Town in Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan
Internet in Khiva: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Khiva?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés inside the walls have wifi but thick walls can weaken it.
Getting online in Khiva
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Guesthouse wifi is common; speeds are modest and fine for messaging and email. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés inside the walls have wifi but thick walls can weaken it. |
| 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 Khiva
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 Khiva?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés inside the walls have wifi but thick walls can weaken it.
Which SIM card should I get in Khiva?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.