Where 5G ends and LTE takes over in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has 1 mobile network: Beeline (5G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Beeline UZ, which is the sole 5G carrier operating in Uzbekistan. Airalo's catalogue starts at $1.47/GB with 5G access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Beeline UZ, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Uzbekistan: Beeline UZ, Ucell, and Uzmobile. Beeline UZ connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Beeline UZ sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Uzbekistan. 5G remains limited outside major cities.
A travel eSIM in Uzbekistan attaches to Beeline UZ on 5G. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Beeline UZ is the only operator on the published list for Uzbekistan, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
5G status in Uzbekistan: 5G in Tashkent; early deployment. Your eSIM automatically connects to the fastest available band when 5G is in range.
Uzbekistan eSIM setup, and the ID rule that applies to local SIMs
Purchase your Uzbekistan eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Uzbekistan Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Uzbekistan, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Beeline UZ's 5G network within 30 seconds. Uzbekistan requires SIM registration. Travel eSIM providers handle this automatically during activation.
Download your Uzbekistan eSIM while you still have WiFi at home. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your 7-day trip. Uzbekistan has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $3.99 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Beeline UZ's 5G network in Uzbekistan. The country operates 1 network: Beeline UZ, Ucell, and Uzmobile. Beeline UZ provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Uzbekistan as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Uzbekistan, starting at $1.47/GB on Beeline UZ's infrastructure.
Uzbekistan requires SIM registration for mobile connections. Passport required. Travel eSIM providers typically handle this step for you during activation. VPN usage is restricted in Uzbekistan. Saily includes built-in VPN from Nord Security if you need encrypted browsing.
5G remains limited to select areas in Uzbekistan. Your eSIM defaults to 5G on Beeline UZ, which handles streaming and video calls without issues.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Uzbekistan data plans: cheap per gigabyte, so buy a size up
The published price ladder for Uzbekistan: 1GB at $3.99 ($3.99/GB), 3GB at $7.49 ($2.50/GB), 5GB at $11.49 ($2.30/GB), 10GB at $18.49 ($1.85/GB), 20GB at $29.49 ($1.47/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $29.49, at $1.47 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $3.99 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $3.49/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $2.86/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $1.47 to about $3.99 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Uzbekistan, our editors flagged these details.
VPN usage is restricted in Uzbekistan.
SIM registration requirement: Passport required.
Internet censorship present.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 7-day trip to Uzbekistan: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 20GB plan at $29.49 on Beeline UZ covers the moderate scenario.
Uzbekistan eSIM pricing on Beeline UZ: 1GB: $3.99 ($3.99/GB), 3GB: $7.49 ($2.50/GB), 5GB: $11.49 ($2.30/GB), 10GB: $18.49 ($1.85/GB), 20GB: $29.49 ($1.47/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $3.49/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $2.86/day.
Airport SIM comparison: kiosk SIMs in Uzbekistan cost $3-5 for 5-10GB / 28 days. eSIM prices start at $1.47/GB with instant activation.
Explore all destinations in Asia or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Our pick for Uzbekistan, and when unlimited overtakes per-gigabyte
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Uzbekistan attach to Beeline on 5G, with Beeline UZ, Ucell, and Uzmobile also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Uzbekistan catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $3.99 for 1GB to $29.49 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $1.47. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 10 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $29.49. One local detail the rubric does not score: Beeline UZ covers Samarkand and Bukhara tourist areas.
HelloRoam earns the Uzbekistan pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $1.47/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Uzbekistan catalogue, which bottoms out at $1.47/GB.
Worth knowing before you buy for Uzbekistan: Very affordable data.
eSIM provider comparison for Uzbekistan (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Uzbekistan
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Uzbekistan ladder is 20GB at $1.47/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Uzbekistan: Beeline on 5G, plus Beeline UZ, Ucell, and Uzmobile.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Uzbekistan catalogue: $3.99 for 1GB up to $29.49 for 20GB, bottoming out at $1.47/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 10 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $29.49, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and 4 of the 5 rungs on the Uzbekistan ladder cost less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Uzbekistan is $1.47/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Uzbekistan
Navigation and maps in Uzbekistan
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Beeline UZ's 5G network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $29.49 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 5G in Uzbekistan. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Beeline UZ's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Typical 7-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 7 days in Uzbekistan, plan for 10.5GB total. The 20GB plan at $29.49 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Uzbekistan
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $1.47/GB for Uzbekistan. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $3.99. Both tiers connect through Beeline UZ's 5G network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $3.49/day for Uzbekistan. For trips under 9 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Uzbekistan value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Uzbekistan. The published ladder starts at $1.47/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Uzbekistan
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Uzbekistan: a carrier list of 4 operators, with Beeline on 5G; a 5-rung published ladder from $3.99 for 1GB to $29.49 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $1.47/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Uzbekistan in the Asia eSIM landscape
Uzbekistan ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Asia. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Beeline UZ providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Uzbekistan starts at $1.47, which is competitive for the Asia region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $3.49/day.
Uzbekistan eSIM FAQ, with the VPN rules that apply
Why does HelloRoam earn your Uzbekistan eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Uzbekistan, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Uzbekistan route through Beeline UZ on 5G. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Uzbekistan starts at $1.47/GB, with its 20GB plan at $29.49.
How do you score eSIM providers in Uzbekistan?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Uzbekistan, which names 1 carrier network led by Beeline UZ. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. 5G in Tashkent; early deployment. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Uzbekistan eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $3.99. All five providers route through Beeline UZ in Uzbekistan. 5G coverage note: 5G in Tashkent; early deployment. We rank 6 plans for Uzbekistan, with the 20GB plan at $1.47/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Uzbekistan?
Your eSIM connects to Beeline UZ's 5G network in Uzbekistan. 5G is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Beeline UZ publishes 5G service across Uzbekistan. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Beeline UZ's 5G signal in Uzbekistan.
Can I make phone calls with a Uzbekistan travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Beeline UZ's 5G network. No local phone number is assigned. LINE is the dominant messaging app here. WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom also work over your Uzbekistan data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Uzbekistan.
Can I use a VPN with my eSIM in Uzbekistan?
VPN usage is restricted in Uzbekistan. Saily is the only one of the five that bundles a VPN: NordVPN ships inside the Saily app as a published plan feature, running over the same Beeline UZ connection the other four use. HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly and Nomad sell data without one. Local content restrictions apply normally. The rubric scores published plan terms, not VPN bypass capability.
What 5G coverage can I expect from a Uzbekistan eSIM?
All five providers route Uzbekistan eSIMs through Beeline UZ, the leading carrier in the Asia region. 5G in Tashkent; early deployment. Beeline UZ publishes 5G service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Uzbekistan eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Uzbekistan plans with no extra fee. You can share your 5G connection on Beeline with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 5G speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Uzbekistan?
Airport SIM cards in Uzbekistan typically cost $3-5 for 5-10GB / 28 days from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $1.47/GB with instant Beeline UZ activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $3-5 for 5-10GB / 28 days at the kiosk against $1.47/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Uzbekistan?
The 20GB plan at $29.49 ($1.47/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Uzbekistan, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Beeline UZ on 5G, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $3.99, 3GB at $7.49, 5GB at $11.49, 10GB at $18.49, 20GB at $29.49. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Uzbekistan vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Uzbekistan typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $1.47/GB on Beeline UZ's 5G network. The 20GB plan at $29.49 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Uzbekistan?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Uzbekistan. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Beeline UZ for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Uzbekistan has limited public WiFi, so plan your data around it
Data usage runs high in Uzbekistan due to ride-hailing apps, translation tools, and maps. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $29.49 covers a typical week-long visit on Beeline UZ's 5G network.
You will likely arrive at Tashkent (TAS). the local time zone is UZT (UTC+5). wall outlets use Type C/F sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 101/102/103 to your phone as the local emergency line for Uzbekistan. the local currency is UZS (сўм). With an eSIM active, you step off the plane already connected to Beeline UZ's network in Uzbekistan.
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