City in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan
Internet in Osh: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Osh?
Median fixed broadband in Kyrgyzstan is 89 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hostels usually have wifi that is fine for basics.
Getting online in Osh
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in the city center, with lower reliability outside. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hostels usually have wifi that is fine for basics. |
| 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 Osh
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 Osh?
Median fixed broadband in Kyrgyzstan is 89 Mbps and mobile is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés and hostels usually have wifi that is fine for basics.
Which SIM card should I get in Osh?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.