The short answer
The best eSIM for Iraq is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $8.39, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $2.69 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Asia Cell 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $5.79 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $8.39 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $13.69 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Coverage in Iraq: what to know
Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek are the three main networks, and Korek is especially popular in the Kurdistan region. One guide advises a local SIM for remote areas; confirm registration rules with the operator.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Based on travel guides, not a network test. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which Iraq eSIM for your trip
- A week$5.793 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$8.395 GB · 30 days
- A month$13.6910 GB · 30 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Iraq data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Asia Cell 4G | $2.69 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Asia Cell 4G | $5.79 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Asia Cell 4G | $5.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Asia Cell 4G | $8.39 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Asia Cell 4G | $13.69 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | Asia Cell 4G | $26.89 |
6 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Iraq eSIM by city
Iraq coverage, place by place
| Baghdad | Guides describe reliable 4G in Baghdad, including business districts and the Green Zone; coverage thins in the western desert and border areas. |
|---|---|
| Erbil | Guides describe reliable 4G in Erbil, with strong signal around the Citadel; Korek is described as the dominant Kurdistan Region network. |
| Basra | A guide describes Basra as well covered with reliable urban 4G; rural areas are patchier, and networks can slow during pilgrimage peaks. |
| Sulaymaniyah | A guide ranks Sulaymaniyah among the Kurdistan Region cities with the strongest 4G, with Korek described as the main regional network. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in Iraq
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
Planning Iraq
Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for Iraq?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Iraq’s main networks (Asia Cell 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 6 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Iraq cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $2.69 and went up to $26.89 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Iraq?
Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek are the three main networks, and Korek is especially popular in the Kurdistan region. One guide advises a local SIM for remote areas; confirm registration rules with the operator.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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