Uzbekistan eSIM

The two primary choices are to either purchase a local physical SIM upon arrival or obtain an eSIM Uzbekistan plan ahead of your travel. The eSIM process is easier — you buy a plan online, get a QR code, scan it into your phone settings, and the data is waiting for you when you arrive.

Coverage quality depends on the local networks a provider connects to. eSIM Cards plans for Uzbekistan run on the strongest available local networks, which cover the main cities — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Andijan — as well as the wider regions.

Yes — that is one of the main advantages of buying an online eSIM for Uzbekistan through a provider like eSIM Cards. There is no local registration required, no passport scan submitted to an Uzbek carrier, and no in-person verification process.

The eSIM Cards plans have large data amounts included — 50GB and 100GB in 30 days — which rest most travellers at ease,  even those working remotely or streaming on a regular basis.

Yes. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and other similar messaging and calling apps are all working for me in Uzbekistan on data.

Absolutely — eSIM Cards plans are not limited to any particular city or region. One plan and you're covered nationwide.

The 4G network is mature in the major cities of Uzbekistan, and is getting to the rural villages as well as along highway routes for those that are traveling. 5G service is being rolled out in some areas of Tashkent, but it is not yet as widespread as 4G.

The easiest solution is just to turn off data roaming on your home SIM when you’re in Uzbekistan, and get a local eSIM for all your data needs. With a prepaid eSIM, you pay a preset amount upfront, and there's no bill shock waiting for you when you get back.

Yes, as long as the device itself supports eSIM. On the iPhone side, that means XS and newer (from 2018 onwards) through to the current models. On Android, Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and a range of other handsets all support eSIM. You can check device compatibility on the eSIM Cards website before purchasing.

After the purchase, an email with a QR code and instructions for installation will be delivered to you. On the iPhone, head to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM and then scan the code. On Android, it is generally Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM, but the language varies a little by manufacturer.