Capital city, Kyrgyzstan
Internet in Bishkek: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bishkek?
Median fixed broadband in Kyrgyzstan is 89 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hostels generally have usable wifi; mountain areas have patchy coverage.
Getting online in Bishkek
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre broadband is common in city apartments; roughly 600–1,000 KGS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hostels generally have usable wifi; mountain areas have patchy coverage. |
| Tourist SIM | Beeline, MegaCom and O! sell SIMs with a passport at Manas airport and city shops; data is cheap, coverage patchy in the mountains. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Beeline, MegaCom, O! |
| Monthly data plan | сом300–600 ($3.4–6.9) |
Coworking in Bishkek
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 Bishkek?
Median fixed broadband in Kyrgyzstan is 89 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hostels generally have usable wifi; mountain areas have patchy coverage.
Which SIM card should I get in Bishkek?
Beeline, MegaCom and O! sell SIMs with a passport at Manas airport and city shops; data is cheap, coverage patchy in the mountains.
Can I use an eSIM in Kyrgyzstan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Kyrgyzstan
- Beeline
- MegaCom
- O!
- Manas International Airport
- Kyrgyzstan 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 Spotted something out of date?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.