Staying connected to the international internet to communicate with the family and carrier is one of the main concerns of each tourist coming to Iran. This is why Vaytrip tries to do his best to resolve this issue as a main concern by contracting the most reputable Iranian oprators such as Hamrah-e Avval and Irancell to provide the travelers with an activated Iranian Local SIM card in the most convenient way possible just through the following steps:
- Order your desired package online
- Pay for the package online
- Schedule your arrival and departure
- Receive your Sim-Card at the airport
Although there are some ordinary advantages to have a local Sim-Card of any country you’re approaching to travel, but the importance of this matter get more higher as the mass media tried to convince the people around the world that Iran is not among those quite safe countries, this is why getting connected to the world during the trip to Iran is a MUST to let the others and beloved ones know that you’re totally safe and happy.
What are the specifications of Iranian Local SIM card
Coverage :
You’ll have access to make any phone calls and internet where-ever you explore
International call & SMS :
Your Sim-Card will be available to let you call and send SMS anywhere you refer
High Speed Connection
3G/4G/5G internet available from your arrival to departure
Easy Access Delivery
You’ll be given with the Sim-Card at an ease, airport or the hotel, whatever you prefer
What are the main Iranian Operators?
Although there are few number of operators available in Iran, but the most the following three operators are possessing the most extensive coverages through the entire country, so the best choices for making sure that you’ll be supported with the Signals are Hamrah-e Avval , Irancell & Rightel.
Hamrah-e Avval
As the first operator in Iran, Hamrah-e Avval is covering 1246 city of Iran. It means that you’ll be supported wherever you go with no concerns of loosing signals. This is how phone calls, SMS & 3G/4G & 4.5G internet will be with you within the entire country, no worries at all.
Hamrah-e Avval Coverage in-terms of available support offices is extensive in a way that you can easily find a representative in each Iranian city. Although no in person refer will be needed, but in case of any issues any problems, you won’t be alone with a not working Sim-Card.
Irancell
The second largest operator in Iran is Irancell which is a member of global MTN service. Irancell is covering 1081 city in Iran with a wide range of available options to let you feel free about signals in every single touristic location you travel.
Irancell is providing 3G/4G/5G & TD-LTE internet. What is important for you as a tourist is 3G/4G & 5G internet which will be available on any kinds of Sim-Card you purchase. The same as the previous operator, Irancell will support you in case of any in person refer needed services, so you’ll be able to find a representative office of Irancell in different cities of Iran.
Rightel
Although there’s a huge difference between the quality of services and signals between Rightel and the first two operators, Hamrah-e Avval and Irancell, but Rightel is also a good option once the rest are not available. Rightel operator is covering 790 cities in Iran with convincing signal coverage and 3G/4G internet access.
How can I activate my Iranian Sim-Card?
The majority of Iranian Sim-Cards offered by Hamrah-e Avval & Irancell will be activated in less than 2 hours after your purchase. But what you’ll receive from Vaytrip Service will be a Sim-Card which will be activated and tested while the internet package is also settled and activated on it, so no worries in this regard.
In case of any issues or none-properly working situation, you won’t need to contact the operator support as Vaytrip will cover any issues on his side with the operator and will provide you with a convenience for sure.
How much does it cost to have an Iranian Sim-Card?
The Iran Sim-Card price is 12€ (with 10 hours domestic phone call credit + a VPN account ) and you can add internet packages from 4€ to 8€ and be sure of staying connected to the internet during the entire trip.
Traffic Limit | Validity | Price |
Hamrah-e Avval & Irancell | ||
7GB | 30 days | €4 |
12GB | 60 days | €6 |
15GB | 90 days | €8 |
Does it really matter my cell phone brand and OS?
Not at all, Iranian Sim-Cards are working on any cell-phone or Smart Phone with any brands any OS. You’ll be able to use Iranian Sim-Cards on iOS, Android, Black Berry OS, Vertu OS and windows phone. Configurations of any of these operating systems will automatically be sent to the phone by inserting the Sim-Card, so no further actions needed to be taken.
How to access no filter internet in Iran?
Although you’ll have access to the 3G/4G & 5G internet in Iran, but you’ll be in need of a VPN to be able to communicate with the others on any social medias as all of them are filtered in Iran. There are numerous number of VPN apps available on Google Play and App Store but none of them will work properly in Iran.
This is why you’ll be in need of purchasing a powerful VPN account which will work according to the configurations and restrictions of the internet Iran. These VPN are mainly running on some official apps like Open VPN, Fair VPN or V2ray (for Android OS), so no need to be worried about any harms to your phone by the VPN configuration.
How to purchase VPN for my Sim-Card?
Any of the Sim-Cards purchased by Vaytrip will be given to you with a VPN account which is according to your stay period, so no worries at all for amy specific actions required in this case.
FAQ:
- Can I purchase just a Sim-Card, as a single service?
Due to the restrictions of Sim-Card delivery, we’re just able to provide you with the Sim-Card while a representative of Vaytrip will meet you at the airport. You’ll need to meet Vaytrip’s representative at the airport to help you set up your Sim-Card and VPN and also transfer you to the hotel.
- Shall I take any actions for activating the Sim-Card?
Not at all, the Sim-Card you’ll be given will be activated by Vaytrip representative and the only action you need to take is to insert the Sim-card and use it.
- How to Set up Vaytrip VPN?
Our representative will set up the VPN on your device upon arrival. So what you need to do it to give him/her your phone and wait for around 5 mins for the process to get completed.
- Can I use Iranian Sim- Cards on any phones?
Of course, no worries at all. Iranian Sim-Cards are compatible with any OS and any devices flawlessly and nothing is required to do.
- Can I use What’s App, Facebook and the other apps?
Although these apps are filtered in Iran, but you’ll be able to use them properly using Vaytrip VPN.
- How fast internet in Iran is?
Iranian internet is not as fast as the developed countries but it’ll work enough convincing to be able to use social medias and sending emails, web searches and etc as it’s on the basis of 3G/4G& 5G.
- Which operator is the best in Iran?
Hamrah-e Avval is the best and largest operator in Iran by covering more than 75 million users in Iran. So the first and best option will be Hamrah-e Avval for sure.
- Is it possible to recharge my Sim-Card credit?
Of course it’ll be, but the issue will be not accessing any Iranian debit card to make the online payment for the recharge. So it’ll be better to contact us and let us know to help you through support@vaytrip.com