Iraq eSIM
Also covers Iraq
Networks in Iraq
Better than most visitors expect in the cities, and uneven between them
No roaming agreement covers Iraq, so a European plan is full rate here.
Coverage in Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah is better than most outsiders assume — the networks were rebuilt relatively recently and 4G is widespread in the urban areas and the Kurdistan Region.
Between the cities it is uneven. The western desert towards the Syrian and Jordanian borders is largely unserved, and coverage along the Tigris and Euphrates valleys follows the settlements rather than the roads.
Practical note: network availability and the rules around it can change at short notice in parts of the country. Download maps and any documents you might need offline rather than assuming you can fetch them when required.
Iraq eSIM: questions
When does the plan start counting?
From the first connection to a network in Iraq, not from the moment you buy it. Install at home, activate after you land.
Do I get a phone number in Iraq?
No. Plans here are data only: use messaging and calling apps over data.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Yes. Hotspot is included, so a laptop or a second phone can share the data.
What if I run out of data?
Top up the same eSIM with another data plan, any time.
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