Capital city, Kazakhstan
Internet in Astana: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Astana?
Median fixed broadband in Kazakhstan is 88 Mbps and mobile is 88 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café and mall wifi is generally fine for work; busy at lunch.
Getting online in Astana
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Kazakhtelecom and others is common; roughly 5,000–8,000 KZT a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and mall wifi is generally fine for work; busy at lunch. |
| 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 Astana
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 Astana?
Median fixed broadband in Kazakhstan is 88 Mbps and mobile is 88 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café and mall wifi is generally fine for work; busy at lunch.
Which SIM card should I get in Astana?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Kazakhstan
- Beeline
- Kcell
- Tele2
- Astana International Airport
- Kazakhstan visa and e-visa portal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.