Reuse it next trip
Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a Iran package — no new install.
eSIM for Iran
🇮🇷 Iran eSIM from ₪18.23
Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz are LTE. Many Western apps are blocked on local SIMs; a roaming eSIM often still reaches them. You land connected on MCI, Irancell, Rightel, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Iran eSIM data plans — tax included
All Iran plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Iran
Which networks does the Iran eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on MCI, Irancell and Rightel — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. Expect LTE across Iran; 5G is not yet offered to roaming profiles here.
Good to know before you go
- WhatsApp and Instagram can fail on a local SIM. A roaming profile is the workaround.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Tehran and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Iran eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Iran package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your Iran eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in Iran
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see MCI in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Iran eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Iran cost?
Plans for Iran start at ₪18.23 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for ₪36.83. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Iran eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on MCI, Irancell and Rightel — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. Coverage is LTE/4G across the country.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for Iran if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Iran package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Iran eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Iran eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Iran data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Iran eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Iran, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in Iran?
WhatsApp and Instagram can fail on a local SIM. A roaming profile is the workaround.
Nearby
All of Middle East →Traveling on from Iran?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
Visiting several countries? The Middle East regional plan covers Iran and its neighbors on one balance.
Land in Iran with your BFF already on.
From ₪18.23 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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