Central Asia & Caucasus
SIM cards, eSIM and internet in Turkmenistan
2 MbpsMedian fixed download
Internet and SIM cards in Turkmenistan
Median fixed broadband is 2 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). TMCELL is the only real option; getting a SIM as a tourist is slow, so ask your agency. Mobile internet is slow and filtered.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| TMCELL |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: TMCELL is the only real option; getting a SIM as a tourist is slow, so ask your agency. Mobile internet is slow and filtered.
- Blocked services: Most foreign social networks and messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, YouTube) and nearly all VPNs are blocked; locals use imo.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Turkmenistan
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
- World Bank open data
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