No. For tourist stays under 30 days, you do not need to visit a post office for UZIMEI registration; your eSIM works automatically. 

 Coverage is very limited. Expect strong signal in Muynak, but service often drops to 2G or Edge once you drive out to the actual dried sea bed. 

 Yes. Data is stable on the main highways connecting Bukhara and Khiva, though there are long stretches of desert with weaker signal. 

 Yes. You will have good 4G coverage to share photos from the slopes or the Amirsoy resort area. 

 Yes. Cash is still used, but apps like Payme and Click are popular in cities and require an active data connection to function. 

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

 Scan it at home before your flight. This ensures you get immediate data the moment you land at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) without searching for free WiFi. 

 Yes. Yandex Go is the primary taxi app here, and having active data is essential to leave the airport safely without negotiating cash prices. 

 Mostly yes. While the Itchan Kala walls are thick, our eSIM connects to strong local towers ensuring coverage inside the historic fortress. 

Yes, for most of the journey. This is the #1 tourist route. Our eSIM connects to premium local networks that provide strong 4G/LTE coverage in all three cities and along most of the train line. You may lose signal briefly in the most remote desert sections, but it is generally very stable. 

Yes, 100%. Buying a physical local SIM card (like Ucell or Beeline) at Tashkent Airport requires you to find the kiosk, wait in a long line, and go through a mandatory passport registration process. Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you fly, so you are connected the moment you land. 

 To give you the best speed and coverage, our eSIM connects to Uzbekistan’s premium Tier-1 networks, typically Beeline or Ucell. This ensures you get the fastest available 4G/LTE speeds, whether you are in Tashkent, Samarkand, or Khiva. 

 This specific plan is valid only within Uzbekistan. This is the most important question for "Silk Road" travelers. If you take the train from Tashkent to Almaty (Kazakhstan) or cross the border to Osh (Kyrgyzstan), your connection will stop. For a seamless multi-country trip, we highly recommend our Asia Regional eSIM (e.g., "Stans" plan). 

No! This is the most common misconception. Uzbekistan does NOT have the "Great Firewall" of China. You can freely use Facebook, Instagram, Google, and WhatsApp (including calls) without needing a VPN.