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Internet, SIM and apps

Operators, SIM and eSIM, prices, coverage, VPN, useful apps

Last checked: October 31, 2026

Every government we checked advises against travel to Syria. This guide describes no road, city or region as safe. Read your own government's current advice before you book.

Mobile operators in Syria (2025–2026)

reliable secondary sources
Operators
Syriatel
New licence winner
Zain Group
Zain Syria brand launch
Targeted Q1 2027
MTN Syria customers
About 6.3 million
Sources and details

Syria has two working mobile networks: Syriatel and MTN Syria. Both run 2G, 3G and 4G. A third licence was awarded to Wafa Telecom in 2022, but we found no evidence that Wafa runs a commercial network. Some travel sites still list it, so treat those claims with care.

MTN Syria is changing hands. MTN Group announced its exit in 2021. In March 2026 the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched a tender for a new licence to replace MTN's. On 30 June 2026 the ministry named Kuwait's Zain Group as winner, with a bid of US$747 million for a 25-year licence. Zain will hold 75% of a new Syrian company; a Syrian state entity will hold 25%.

During a six-month handover Zain, the ministry and the MTN team are to keep services running for about 6.3 million customers. The 'Zain Syria' brand is targeted for launch in the first quarter of 2027. Until then the network still trades as MTN Syria. The new licence is built around 5G. Enab Baladi reported in March 2026 that two operators are to remain in the market for five years.

Syriatel was owned by Rami Makhlouf until the fall of the Assad government and has been under judicial custody since June 2020. A company disclosure dated 15 February 2026 lists several Syrian joint-stock companies as its main shareholders. In November 2025 the ministry described both operators as private companies that are financially and administratively independent.

In the north (Idlib area), a provider called Syria Phone sells data packages, according to one tour operator. Turkish networks have long been used near the Turkish border. Since 23 December 2025 Turkcell says its customers can roam across all of Syria.

Operators
Syriatel; MTN Syria (to become Zain Syria) as of October 2026
New licence winner
Zain Group (Kuwait), US$747 million, 25 years, 75% Zain / 25% Syrian state entity as of July 1, 2026
Zain Syria brand launch
Targeted Q1 2027 as of July 1, 2026
MTN Syria customers
About 6.3 million (Developing Telecoms); 5,978,660 active (Wikipedia infobox) as of July 2026
MTN Syria coverage (operator figure)
99.5% of population, 80% of territory as of 2026
Syriatel networks
GSM 900/1800, 3G 2100, 4G 1800 as of 2026
Short codes
Syriatel *999#; MTN *100# (balance and bundles) as of October 19, 2026

Sources:

How a foreign visitor buys a SIM card

sources partly disagree
Documents
Original passport with Syrian entry stamp or visa
Where
Official Syriatel or MTN service centres
Time needed
About 15–60 minutes
SIM/line price
450–500 new SYP
Sources and details

Buy at an official Syriatel or MTN service centre. Travel sites agree on this. Small shops may not be able to register a foreign passport, and a SIM sold without proper registration may stop working later.

Bring your original passport with the Syrian entry stamp (or visa) and an unlocked phone. Some branches also ask for a photo of your passport on the phone and the address of your hotel. Registration takes about 15 to 60 minutes, according to one rental company's guide.

In Damascus, guides mention branches in Shaalan, Mezzeh and near Bab Touma, and a Syriatel shop by Merjeh Square. Some guides mention an operator kiosk in the arrivals hall at Damascus airport. Opening hours are irregular, and late-night arrivals may find it closed.

Activate the line and a data bundle before you leave the shop. Check that mobile data, WhatsApp and maps work. Ask for a written receipt showing the amount and currency.

Rules on how long the line stays active differ by source. Wego says a prepaid line stays active if used at least once every 90 days. Another travel site says a visitor's line stops working on the day the legal stay expires. Ask in the shop.

Documents
Original passport with Syrian entry stamp or visa; unlocked phone as of October 2026
Where
Official Syriatel or MTN service centres; possibly an airport kiosk (irregular hours) as of October 2026
Time needed
About 15–60 minutes as of July 29, 2026
SIM/line price
450–500 new SYP (about US$3.50–4); some travel sites quote US$15–20 including a first bundle as of 2026-07 to 2026-10

Sources:

Foreign phones: IMEI registration and customs

not verified – treat with care
Old grace period (pre-2025)
About 1 month before blocking of unregistered phones
Old customs fee
About 40–75% of the phone's value
Current rule for visitors
Not confirmed
2G/3G phone imports
Ban reported
Sources and details

Syria has charged customs on mobile phones since 2020. Under the old system, a phone not registered in Syria worked for about one month. Then the operator sent a notice that the phone would be blocked unless the customs fee was paid. In 2024 the fee was usually 40–75% of the phone's price, according to Enab Baladi.

We found no current official rule (2025–2026) for foreign visitors on a short stay. One Arabic headline says arrivals may use their phones on the network for 30 days only, but we could not open the article or see its date. Syriatel's website has a menu item for a 'mobile device declaration service', but the page showed no content when we checked.

A rental company's guide (July 2026) says handset duties are separate from SIM fees. It also says bringing a brand-new, sealed phone may trigger customs procedures and charges. It advises using your own phone and declaring extra devices if asked. A Syrian news site reported on 3 September 2026 a ban on importing 2G and 3G phones; we saw only the headline. The ministry plans to phase out 2G and 3G networks.

Practical advice: bring the phone you normally use. If you plan to stay longer than about a month with a Syrian SIM, ask the operator whether your handset must be declared. Do not let anyone change your phone's IMEI number. Decree No. 40 of 2023 sets fines and prison terms for avoiding telecom fees by fraud.

Old grace period (pre-2025)
About 1 month before blocking of unregistered phones as of May 2024
Old customs fee
About 40–75% of the phone's value as of May 2024
Current rule for visitors
Not confirmed (one unverified headline: 30 days) as of October 31, 2026
2G/3G phone imports
Ban reported (headline only) as of September 3, 2026

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eSIM: local and international options

sources partly disagree
MTN eSIM launch
19 May 2025
Local eSIM price
Syriatel 450 SYP
Roamify Syria
1 GB/7 days US$10
Monty eSIM Syria (listed)
5 GB/7 days US$32.99
Sources and details

MTN Syria launched an eSIM on 19 May 2025, sold at its service centres. Syriatel also offers an eSIM, according to Wego (October 2026) and Syrian Guides (July 2026). Both say foreign visitors can get one with a passport. You need an unlocked phone that supports eSIM. The shop gives you a QR code to scan. Syriatel's own eSIM web page showed no content when we checked, and one travel blog (October 2026) still says eSIMs are not available. Confirm in the shop.

International travel eSIMs for Syria exist but are expensive and data-only. They give no Syrian phone number, so no normal calls or SMS. Roamify sells Syria plans and says they run on Syriatel and MTN. Monty eSIM is listed on comparison sites. dRoam lists Monty, Aeronnect, Roamify and a regional plan from Esimtofly. Visit Damascus also names LinkeSIM. We could not confirm a current Syria plan from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad or Ubigi. A 2024 guide said Airalo once sold a 3G-only Syria eSIM; we could not open Airalo's page.

International eSIMs are useful as a backup on arrival, before you reach a shop. For a longer stay, a local SIM or eSIM is much cheaper.

MTN eSIM launch
19 May 2025 as of May 14, 2025
Local eSIM price
Syriatel 450 SYP (~US$3.70); MTN 700 SYP (~US$5.70) as of October 19, 2026
Roamify Syria
1 GB/7 days US$10; 3 GB/30 days US$26.50; 10 GB/30 days US$65 (data only, hotspot allowed) as of October 31, 2026
Monty eSIM Syria (listed)
5 GB/7 days US$32.99; 10 GB/15 days US$59.99 as of October 2026
Other listed sellers
Aeronnect (1 GB/7 days US$10.99), Esimtofly regional plan, LinkeSIM as of July 3, 2026

Sources:

Data bundle prices

sources partly disagree
Syriatel 1 day / 2 GB
60 SYP (~US$0.45–0.50)
Syriatel 7 days / 3 GB
240 SYP
Syriatel 30 days / 10 GB
700 SYP
Syriatel 30 days / 35 GB
1,900 SYP
Sources and details

Prices are set in Syrian pounds and change often. Since 1 January 2026, prices are quoted in new pounds (1 new pound = 100 old pounds). Some sellers may still quote old pounds, so check which one is meant.

In November 2025 both operators raised bundle prices by 70–100% and cut the number of bundles from about 200 to 15. Hourly and cheap night bundles were removed. The ministry asked both companies to explain the prices and to deliver a 60-day improvement plan.

As of October 2026, a 2 GB one-day bundle costs about 60 new SYP (about US$0.50) on both networks. Larger monthly and 90-day bundles exist. A 1-day social bundle gives 4 GB for WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Messenger, X and Instagram. Figures from different guides are listed below; they are snapshots, not official tariffs.

Be wary of very high quotes. One travel site warns that unofficial sellers and some hotel desks ask US$45 or more for a SIM.

Syriatel 1 day / 2 GB
60 SYP (~US$0.45–0.50) as of 2026-07 to 2026-10
Syriatel 7 days / 3 GB
240 SYP (~US$1.70) as of July 11, 2026
Syriatel 30 days / 10 GB
700 SYP (~US$5) as of July 11, 2026
Syriatel 30 days / 35 GB
1,900 SYP (~US$13.60) as of July 11, 2026
Syriatel 90 days / 60 GB
3,000 SYP (~US$21.40) as of July 11, 2026
Syriatel 100 GB data-only
2,000 SYP (~US$16.40) as of October 19, 2026
MTN 30 days / 6 GB
480 SYP (~US$3.40) as of July 11, 2026
MTN 200 GB
3,000 SYP (~US$24.60) as of October 19, 2026
Social bundle 1 day / 4 GB
40 SYP (both operators) as of October 19, 2026
Exchange rate used by Wego
US$1 = 122 new SYP (Central Bank, 18 Oct 2026) as of October 18, 2026
Old-pound prices after Nov 2025 rise
Daily 6,000 old SYP; weekly 12,000; 3-month 300,000 (~US$27) as of December 1, 2025

Sources:

Mobile data speed and coverage

reliable secondary sources
Median mobile download (Ookla via DataReportal)
24.69 Mbps
Median fixed download (Ookla via DataReportal)
3.35 Mbps
Average mobile / broadband (ISOC Pulse, ~300 users)
28.5 / 4.36 Mbps
Average mobile / fixed (SpeedGeo)
19.2 / 4.8 Mbps
Sources and details

Mobile data is much faster than fixed internet in Syria. Ookla data quoted by DataReportal gave a median mobile download speed of 24.69 Mbps at the end of 2025, almost double the year before. Fixed broadband was only 3.35 Mbps. Other measurements are similar: Internet Society Pulse shows 28.5 Mbps mobile and 4.36 Mbps broadband for 2026, and SpeedGeo about 19 Mbps mobile and 4.8 Mbps fixed for April 2025 to March 2026.

Coverage is best in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia and Tartus. Rural areas, small towns and roads between cities may have weak 3G or no signal. Thick walls in old-city houses can block the signal indoors. MTN is stronger in some places and Syriatel in others; travel guides suggest a dual-SIM phone with both.

5G is not yet commercially available in any meaningful way. Zain plans to build a 5G network after it takes over MTN's licence.

Median mobile download (Ookla via DataReportal)
24.69 Mbps as of December 2025
Median fixed download (Ookla via DataReportal)
3.35 Mbps as of December 2025
Average mobile / broadband (ISOC Pulse, ~300 users)
28.5 / 4.36 Mbps as of 2026
Average mobile / fixed (SpeedGeo)
19.2 / 4.8 Mbps as of 2025-04 to 2026-03
Internet users
9.25 million (35.8% of population) as of October 2025

Sources:

International roaming

sources partly disagree
Turkcell roaming in Syria
Nationwide from 23 Dec 2025
Sources and details

Using your home SIM in Syria may not work, or may be very expensive. Check with your own operator before you travel.

The only clear case we found is Turkcell (Turkey). Its CEO said that from 23 December 2025 Turkcell customers can use data, messaging and calls across Syria; before that Turkcell worked only in the north and border areas.

Syriatel lists outbound roaming services for its own customers, but its roaming pages did not show a partner list when we checked. We could not confirm roaming for European, Gulf or North American operators.

Turkcell roaming in Syria
Nationwide from 23 Dec 2025 (data, messaging, calls) as of December 22, 2025

Sources:

Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés and the airport

sources partly disagree
Damascus airport Wi-Fi
Free, arrivals and departures halls, about 10 minutes per session
Sources and details

Damascus International Airport has free Wi-Fi in the arrivals and departures halls. You scan a QR code on the 'Free Wi-Fi' screens and accept the terms. Each session lasts about 10 minutes.

Most hotels offer Wi-Fi. Travellers describe it as usable for messaging and browsing but often slow, unstable at peak times and weak away from reception. Fixed broadband in Syria is slow (median about 3–5 Mbps), so do not plan video calls, streaming or large uploads on hotel Wi-Fi.

Sources disagree on cafés. One guide lists Wi-Fi in cafés and restaurants; another says public Wi-Fi in cafés and public spaces should not be expected. A local data bundle is the more reliable option.

Damascus airport Wi-Fi
Free, arrivals and departures halls, about 10 minutes per session as of November 11, 2025

Sources:

Power cuts and network outages

official sources

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026), and Germany's Foreign Office has a travel warning in place (status 30 October 2026).

Sources and details

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026), and Germany's Foreign Office has a travel warning in place (status 30 October 2026). The FCDO says electricity, internet and cellular services are intermittent in many parts of Syria (safety page updated 2 September 2026). Germany's Foreign Office advises keeping phones and power banks fully charged at all times.

Travel sites report that mobile signal and Wi-Fi can drop during power cuts, and that damaged fibre links make service fragile. Carry a power bank, and download maps, tickets and translations for offline use.

Syria used to cut mobile internet during national school exams. In June 2025 mobile services near exam centres were cut on a published schedule; landlines and emergency services stayed on. In June 2026 the Ministry of Communications said services would continue without interruption during exams, which Euronews called the first time in more than a decade.

Sources:

Messaging and calls apps; blocking

sources partly disagree

WhatsApp is the main messaging app in Syria.

Sources and details

WhatsApp is the main messaging app in Syria. Hotels, booking platforms and bus companies often confirm by WhatsApp. Syriatel sells a 'social' bundle that covers WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Messenger, X and Instagram, which shows these apps work on its network.

Before December 2024 Syria blocked hundreds of websites and monitored the internet. Wikipedia says censorship was lifted after the government changed, but this claim is poorly sourced, and it is unknown whether monitoring continues. We found no official current list of blocked apps.

Two travel sites (2025–2026) say internet calls (VoIP) or video calls may be restricted or unreliable, without naming apps. We found no Syria-specific information for Signal, FaceTime or Skype. Test calls early on Wi-Fi and on mobile data.

Apple does not list Syria in its App Store country list (30 October 2026). Download all the apps you need, and log in to them, before you travel.

Sources:

VPN use

not verified – treat with care

We found no current Syrian law or official statement on VPN use by visitors.

Sources and details

We found no current Syrian law or official statement on VPN use by visitors. Travel guides recommend installing and testing a VPN before arrival, because VPN websites may be hard to reach from Syria. They suggest it mainly for public Wi-Fi and for sites or apps that do not load.

Under the old government, people who bypassed state servers could be tracked or arrested, according to Wikipedia. The rules after 2024 are not clear. Use a VPN with care and do not assume it hides you from local authorities.

Sources:

Recommended setup for travellers

reliable secondary sources

Before you go: unlock your phone.

Sources and details

Before you go: unlock your phone. Download offline maps (Organic Maps, OsmAnd or similar), Arabic in Google Translate for offline use, and all apps you need, because the App Store does not list Syria. Install and test a VPN. Consider a small international Syria eSIM as a backup for arrival day.

On arrival: use the free airport Wi-Fi for a first message. Buy a local Syriatel or MTN SIM or eSIM at an official service centre with your passport. Activate a bundle and test data, WhatsApp and maps before leaving.

During the trip: a dual-SIM phone with both Syriatel and MTN gives the best coverage. Carry a power bank. Treat hotel Wi-Fi as a bonus, not your main connection. Keep the receipt for your SIM and your passport with you.

Sources:

Apps for travellers

Google Maps

reported to work

Google's map, search and navigation app; offline areas can be downloaded in some countries.

Organic Maps

not confirmed for Syria

Free offline map and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap; download the Syria map before travelling.

OsmAnd

not confirmed for Syria

Offline map and GPS app using OpenStreetMap data; unlimited map downloads require the paid tier.

Google Translate

not confirmed for Syria

Text, voice and camera translation; Arabic is supported and some languages can be downloaded for offline use.

WhatsApp

works in Syria (verified)

Messaging and calling app; the standard way to contact hotels, drivers and businesses in Syria.

Proton VPN

not confirmed for Syria

VPN app with a free tier (servers in 10 countries, no data cap).

Roamify (Syria eSIM)

reported to work

International data-only eSIM seller with Syria plans that it says run on Syriatel and MTN.

    Syriatel Cash

    works in Syria (verified)

    Syriatel's mobile wallet for paying merchants and bills and sending money; one account per Syriatel number.

      Aqrab / Akrabelik (Syriatel)

      works in Syria (verified)

      Syriatel's app to manage your line, bundles and Syriatel Cash history.

        More apps and services (taxis, stays, delivery) in the smart travel guide

        Frequently asked questions

        Can I buy a Syrian SIM card as a foreigner?

        Yes, according to several 2026 travel guides. Go to an official Syriatel or MTN service centre with your passport (with the Syrian entry stamp) and an unlocked phone.

        [8][9][10]

        Is there a SIM counter at Damascus airport?

        Some guides mention an operator kiosk in arrivals, but hours are irregular and it may be closed at night. If there is none, buy in the city at an official branch.

        [9][10]

        How much does mobile data cost?

        Very little by international standards: in October 2026 a 2 GB one-day bundle cost about 60 new Syrian pounds (about US$0.50). Prices change often, so check in the shop.

        [8][9]

        Can I get a local eSIM?

        MTN has sold eSIMs since May 2025 and Wego reports Syriatel does too, for visitors with a passport. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked; one blog still says eSIMs are unavailable, so confirm in the shop.

        [9][35][8][11]

        Do international travel eSIMs work in Syria?

        A few smaller providers such as Roamify sell data-only Syria plans that run on Syriatel and MTN. They are much more expensive than a local SIM and include no phone number.

        [19][20][14]

        Will my home SIM roam in Syria?

        Possibly not. Turkcell announced nationwide roaming from 23 December 2025; for other operators we found no confirmation, so ask your provider before travel.

        [23][9]

        Do I have to register or pay customs for my own phone?

        We could not confirm a current rule for short-term visitors. In the past, unregistered phones worked for about one month before being blocked; ask the operator if you stay longer.

        [36][41][10]

        Does WhatsApp work in Syria?

        Yes. It is widely used, and Syriatel even sells a social bundle for WhatsApp, Telegram and other apps. Internet calls may be less reliable than messages.

        [16][8][13]

        Do I need a VPN?

        It is not required, but travel guides recommend installing one before arrival in case some sites do not load. We found no official rule on VPN use.

        [8][13]

        Is hotel Wi-Fi good enough for work?

        Usually not for video calls or uploads. Fixed internet in Syria averages only about 3–5 Mbps, while mobile data averages about 20–28 Mbps.

        [24][25][12]

        Will the internet be cut during my visit?

        Outages linked to power cuts are common in many areas. Exam-time shutdowns happened in 2025, but in June 2026 the ministry kept services running during exams.

        [32][27][28]

        Can I download apps once I am in Syria?

        Do not count on it. Apple does not list Syria among App Store countries, so install and set up apps before departure.

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        Not yet verified (17)
        • Current (2025–2026) rule on IMEI registration or customs for visitors' own phones: no official source found. Only an older Enab Baladi article (May 2024: about one month, then blocking) and an unopened headline ('30 days only', date unknown). The Syriatel 'mobile device declaration' page had no content.
        • MTN Syria website (mtn.com.sy) blocks automated access; MTN prices, eSIM price and visitor rules come from secondary sources only.
        • Syriatel's site is script-rendered: the eSIM page, roaming page and full internet-package list showed no data. Prices come from Syrian Guides (July 2026) and Wego (October 2026), not from an official tariff.
        • dRoam lists a 'Syriatel tourist prepaid SIM, 3 GB/30 days, US$15' citing syriatel.sy/packages; we could not confirm this product on Syriatel's site and it conflicts with other price data.
        • Wafa Telecom: licensed in 2022 (Reuters headline via Wikipedia), but no evidence of a commercial launch. Travel 963 and dRoam mention it in confusing ways; not confirmed.
        • Roaming: no list of foreign operators with roaming agreements in Syria found, apart from Turkcell (Dec 2025). European/Gulf operator roaming not checked on operator sites.
        • International eSIM: Airalo and Holafly pages could not be opened; Airalo's MENA regional page does not list its countries. Whether Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad or Ubigi currently sell Syria is not confirmed (esims.io and dRoam say they generally do not).
        • Blocking: no current official or monitored list of blocked sites/apps; no Syria-specific data for Signal, FaceTime or Skype; VPN legal status unknown.
        • Ookla Speedtest Global Index page for Syria was blocked; speed figures come via DataReportal (Ookla), Internet Society Pulse and SpeedGeo. No speed data by region or operator found (SpeedGeo labels mobile tests 'Syrian Telecom' only).
        • Payment apps: no source opened for Sham Cash or MTN Cash in this session, so they are not in the app list; Syriatel Cash and its Aqrab app have no verified store links (Google Play search is not fetchable).
        • Emergency and health apps: no Syrian emergency or health app found. Not included.
        • Taxi, delivery, stays and airline apps are already in data/hub.json (shahm-taxi, yallago, electrotaxi, waddini-aleppo, zakinn, beeorder, movo, rahal, syriabooking, syrian-airlines, my-syria) and are not repeated in 'apps'.
        • Hub note: hub.json 'syriatel' cites syriatel.sy/products/syriatel-esim-service as eSIM evidence; on 2026-10-31 that page showed 'No data found'. Better evidence: Wego (2026-10-19) and Syrian Guides (2026-07-11).
        • Hub note: hub.json 'mtn-syria' gives May 2025 for the MTN eSIM; Syrian Guides gives the start date 19 May 2025 and Wego cites SANA (18 May 2025). Both consistent with the hub.
        • Hub note: Apple's App Store availability list (2026-10-30) does not include Syria, so iOS store links in the hub are for other storefronts (e.g. US). Travellers must install apps before arrival.
        • Hub note: 'connectivity' in hub.json has only Syriatel and MTN; candidates to add: Turkcell nationwide roaming (Dec 2025), Damascus airport free Wi-Fi (already cited in hub notes), international Syria eSIM sellers (Roamify).
        • Search budget ran out before Arabic searches on VPN rules, Sham Cash and current exam-shutdown policy for late 2026 could be done.
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        39. Roamify blog – Best eSIM for Syria in 2026 (vendor content) August 18, 2026 Last checked: October 31, 2026
        40. Syria 360 – headline: Ban on importing 2G and 3G phones (search result only) September 3, 2026 Last checked: October 31, 2026
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