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?

There are about 110 travel eSIM providers and roughly 3800 prepaid data plans available for use in Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan). With a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

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

Yes, there are unlimited data eSIM options for travelers entering Kyrgyz Republic. Providers such as Yoho Mobile, Roamify, abesteSIM and Yesim all offer plans that allow continuous data usage for periods ranging from one to thirty days. These plans typically come with a speed cap or throttling; Yoho Mobile and abesteSIM specify a 5‑megabit‑per‑second limit, while Roamify and Yesim note that speed may be throttled without a fixed limit. Pricing varies widely, from as low as $3.29 to as high as $449.07 USD, depending on the provider and duration chosen.

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 in Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) that include a phone number and SMS are available from GlobaleSIM. These plans provide a U.S. phone number with the dialing code +1, allowing inbound and outbound voice calls and inbound SMS. The voice and SMS features cover inbound messages and calls, with outbound voice also enabled, but SMS outbound is not supported. Prices start at $4.00 USD for a 1 GB plan valid for 7 days and go up to $12.00 USD for a 20 GB plan valid for 30 days. The phone number is not local to Kyrgyzstan; it uses a foreign dialing code, so it will not appear as a Kyrgyz number for local recipients.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: February 14, 2026