eSIM for Iran
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
- 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 |
| Region | Middle East |
| Capital | Tehran |
| Calling code | +98 |
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 →
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. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.