Capital city, Tajikistan
Internet in Dushanbe: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dushanbe?
Median fixed broadband in Tajikistan is 49 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hotels usually have wifi that is fine for messaging; large uploads can be slow.
Getting online in Dushanbe
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Home fibre exists but is slower and pricier than neighboring countries. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels usually have wifi that is fine for messaging; large uploads can be slow. |
| Outages | Occasional outages; local mobile data is a backup. |
| Tourist SIM | Tcell, MegaFon, ZET-Mobile and Babilon-M sell SIMs with a passport in Dushanbe; data is cheap, but coverage thins out in the Pamirs. |
| Carriers | Tcell, MegaFon, ZET-Mobile, Babilon-M |
| Monthly data plan | SM60–120 ($6.5–13.0) |
Coworking in Dushanbe
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 Dushanbe?
Median fixed broadband in Tajikistan is 49 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hotels usually have wifi that is fine for messaging; large uploads can be slow.
Which SIM card should I get in Dushanbe?
Tcell, MegaFon, ZET-Mobile and Babilon-M sell SIMs with a passport in Dushanbe; data is cheap, but coverage thins out in the Pamirs.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.