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Best eSIM for Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has solid 4G coverage across Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and main tourist routes. A travel eSIM is almost always cheaper than carrier roaming.

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Tashkent strong — rural moderate 5 providers compared

Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.

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Field tip — Uzbekistan is not EU — roaming charges apply

Uzbekistan is not an EU member. EU RLAH does not apply. Carrier roaming is expensive. A travel eSIM is almost always cheaper. Uzbekistan has undergone a major tourism boom — cards are now accepted at many tourist hotels in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Cash in Sum is still useful at bazaars, local restaurants and for transport. Some bazaar stalls quote prices in USD — you can pay in either currency.

Field tip — Coverage is excellent in Silk Road cities; download offline maps for Kyzylkum Desert drives

Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Termez all have strong 4G. The major tourist circuit is well covered. Driving between cities across the Kyzylkum Desert on the highway can mean 50–100 km stretches with limited signal. Download offline maps for inter-city travel. The Aral Sea region (Moynaq) is remote with very limited coverage. The Nuratau Mountains and rural Fergana Valley have decent signal in main towns.

Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation and independent travel guides (2026).

eSIM — Uzbekistan

Our selection of providers for Uzbekistan — data-only plans, install before arrival. Use the calculator above to compare more options for your specific trip.
Yesim
Prepaid tiers (1–30 GB, 30-day validity) and a day-by-day unlimited ladder (1–30 days). 7-day unlimited plan available. Carrier not disclosed.
From $3.00 Check plans on Yesim
Airalo
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB) plus four unlimited day-passes (3–15 days). Routes via Beeline (4G).
$1.57 per GB Check plans on Airalo
aloSIM
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB) plus four unlimited day-passes (3–15 days). Routes via Beeline (4G).
Unlimited from $12.50
Unlimited up to 2 GB/day at full speed, then throttled to 512 Kbps.
Check plans on aloSIM
More options — aggregators
MobiMatter Not reviewed
Marketplace aggregating plans from 30+ eSIM providers.
30+ providers
Browse plans on MobiMatter
SimOptions Not reviewed
Multi-provider aggregator with coverage across 200+ destinations.
200+ destinations
Browse plans on SimOptions

Network coverage in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has four mobile operators: Ucell (strongest coverage on the Silk Road tourist corridor — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz), Beeline (wide national reach, competes well in cities), Uztelecom and Mobiuz. For the main tourist circuit, both Ucell and Beeline provide reliable 4G. 5G is available on Ucell and Uztelecom in major cities; travel eSIMs connect on 4G.

All international travel eSIMs for Uzbekistan — including the three on this page, Airalo, Yesim and aloSIM — route exclusively via Beeline. Ucell and Uztelecom are only accessible via a local physical SIM card purchased in-country with passport registration. For remote areas or extended rural travel, a local Ucell SIM provides better coverage than any travel eSIM.

Where are you travelling from? Does your plan cover this destination?

CarrierUzbekistanVerdict
AT&T
All AT&T plansPlan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Get an eSIM.
Verizon
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Get an eSIM.
T-Mobile
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
T-Mobile
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUzbekistanVerdict
EE
All EE plans500 MB / 1 day: £8.Get an eSIM.
O2
All O2 plans100 MB / 30 days: £26; 500 MB / 30 days: £45; 1 GB / 30 days: £65.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone
All Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £8.Get an eSIM.
Three
AdvancedPlan data / 1 day: £7.Get an eSIM.
Three
EssentialNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUzbekistanVerdict
TELUS
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 14 days: CA$70.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Bell
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; plan data / 30 days: CA$120; plan data / 30 days: CA$320.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Rogers
All Rogers plansNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada et InternationalIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada, États-Unis et Mexique · Forfaits Canada et États-Unis · Forfaits Canada et France · Other Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
Prices exclude tax.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUzbekistanVerdict
Telstra
All Telstra plansPay as you go: A$3/MB.Get an eSIM.
Optus
All Optus plansPay as you go: A$1/MB.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone (TPG)
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPlan data / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierUzbekistanVerdict
Vodafone Ireland
All Vodafone Ireland plans500 MB / 1 day: €5.Get an eSIM.
Three Ireland
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Get an eSIM.
eir
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
Check whether this destination is in your plan's included zone.If not, an eSIM is almost always cheaper than pay-per-MB roaming.

Arrival protocol in Uzbekistan

Before departure from home
Check your phone supports eSIM — dial *#06#, look for an EID number.
Install the eSIM before your flight — activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Save the QR code and setup instructions offline (screenshots or PDF).
Download offline maps for your destinations before you leave.
After landing in Uzbekistan
Go to Settings → Mobile data → select the eSIM as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid background charges.
Test with a page load. If nothing loads, toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds and try again before deleting the profile.

VPN, passwords and documents

On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa, insurance and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.

Mistakes to avoid in Uzbekistan

Leaving data roaming on your home SIM. Background apps will generate charges.
Deleting the eSIM if it does not connect immediately. Check settings first.
Installing the eSIM after arrival. Activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Complete your travel kit
eSIM for mobile data
VPN for public Wi-Fi
Password manager
Cloud + offline docs
See the full checklist →

Continuing your trip in Asia?

Many travellers combine Uzbekistan with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Kazakhstan, eSIM in Kyrgyzstan and eSIM in Tajikistan. For multi-country trips combining Uzbekistan with neighbouring Asia destinations, our Asia regional plan comparison may be useful.