eSIM for Iran
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →Iran at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN), Rightel
- Local eSIM
- Some local carriers issue eSIMs (MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN))
- Calling code
- +98
Iran's mobile networks operate on 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies, with coverage provided by major carriers including MCI (Hamrah-e-Aval), Irancell (MTN), and Rightel. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks and their available bands, allowing connectivity across the country for compatible devices.
Given the low confidence in some details about Iran's eSIM landscape, it's worth noting that home-carrier roaming tends to be costly in this region. Travel eSIM country plans are generally considered a more economical and straightforward option than obtaining a local SIM for short visits. While some local carriers do issue eSIMs, a travel eSIM provides a practical alternative for most travelers with modern eSIM-capable phones.
| 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 |
Travel-eSIM country connectivity cheat-sheet
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Travel eSIM or local SIM in Iran?
Home-carrier roaming is costly here; travel-eSIM country plans are available and generally cheaper and simpler than a local SIM for short stays. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Iran
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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 →
Frequently asked questions
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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.