Capital city, Uzbekistan
Internet in Tashkent: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tashkent?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Most cafés and hotels have decent wifi; speeds vary.
Getting online in Tashkent
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common in apartments; around 100,000–250,000 UZS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés and hotels have decent 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 Tashkent
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 Tashkent?
Median fixed broadband in Uzbekistan is 94 Mbps and mobile is 61 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Most cafés and hotels have decent wifi; speeds vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Tashkent?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.