Iran: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Iran's mobile market is served by three major carriers: MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN), and Rightel. All three operators support 3G and 4G/LTE services commercially. 5G has been commercially launched in the country, though specific deployment details remain limited in available sources. For LTE roaming, eSIM users typically connect via Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 8 (900 MHz), while 5G access uses Band n78 (3.5 GHz).
Regarding eSIM availability, some local carriers in Iran do issue eSIMs to customers, though this capability appears to be rolling out gradually. Given the low confidence level in available data regarding eSIM adoption rates and full technical specifications, travelers or users considering eSIM options should verify current offerings directly with their chosen operator before arrival.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN), Rightel |
| Key travel bands | B3(1800), B8(900), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs (MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN)) |
| Region | Middle East |
| Capital | Tehran |
| Calling code | +98 |
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eSIM providers covering Iran
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | No dedicated Iran page found on the provider's site (checked 2026-07-14) — regional/global plans may still apply; check the provider's destination list | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. Local-eSIM availability checked against carrier-official pages July 2026 (carrier source 1, carrier source 2, carrier source 3). How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.