stc's 10-day option is SAR 460. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 5GB for the same trip is SAR 32.96. Keep your stc number for calls and texts.
Buy the Australia eSIM →stc's 10-day Global Plus Roaming option costs SAR 460 (5GB of data, 250 minutes). A Slashtel data eSIM for Australia with at least 5GB for 30 days costs $8.79, about SAR 32.96, so SAR 427.04 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your Saudi SIM in the phone for calls and texts. stc prices checked on stc.com.sa on 19 October 2026.
| stc | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same days or more) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR 184 · 2 days | 5GB, 100 min | 10GB, 30 days: $8.79 (≈SAR 32.96) | SAR 151.04 less |
| SAR 287.50 · 4 days | 5GB, 150 min | 10GB, 30 days: $8.79 (≈SAR 32.96) | SAR 254.54 less |
| SAR 460 · 10 days | 5GB, 250 min | 10GB, 30 days: $8.79 (≈SAR 32.96) | SAR 427.04 less |
| SAR 632.50 · 30 days | 5GB, 450 min | 10GB, 30 days: $8.79 (≈SAR 32.96) | SAR 599.54 less |
stc prices from stc.com.sa, checked 19 October 2026; stc's options include calls as well as data. Where stc charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 3.75 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. stc is a trademark of Saudi Telecom Company. Slashtel is not affiliated with stc.
For data, the eSIM. stc's 10-day option is SAR 460; a Slashtel eSIM with 10GB for 30 days is $8.79 (about SAR 32.96). stc's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.
Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your stc SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the stc line. Whether stc charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with stc before you travel.
No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.
Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.
Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.