Turkey eSIM Restrictions: What the Ban Means for Travellers

Good news for SimplySIM users: SimplySIM eSIMs are not affected by Turkey's new restrictions. You can keep using our service as usual. We are monitoring the situation and will update this guide if anything changes.

What Has Changed?

On 10 July 2025, Turkey's telecom regulator (BTK) issued a ban that blocks access inside Turkey to the websites and apps of several global eSIM providers, including Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Instabridge, Mobimatter, Alosim and BNESIM.

Critics say the move appears aimed at pushing users towards domestic operators such as Turkcell, Türk Telekom and Vodafone, which have close ties to government-affiliated entities.

Important: this is not a ban on eSIM technology itself. eSIMs still work in Turkey, but the profile needs to be installed before you arrive in the country.

Who Is Affected?

• Customers of the blocked eSIM providers. SimplySIM is not affected by the new rules.
• Anyone trying to buy or top up an eSIM while in Turkey from a blocked provider, as their websites and apps will not load.
• Travellers who buy and install their eSIM before arrival: their profiles generally keep working until the data or validity period runs out.
• Turkish residents travelling abroad, who can no longer buy travel eSIMs from blocked providers while in Turkey and may face higher roaming costs or need a physical SIM abroad.

Why SimplySIM Is Safe to Use

SimplySIM's service is unaffected because we do not rely on any of the blocked provider platforms. Install your eSIM before you fly and you can enjoy uninterrupted data in Turkey.

We also offer unlimited data plans on our Turkey eSIM page, so you will not need to top up while you are there and your data keeps working for the whole trip.

We are monitoring the situation closely. If any change affects our network or service, we will update this guide straight away.

Need Help Before You Travel?

If you have any questions or need help installing your eSIM before your trip, our support team is ready to help. Just contact us.

Safe travels and stay connected with confidence!