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ylon8

@ylon8

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Hong Kongese expat in Saudi Arabia

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Registration: 02 April 2016

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ylon8 replied to a thread
6 years ago
NiazAhmed

Free calls inside Saudi - share options by NiazAhmed

Assalamu Alaikum Kindly share the best options available to call our friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia. Free calls options are welcome. Less charge calls options are also to be shared. Jazhakkallah khairan

ylon8

If the person that you are calling in India is always the same person then send him a zain sim then ask him to put the sim into an iphone and enable wifi calling. Now he can call you and vice versa. The charge is just like he is inside Saudi, local ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
NiazAhmed

Free calls inside Saudi - share options by NiazAhmed

Assalamu Alaikum Kindly share the best options available to call our friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia. Free calls options are welcome. Less charge calls options are also to be shared. Jazhakkallah khairan

ylon8

I am assuming that you are asking, you are currently outside Saudi Arabia and wanted to call your friends and family members inside Saudi Arabia but they are not connected to internet. Zain WiFi Calling is the best solution. How? Get a Zain KSA ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
slowmover91

Internet broadband provider by slowmover91

Hi, I am currently considering a move to Riyadh. Amongst many considerations during my budgeting process, i have one which entails the choosing of a telecommunications provider for high-speed broadband internet. I've seen packages from Go ...

ylon8

Not sure about the fair usage policy for the unlimited plan but so far the internet speed is good, at least for my normal daily usage. But if you want to make sure there is no speed limitation on FUP and 100GB per month is enough for you then go ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
slowmover91

Internet broadband provider by slowmover91

Hi, I am currently considering a move to Riyadh. Amongst many considerations during my budgeting process, i have one which entails the choosing of a telecommunications provider for high-speed broadband internet. I've seen packages from Go ...

ylon8

Zain plan 1) 600GB for SR549 valid for 6 months 2) 300GB for SR299 valid for 3 months 3) Unlimited for SR150 per month Get the Zain latest CAT6 4G router to have faster speed. If you need to bring it around with you then get a MiFi Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
DodoLander

WiFi calling app with Riyadh phone number. by DodoLander

Hi, I am looking for a WiFi phone calling app that uses a Riyadh phone number. I am NOT looking for a VOIP to call back to my country of origin. I wish to make and receive local calls in Riyadh without having to swap SIM cards. This is similar to ...

ylon8

You might need to wait for Google Pixel 3 and hope that it provides dual SIM capability. Another solution is to port out your Google Fi number to another US operator say T-Mobile then get a new dual SIM phone and have the T-Mobile SIM + a local KSA ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kaverit

Badminton courts by Kaverit

Hi, We are from India,in Riyadh since 6months now.We are looking for badminton courts to play and which allow both male and female. Hoping to find some leads from this group. Regards, Kaveri.

ylon8

There is one at King Abdul Aziz road https://goo.gl/maps/9B5DXvrXVaE2 Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
amogul

Mobile phone sim card by amogul

Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul

ylon8

600GB with Zain https://www.sa.zain.com/autoforms/portal/site/personal/broadband/4g_offer/packages For passport and border number then you can choose either. Noor Package or Noor ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
amogul

Mobile phone sim card by amogul

Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul

ylon8

For mobile if you are a heavy user on youtube go with Shabab plan at either SAR130 or SAR249 per month. If you are heavy making calls, internet and roaming, go with the premium postpaid plan at SAR349 or even SAR749 if needed. For laptop, I would ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
amogul

Mobile phone sim card by amogul

Hi all, I am moving to Jeddah in August. I would appreciate if someone advises me on which mobile sim to acquire in Jeddah and How to go about it. A mogul

ylon8

It really depends on your usage if you need it for calls, normal internet browsing, youtube, social media, facebook, or heavy movie download Basically there are two types of mobile SIM. In the phone and in the router. SIM in the phone for voice ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
RehabDoctor

WiFi at Riyadh airport by RehabDoctor

Is WiFi available at Riyadh airport in Arrivals lounge

ylon8

It is free... not consumed from your data quota or credit Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
RehabDoctor

WiFi at Riyadh airport by RehabDoctor

Is WiFi available at Riyadh airport in Arrivals lounge

ylon8

Yes it is available. If you are having iPhone with Zain then just turn on your wifi and it should automatically connect to the wifi "ZainKSA WiFi". If you are having Android with Zain then connect to wifi "ZainKSA WiFi" then ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
jadihussain

STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain

Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...

ylon8

Try to put your STC router next to a window. Maybe it will help. The problem with unlimited package is that your speed will be reduced after some time. So I suggest if you are willing to pay for SAR 1 per GB then go to Zain counter and get 300GB ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Pstewart89

Internet for imessage/whatsapp/facetime by Pstewart89

Im due to travel from uk to saudi in a few weeks. I want to stay in close contact with my family I have an iphone 6: and wondering what is best way to use imessage, whatsapp, facetime. I want to keep my own uk sim in my iphone as i have had it ...

ylon8

Check with your UK mobile company if you are able to use WiFi Calling out of UK. If yes then you just need to connect to any wifi in saudi with your iphone and you can make/receive calls with the same charges like you are in UK. Best way to contact ... Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
jadihussain

STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain

Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...

ylon8

To fix your problem, Get 300GB or 600GB from Zain and get a CAT6 router. Don't get unlimited plan from Zain/Stc/mobily Read More

ylon8 replied to a thread
7 years ago
joseka64

sim card purchase by joseka64

Can I purchase sim card if I am on business visit visa at Saudi Arabia?

ylon8

Yes. Ask for Nour plan at Zain counter. SAR30 Read More