City in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Internet in Tabriz: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tabriz?
Foreign sites and apps are filtered; VPNs are throttled. Domestic apps run on the state intranet.
Getting online in Tabriz
| 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 Tabriz
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 Tabriz?
Foreign sites and apps are filtered; VPNs are throttled. Domestic apps run on the state intranet.
Which SIM card should I get in Tabriz?
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)
- UNESCO: Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.