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Stay connected in Iran with an eSIM

Iran is calling. Whether you are visiting Tehran or exploring further afield, an eSIM keeps you online without swapping plastic SIM cards. This guide covers device compatibility, arrival tips and honest plan availability for Iran.

Iran at a glance

CapitalTehran
Dial code+98
CurrencyIranian rial (IRR)
Time zoneUTC+3:30
Main languagesPersian
RegionAsia

Using an eSIM in Iran

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of buying a plastic SIM on arrival, you install a mobile plan by scanning a QR code or tapping an activation link — it takes minutes and your physical SIM slot stays free. Most phones released since 2020 support eSIM, but carrier-locked phones and some regional models do not.

Before you travel, check whether your device supports eSIM. If it does, you can install your Iran plan before departure and land with data already working — maps, ride apps and messages from the first minute.

Arrival tips for Iran

esimgomobile plans for Iran

Monthly plans and travel packs are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live Amazon Pay checkout. See Iran plans and pricing.

Need a Iran phone number too?

Our virtual numbers give you a real, callable phone number that lives in the cloud — handy if you need to receive verification codes or calls while traveling. Iran numbers (+98) are listed alongside eSIM plans now. How virtual numbers work.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy an esimgomobile eSIM for Iran today?

Yes — esimgomobile plans are live now. Monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout. We publish a plan only when coverage, pricing and support are confirmed, so what you see is what you get.

Will my phone work with an eSIM in Iran?

If your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked, yes. Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Check your device before you buy anything.

Can I keep my home number while using an eSIM in Iran?

Yes. That is the point of dual SIM: your home line stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. Just disable data roaming on the home line.

Get connected today

Iran plans are live. See monthly plans and travel packs with real prices and live checkout.

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The experience

Iran, connected.

Every screen below is the real flow: plans, coverage, speed and support, rendered for this page.

affectionate mother and daughter
Ready for Iran?
Get your eSIM
“Ready for Iran?” — the banner on Iran: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Speed test
855Mbps
5G · Iran · 49 ms
Speed test in Iran: 855 Mbps down, 49 ms ping on 5G.
  1. 1Live usage ring: see remaining data at a glance, no mental math.
  2. 2Top-up button sits right where you need it when data runs low.
esimgomobile.com
Dashboard
Active eSIMs2
Data left50 GB
Current cityIran
Web dashboard for Iran: active eSIMs, 50 GB left, current city.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
Tele Agent transcript
What happens when my data runs out in Iran?
You get a heads-up at 80%, then one-tap top-up. No roaming-bill surprises in Iran.
Tele Agent transcript — “What happens when my data runs out in Iran?” answered specifically for Iran.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
eSIM plan
Atlas 5GB5 GB · 30 days
Iran
Install eSIM
Atlas 5GB plan screen for Iran — 5 GB · 30 days, install one tap away.
  1. 1The Tele Agent answers in plain language — no telecom jargon.
  2. 2Every answer is specific to your trip, not a generic FAQ.
David Rado
Get connected
1 Pick a plan2 Scan QR3 Land online
Get connected for Iran in three steps: plan, QR scan, land online.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Language
DeutschEnglish日本語
Language picker on Iran — Deutsch, English, 日本語: the app speaks six languages.
  1. 1Signal widget: network generation and destination, always visible.
  2. 2Five bars, zero ambiguity about what you're connected to.
Launch facts
195destinations live
31free tools
$8entry monthly plan
Launch facts behind Iran — 195 destinations live, 31 free tools, $8 entry monthly plan: numbers we publish and stand behind.
  1. 1Coverage pins show where partner networks are live.
  2. 2The map answers the only question that matters: will it work there?
Iran · coverage
5 carriers · automatic selection
Iran coverage map: carrier pins live, selection automatic.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
Support
How does Iran work?
Enter your trip details and get an instant answer — no account needed.
Support snippet — Iran: what it does, in one honest answer.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
$8
entry monthly plan
launch fact
Launch fact behind Iran: $8 entry monthly plan — a fixed figure, not live telemetry.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Tele Agent
“Setting up your Iran line…”
Tele Agent voice: “Setting up your Iran line…” — hands-free help.
  1. 1The Tele Agent answers in plain language — no telecom jargon.
  2. 2Every answer is specific to your trip, not a generic FAQ.
My eSIM
36%5 GB left
Days left24
Top up+10 GB
My eSIM dashboard for Iran: 36% left, 5 GB remaining, one-tap top-up.
  1. 1Live usage ring: see remaining data at a glance, no mental math.
  2. 2Top-up button sits right where you need it when data runs low.
Recent speeds
Rio de Janeiro284 Mbps
Sydney829 Mbps
Barcelona290 Mbps
Recent speeds for Iran — Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Barcelona: illustrative 5G figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
a turkish airplane flying above the white clouds
Pack light. Stay connected in Iran.
Get your eSIM
Live now · no waitlist
“Pack light. Stay connected in Iran.” — the CTA card on Iran: plans live now, no waitlist.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
vs roaming
esimgomobile eSIMone price
Carrier roamingper-day fees
10 GB · 14 days · Iran
Roaming math for Iran: one prepaid price versus per-day carrier fees.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Why travelers pick it
  • One-tap top-up
  • Hotspot included
  • 24/7 support
Why travelers pick Iran: One-tap top-up, Hotspot included, 24/7 support.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
Virtual number
+1 205 335 1291
Routes toIran
SMS + voiceEnabled
Virtual number for Iran: +1 205 335 1291 — SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Atlas 50GB
50 GB · 60 days
Iran
Atlas 50GB chip — 50 GB · 60 days, for Iran.
  1. 1The plan chip: name, allowance and destination in one line.
  2. 2Everything you need to confirm you're on the right plan.
eSIM installedYour Iran plan is ready.
Push · just now
Install notification — your Iran plan is ready, pushed instantly.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
vibrant nightlife in tokyo s bustling streets — Group chats stay live across every border around Iran.
Group chats stay live across every border around Iran.
wing of a flying airplane — The Iran skyline at dusk: video call home with the whole city behind.
The Iran skyline at dusk: video call home with the whole city behind.
a man standing on wood log — Driving through Iran: live traffic reroutes around the jam.
Driving through Iran: live traffic reroutes around the jam.
view from airplane window over turquoise skies — The Iran derby: tickets scanned, replays streamed, ride home booked.
The Iran derby: tickets scanned, replays streamed, ride home booked.
silver and black laptop near white mobile phone on wooden table — The Iran SIM queue, skipped entirely: installed before the plane doors opened.
The Iran SIM queue, skipped entirely: installed before the plane doors opened.
modern smartphone displaying software update screen — Market day in Iran: look it up, translate it, pay by phone.
Market day in Iran: look it up, translate it, pay by phone.
a phone s user interface with applications — The Iran rail pass: schedules live, seat reservations in-app.
The Iran rail pass: schedules live, seat reservations in-app.
man in black jacket sitting on brown wooden folding chair using macbook — Countryside Iran: the farmhouse found, the gate code in the messages.
Countryside Iran: the farmhouse found, the gate code in the messages.
business partners having a meeting at the office — The Iran airport express: ticket in the wallet before the plane lands.
The Iran airport express: ticket in the wallet before the plane lands.
man video calling using a laptop while sitting on a chair — Iran, fully mapped — navigation works the second you step outside.
Iran, fully mapped — navigation works the second you step outside.
Pok Rie — Markets of Iran: haggle with the converter open, pay with a tap.
Markets of Iran: haggle with the converter open, pay with a tap.
traffic on a street in paris — Festivals in Iran: meetup point pinned, friends found in the crowd.
Festivals in Iran: meetup point pinned, friends found in the crowd.
vibrant nightlife in tokyo s shinjuku district — Plazas of Iran after dark — the eSIM doesn't keep office hours.
Plazas of Iran after dark — the eSIM doesn't keep office hours.
Stephen Leonardi — The Iran night market: stalls mapped, must-try dishes translated.
The Iran night market: stalls mapped, must-try dishes translated.
captivating view from airplane window at sunset — The Iran layover: working, streaming and messaging, all covered.
The Iran layover: working, streaming and messaging, all covered.
man holding a mobile phone in the dark — Golden hour in Iran, fully online — the trip documents itself.
Golden hour in Iran, fully online — the trip documents itself.
man walking at a river in mountains — Sunrise over Iran: weather checked, boots on, data on.
Sunrise over Iran: weather checked, boots on, data on.
eiffel tower in paris — Harbor light in Iran: photo backups uploading before you've sat down.
Harbor light in Iran: photo backups uploading before you've sat down.
laptop and coffee at outdoor cafe workspace — Coast roads beyond Iran: the map keeps up wherever you roam.
Coast roads beyond Iran: the map keeps up wherever you roam.
red metal bridge — The Iran business district: hotspot powering the whole pitch meeting.
The Iran business district: hotspot powering the whole pitch meeting.

Explainer

The mobile landscape in Iran

This is a data-first eSIM. Messaging, maps, translation and browsing all work immediately; calls and texts run through your usual apps on your existing number unless you add a virtual Iran number.

Your esimgomobile eSIM connects to local partner networks in Iran automatically. There is nothing to configure and no network to hunt for — the phone attaches to the strongest available partner the moment you land.

Most phones sold in the last five years support eSIM, and the only hard requirement is that the phone is carrier-unlocked. If your phone accepts an eSIM profile, Iran will work.

What that means in practice

  • Land connected: enable the eSIM line when the wheels touch down in Iran.
  • Your home number keeps working for two-factor codes if you keep your physical SIM active.
  • No manual network selection — the eSIM handles it.
  • Data works across Iran from the first minute; there is no activation delay.

Explainer

Choosing the right plan for Iran

Match the plan to the trip, not the other way round. A long weekend of maps and messaging in Iran is comfortably covered by Atlas 5GB over 30 days.

Every plan is prepaid with the full price shown before you pay. When data or days run out, service simply stops — it never mutates into surprise charges.

Working remotely from Iran, or hotspotting a laptop all day, is Atlas 50GB territory over 60 days. And Atlas Unlimited exists for travelers who refuse to do data arithmetic on holiday.

Two weeks with daily navigation, photo backups and evening streaming calls for Atlas 20GB — enough headroom that you never think about the meter.

Traveler profiles

  1. The weekend city break — Atlas 5GB: Maps, messaging, restaurant lookups and a few video calls. 5 GB over 30 days is plenty for three or four days abroad.
  2. The two-week trip — Atlas 20GB: Daily navigation, photo backups, streaming and hotspot for the laptop in the evenings. 20 GB gives you room to breathe.
  3. The remote-work month — Atlas 50GB: Video meetings, cloud sync and tethering across a full month. 50 GB over 60 days covers serious use.
  4. The always-on traveler — Atlas Unlimited: No metering, no mental math. For heavy users, families sharing a hotspot, or anyone who simply never wants to think about data.

Explainer

Install before you fly: three steps

  1. Buy before you fly
    • Order from home, the hotel, or the departure lounge — delivery is instant and digital.
    • No shipping, no pickup counters, no airport SIM queues.
  2. Add the eSIM
    • One QR scan adds the plan to your phone. iPhone and Android both walk you through it in under a minute.
    • You can install now and activate later — the plan starts when you choose.
  3. Stay online abroad
    • Data, maps, translation and messaging work the moment you land.
    • Running low? Top up in one tap from your dashboard — no new QR code needed.

The whole process takes about two minutes and happens entirely on your phone — buy at home, install at the gate, activate on arrival in Iran.

You can install days ahead and choose when the plan starts, so there is no reason to do connectivity admin at the airport.

Explainer

Iran connectivity tips from frequent travelers

  • Set a data alert at 80% so a top-up never surprises you mid-trip.
  • Hotspot sparingly: one laptop tethered all day can burn through a week of phone data.
  • Keep your home SIM active for two-factor codes from your bank; run data on the eSIM line.
  • If a page won't load, toggle airplane mode for ten seconds — it forces a fresh network attach.
  • Turn off auto-play on social apps before you fly; it quietly eats roaming data.
  • Save your eSIM QR code somewhere safe (email it to yourself) in case you switch phones mid-trip.
  • Check that your phone is carrier-unlocked before you buy any eSIM — locked phones can't add one.
  • Screenshot your hotel address and booking confirmations — you'll want them with no signal.

None of this requires technical skill — it's the accumulated common sense of people who travel through Iran monthly.

The single highest-leverage tip: set everything up before departure. Connectivity problems are ten times harder to solve on airport Wi-Fi.

Explainer

What your Iran trip looks like, connected

Evenings are for the trip, not for hunting Wi-Fi passwords. Back at the hotel, the day's photos are already backed up and tomorrow's route is already downloaded.

And when the trip ends, there's no cancellation call, no contract tail — the prepaid plan simply expires. Iran stays in your photos, not on your bill.

The rental counter calls? If you added a virtual number, you answer on the spot. The restaurant needs a confirmation text? Covered.

Picture it: the plane lands in Iran, you toggle the eSIM line on, and by the time you're walking to immigration your maps already know where the hotel is.

See the math

Iran, visualized.

Connectivity dashboard — Iran

Live product data for this destination, switchable by dataset.

195
destinations live
▲ global footprint
4
Atlas plans
prepaid, no contracts
~2 min
typical install
QR scan to online
6
app languages
EN ES FR DE PT JA
Atlas 5GB: 5 GB over 30 days — Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 5 GBAtlas 20GB: 20 GB over 30 days — Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 20 GBAtlas 50GB: 50 GB over 60 days — Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 50 GBAtlas Unlimited: Unlimited over 30 days — Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited Unlimited
Atlas 5GB: 30-day validity, Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 30 daysAtlas 20GB: 30-day validity, Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 30 daysAtlas 50GB: 60-day validity, Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 60 daysAtlas Unlimited: 30-day validity, Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited 30 days
Maps & navigation: ≈5 MB/hour → ~200 hours per GBMaps & nav ≈200 h / GBMessaging & email: ≈20 MB/hour → ~50 hours per GBMessaging ≈50 h / GBSocial browsing: ≈150 MB/hour → ~6.7 hours per GBSocial ≈6.7 h / GBVideo calls: ≈600 MB/hour → ~1.7 hours per GBVideo calls ≈1.7 h / GBHD streaming: ≈1.5 GB/hour → ~40 minutes per GBStreaming ≈40 min / GB
Illustrative projection — Day 1: 100% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 8: 76% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 15: 52% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 22: 30% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 30: 8% of maxDay 1Day 8Day 15Day 22Day 30Illustrative projectionIllustrative projection — moderate use ≈ 0.7 GB/day on Atlas 20GB.

Hover any bar or point for its exact value. Tabs switch datasets — everything on this panel is computed from live product data unless labeled illustrative.

Connectivity dashboard — Iran. Four switchable datasets plus the headline numbers for Iran — hover anything for exact values.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.
Included with every plan. 5G, hotspot, WhatsApp continuity, top-up, support, six languages — all tiers.
Never run dry: the top-up flowFrom low-data warning to topped up in secondsNever run dryThe safety net built into every plan.180% alertA heads-up before you run low — never a surprise.2One-tap top-upAdd data from your dashboard in seconds.3Instant & seamlessApplies to your existing eSIM. No new QR code.
Top-up flow. Top-ups apply instantly to your existing eSIM — no reinstall.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for Iran — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to Iran.PLANDATAVALIDITYAtlas 5GBWeekend breaks & light use5 GB30 daysAtlas 20GBTwo-week trips & daily use20 GB30 daysAtlas 50GBRemote work & hotspotting50 GB60 daysAtlas UnlimitedHeavy use, zero meteringUnlimited30 days
Plan comparison matrix. All four Atlas plans work in Iran; pick by trip length and appetite for data.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for IranNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in Iranesimgomobile network data6app languagesesimgomobile network data2 mintypical install timeesimgomobile network dataPlus: local numbers where available, hotspot included, 24/7 support.Prepaid only — when the plan ends, it simply stops. No contracts.
Coverage facts. Iran connects to the fastest available local partner network automatically.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
FAQ at a glance. Still curious? The Tele Agent answers anything else instantly.
Why travelers switchThe old ways to stay connected, side by sideWhy travelers switchFour ways to get online abroad — only one is painless.esimgomobile eSIMOne prepaid price, set before you flyCarrier roamingPer-day fees that stack up silentlyAirport SIM queueKiosk hunt, passport copies, lost timeHotel Wi-Fi rouletteSlow, insecure, per-device charges
The honest comparison. One prepaid price versus per-day fees: the math, made visible.
Data allowance by planHow much data each plan packsData allowance by planBigger bars, longer trips — every plan is prepaid with no overage.Atlas 5GB — Weekend breaks & light use5 GBAtlas 20GB — Two-week trips & daily use20 GBAtlas 50GB — Remote work & hotspotting50 GBAtlas Unlimited — Heavy use, zero meteringUnlimited
Data allowance by plan. Bigger bars, longer trips — every plan prepaid, no overage math.
What your gigabytes meanTypical hourly usage per activityWhat your gigabytes meanTranslate plan sizes into real travel behavior.Maps & navigation≈ 5 MB / hourMessaging & email≈ 20 MB / hourSocial browsing≈ 150 MB / hourVideo calls≈ 600 MB / hourHD streaming≈ 1.5 GB / hourTypical usage rates — actual consumption varies by app and quality settings.
Data usage guide. Gigabytes translated into hours — the Iran usage guide.
Get connected in three stepsFrom purchase to online in about two minutesGet connected in three stepsNo store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.1Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.2Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.3Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.
Three-step setup. Buy, scan, land: the whole sequence fits in a coffee queue.
Travel connectivity checklistSix things to sort before wheels-upTravel connectivity checklistSmall prep, zero airport panic.Check unlock statusCarrier-locked phones can't add an eSIM — verify first.Install before you flyAirport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.Screenshot bookingsHotel address & confirmations, available with no signal.Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.Set an 80% alertA top-up should never surprise you mid-trip.Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.
Pre-flight checklist. Small prep now, zero airport panic later.

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