{"id":3574,"date":"2023-11-13T03:24:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T03:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/?page_id=3574"},"modified":"2024-06-06T08:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T08:29:30","slug":"stc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/operators\/stc\/","title":{"rendered":"STC SIM Cards and eSIM for Tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>STC mobile operator offers a variety of STC Sim cards and Esim options that make for a great Bahrain travel experience. Let&#8217;s see what those options are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"STC SIM Cards\" class=\"wp-image-3580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/Mobile-Operator-1-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#i-quick-facts-about-stc\">I. Quick Facts about STC<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ii-why-stc-when-youre-exploring-bahrain-coverage-and-speed\">II. Why STC When You&#8217;re Exploring Bahrain &#8211; Coverage and Speed<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iii-stc-connectivity-options-for-travelers-to-bahrain\">III. STC Connectivity Options for Travelers to Bahrain<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#iv-best-stc-sim-cards-for-tourists-cost\">IV. Best STC SIM Cards for Tourists &amp; Cost<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#v-does-stc-support-e-sim-in-bahrain\">V. Does STC Support eSIM in Bahrain?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vi-where-can-you-buy-an-stc-sim-card-and-e-sim\">VI. Where Can You Buy an STC SIM card and eSIM?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#vii-how-to-activate-stc-sim-e-sim-in-bahrain\">VII How to Activate STC SIM\/eSIM in Bahrain?<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#viii-stc-call-sms-rates\">VIII. STC Call &amp; SMS Rates<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#ix-useful-ussd-codes-for-stc-sim-e-sim\">IX. Useful USSD Codes for STC SIM\/eSIM<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#x-how-to-top-up-stc-sim-cards-e-sim\">X. How to Top-up STC SIM cards\/eSIM<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#xi-alternatives-to-stc\">XI. Alternatives to STC<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#xii-fa-qs-about-stc\">XII. FAQs about STC<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#xiii-conclusion\">XIII. Conclusion<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-quick-facts-about-stc\">I. Quick Facts about STC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STC (Saudi Telecom Company) is the largest telecommunications services provider in Bahrain. Here are some key facts about the company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Founded in 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The full name is Saudi Telecom Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides fixed line, mobile telephony, Internet, and digital television services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has around 25 million mobile subscribers as of 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage reaches 99% of the Saudi population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has over 2,000 STC stores, dealers, and distributors across Bahrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>STC has the best mobile network coverage across Bahrain and offers fast 4G LTE speeds. This makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stc.com.bh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.stc.com.bh\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STC<\/a> SIM cards a great option for tourists visiting Bahrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-why-stc-when-youre-exploring-bahrain-coverage-and-speed\">II. Why STC When You&#8217;re Exploring Bahrain &#8211; Coverage and Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-stc-network-coverage-in-bahrain\">1. STC Network Coverage in Bahrain<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/stc-map.jpg\" alt=\"STC Network Coverage in Bahrain\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/stc-map.jpg 870w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/stc-map-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/stc-map-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/stc-map-510x305.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>STC Network Coverage in Bahrain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With over 12,000 network sites, STC has the most extensive coverage in Bahrain. STC uses a mix of 3G, and 4G LTE technology to provide excellent voice and data coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>STC has the most extensive network of 12,000+ sites nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bahrain eSIM also provides nationwide coverage via major networks like STC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>STC showed average 4G speeds of 22.2Mbps downloads and, 7Mbps uploads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eSIM plans offer standard LTE speeds depending on location\/congestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outdoor\/Indoor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>STC tested at 98.5% outdoor and 96.5% indoor 4G coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eSIM coverage is comparable relying on strong networks like STC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-ZRIBbT wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-blue\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p>This widespread coverage on multiple bands means STC SIM cards will work well when traveling to any part of Bahrain whether you are exploring a bustling city or remote desert landscape. The network penetration and capacity can easily handle tourist traffic.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-stc-speed\">2. STC Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>STC led other operators with an average 4G download speed of 22.2 Mbps &#8211; fast enough for HD video and content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average 4G upload was also tops at 7 Mbps for quick file\/photo sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median 4G download speed was 15.4 Mbps indicating reliable fast speeds above that for most users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lowest measured 4G latency of 38ms provided a swift browsing and gaming experience without lag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even in busy outdoor hotspots, the average speed held strong at 18.8 Mbps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indoor speeds remained zippy too at an average of 18.6 Mbps allowing for HD video calls at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-VqTz wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-red\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p>Overall, it's clear STC has the fastest speeds in Bahrain. With great averages and medians across all settings, their network delivers a truly excellent mobile experience!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-stc-connectivity-options-for-travelers-to-bahrain\">III. STC Connectivity Options for Travelers to Bahrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-8\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"3\"\n           data-rows=\"9\"\n           data-wpID=\"8\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:23.712737127371%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Feature                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:40.650406504065%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Prepaid SIM Card                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:35.636856368564%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        eSIM                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Pros                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Works on any GSM phone regardless of eSIM support                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        No waiting for physical SIM to arrive. Instant activation.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-wrap-text wpdt-merged-cell \"\n                     colspan=\"1\"  rowspan=\"2\"                     data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Cons                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Requires inserting physical SIM card                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Limited to daily and weekly plans only.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                            <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Extra step to activate                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Requires eSIM compatible phone.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Activation Process                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Purchase SIM, insert into phone, power on                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Download profile online, scan QR code on phone.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Phone Compatibility                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Supports most GSM phones                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Limited to eSIM compatible models.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Plans Available                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Multiple data and call\/text pass options                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Daily\/weekly data bundles only.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Coverage                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Runs on STC's network                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Runs on STC's network.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Billing                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Prepaid credits deducted from balance                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Charged to linked payment method.                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-8'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, prepaid SIM cards have wider device compatibility and more plan choices while eSIM provides a quicker and more convenient activation process without needing a physical card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-best-stc-sim-cards-for-tourists-cost\">IV. Best STC SIM Cards for Tourists &amp; Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-9\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"5\"\n           data-rows=\"14\"\n           data-wpID=\"9\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:23.258706467662%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Plan                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:13.557213930348%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Price (USD)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:14.054726368159%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Data                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:28.358208955224%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Voice Minutes                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:20.771144278607%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wasel                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $5.30                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wasel Plus                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $13.25                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        5GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Wasel Family                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $26.50                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        10GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited mins within\/other networks                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Unlimited SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 10                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $6.60                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        50 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 20                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $13.25                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        5GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        500 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E6\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"5\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        100 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 30                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $19.95                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        10GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1000 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E7\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"6\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        200 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 40                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $26.50                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        15GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        1500 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E8\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"7\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        300 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 50                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $33.05                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        20GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2000 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E9\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"8\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        400 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 60                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $39.60                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        25GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        2500 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E10\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"9\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        500 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 70                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $46.15                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        30GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        3000 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E11\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"10\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        600 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 80                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $52.70                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        40GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        3500 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E12\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"11\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        700 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A13\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"12\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 90                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B13\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"12\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $59.25                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C13\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"12\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        50GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D13\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"12\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        4000 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E13\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"12\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        800 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A14\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"13\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        QuickSave 100                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B14\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"13\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        $65.80                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"C14\"\n                    data-col-index=\"2\"\n                    data-row-index=\"13\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        60GB                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"D14\"\n                    data-col-index=\"3\"\n                    data-row-index=\"13\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        4500 mins within stc                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"E14\"\n                    data-col-index=\"4\"\n                    data-row-index=\"13\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        900 SMS                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-9'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the table provides a clear comparison of STC&#8217;s prepaid plans in Bahrain allowing customers to choose the plan that best suits their budget and usage requirements in terms of mobile data, calls, and messaging. The plans offer good value with increasing benefits for higher price tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-does-stc-support-e-sim-in-bahrain\">V. Does STC Support eSIM in Bahrain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, STC launched eSIM support in September 2022, becoming the first Bahrain carrier to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of using eSIM with STC include the convenience of remote activation without swapping SIMs, and the flexibility to easily change plans or switch providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STC\u2019s eSIM plans to provide the same calling, texting, and data options as its regular SIMs. But eSIMs offer greater convenience for iPhone users, letting them easily switch between plans or local providers as they travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider using an eSIM from a top eSIM provider in Bahrain &#8211; bahrainesim.com. Here&#8217;s what makes bahrainesim.com stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ggg-custom-block-2uHxNe wp-block-lazyblock-ggg-custom-block\"><div class=\"ggg-custom-shortcode gigago-block-blue\">\n    <div class=\"ggg-shortcode-content\">\n        <p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Variety &amp; Flexibility<\/strong>: Choose among a wide array of data packages best suited to your goals.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Multiple Network Coverage<\/strong>: They take care of the technical aspects by collaborating with major Bahrain mobile providers so that you get a fast and reliable connection during your trip smoothly and uninterrupted.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Top-notch Customer Service:<\/strong>\u00a0They offer 24\/7 customer support so you can get assistance if needed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Affordable Prices:<\/strong> Their eSIMs are competitively priced, offering excellent value for money<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"plan-that-may-interest-you\">Plan that may interest you<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cta-show-product-ZKkhKC wp-block-lazyblock-cta-show-product\"><div class=\"cta-show-products mb-6\">\n    <div class=\"row vnb-esim-rows\" data-elementor-columns=\"2\" data-elementor-columns-tablet=\"2\" data-elementor-columns-mobile=\"1\">\n                                                <div class=\"column-item\">\n                    <div class=\"vnb-cta-show-product-item\">\n                        <div class=\"product-info\">\n                            <div class=\"product-transition\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/vnb-data\/media\/flag\/bh.png';\" alt=\"Bahrain eSIM 7 Days Plan\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"product-caption\">\n                                <div class=\"country\">Bahrain eSIM 7 Days Plan<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"from-price\">\n                                    <span class=\"title-price\" style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\">\n                                        From                                    <\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"text-price\">\n                                        &#36;6.90                                    <\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                <path d=\"M31.25 21.25L6.25 21.25C5.91848 21.25 5.60054 21.1183 5.36612 20.8839C5.1317 20.6495 5 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                           <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/esim\/bahrain-7-days\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column-item\">\n                    <div class=\"vnb-cta-show-product-item\">\n                        <div class=\"product-info\">\n                            <div class=\"product-transition\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/vnb-data\/media\/flag\/bh.png';\" alt=\"Bahrain eSIM 30Days Plan\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"product-caption\">\n                                <div class=\"country\">Bahrain eSIM 30Days Plan<\/div>\n                                <div class=\"from-price\">\n                                    <span class=\"title-price\" style=\"text-transform: capitalize;\">\n                                        From                                    <\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"text-price\">\n                                        &#36;13.50                                    <\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"icon\">\n                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                <path d=\"M31.25 21.25L6.25 21.25C5.91848 21.25 5.60054 21.1183 5.36612 20.8839C5.1317 20.6495 5 20.3315 5 20C5 19.6685 5.1317 19.3505 5.36612 19.1161C5.60054 18.8817 5.91848 18.75 6.25 18.75L31.25 18.75C31.5815 18.75 31.8995 18.8817 32.1339 19.1161C32.3683 19.3505 32.5 19.6685 32.5 20C32.5 20.3315 32.3683 20.6495 32.1339 20.8839C31.8995 21.1183 31.5815 21.25 31.25 21.25Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                                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id=\"vi-where-can-you-buy-an-stc-sim-card-and-e-sim\">VI. Where Can You Buy an STC SIM card and eSIM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-where-to-buy-stc-sim-cards-in-bahrain\">1. Where to Buy STC SIM Cards in Bahrain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>STC SIM cards can be purchased at STC stores, many retailers like Carrefour and Jarir Bookstore, and STC authorized dealers in airports and shopping centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major airports like King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have STC shops in arrival areas making it easy to get connected upon landing in Bahrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Buy from any STC Store, and bring your ID, eSIMs are activate in store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check plans: prepaid or postpaid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepaid plans don&#8217;t require docs but expire, postpaid has bills and better data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm device supports eSIM at the store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staff can help activate SIM\/eSIM at the store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-where-to-buy-stc-e-sim-in-bahrain\">2. Where to Buy STC eSIM in Bahrain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get STC eSIM, you need to download the STC prepaid app on your smartphone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Android<\/strong> &#8211; Download the STC Prepaid app from Google Play<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPhone<\/strong> &#8211; Download the STC Prepaid app from the App Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up and register using your passport information. Select and activate the eSIM plan through the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No need to visit a physical store for eSIM making it quick and convenient to connect digitally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider using eSIM plans for Bahrain through bahrainesim.com which are designed to function seamlessly on the primary cellular networks in Bahrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-cta-browse-right-button-1AqpOH wp-block-lazyblock-cta-browse-right-button\">\n<div class=\"cta-browse-right-button mb-6 gigago-block-center\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        Get your Bahrain eSIM plans with bahrainesim.com    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"link-shop\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/\">\n            Buy now        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vii-how-to-activate-stc-sim-e-sim-in-bahrain\">VII How to Activate STC SIM\/eSIM in Bahrain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-use-stc-sim-card-in-bahrain\">1. How to Use STC SIM Card in Bahrain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps when you first insert your STC SIM cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n<li>Insert SIM and power on the phone<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Select preferred language<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Accept Terms &amp; Conditions<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Enter SIM PIN if prompted and press OK<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Call *100# to check prepaid balance<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Visit the STC Recharge portal to add a data pack<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gigago-block-border\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"gigago-block-background\">You will get an SMS confirming when your data pack is activated. The SIM is now ready to use! Monitor your account balance by dialing *101# and add more data or credit as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-to-activate-stc-e-sim\">2. How to Activate STC eSIM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the STC eSIM activation process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n<li>Install the STC Prepaid app from the app store<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sign up for a new account by entering your passport details<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Verify email address or phone number<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Browse and select your preferred eSIM data plan<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Confirm order and enter payment details<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Scan the QR code shown on the app to download the eSIM profile<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Follow the onscreen instructions to activate the eSIM plan<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gigago-block-border\">Once activated, you can manage your STC eSIM plan through the app itself. Add more data, change plans, and top up your prepaid credit conveniently through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viii-stc-call-sms-rates\">VIII. STC Call &amp; SMS Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STC prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs have simple pay-as-you-go domestic and international rates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-10\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\n                   border-spacing:0px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"5\"\n           data-wpID=\"10\"\n           data-responsive=\"0\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:29.881154499151%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Service                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-bold wpdt-bc-F5F2FB\"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B1\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"0\"\n                    style=\" width:70.118845500849%;                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Rate                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Local calls                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        0.15 USD\/min (prepaid) or unlimited (postpaid)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Local SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        0.07 USD\/SMS (prepaid) or 0.05 USD\/SMS (postpaid)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        International calls                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B4\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"3\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        Varies by country and package                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        International SMS                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B5\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"4\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    \"\n                    >\n                                        0.08 USD\/SMS (prepaid) or 0.07 USD\/SMS (postpaid)                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/table>\n<\/div><style id='wpdt-custom-style-10'>\n.wpdt-bc-F5F2FB { background-color: #F5F2FB !important;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Notes<\/em><\/strong> \ud83e\udd33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local calls also deduct credit in 1-second increments, so they can use up your prepaid balance quickly. Consider using OTT apps like WhatsApp for cost-effective local and international calling and messaging during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ix-useful-ussd-codes-for-stc-sim-e-sim\">IX. Useful USSD Codes for STC SIM\/eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STC provides several USSD codes to check your prepaid account status and activate services through the SIM directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>*100#<\/strong> &#8211; Check remaining balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>*101#<\/strong> &#8211; Check data balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>*140*4#<\/strong> &#8211; Check remaining validity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>*140#<\/strong> &#8211; Activate international roaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>*125*16-digit number#<\/strong> &#8211; Transfer balance to another STC mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>*125#<\/strong> &#8211; Check balance transfer charges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial these codes directly on your phone dialer to instantly access account information and enable services like international roaming when traveling outside Bahrain with your STC SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"x-how-to-top-up-stc-sim-cards-e-sim\">X. How to Top-up STC SIM cards\/eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily add more credit and data to your STC prepaid account using the recharge options below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stc-recharge-cards\">1. STC Recharge Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase physical recharge cards from STC stores and other retailers in denominations of 10 SAR to 300 SAR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dial *144*RechargeCode# to activate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-stc-online-recharge\">2. STC Online Recharge<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/recharghe-code.jpg\" alt=\"How to Top-up STC SIM cards\/eSIM\" class=\"wp-image-3624\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/recharghe-code.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/recharghe-code-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/recharghe-code-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bahrainesim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/11\/recharghe-code-510x287.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>How to Top-up STC SIM cards\/eSIM<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use the STC website or mobile app to recharge and add data packs online using a credit\/debit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-recharge-stores\">3. Recharge Stores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit STC-authorized recharge outlets showing the STC logo to top up your account. Provide a mobile number to recharge any amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-bank-transfer\">4. Bank Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Transfer the amount through a bank or ATM to your prepaid mobile account linked to your SIM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent small top-ups are recommended to control costs and avoid losing unused credit when your STC SIM expires after 180 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xi-alternatives-to-stc\">XI. Alternatives to STC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-other-main-local-mobile-operators\">1. Other Main Local Mobile Operators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other leading mobile operators in Bahrain include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mobily<\/strong> &#8211; Second largest provider with good coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zain<\/strong> &#8211; third largest mobile network operator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both offer prepaid SIM cards and recharge options similar to STC. However, STC has better population coverage and faster speeds making it the top choice for hassle-free connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-buying-an-e-sim-from-bahrainesim-com\">2. Buying an eSIM from Bahrainesim.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers to Bahrain have an easier travel connectivity option by buying an eSIM plan from Bahrainesim.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the leading digital SIM provider in Bahrain, they provide affordable data packages on reliable networks without long-term contracts or deposits needed. Once a plan is purchased, an email will be sent promptly with a QR code for activation. From there, surfing the high-speed network is just a scan away on your device after downloading the QR code, eliminating the hassle of changing physical SIM cards. It&#8217;s truly a seamless process to have cellular access while on the go thanks to this fuss-free solution of simply ordering and scanning to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xii-fa-qs-about-stc\">XII. FAQs about STC<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699589163992\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use STC SIM cards with different devices?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can use your STC prepaid SIM in multiple smartphones, hotspots, tablets, and other cellular devices during your trip. Switch devices anytime.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699589172138\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is there an expiry on STC SIM cards?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>STC prepaid SIM and included credit are valid for 180 days from activation. Top up to extend validity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699589184155\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I check the STC SIM number?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Dial *140*4# to check your STC mobile number and SIM details.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699589196607\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does STC SIM work in other countries?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>STC prepaid SIM allows international roaming in 70+ countries. Enable roaming by dialing *140# before travel. Pay-as-you-go roaming rates apply.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1699589203670\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I make international calls with an STC SIM card?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, international direct dialing is enabled. Rates per minute apply to each call destination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xiii-conclusion\">XIII. Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, STC offers the best mobile network experience in Bahrain making their SIM cards and eSIMs an ideal choice for tourists. Excellent coverage, speedy 4G LTE service, and affordable prepaid options provide seamless connectivity when exploring Bahrain. STC prepaid SIM cards and eSIM profiles can be purchased conveniently across the country and provide great flexibility through online top-ups and data plan customization. Considering connectivity beforehand takes headaches out of your trip and lets you focus on creating memorable experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STC mobile operator offers a variety of STC Sim cards and Esim options that make for a great Bahrain travel experience. Let&#8217;s see what those options are? I. Quick Facts about STC STC (Saudi Telecom Company) is the largest telecommunications services provider in Bahrain. 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