia

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Mobily cost to get started?+

The lowest entry point is SAR 23, which sits on the prepaid side of the range rather than a contract. Contract and prepaid billing both apply under contract and prepaid, so a prepaid line can be opened without a long commitment. The contract term is short at 1 month.

Which Mobily plan gives unlimited data?+

Bedaya is the unlimited data plan, priced at SAR 90. It runs as a postpaid contract plan rather than a prepaid bundle, so it suits people who want heavy usage without tracking a data allowance. The contract term is 1 month.

Does Mobily sell sim only plans?+

Yes, sim only plans are part of the lineup, so a handset bought elsewhere will work with the line. Mobily sells as a network, meaning the network supplies the connection directly. A 5G line and an eSIM are both available on the same network.

Can I get an eSIM from Mobily?+

An eSIM is supported, so a compatible handset can be set up without waiting for a physical card. That works well alongside 5G, which is available on the network. Support during setup runs on help centre and community.

Where does Mobily operate?+

Mobily operates in Saudi Arabia, and its headquarters are in Saudi Arabia. It is a network founded in 2004, so the plans are aimed at a single market rather than a wide international footprint. Anyone outside that market should look at an alternative.

How do I get help from Mobily?+

Support runs on help centre and community, which means a help centre and a community rather than a phone line. That suits people who prefer self-serve answers. Anyone who needs voice or chat support listed will not find it in those channels.

What kind of company is behind Mobily?+

Mobily is a network with the legal entity Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), headquartered in Saudi Arabia and founded in 2004. As a network rather than a reseller, the line runs on the operator's own network. It operates in Saudi Arabia.

Is a Mobily plan cheaper than a GETESA plan?+

The two use different billing structures. Mobily bills on contract and prepaid, while GETESA bills on prepaid and contract. Mobily's entry point is SAR 23 and its unlimited data plan sits at SAR 90, so the comparison depends on which billing style suits the reader.

Sources

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Saudi prepaid users who want 5G and an eSIM from the network itself.

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