Friendi — Saudi Arabia
Live offers from Friendi in Saudi Arabia, tracked daily by Giraffy.
Live offers
- Data Bundle 30MB
- Data Bundle 100MB
- International Bundle Nepal N-Cell 50
- International Bundle Indonesia 35
- International Bundle India 100
FRiENDi is one of Saudi Arabia's established mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), offering prepaid SIM plans with a focus on budget pricing and international calling value. It operates on Saudi national networks and is popular with the expatriate community in the Kingdom for its competitive international call rates and social media data bundles. Plans do not require long-term contracts and activation is straightforward, making FRiENDi a flexible option for short-stay visitors and residents wanting a low-commitment SIM.
| Provider | FRiENDi Mobile |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Provider type | Mobile MVNO — prepaid SIM plans |
| Best for | Expats and visitors needing international calling and budget data |
| Main trade-off | Limited plan depth versus STC direct or Jawwy on data allowances |
| Alternatives | Jawwy, Lebara, Red Bull Mobile, Yaqoot |
Best for
- Expatriates who make frequent international calls to home countries
- Short-term visitors wanting a no-contract prepaid SIM
- Budget users who prioritise international minutes over data volume
Not ideal for
- Heavy data users who need large monthly data allowances
- Users who want in-store device purchase alongside their SIM
- Users needing the absolute widest 5G coverage across Saudi Arabia
FRiENDi vs alternatives
FRiENDi vs Jawwy
Budget SIM on STC's network with more data per riyal. FRiENDi vs Jawwy: Jawwy starts at SAR 34.50/month for 30GB and runs on STC's full 4G/5G network. FRiENDi focuses more on international calling value. Compare based on whether data volume or international minutes matters more.
FRiENDi vs LEBARA
Another MVNO focused on international calling for expats. FRiENDi vs Lebara: Both target the expatriate market. Compare current plan pricing — both are competitive on international call minutes to South Asia and Arab countries.
FRiENDi in Saudi Arabia — FAQ
Is FRiENDi good for international calls in Saudi Arabia?
FRiENDi is one of the established budget MVNOs in Saudi Arabia with competitive international calling rates, particularly popular with expat communities. Check current plan pricing as call rates vary by destination.
How does FRiENDi compare to Jawwy?
Jawwy (STC's digital brand) typically offers more data per riyal for domestic use. FRiENDi is stronger if international calling minutes are the priority. Both are contract-free prepaid options.