Irancell and Hamrah Aval have raised their internet, call, and SMS service tariffs by up to 40% from the early hours of Friday, November 1, 2026. This decision could have significant impacts on the daily lives of users, especially in the current economic conditions.
Details of the Price Increase
According to the published announcements, the prices of new internet packages will officially take effect from this date, and users will face higher rates. For example, the price of a one-month 1GB internet package has reached 28,000 tomans. This price increase means more financial pressure on households and businesses that rely on internet services.
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Impact on Users and Businesses
Users of fixed internet and Irancell's fiber optic services will also not be spared from this price increase. Given that many businesses and individuals depend on the internet for their daily activities, this increase in costs could lead to a decrease in the quality of life and work. Especially at a time when many businesses are still recovering from recent economic crises, this price increase could act as a serious barrier.
Irancell has also announced that internet packages purchased before this date will remain usable without changes until the end of their validity. This decision somewhat assures users that their past expenses will not go to waste.
New Rates for Messaging Apps and Domestic Websites
Another noteworthy point is the new rates for domestic messaging apps, which are calculated at one-third of the standard rate. This could encourage users to utilize domestic services. Additionally, domestic websites will also be subject to half-price rates, which could help increase traffic and usage of these resources.
These changes in internet service rates come at a time when users have been continuously facing economic problems and a shortage of financial resources in recent years. This situation indicates serious challenges for both users and operators, as both groups are under pressure.
Ultimately, this price increase seems to be a reaction to economic conditions and the need to cover the operating costs of the operators. However, it remains to be seen whether these changes will lead to an improvement in service quality in the future.
