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Port your number in Saudi Arabia

Looking to switch carriers in Saudi Arabia? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between STC, Mobily and Zain Saudi Arabia.

How the process works

1

Submit Request

Central portability system supports automated procedures and maintains central database of transferred numbers (per CST)

2

Technical Switch

The migration is overseen by CST (Communications, Space & Technology Commission; formerly CITC) using the .

Service Benchmarks

Mobile Timing

Downtime

Minimal

Market Intel

Coverage Scope Mobile + fixed
Regulator CST (Communications, Space & Technology Commission; formerly CITC)
Consumer Fees Standardized

Major Networks

STC
Mobily
Zain Saudi Arabia
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Expert Guidance

Saudi Arabia explicitly documents both mobile and fixed portability launch dates and central DB/system governance.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, Saudi Arabia currently has Y status for number portability, covering Mobile + fixed services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking .

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