Capital city in Tehran Province, Iran
Internet in Tehran: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tehran?
Cafés and hotels have wifi, but Instagram, Telegram and YouTube are blocked; VPNs are common and often throttled.
Getting online in Tehran
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Home fibre and ADSL exist, but international access is filtered and throttled; foreigners rarely rent long term. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels have wifi, but Instagram, Telegram and YouTube are blocked; VPNs are common and often throttled. |
| Outages | An 88-day blackout hit in 2026; mobile internet is cut at short notice |
| 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 Tehran
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 Tehran?
Cafés and hotels have wifi, but Instagram, Telegram and YouTube are blocked; VPNs are common and often throttled.
Which SIM card should I get in Tehran?
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
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.