Internet in Almaty: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

88 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Almaty?

Median fixed broadband in Kazakhstan is 88 Mbps and mobile is 88 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Most cafés have wifi, though speed varies; many nomads work from cafés or rented desks.

Getting online in Almaty

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Kazakhtelecom and others is standard in apartments; roughly 5,000–8,000 KZT a month.
Cafés and coworking	Most cafés have wifi, though speed varies; many nomads work from cafés or rented desks.
Tourist SIM	Beeline, Kcell/Activ and Tele2/Altel sell SIMs with a passport at their shops; a month of generous data costs a few thousand tenge.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Beeline, Kcell, Tele2
Monthly data plan	₸3,000–5,000 ($6.8–11.3)

Coworking in Almaty

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Central Asia & Caucasus

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Uzbekistan	94 Mbps	61 Mbps
Azerbaijan	93 Mbps	99 Mbps
Armenia	90 Mbps	76 Mbps
Kyrgyzstan	89 Mbps	52 Mbps
Kazakhstan	88 Mbps	88 Mbps
Georgia	52 Mbps	147 Mbps
Tajikistan	49 Mbps	—
Turkmenistan	2 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Almaty?

Which SIM card should I get in Almaty?

Beeline, Kcell/Activ and Tele2/Altel sell SIMs with a passport at their shops; a month of generous data costs a few thousand tenge.

Can I use an eSIM in Kazakhstan?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.