Iran eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Iran is active straight away: in Iran it connects to the MCI (Hamrahe Aval), Irancell, MCI (Hamrah-e Aval), MTN Irancell, RighTel networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 78%. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Iran — at a glance
- Local networks
- MCI (Hamrahe Aval), Irancell, MCI (Hamrah-e Aval), MTN Irancell, RighTel
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 78%
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
Iran fascinates with its turquoise-tiled mosques, its labyrinthine bazaars and landscapes that range from the salt desert to snow-capped mountains. But travelling in this country off the beaten track calls for good digital preparation. Local SIMs are hard for foreign nationals to get, and the paperwork at the airport can come as a surprise. With an eSIM activated from France before you leave, you arrive in Tehran already connected, able to find your way through the lanes of Isfahan, locate your route in the gardens of Shiraz or contact your host without losing a precious minute.
Flight time from Paris
About 5h30 to 6h (direct flight to Tehran)
Time difference with France
+2h30 in winter, +1h30 in summer (UTC+3:30)
Best time to visit
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November)
Power socket type
Type C/F — no adapter needed from France
Why is an eSIM essential in Iran?
Iran has particularities that make an eSIM especially valuable. Local operators such as MCI and Irancell do not readily let foreigners buy a physical SIM card: you often have to show your passport, fill in forms and wait several hours, even several days. Some travellers leave without ever managing to get a valid SIM. In addition, Iran's digital borders are strict: many international services are blocked, which strengthens the need for a reliable connection on arrival to set up your secure-access tools. A Simpartout eSIM lets you get around these logistical obstacles: you activate your 4G plan from Paris, and you set foot on Iranian soil with a working connection on the local network. Ideal for a trip where every hour counts.
Network coverage in Iran
Operator
MCI (Hamrahe Aval)
+ Irancell
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
78%
How to install your Iran eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Iran, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Iran, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Iran, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Iran, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Iran best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | €5–30 | €5–15/day | |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |