🇮🇷 eSIM plans for Iran

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Heavy Restrictions

Getting Online in Iran

Iran blocks most major social media platforms, messaging apps, and foreign news sites. Adult content and LGBTQ+ content are strictly prohibited. VPN usage is officially illegal but widely practised — download a VPN before travelling to Iran.

Widespread Censorship Social Networks Chat Apps VoIP Calling Political Websites News Outlets Adult Sites LGBTQ+ Content VPN Use Restricted

Services affected: Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Twitter/X, YouTube, most foreign news, adult content

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Which networks you connect to in Iran

Your eSIM roams onto Iran's own operators. These are the networks and the frequencies they run — check your phone supports them before you travel.

Operator 4G / LTE bands 5G bands 5G
Hamrah-e Aval (MCI) B1, B3, B7, B8 n78 Yes
Irancell B1, B3, B7, B8 n78 Yes
33.8 Mbps
Median download
9.2 Mbps
Median upload

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index, July 2025

Coverage in Iran

B20 (800 MHz) not deployed; foreign phones lacking B1/B3/B7/B8 may fall back to 3G or have no LTE service. Rural and desert regions have extensive coverage gaps.

Common Questions

The details worth knowing about your Iran eSIM

No, this eSIM covers Iran only. If you plan to visit a neighbouring country, you will need a separate eSIM for that destination. The network does not roam onto foreign operators under this plan.

You may struggle. Both Hamrah-e Aval and Irancell use bands B1, B3, B7, and B8 for 4G. Without B1 or B3, your phone will likely fall back to 3G or lose LTE entirely, especially in areas where B7 and B8 coverage is weaker.

The eSIM will connect to either Hamrah-e Aval (MCI) or Irancell, depending on signal strength in your location. Both operators provide 4G on bands B1, B3, B7, and B8, and 5G on n78 where available.

5G is limited. Both operators support band n78, but coverage is not nationwide. Rural and desert areas have extensive gaps. In cities with 5G, you need a phone that supports n78 to access it.

No local ID registration is required for this eSIM. It activates remotely before you travel, so you bypass Iran’s in-country SIM registration rules. Simply install it and connect upon arrival.
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