Installed the esim per instructions. Even at the Manas airport i already could NOT connect to the data/service. So i tried activating the esim in the Global Yo app (it is supposed to be automatically activated once I could connect but since I could not connect I thought I would need to activate it manually). Then I tried restarting my phone too but that didn’t work either.

It’s been a few hours and I’ve obviously left the airport now. Even within the city and town there is no service. Only managing to post this review using the guesthouse wifi.

Why sell a product that does not work, and customer service is not 24-7 available to help? I hope when Global Yo does reply I will be in a location that has wifi access to be able to read their reply.

Mar 23, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), and how many prepaid data plans are there?

More than 100 travel eSIM providers and over 3 000 prepaid data plans are available for the Kyrgyz Republic, offering a wide variety of options that allow travelers to easily find an eSIM suited to their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for the Kyrgyz Republic. Yoho Mobile, Roamify, abesteSIM, and Yesim all offer unlimited data for validity periods of one to thirty days, with prices ranging from around $3.29 to $449.07 USD for Yoho Mobile, $5.00 to $160.00 USD for Roamify, $5.82 to $124.47 USD for abesteSIM, and $8.21 to $116.13 USD for Yesim. Most of these plans allow tethering, but the data may be throttled – for example, Yoho Mobile limits speed to 5 Mbps, and Roamify and the others mention potential throttling without specifying a hard limit. This range of options lets travelers choose a plan that fits their budget while still providing ample data for browsing, streaming, and other online activities while in Kyrgyzstan.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)?

In the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan), the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing services suitable for travel eSIMs are:

O!: Operated by Nur Telecom LLC, O! is the largest mobile communication operator in Kyrgyzstan, offering services across GSM (2G), WCDMA/UMTS (3G), and LTE (4G) standards.
MegaCom: A state-owned telecommunications company, MegaCom provides mobile voice and data services with a focus on 2G, 3G, and 4G connectivity.
Beeline: Part of the Veon Group, Beeline Kyrgyzstan offers mobile voice and data services, emphasizing the expansion of their 4G and 4G+ (LTE) network infrastructure.

As of 2023, Kyrgyzstan does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and inbound SMS are available for Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) through the provider GlobaleSIM. The plans offer data caps ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB and validity periods from 7 days to 30 days, with prices between $4.00 and $12.00. Each plan provides a phone number with the dialing code +1, which is the United States code, so the number is not a local Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) number. Telephony services include inbound and outbound voice calls, while SMS is supported only inbound.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: January 5, 2026