Mobily’s app shows roaming usage updating in near real time — worth keeping open (over Wi-Fi) during the first day of a trip specifically, since that’s when an unexpectedly data-hungry app can burn through a package fastest before you’ve noticed the pattern.
Quick answer
Dial *1100# and navigate to Roaming, or use the Mobily app → Roaming section to compare and subscribe to destination packages.
Why real-time tracking matters most early in a trip
Background app updates, cloud sync, or an unfamiliar app’s data habits are easiest to catch in the first day abroad, before they’ve quietly consumed a meaningful chunk of your package. Checking the app’s live usage meter over Wi-Fi during that window catches problems before they become expensive.
Before you fly
- Call 1100 to verify roaming is enabled
- Browse and compare destination packages in the app
- Subscribe before departure
While abroad
Enable Data Roaming in phone settings and check the app’s live usage tracker periodically over Wi-Fi.
Need your regular balance too? See checking your Mobily balance.
Verified against Mobily’s official roaming guidance, August 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Verify
Call 1100 to confirm roaming is active.
- 2
Subscribe
*1100# > Roaming, or Mobily app for packages.
- 3
Enable
Settings > Data Roaming > ON when abroad.
Alternative Methods
Dial *1100# > Roaming from your phone dialer.
Mobily App > Roaming
mobily.com.sa > Roaming
Troubleshooting
No network abroad
Enable Data Roaming. Try manual network selection.
Charges too high
Subscribe to a package immediately via the Mobily app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is roaming on by default?
Varies by plan — call 1100 to verify before travelling.
How do I avoid high charges abroad?
Subscribe to a roaming package via the app before departure — using data without one is expensive.
Which packages are available?
Daily and weekly bundles varying by destination — compare options in the Mobily app.
Why check usage specifically in the first day abroad?
That's when an unfamiliar data-hungry app is most likely to consume a meaningful chunk of your package unnoticed.
What if I have no network abroad?
Enable Data Roaming and try manual network selection.