Iran Telecom Companies: Not Jio, Airtel or Vodafone, this network is the most popular in Iran, it has millions of users..

When we talk about mobile networks in India, the first names that come to our mind are Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). These companies are considered to be the giants of the Indian telecom sector. But do you know that there is no trace of these companies in a country like Iran? A completely different mobile network reigns there, which has millions of users and which is also far ahead in terms of technology in its country. Know here which company is Iran's Jio and why people there trust it.

Iran's largest network
Iran's oldest and largest mobile network is IR-MCI i.e. Hamrah-e-Aval. In the Persian language, it means the first companion. This company is the government telecom company of Iran, which offers network and internet services across the country.

Hamrah-e-Aval Company
It was started in the year 1993 when mobile phones were newly introduced. Today this company provides services to more than 7 crore users. Talking about its coverage, it offers 2G, 3G, and 4G networks all over Iran. Now it is also working on 5G trials.

Government control: This company comes under the government of Iran, so its services are controlled and monitored all over the country.

Which networks are there in Iran?

IR-MCI is the largest network in Iran, but apart from this, there are some other mobile networks in Iran. Irancell (MTN Irancell) is a partnership of South African companies MTN and Iran. It is the second-largest telecom company in Iran. It is especially popular among data users. Apart from this, the third company is Rightel. It is known for its 3G network and is gradually expanding its 4G network.

Why do Indian networks not work in Iran?

Iran has a free and controlled digital ecosystem. Foreign companies are not allowed to enter the market easily there. There are many reasons behind this.

This includes political and international sanctions. Iran has been sanctioned by many countries. America is at the forefront of this. Due to this, the entry of foreign tech companies has become very difficult there.

Data security and control are also a reason for this. The government of Iran wants the country's data to remain safe within the country. Iran promotes its local companies so that they can become independent.

If we compare with Indian companies?

In India, you will find 469.7 million users of Jio. At the same time, according to a report in Iran in the year 2022, Hamrah-e-Aval has 17 million post-paid and 49 million pre-paid users (more now). 4G + 5G networks are available in India. But Iran has 4G services but 5G is in the trial phase. The cost of data in India is quite cheap, 10 to 15 rupees 1GB. In Iran, it is a bit expensive, more than Rs 100 for 1GB of data. In India, telecom companies offer free subscriptions to OTT apps. But in Iran, only limited access is given.

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