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2026-09-11
STC Baity 300 vs Salam Fiber 300: Pricing vs Brand Reach
Financial and technical assessment comparing legacy leader STC against price-disruptor Salam Telecom for home broadband.
Top Overall Value Pick
STC Baity Fiber 300 (stc)
Nationwide Reach & 24/7 Operations
345.00 SAR/ش
Includes 15% VAT
Nationwide Reach & 24/7 Operations
STC Baity Fiber 300
345.00
SAR / months
- Provider:
- STC
- Access Technology:
- FIBER
- Download Speed:
- 300 Mbps
- Upload Speed:
- 100 Mbps
- Latency & Gaming Suitability:
- Ultra-low latency (Ideal for Pro Gaming & 4K Streaming)
- Fair Usage Policy (FUP):
- Truly Unlimited (Zero FUP)
- Standard Monthly Price (Inc. VAT):
- 345.00 SAR/mo
- Promotional Offer Price:
- Standard Rate Applies
- 15% Saudi VAT Amount:
- 45.00 SAR/mo
- Cost per Mbps:
- 1.15 SAR/Mbps
- Contract Commitment:
- 12 Months
- Full Contract Total (Lifecycle):
- 4140.00 SAR/mo
- Installation & Setup Fee:
- 100% Free
- Included Router Equipment:
- Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Router
- Mesh Extender / FTTR Coverage:
- Mesh Wi-Fi Compatible
- TV & Entertainment Bundle:
- Internet Only
- CST Open Access Guarantee:
- Guaranteed by CST
- Data Verification Freshness:
- Verified 2026-09-27
- Maximum Download Speed:
- 300 ميجابت/ثانية
- Upload Bandwidth:
- 100 ميجابت/ثانية
- Included Gateway Router:
- راوتر واي فاي 6 متطور مجاناً
- Contract Tenure & Setup:
- عقد 12 شهراً مع تركيب وتأسيس مجاني
Annual Savings of 690 SAR
Salam Fiber 300
287.50
SAR / months
- Provider:
- Salam
- Access Technology:
- FIBER
- Download Speed:
- 300 Mbps
- Upload Speed:
- 100 Mbps
- Latency & Gaming Suitability:
- Ultra-low latency (Ideal for Pro Gaming & 4K Streaming)
- Fair Usage Policy (FUP):
- Truly Unlimited (Zero FUP)
- Standard Monthly Price (Inc. VAT):
- 287.50 SAR/mo
- Promotional Offer Price:
- Standard Rate Applies
- 15% Saudi VAT Amount:
- 37.50 SAR/mo
- Cost per Mbps:
- 0.96 SAR/Mbps
- Contract Commitment:
- 12 Months
- Full Contract Total (Lifecycle):
- 3450.00 SAR/mo
- Installation & Setup Fee:
- 100% Free
- Included Router Equipment:
- Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Router
- Mesh Extender / FTTR Coverage:
- Mesh Wi-Fi Compatible
- TV & Entertainment Bundle:
- Internet Only
- CST Open Access Guarantee:
- Guaranteed by CST
- Data Verification Freshness:
- Verified 2026-09-28
- Maximum Download Speed:
- 300 ميجابت/ثانية
- Upload Bandwidth:
- 100 ميجابت/ثانية
- Included Gateway Router:
- راوتر واي فاي 6 متطور مجاناً
- Contract Tenure & Setup:
- عقد 12 شهراً مع تركيب وتأسيس مجاني
نظرة عامة على المقارنة
Salam Telecom has disrupted the Saudi FTTH marketplace by offering its 300 Mbps fiber plan at 287.50 SAR per month, undercutting STC's 345.00 SAR tariff by 57.50 SAR monthly (saving 690 SAR annually).
This benchmark inspects whether these savings compromise network telemetry or if CST Open Access guarantees equal performance.
This benchmark inspects whether these savings compromise network telemetry or if CST Open Access guarantees equal performance.
Key Differences & Highlights
Substantial Financial Advantage: Salam saves 690 SAR annually for identical 300 Mbps speeds.
Symmetrical Upload: Both providers deliver robust 100 Mbps upstream throughput.
Included Hardware: Both contracts bundle complimentary Wi-Fi 6 optical routers.
Comparison Summary & Recommendation
If maximizing annual cash savings while securing full 300 Mbps bandwidth is your primary goal, Salam delivers unbeatable value. If you value mySTC ecosystem integration and extensive technician fleet density, STC justifies its premium.
How This Comparison Works
12-month total cost calculation: Salam (3,450 SAR total) vs STC (4,140 SAR total) with latency, hardware, and upload evaluations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salam fiber line quality identical to STC over the same exterior box?
Yes. Under Open Access infrastructure guidelines, physical optical transmission characteristics are identical.
Choosing Your Operator on Shared Fiber Boxes
Open Access Compatible Across All Fiber Cabinets
In districts supporting open-access fiber infrastructure, you can request fiber subscriptions from multiple operators over your building optical box depending on address availability.