eSIM Restrictions in Turkey: What’s Really Going On – and Why Youresim Is Still Fully Operational

📵 What happened? As of July 10, 2025, the Turkish telecom authority (BTK) has officially blocked access to numerous international eSIM providers—including Holafly, Airalo, Nomad, Saily, Instabridge, Mobimatter, Alosim, and BNESIM. Their websites and apps are now inaccessible from within Turkish mobile networks.

📌 Who’s affected?

• Turkish residents: can no longer purchase or activate eSIMs from these providers while inside Turkey.
• Travelers: are impacted only if they wait to buy or activate their eSIM until after arriving. eSIMs that were installed before entering Turkey continue to work normally.

🔍 Why did this happen? The BTK has not provided an official reason for the block. However, industry experts speculate the move is designed to:

• Encourage consumers to use domestic mobile providers
• Regulate foreign data traffic and protect consumer privacy
• Ensure compliance with local licensing requirements

🛡️ Why Youresim works without interruption Here’s the good news: Youresim is not affected by these restrictions. That’s because we’ve built our infrastructure in close cooperation with local Turkish carriers and meet all national requirements. Our eSIMs:

• Are supported by trusted partner networks in Turkey
• Use unblocked domains and apps
• Can be purchased and activated inside Turkey without any issues

📶 What this means for you:

• You can activate a Youresim eSIM anytime—even after arrival
• Enjoy reliable 4G/5G service across all regions
• No need for VPNs or workarounds to access our platform

🧳 Travel tips for Turkey: If you choose another provider, be sure to install your eSIM before traveling. Also, save the QR code offline—just in case. Accessing blocked services may require a VPN, adding unnecessary hassle to your trip.

✅ Bottom line: Turkey’s eSIM restrictions are a clear reminder that local partnerships matter. With Youresim, you get hassle-free connectivity in Turkey—no blocks, no surprises. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, you’re covered.

➡️ Get your Turkey eSIM from YourESIM now and enjoy hassle-free surfing on your trip – no blocks, no restrictions ⬅️