VERIFIED AUG 2026 · 342 guides · 16 operators · 6 countries

The trusted reference for
mobile plans & USSD codes
across the Gulf.

Operator websites change without notice. "Unlimited" rarely means unlimited. We verify every USSD code, every fair-usage policy, and every price across 16 operators in 6 GCC countries — and timestamp it.

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  • Editorially independent
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  • 48hr correction SLA
DATA VERIFIED AGAINST
TDRA UAE Regulator CST Saudi Arabia CRA Qatar TRA Oman TRA Bahrain CITRA Kuwait
208
USSD code guides
134
Plan guides verified
16
Operators tracked
100%
Accuracy on audit, Q1 2026
48hr
Correction SLA
04 · Tools, not walls of text

Skip the reading. Get to the answer.

Three free tools, all without signup or tracking. The lookup is a 3-click pick. The comparator filters 134 plans across the region. The quiz takes most people about 47 seconds.

05 · How we verify

We have no commercial relationship with any operator.

Every plan, code, and price is verified against operator official sources, mobile apps, regulator filings, and direct customer-care confirmation. The site is supported by display advertising only — placement has no influence on what we cover.

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Source-locked
Every claim cites the operator page, app screen, or regulator filing it was verified against.
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Stamped
Each guide shows "Verified [Month Year]" — codes refresh monthly, plans quarterly.
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No affiliates
No commission deals with operators. No "sponsored top picks". No ranking-for-revenue.
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48hr SLA
Reader-reported corrections get re-verified and the guide updated within 48 hours.

Why GSMplans?

Living in or visiting the GCC and trying to navigate mobile plans, USSD codes, home internet packages, or roaming options? Operator websites are scattered, contradictory, and rarely updated. We built GSMplans to be the single source of truth — every operator, every code, every plan, verified and current.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Every USSD code:Balance, data, recharge, customer care, call forwarding, APN settings, IMEI check, lost SIM, number portability, and more — across all 16 GCC operators.
  • Every mobile plan:Prepaid, postpaid, 5G home wireless, fiber broadband, tourist SIMs, roaming packs, business / enterprise plans, and specialty comparison guides.
  • Practical comparisons:Cheapest plans, best 5G coverage, best for expats (Indian, Pakistani, Filipino calling), best for Hajj & Umrah, best for students and families.
  • Interactive tools:A free USSD code lookup, side-by-side plan comparator, and a personalised plan-matching quiz.

Who This is For

  • New GCC residentssetting up their first SIM
  • Long-term residentswondering if there’s a better plan than the one they’re on
  • Tourists and business visitorsarriving in Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Muscat, Manama, or Kuwait City
  • Hajj & Umrah pilgrimsneeding a reliable Saudi visitor SIM
  • Expat workerslooking for the cheapest calling plans home to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or the Philippines
  • Anyone who has ever Googled an USSD code and gotten conflicting answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the data updated?

Plan pricing is verified quarterly and after every major operator announcement. USSD codes are reviewed monthly. Every guide displays a "Verified [Month Year]" badge so you know when it was last checked.

Why six GCC countries only?

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain share enough telecom market structure that one verified source is genuinely useful across all six. Adding Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, or Iran would require different content depth.

Are you affiliated with any operator?

No — GSMplans is editorially independent. We have no commercial relationships with Etisalat, Du, STC, Mobily, Zain, Ooredoo, Vodafone, Omantel, Friendi, Batelco, or Virgin Mobile. All operator names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

I spotted outdated info — how do I report it?

Use the contact link in the footer or comment on the specific page. We aim to fix verified inaccuracies within 48 hours.