City in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Internet in Bukhara: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bukhara?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Teahouses and hotels have wifi; speeds vary by courtyard walls.
Getting online in Bukhara
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in city homes; guesthouse wifi is usually fine for light work. |
| Cafés and coworking | Teahouses and hotels have wifi; speeds vary by courtyard walls. |
| Tourist SIM | Ucell, Beeline and Mobiuz sell SIMs with a passport at their offices in cities; data packages are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Ucell, Beeline, Mobiuz, Uzmobile |
| Monthly data plan | so'm80,000–150,000 ($6.8–12.7) |
Coworking in Bukhara
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 Bukhara?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Teahouses and hotels have wifi; speeds vary by courtyard walls.
Which SIM card should I get in Bukhara?
Ucell, Beeline and Mobiuz sell SIMs with a passport at their offices in cities; data packages are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Uzbekistan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Uzbekistan
- Ucell
- Beeline
- Mobiuz
- Uzmobile
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan 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 Spotted something out of date?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.