What works in Jordan

Check what will work on holiday. Every fact with its source and date.

Checked 12.11.2026

Jordan⛔ Some apps blocked

In Jordan, TikTok (since December 2022) and Clubhouse are blocked, and some VPN sites are unavailable. WhatsApp calls used to be blocked by operators, recent data are mixed; messengers were temporarily switched off during school exams in June 2024.

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TikTok Blocked since 16.12.2022, still blocked as of the end of May 2024Source: freedomhouse.org, 05.2024 · according to freedomhouse.org, 05.2024
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WhatsApp calls Operators blocked WhatsApp and Viber calls; in 2025 Reuters still mentions VoIP restrictionsSource: techcentral.co.za, 14.08.2025 · according to techcentral.co.za, 14.08.2025
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Messages (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) Messaging apps were temporarily blocked during exam hours in June-July 2024Source: freedomhouse.org, 06.2024 · according to freedomhouse.org, 06.2024
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Viber calls Viber calls were blocked by operators (FOTN 2021)Source: ecoi.net, 05.2021 · not verified
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Facebook Facebook Live was throttled during the 2020-2022 protestsSource: freedomhouse.org, 2024 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2024
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VPN ExpressVPN, Proton, NordVPN and TunnelBear have been blocked since 2021; a 2023 law penalizes anonymizersSource: freedomhouse.org, 06.2024 · according to freedomhouse.org, 06.2024
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Other Clubhouse blocked since 2021; 12 news sites were blocked in May 2025Source: freedomhouse.org, 05.2025 · verified
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FaceTime Not foundSource: · not verified

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Telegram calls Telegram and Messenger were available (FOTN 2021)Source: ecoi.net, 05.2021 · not verified
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Signal No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025
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Instagram No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025
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YouTube No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025
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X (Twitter) No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025
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Google (Search, Gmail, Maps) No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025
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Streaming No blocking mentioned in FOTNSource: freedomhouse.org, 2025 · according to freedomhouse.org, 2025

Getting round via a roaming eSIM: We found no reliable source that a roaming eSIM bypasses local restrictions. eSIM sellers' blogs claim it does, but they are an interested party.

Happened before

06/07.2024: Messengers blocked during school exam hours (Tawjihi) · source
12.2022: Internet shutdown in southern towns during fuel protests · source

What to do

Messages work, calls may drop. Have a fallback: voice notes or a normal call.
VPN services' sites may not open here. Is a VPN legal: ExpressVPN, Proton, NordVPN and TunnelBear have been blocked since 2021; a 2023 law penalizes anonymizers
During protests, elections or exams the internet or some services have been cut here (06/07.2024, 12.2022). It usually affects a tourist for a day or two.
Install and sign in to the apps you need at home: WhatsApp, Telegram, Privat24, monobank, Diia, Maps. Some app stores and sites may not open in the country.
Keep your Ukrainian SIM in the phone with roaming on: bank SMS come to it. Switch data to the eSIM and turn off «Data roaming» on the Ukrainian SIM.
About Tutu eSIM, honestly: Tutu eSIM is data only, without a number. Normal calls and SMS go through your Ukrainian SIM at roaming rates. So where calls in messengers are blocked, the eSIM alone won't open them.

Do WhatsApp calls work in Jordan?

Operators blocked WhatsApp and Viber calls; in 2025 Reuters still mentions VoIP restrictions

Does FaceTime work?

Not found

Is a VPN legal?

ExpressVPN, Proton, NordVPN and TunnelBear have been blocked since 2021; a 2023 law penalizes anonymizers

Do Privat24 and monobank work?

Yes, mostly. Banks confirm log-ins by SMS or push to the «financial» number, so keep the Ukrainian SIM in the phone.

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