- Reliability
- Moderate
Good to know
Good to Know
- Mobile data is very cheap in Uzbekistan, making network coverage and reliability the most important factor when choosing a provider rather than price.
- For the best network experience in Uzbekistan, choose Uzmobile or Ucell, especially if staying primarily in Tashkent and major cities.
- All e-SIM providers currently operate on the Beeline network, which has the weakest coverage; e-SIMs are convenient in city centers but not ideal if you plan to travel to remote areas.
- For the best network experience in Uzbekistan, choose Uzmobile or Ucell when buying a physical SIM at Tashkent Airport or in the city.
- Uzbekistan does not restrict access to major websites or apps; Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Telegram all work without a VPN.
Home Broadband
- Cost Context
- Fiber and GPON are primary available technologies in Tashkent city center. DSL/ADSL options exist but are being phased out for fiber deployment.
Typical Speeds
- Upload Mbps
- 72
- Download Mbps
- 58
- Provider Tested
- Uztelecom (12-month average April 2024–March 2025)
Primary Providers
Fiber (GPON), FTTB
- Provider Name
- Uztelecom
- Market Share Notes
- Dominates fixed broadband, carries 98% of fixed connections
Wi-Fi based
- Provider Name
- Sola.uz
- Market Share Notes
- Wireless internet option in Tashkent and regions
Mobile Carriers
Ucell
- Coverage
- Broadest 4G in major cities, strong 5G rollout in Tashkent as of 2023
- Technology
- GSM (4G LTE on 700 MHz B28, 850 MHz B5/B18, 2600 MHz B7; 5G on 3500 MHz B78)
- e-SIM Status
- e-SIM trials underway, limited full availability
- Recommended For
- Urban users in Tashkent and cities; faster data speeds in cities
Beeline (Unitel)
- Coverage
- Broadest nationwide coverage among all operators; weakest 4G coverage in cities compared to Ucell
- Technology
- GSM (4G LTE on 800 MHz B20, 850 MHz B5/B18, 1800 MHz B1; 5G planned)
- e-SIM Status
- e-SIM available for iPhone; mostly for international roaming visitors
- Recommended For
- Travelers needing nationwide coverage and e-SIM compatibility
Uzmobile (Uztelecom)
- Coverage
- Excellent countrywide coverage including remote areas; CDMA provides wide reach
- Technology
- GSM/CDMA (4G LTE on 1800 MHz B1; 5G on 3500 MHz B78)
- e-SIM Status
- No e-SIM plans announced
- Recommended For
- Best overall choice for coverage quality nationwide; strong in Tashkent
Mobiuz (UMS)
- Coverage
- Market leader status; reliable service in populated areas
- Technology
- GSM (4G LTE)
- e-SIM Status
- Not announced
- Recommended For
- Urban areas; secondary option to Ucell/Uzmobile
Connectivity Reliability Tier
moderate
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Uzbekistan has shifted to fiber and 4G/5G networks with Uztelecom expanding fiber backbones, and 5G rolling out in Tashkent, but Internet resilience is relatively stronger than neighboring Central Asian countries while Uzbekistan carries high Internet unreliability rating of 98%; coverage is strong in urban Tashkent and major cities but fragmented infrastructure outside city centers and occasional infrastructure-dependent outages (power grid incidents) pose reliability challenges for remote workers.
e-SIM Availability
- Status
- Growing but limited; all current e-SIM providers run on Beeline network
- Providers
- Third-party e-SIM vendors (Airalo, Holafly, Saily) operate on Beeline infrastructure
- Coverage Caveat
- Beeline has weakest 4G coverage in Tashkent/cities compared to Ucell and Uzmobile; e-SIMs work well in city centers but not recommended for nationwide travel
- Native Carrier e-SIM
- Beeline: e-SIM for iPhone available; Ucell: trials only; Uzmobile/Mobiuz: not yet available
Mobile SIM Card Cost
- Premium Data Plan
- UZS 100,000
- Tourist Prepaid Typical
- UZS 50,000
SIM Registration Requirements
Passport required; SIM card shops available at Tashkent International Airport (baggage claim area), major city retail stores, train stations, and e-commerce platforms (Click.uz, Zoodmall.uz). Registration typically completes within 10–15 minutes.
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this connectivity & internet research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.