City in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Internet in Samarkand: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Samarkand?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Hotels and cafés generally offer working wifi; speeds vary.
Getting online in Samarkand
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common in the city; roughly 100,000–200,000 UZS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotels and cafés generally offer working wifi; speeds vary. |
| 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 Samarkand
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 Samarkand?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Hotels and cafés generally offer working wifi; speeds vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Samarkand?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.