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Member since 12 April 2013

CarlywurlyMember12 April 2013 21:23:29

Is it cheaper if I purchase a new laptop in the UK or wait until I get to Kuwait? And if yes which store?

Also, already have an Iphone. Which network is the best/cheapest for pay as you go tariff until I am resident in Kuwait?

Bordaga Member

Member since 19 March 2013

BordagaMember13 April 2013 14:39:42

Hii welcome to kuwait in advance

You can compare prices and see where to buy from. Check www.xcite.com www.blink.com.kw these are ones of the best stores here.

We have 3 mobile operators: Zain, Wataniya and Viva. Zain has the best coverage but Viva has the cheapest plans and charges which is also has good coverage.

Carlywurly Member

Member since 12 April 2013

CarlywurlyMember13 April 2013 14:51:31

Thank you for your warm welcome!!

Thank you also for the information in your post!

It appears that most things are slightly cheaper in Kuwait but there is not much in it!

Noted on the mobile coverage!
Can I purchase pay as you go without having full residence?

Bordaga Member

Member since 19 March 2013

BordagaMember13 April 2013 15:16:24

You are welcome

Yeah maybe because of the tax that we dont pay here.

I will ask a friend who works in Viva and /!\ I AM A STUPID SPAMMER /!\ today.

Carlywurly Member

Member since 12 April 2013

CarlywurlyMember13 April 2013 16:18:31

Thank you again for your help!

Ribosom VIP Member

Member since 26 January 2013

RibosomVIP Member13 April 2013 17:18:23

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As far as I know, you cannot get any contract plan without having your civil ID.

Carlywurly Member

Member since 12 April 2013

CarlywurlyMember14 April 2013 10:11:40

Thank you for your help

SportsMan Contributor

Member since 30 September 2011

SportsManContributor14 April 2013 13:00:31

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For your plan, I know for sure you can't get one unless you have your own civil ID, which will take a couple of months to get till the paperwork gets through.
What everyone does is that someone from your office or new friends will go with you and buy the sim card in their name and they pass it on to you. When your Civil ID is issued, you go back to the provider and switch the number from their name onto yours.

Carlywurly Member

Member since 12 April 2013

CarlywurlyMember14 April 2013 13:10:16

Thanks for the advice

Grayline Member

Member since 19 December 2012

GraylineMember18 April 2013 04:39:35

#10

You can also just go in and buy a pay as you go Sim (called 'pre-paid' in Kuwait)costs about 5KD.

You will need to get your iPhone unblocked though or the sim won't work.

I just went into Future (like carphone warehouse) and bought a pre-paid phone and Sim, cost 30kd and its a decent samsung phone

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