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Updated Sep 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Iraq

Korek is the clear centre of Iraq’s published eSIM network lists: nearly all providers name it, while Asia Cell and Zain appear less widely. The radio is therefore effectively decided before a buyer chooses a plan; the meaningful alternative is to look for eSIMs naming one of the other two operators. Their presence is the detail that separates the options here, rather than a broad choice of network brands.

  • KorekBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telecom Ltd

    26 of 30 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, eSimCard, and eSIMnow +21 more

  • Asia CellBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Asia Cell Telecommunications Company

    21 of 30 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, YonoSIM, and eSIMnow +16 more

  • ZainBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Zain Iraq

    10 of 30 providers

    eSimCard, Esimatic, MyEsimGlobal, JamboSIM, and AirPlans +5 more

Where your data comes out in Iraq

The choice of provider decides whether traffic breaks out locally or travels abroad: one uses an Iraqi gateway, while the others route through Austria, Singapore or the United States. The local option gives you an Iraqi IP, helping local banking and government apps behave normally; foreign gateways may be rejected or show overseas content. For the latter, the estimated round trip to Iraqi services is typically about 79ms, rising to roughly 183ms for the furthest route. This adds delay, not a cap on download speed, so video calls should generally remain usable.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Mega eSIMMega eSIMFlag of Belgium~93 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~97 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of United Kingdom~97 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of Singapore~141 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Singapore~141 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of Singapore~141 ms

Iraq eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Iraq: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.85 now, against $3.53 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 48% across 10 months.

That is above the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — Iraq ranks 122 of them, counting from the cheapest, so it pays to compare here rather than take the first plan you see. The move is recent: the figure went up 9% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Iraq$1.85
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$1.85down 48% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.68up 163% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
3,146up 2,778 since Dec 2025
Providers
46up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.85up 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.68up 87% on the previous monthTypical per day3,146up 188% on the previous monthPlans46up 20 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$1.70down 15% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.90up 1% on the previous monthTypical per day1,093up 11% on the previous monthPlans26up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$2.00down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.89up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day985down 2% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
June 2026$2.20down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.87down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day1,000up 4% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
May 2026$2.27down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.93down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day963up 5% on the previous monthPlans22up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$2.34down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.06up 19% on the previous monthTypical per day913up 28% on the previous monthPlans21up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$2.59up 29% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.89up 13% on the previous monthTypical per day712up 2% on the previous monthPlans20Providers
February 2026$2.00down 43% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.79up 23% on the previous monthTypical per day696up 88% on the previous monthPlans20Providers
January 2026$3.50down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.64Typical per day371up 1% on the previous monthPlans20Providers
December 2025$3.53Typical per GB$0.64Typical per day368Plans20Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Iraq

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Iraq, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

A familiar brand is unlikely to settle the choice in Iraq: most major travel eSIM providers list the country. Their catalogues differ more usefully in the amount of data, validity period and what happens when the allowance runs out, so the largest catalogue is not automatically the best fit. The underlying networks named by providers are Korek, Asia Cell and Zain, listed in that order of stated reach. The practical decision is therefore about the plan’s size and expiry, alongside the operator access it specifies, rather than simply finding a seller that works in Iraq.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Iraq?

Korek, Asia Cell and Zain are the Iraqi mobile operators named in travel-eSIM provider listings. That means there is a genuine choice of underlying network, but it is usually made by the eSIM company rather than by the traveller at the point of connection. The operator you use is therefore tied to the provider you select and can normally be identified from that provider’s published network information in advance. Two eSIMs sold for Iraq may consequently use different local networks, even though both are intended for use in the same destination.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Iraq?

Yes, but only in the narrow sense of a promotional sample: Iraq has at least one data eSIM listing priced at zero, rather than a free allowance intended to cover a trip. These offers are generally small and tied to signing up, and may be speed-limited or restricted to one per customer. They can be useful for testing access or sending a message on arrival; regular use will normally require a paid plan.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Iraq?

Unlimited options are widely listed for Iraq, but “unlimited” is not a consistent product here. Providers may give full speed for a daily allowance or for an allowance covering the whole validity period, then reduce the connection sharply; streaming can become impractical and maps may load slowly, although messaging usually still works. Before choosing one, check when the fast-data allowance renews, how severe the slowdown is, and whether the restriction applies to the rest of the day or the plan.

Destinations near Iraq

Crossing a border from Iraq? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Iraq: Middle East, Asia

eSIM Providers for Iraq

ESIM.DOG stands apart in Iraq’s eSIM market by stating access to the most distinct mobile networks, while several other options list just one. The choice is therefore not purely about the data allowance: a single-network eSIM leaves you with that operator throughout your trip, whereas multiple stated networks can provide another route if reception is weaker in a particular area. Check the listed operators against your itinerary, especially if you will travel beyond the main cities.

40 providers sell eSIMs for Iraq. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.