| Feature | | MCI (Hamrahe Aval) Database | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subscriber Share | ~50% (About 70M SIMs) | ~70% (About 90M SIMs) | | Data Granularity | Higher (4G/5G users generate 3x more metadata) | Lower (Legacy 2G base creates sparser logs) | | Leak Frequency | High (Targeted by Western-based hacktivists) | Moderate | | Location Accuracy | ~50 meters (Urban) | ~200 meters (Urban) | | Business API Cost | ~$0.003 per query (bulk rates) | ~$0.005 per query (less competitive) |
described Irancell’s response as one of the most "shameful" statements, as the company initially downplayed the event despite the legitimacy of the records. Privacy Concerns: Irancell Database
Search for “Irancell Database” on hacker forums, and you’ll find fake dumps and scam listings. Real data breaches at major Iranian telcos have been rare and quickly contained. Irancell now uses for payment info: your credit card number never touches the main CDR database—only a one-way token exists. | Feature | | MCI (Hamrahe Aval) Database
The leak sparked significant public anxiety, especially since Telegram was the most popular social platform in Iran at the time, making the data highly accessible. Safety Warning: Irancell now uses for payment info: your credit
Approximately 20 million users (roughly 75% of the subscriber base at the time).