Azerbaijan · Telecom, Internet & Apps

Azercell

Azercell is Azerbaijan's largest mobile operator, selling prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs with data packages and coverage across the country.

What it helps with

Mobile internet in AzerbaijanLocal SIM or eSIM with data.
Travelling to the regionsWide coverage outside Baku.
Longer staysKnow the 30-day IMEI rule.

About Azercell:

SIM cards are sold in Azercell shops and registered to your passport. If you stay in Azerbaijan more than 30 days with a foreign phone on a local SIM, the phone's IMEI must be registered for a fee, or the service is cut off; shorter stays and travel eSIMs are not affected.

Key Features:

Prepaid SIM and eSIM: Data, minutes and texts packages.
Coverage: The widest network, including regions.
App: Balance and packages in the Azercell app.
Passport registration: SIM registered at purchase.

How to Get Started:

Buy a SIM or eSIM at an Azercell shop with your passport.
Choose a package with the data you need.
Install the Azercell app to manage the balance.
Top up by card, in the app or at payment terminals.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Bring your passport; for stays over 30 days register the phone's IMEI or the SIM stops working.
Fees: Buy at official Azercell stores in the city rather than airport kiosks with higher prices.

Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Azercell work with a foreign bank card in Azerbaijan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Azercell available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Azercell?: No, an international phone number generally works for Azercell.
Do I need local ID or residency for Azercell?: Yes, Azercell requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use Azercell?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Azercell cost?: Prepaid packages in manat; prices in the app and in shops