❌ Myth: All Iranian mobile networks are slow and unreliable.
✅ Fact: While Iran’s internet infrastructure has faced challenges, MCI and Rightel offer 5G networks in major cities with speeds comparable to many European countries. In Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, you can stream video and make video calls without issues.
❌ Myth: You need to register your eSIM with your passport at a store in Iran.
✅ Fact: No. When you buy an eSIM from Roami, the registration is handled digitally. You do not need to visit a physical store or show your passport. The eSIM activates automatically upon arrival.
❌ Myth: eSIMs don’t work in Iran because of government restrictions.
✅ Fact: eSIM technology is fully supported in Iran. All three major operators (MCI, Irancell, Rightel) offer eSIM services. International travelers can purchase and activate eSIMs before arriving without any issues.
❌ Myth: You can only use an eSIM in Tehran, not in smaller cities or rural areas.
✅ Fact: MCI has extensive 4G and growing 5G coverage in cities like Mashhad, Yazd, and even along highways. While rural coverage is not as dense as in urban areas, you will still have reliable data in most tourist destinations.
❌ Myth: Iran eSIMs are more expensive than buying a local physical SIM.
✅ Fact: Roami’s eSIM plans are competitively priced and often cheaper than tourist SIM cards sold at the airport. Plus, you save time by activating before you travel, and you avoid the hassle of finding a store.