Find the best eSIM for Turkmenistan

There are four travel eSIM providers and four prepaid data plans available for Turkmenistan. While the options are somewhat limited, travelers can still choose a plan that matches their needs.

Currently, there are no unlimited data eSIM plans available for Turkmenistan. Travelers heading to Turkmenistan should estimate their likely data usage based on anticipated activities such as web browsing, social media, map usage, and email. Selecting a plan with a sufficient data allowance to comfortably cover these activities is recommended to avoid incurring additional charges or experiencing service interruptions.

In Turkmenistan, the primary mobile network operator is:

• Altyn Asyr: A state-owned company operating under the TM CELL brand, providing GSM, 3G, and LTE services nationwide.

Previously, MTS Turkmenistan, a subsidiary of the Russian company MTS, offered mobile services in the country. However, as of 2017, MTS Turkmenistan ceased operations in Turkmenistan.

Currently, there are no Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operating in Turkmenistan.

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for Turkmenistan are offered by Roamify and Orange Travel. These plans provide full inbound and outbound voice services as well as inbound and outbound SMS, but the phone numbers are not local Turkmenistan numbers: they use the French dialing code +33, so the number will not be domestically branded for the country.

Both providers issue 30‑day eSIMs with data caps starting at 50 MB. Prices vary from about $25.00 USD (Roamify) up to $59.99 USD (Orange Travel), and each plan allows tethering. Travelers can use these numbers for regular calls and text messages while in Turkmenistan; however, because the numbers belong to another country, local reception is dependent on the local network’s ability to route calls and SMS from foreign numbers.