Iran eSIM, no KYC
Prepaid data for Iran that never asks who you are: pick a pack below, pay from any crypto wallet, and scan the QR that appears on your order page. No ID, no account, no email — connected in about two minutes.
Prepaid data packs — Iran
Priced in USD · paid in cryptoPAY FROM BALANCE Buy in one tap from your balance. & top up in crypto first — it takes a minute.
Coverage
Runs on the local network in Iran
The strongest available signal is selected automatically at activation — no manual carrier hunting.
- MCI Iran
- 01Pick a packNo signup wall — this page is the shop.
- 02Pay from any walletFresh invoice address, every order.
- 03Scan the QROnline in Iran in ~2 minutes.
Know before you go
Mobile data in Iran: what to know
Networks, coverage and how the eSIM fits
Iran's mobile network is dominated by a handful of state-linked operators, and MCI, the Mobile Communication Company of Iran and the partner this eSIM connects to, covers Tehran and the major cities with reliable 4G. Coverage follows the population: it is strong across the plateau cities and along the main highways, and thins out in the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges and the more remote stretches of the eastern deserts near the Afghan and Pakistani borders.
Iran's international banking sanctions cut off foreign cards and much of the familiar app ecosystem at the source, so arriving with data already active matters more here than in most countries. Installing the eSIM before the flight means it attaches to MCI on landing, no local SIM shop visit, no passport handed over; that covers maps around Isfahan's bazaars and Yazd's old town, and a working connection without navigating a foreign banking system just to get a phone contract.
Buying a SIM locally vs. this eSIM
Buying a local SIM in Iran means registering it to a passport at a telecom office or authorized shop, a process that takes time and, for foreign visitors, usually needs to happen in person rather than online. A travel eSIM sold abroad sidesteps all of it: MCI carries the connection as a roaming partner exactly as it would for any visiting network, so nothing is registered locally and no office visit is needed.
Questions
Iran eSIM, answered
Does a Iran eSIM require KYC or ID?
No. This is a data-only travel eSIM — no identity document, no local registration step for you in Iran. You hold an anonymous token account funded in cryptocurrency, and each order is identified by a random code. That code is the only thing linking you to the purchase.
Which networks does it use in Iran?
Your eSIM connects to MCI Iran — the best available signal is selected automatically. Coverage and speed come from the local carrier, exactly like any SIM sold in the country.
When does the plan start, and can I top it up?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Iran, not when you buy — order before you fly. Every pack lasts 30 days and can be topped up anytime from the same order page, paid the same anonymous way.
Can I share the connection (hotspot)?
Yes. Tethering and hotspot work normally, and the eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM, so your number, calls and WhatsApp keep working while the data flows through the Iran eSIM.
Will messaging apps like WhatsApp work in Iran?
Access to WhatsApp and several other foreign platforms has been restricted in Iran at various times, and availability can change without notice. Many travelers use a VPN over their data connection for access; the eSIM provides the connection itself but does not include or guarantee access to any specific blocked service.
Can I pay for anything with an international card in Iran?
No. International banking sanctions mean foreign Visa, Mastercard and similar cards do not work anywhere in Iran, regardless of data connectivity. Most travelers carry cash, usually euros or US dollars, to exchange locally, since this is a banking limitation rather than anything a data connection can fix.
