Kazakhstan eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 9 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- KCELL 5G, Tele 2 3G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.40/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 5 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Kazakhstan
The Kazakhstan eSIM connects to KCELL and Tele 2. 5G is listed on KCELL; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Kazakhstan
- ALA Almaty International
- NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Kazakhstan.
City guides in Kazakhstan
About unlimited in Kazakhstan
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Kazakhstan?
These regional eSIMs include Kazakhstan. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Kazakhstan eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $17.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $2.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $1.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $27.99 | $0.93 | $1.40 |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $18.99 | $3.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $25.99 | $3.71 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $33.99 | $3.40 | No cap |
Questions about Kazakhstan
Which networks does the Kazakhstan eSIM use?
The Kazakhstan eSIM connects to KCELL and Tele 2. 5G is listed on KCELL; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Kazakhstan?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $10.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Kazakhstan?
Yes, from $18.99 for 5 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Kazakhstan plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Kazakhstan?
The main international airports are Almaty International (ALA), Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ).
Does a regional eSIM cover Kazakhstan?
Yes. Global includes Kazakhstan. The smallest, Global, covers 202 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.