Island in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Internet in Kish Island: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kish Island?
Foreign sites and apps are filtered; VPNs are throttled. Domestic apps run on the state intranet.
Getting online in Kish Island
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Foreign sites and apps are filtered; VPNs are throttled. Domestic apps run on the state intranet. |
| Outages | Nationwide blackout 8 Jan–26 May 2026; restrictions and slow service continue |
| Tourist SIM | Irancell and MCI sell tourist SIMs at Tehran Imam Khomeini airport with a passport, but international internet is filtered, throttled and sometimes cut. |
| Carriers | Irancell, Hamrah-e Aval (MCI) |
| Blocked services | Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, X and most global sites are blocked; an 88-day blackout hit in 2026. VPNs are common but throttled. |
Coworking in Kish Island
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Kish Island?
Foreign sites and apps are filtered; VPNs are throttled. Domestic apps run on the state intranet.
Which SIM card should I get in Kish Island?
Irancell and MCI sell tourist SIMs at Tehran Imam Khomeini airport with a passport, but international internet is filtered, throttled and sometimes cut.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Iran
- Irancell
- Hamrah-e Aval (MCI)
- Iran e-visa portal (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Kish Free Zone Organization
- UK FCDO travel advice: Iran
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.