Uzbekistan eSIM providers at a glance

ProviderDataDurationPriceHotspot
Airalo Top pick1 – 20 GB7 – 30 days$4.50 – $26YesDetails →
Yesim Unlimited1 – Unlimited3 – 30 days$2.00 – $55YesDetails →
Saily1 – 20 GB7 – 30 days$3.49 – $24YesDetails →
DrimsimPay-as-you-goNo expiry~$5.00/GBYesDetails →

Starting prices shown. Plans and pricing change — verify on Airalo, Yesim, Saily, or Drimsim before purchasing.

Detailed provider reviews for Uzbekistan

Airalo

Recommended

Airalo partners with Ucell and other major carriers in Uzbekistan for reliable coverage. Polished app, wide plan range, proven reliability.

1 GB
$4.50 · 7 days
3 GB
$8.50 · 15 days
5 GB
$11.50 · 30 days
10 GB
$16.00 · 30 days
20 GB
$26.00 · 30 days
Pros
  • Partners with Ucell — strong local coverage
  • Proven reliability with millions of users
  • Clean app with real-time data tracking
  • Regional plans available for multi-country trips
  • Hotspot/tethering on all plans
Cons
  • Not always the cheapest per GB
  • 1 GB plan insufficient for heavy users
  • No true unlimited option in all countries
  • Slightly pricier at entry level than Saily
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Yesim

Best price

Yesim offers unlimited data plans for Uzbekistan — ideal for digital nomads and heavy users. Competitive pricing on larger packages.

1 GB
$1.50 · 3 days
5 GB
$7.50 · 14 days
10 GB
$12.00 · 30 days
Unlimited
$27.60 · 7 days
Pros
  • Unlimited data plans available
  • SwitchLess network technology for best signal
  • Competitive pricing on larger packages
  • Real-time usage monitoring
Cons
  • Fewer budget small-data plans
  • Fair usage cap on unlimited (~70 GB/mo)
  • VPN feature iOS-only
  • Fewer user reviews than Airalo
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Saily

Privacy-focused

Saily provides Uzbekistan plans with built-in ad blocking and web protection. Cheapest entry at $3.49 with NordVPN privacy features.

1 GB
$3.49 · 7 days
3 GB
$7.99 · 30 days
5 GB
$11.99 · 30 days
20 GB
$22.99 · 30 days
Pros
  • Built-in ad blocker and web protection
  • Cheapest 1 GB entry plan
  • NordVPN security pedigree
  • Clean minimal app
Cons
  • Fewer countries (150+) than Airalo
  • Newer provider with fewer reviews
  • 30-day activation window
  • No unlimited option
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Drimsim

Pay-as-you-go

Drimsim works in Uzbekistan on a pay-per-MB basis. Useful as backup or for multi-country trips.

Pay-as-you-go
~$4.00/GB
No expiry
Balance never expires
Pros
  • Pay only for data you use
  • Works in 197 countries
  • Balance never expires
  • Good backup for multi-country trips
Cons
  • Higher per-GB cost than prepaid
  • No bulk discounts
  • Basic app
  • Not suitable as primary data
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How much data do you need in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has improving Wi-Fi in hotels. Mobile data is essential for navigation between Silk Road cities and Google Translate — Uzbek and Russian are the local languages.

Our recommendation: 5 GB for a 10-day Silk Road trip.

Network coverage in Uzbekistan

Ucell and Beeline cover Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Coverage between cities along main highways is decent. Rural and desert areas have limited signal.

Tips for using an eSIM in Uzbekistan

Translation is essential. English is limited outside tourist hotels. Google Translate camera mode helps with signs and menus in Uzbek and Russian.

Yandex for navigation. Google Maps works but Yandex Maps has better detail for Uzbekistan.

Frequently asked questions

Airalo is the most reliable choice for Uzbekistan with strong local carrier partnerships. For unlimited data, Yesim offers the best value. Budget travelers should start with Saily's $3.49 plan.
For typical tourist use (maps, messaging, social media): 3–5 GB per week. Heavy users who work remotely or stream should budget 10+ GB or choose unlimited.
Yes. Modern smartphones support dual SIM. Keep your physical SIM for calls/SMS while using the eSIM for data. You'll still receive verification codes on your home number.
For most travelers, yes. eSIM activates instantly without passport registration or queues. Coverage uses the same networks as local SIMs. The convenience advantage is significant.