Most modern phones do, but you must check our specific list here: eSIM Compatible Devices to be 100% sure before purchasing. 

 You will generally have signal at the parking area and viewing deck of Big Almaty Lake, but the connection may drop near the dam or if you hike closer to the the Kyrgyz border zone. 

 Absolutely. 2GIS is often more accurate than Google Maps for public transport routes and finding building entrances in Almaty and Astana; it works best with an active data connection. 

 Yes. Coverage is excellent at the Medeu skating rink and throughout the Shymbulak ski resort, allowing you to live-stream your skiing or hiking from the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. 

 For such a vast country, network quality is crucial. Our eSIM connects to Kazakhstan’s premium providers, typically Beeline or Kcell/Tele2. These operators have the most extensive infrastructure, ensuring you get the best possible signal and speed available, from the city centers to the national parks. 

 This specific plan is valid only within Kazakhstan. Many travelers do a "Silk Road" or "Stans" tour, combining Kazakhstan with Uzbekistan (Tashkent) or Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek). Your connection will stop the moment you cross the border. For a seamless multi-country journey, we highly recommend our Asia Regional eSIM plan. 

Only intermittently. Train journeys in Kazakhstan can last many hours (or even days) and cross vast stretches of uninhabited steppe. You will have a strong signal when the train passes through towns or settlements, but you should expect long periods with no internet during the journey. We recommend downloading all your movies, music, or books before you board the train. 

It varies. Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world, and most of it is empty steppe. You will have excellent 4G/LTE/5G speeds in major cities like Almaty and Astana. You will also have a signal at popular tourist spots like Charyn Canyon and the main Kolsay Lakes. However, you will experience "dead zones" on the long drives or train journeys between cities and in very remote wilderness areas. We strongly recommend downloading offline maps.