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Internet from the moment you land in Muscat
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- iPhone and Android compatible
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Average price
19 €
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, Vodafone Oman
The sultanate's three carriers
VPN needed?
For VoIP calls
Data works without restriction
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Oman: everything you need to know
The sultanate relies on three carriers: Omantel (best coverage), Ooredoo Oman and Vodafone Oman. 4G covers cities and main roads, 5G the urban areas, and internet penetration exceeds 95 % (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). As elsewhere in the Gulf, VoIP calls are regulated.
- ●Very good 4G/5G in Muscat, Salalah, Nizwa, Sur and Sohar, and along the main highways. In the mountains (Jebel Shams, Jebel Akhdar) signal is limited to villages and plateaus; in the Wahiba Sands and the Empty Quarter it vanishes a few kilometres off the tracks.
- ●Average mobile speed around 60–100 Mbps download (Ookla, 2025).
- ●Data works without restriction: Google, WhatsApp (messages), Instagram, YouTube, Netflix. WhatsApp/FaceTime CALLS however are frequently blocked: plan a VPN if voice is essential.
- ●Handy for Google Maps on wadi roads, OTaxi (local ride-hailing), khareef weather in Salalah (June-September) and desert-camp bookings.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Oman, ITU DataHub: Oman, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
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How to install your eSIM for Oman
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/om
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Oman.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Oman?
Yes. Oman travel eSIMs ride on Omantel, Ooredoo Oman or Vodafone Oman. Omantel has the best coverage outside cities: check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Does WhatsApp work in Oman?
Messages, photos and voice notes go through normally. Voice and video CALLS however are frequently blocked, as elsewhere in the Gulf: plan a VPN installed before arrival if VoIP calls are essential.
How much data for a week in Oman?
Plan 3–6 GB: Maps on the roads, WhatsApp, wadi photos and some streaming. More if you share the connection in a rental 4x4.
Is there signal in the Wahiba Sands?
At the desert edge and near the main camps a weak signal sometimes gets through; deep in the dunes, no. Download offline maps and share your route, the desert's golden rule.
Does one eSIM cover Oman and Dubai together?
Yes, regional "Middle East" eSIMs generally cover Oman and the UAE with one profile, ideal for the classic Muscat-Dubai itinerary. Check the country list in the offer detail.
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