Kazakhstan: Best Tourist eSIMs Reviewed (2024)

Kazakhstan – made famous because of the Borat movies.

Besides those comedic-genius mobies, the country is also known for many other things.

Its high population of wild horses makes it easy for you to take stunning photos with horses either chilling or running around.

It also hosts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Saryarka Plains, Tamgaly & Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi).

And, of course, you can also be a city dweller and explore the futuristic capital city – Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana).

What you should not do, in many cases, is roam internationally in Kazakhstan.

International roaming can be expensive, which is why using local and travel eSIMs is recommended to save money.

And if you get a travel eSIM, you do not have to deal with the SIM card registration bureaucracy and skip the queues in Kazakhstan.

How much will a (travel) eSIM for Kazakhstan cost you?

You can get an eSIM for Kazakhstan for as low as 4.50 USD and up to 54 USD from Airalo, Alosim, Holafly & Nomad offering between 1 GB and unlimited data to be used locally, in Asia, or globally.

Those are some generous data allowances, right?

In this guide, I will go over the eSIM options offered by the Kazakh mobile operators (if available), Airalo, Alosim, Holafly & Nomad. Let's do this.

Original publication: 1^st of September 2022. Last updated: 7^th of March 2024.

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Table of Contents

In a Hurry? A Quick Introduction

I will write about 10 eSIM options in Kazakhstan (and explain why they are included).

But if you want to quickly check out what the best eSIMs are for Kazakhstan without my analysis and explanations, here is an overview of the eSIMs covered in this guide:

• Kazakh mobile operators (read more in my Kazakhstan SIM card buying guide)
• Airalo Kazaknet eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Alosim Kazakhstan eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
• Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 20 days (unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
• Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM with nine choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
• AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM through SimOptions (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported Asian countries (12/32) at a reasonable price but with a short validity – SimOptions does sell other Asian eSIMs, but they are not as good as AIS)
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)

Note: the promo codes mentioned above can also be used for regional and global eSIMs (they are not restricted to country-specific eSIMs only). In other news, the eSIM providers are in alphabetical order per grouping (Kazakhstan-only, regional & global) – not in order of preference (you would have to read the complete guide to find out which eSIMs I love the most for Kazakhstan 😜).

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eSIMs offered by Kazakh Mobile Operators

To get the best service available, in terms of reception and speeds, you want to go with the local mobile operators directly instead of with a travel eSIM.

That is because you will have a higher priority on the network in case of network congestion.

However, that does not mean travel eSIMs will always be slow.

In fact, some mobile operators throttle (prepaid) on select plans or all plans for “optimization” reasons (read: we cannot be bothered to invest in our network).

Anyway, which Kazakh mobile operators offer eSIMs to prepaid customers?

Currently, no mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.

But you have to deal with Kazakhstan's SIM card registration scheme, which is mandatory for anyone using Kazakh SIM cards and eSIMs – it can be a time-consuming affair.

(Why does this matter? Because hackers can steal your (critical) personal data if the mobile operator does not secure your data properly, like what happened in Australia (10 million Optus customers were affected, where info, like passport numbers, were stolen (including mine – luckily not my passport number but my boyfriend was not as lucky) or Indonesia (1.3 billion SIM card-related data was hacked)).

While mobile data is already affordable in Kazakhstan, getting any of the travel eSIMs mentioned in this guide will not break the bank – not at all.

Travel eSIM providers Airalo, Alosim, Holafly, Nomad & SimOptions offer attractive eSIMs for Kazakhstan – some allow their eSIMs to be set up before arriving in Kazakhstan and activating them as soon as you land.

Very convenient, right? And I have used eSIMs from Airalo, Alosim, Holafly, Nomad & SimOptions before, and I can assure you they work well!

So let's see what these travel eSIM providers have to offer in Kazakhstan, right?

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Airalo eSIMs for Kazakhstan (Kazaknet)

If I could only get one travel eSIM during my trip because I do not have the time or opportunity to buy a local SIM card or eSIM, I would always get an eSIM from Airalo, like its Kazaknet eSIM for Kazakhstan.

Not only does Airalo have eSIMs for more than 200 countries and territories, which is an insane number on its own, I almost always have the best network performance with its eSIMs.

Additionally, its eSIMs are frequently one of the cheapest compared to its competition, including the ones mentioned in this guide, which is remarkable on its own.

If you have no idea who or what Airalo is and are confused right now, worry not – I have an in-depth review explaining how Airalo works and all its options based on four years of using Airalo eSIMs – you can read it now or later (I will briefly introduce Airalo anyway in this guide).

Basically, what Airalo does is partner up with local mobile operators to sell plans through its eSIMs in a convenient way on its platform.

In many Asian countries, Airalo works with Singtel from Singapore, the country's best mobile operator, which can then be used in various Asian countries.

That way, you do not have to fly to Singapore, get its SIM card, buy a roaming plan, and then go to Kazakhstan with your new package.

Not only would this be expensive, but it would also be a waste of time (unless you already planned on visiting Singapore anyway, like a transit).

So, I already told you that Airalo's Kazakhstan eSIM is called Kazaknet.

The Kazaknet eSIM uses the Beeline Kazakhstan network on 4G/LTE (no 5G NR access yet, but some Airalo eSIMs already do, so it is only a matter of time).

That way, you can use the Beeline Kazakhstan 4G/LTE network without going through Kazakhstan's SIM card registration requirements (legally, of course)!

Anyway, you have six Airalo Kazakhstan eSIM options:

1. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 4.50 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 7 USD
3. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 9.50 USD
4. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 13 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 21 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. Kazakhstan/Kazaknet 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 32 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30^th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Honestly, the Airalo Kazaknet eSIM is fantastic and loved by many Phone Travel Wiz readers, especially considering its options and prices.

Let me highlight some strengths and weaknesses of the Airalo Kazaknet eSIM before you make your purchase decision (but we still have plenty of Kazakhstan travel eSIMs to cover, so do not be too quick!).

Airalo Kazaknet eSIM Pros

What are the main perks of Airalo's Kazaknet eSIMs?

• You can avoid expensive international roaming fees
• You can purchase and set up your Kazaknet eSIM before arriving in Kazahkstan (and activate it upon landing)
  • The eSIM will start once you have it enabled and are in Kazahkstan – not earlier (so you can pre-purchase your eSIM months in advance in peace – I do this often)
• You can skip Kazahkstan's SIM card registration requirements and any queues at the airport or in town
• You get full (up to 4G/LTE) access to the Beeline Kazahkstan network
• The eSIMs are affordable and have generous data allowances
• You can manage your eSIM easily on the Airalo website or its apps (Android and iOS)
  • If you need more data, top-ups are available (at the same prices as listed earlier – not at a markup)

Airalo Kazaknet eSIM Cons

What are the main cons of Airalo's Kazaknet eSIMs?

• You cannot call or text with the Kazaknet eSIM – it is a data-only eSIM (so you do not get a (Kazakh) phone number either)
• While you get access to Beeline Kazakhstan's network, your speeds will not be as fast as going with Beeline Kazakhstan itself because you will be roaming on their networks (and not be a native customer)
• The Kazakh mobile operators have much more generous data allowances (while Kazakhstan's is capped at 10 GB, but top-ups are available)
• There are no unlimited data plans
• There is no 5G NR access with the Kazaknet eSIM

Airalo Kazaknet eSIM Overall Thoughts

I have been a big fan of Airalo and its eSIMs in years, as mentioned in my Airalo review, including the Kazaknet eSIM.

It offers reasonable data plans for low prices, especially compared to international roaming.

You get fast (up to 4G/LTE) speeds and access in Kazakhstan without standing in queues or dealing with SIM card registration bureaucracy.

Unfortunately, you cannot call or text with the Kazaknet eSIM, as it is a data-only eSIM.

But if you wish to make actual calls, not through VoIP apps like WhatsApp, consider buying a Kazakh SIM card instead (an in-depth guide).

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Alosim eSIMs for Kazakhstan

Alosim is an eSIM provider covering 130+ 150+ countries.

Although I only started using its eSIMs in 2023, I like them a lot.

Mostly because Alosim eSIMs have 5G NR access in popular destinations in Asia.

Unfortunately, that is not the case for Kazakhstan yet… but that could change soon 😏.

Something even Airalo, the King of eSIMs, does not offer (yet).

And you know I am all about that speed 🐆.

In Kazakhstan, Alosim uses the Beeline Kazahkstan network.

Just like Airalo, Alosim often partners with the best local network(s) in a country, which I love.

And the eSIMs are affordable too!

You have the following four Alosim Kazakhstan eSIM options:

1. Kazakhstan 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 4.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Kazakhstan 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 9 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Kazakhstan 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 13 USD
4. Kazakhstan 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 18 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11^th of October (2023 data only).

And as I am always looking out for you, use code PTW for 5% off your Alosim eSIM purchase!

Just note that when you have installed your Alosim eSIM, you always have to manually change the Access Point Name (APN) to alosim instead of the default one, as in the screenshot below.

Of course, Alosim mentions this on the installation page, but it is not something you have to do with man eSIM providers.

So I thought I would mention it here as a heads-up 😜.

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Holafly eSIMs for Kazakhstan

Another eSIM provider I recommend is Holafly.

In June 2022, Holafly introduced something that no other travel eSIM provider had done by that time.

You can now get unlimited data plans for Kazakhstan, several other Asian countries, all European Union member states & a handful of other countries.

Wait… there is an eSIM provider offering unlimited data plans, and I (you reading this) have never heard of it? Who is Holafly? 🤔

I have an in-depth review explaining how Airalo works and all its options, based on two years of using Holafly eSIMs – you can read it now or later (I will briefly introduce Holafly anyway in this guide).

Okay, back to unlimited data eSIMs – is it truly unlimited?

Yes… at least that was what I was told initially.

A few weeks later, though, this paragraph was added to its “Can my connection speed be reduced?” FAQ:

[…] if the mobile operator estimates the usage of more than 90 GB of data in a month, it may temporarily reduce the speed to 256 Kbps – 1 Mbps to avoid affecting other users. This limitation is intended to prevent network saturation and will be removed within 24 hours.

One of Holafly's competitors (an eSIM reseller) tried to hit a daily fair-use limit.

It realized that speeds get throttled after using more than 2.5 GB to 3 GB daily.

Interesting, is it not? 🤔.

Anyway, Holafly's unlimited data plans for Kazakhstan are the most expensive ones mentioned in this guide.

The Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM uses the Beeline Kazakhstan network.

You have the following five Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM options:

1. Kazakhstan unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Kazakhstan unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Kazakhstan unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Kazakhstan unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD
5. Kazakhstan unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30^th of December (2023 data only).

Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM Pros

What are the main perks of Holafly's Kazakhstan eSIMs?

• You can avoid expensive international roaming fees
• You can skip Kazakhstan's SIM card registration requirements
• You get full (up to 4G/LTE) access to the Beeline Kazakhstan network
• If you, somehow, experience any problems, Holafly's support team responds surprisingly quickly (even on weekends)

Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM Cons

What are the main cons of Holafly's Kazakhstan eSIMs?

• You cannot call or text with the Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM – it is a data-only eSIM (so you do not get a (Kazakh) phone number either)
• While you get access to the Beeline Kazakhstan network, your speeds will not be as fast as going with them themselves because you will be roaming on their network (and not be a native customer)
• The eSIM's validity, supposedly, starts as soon as you scan the QR code, not upon using it in Kazakhstan
  • I say supposedly because I have installed eSIMs literally months in advance and had no issues using them later, but I do not want you to experience this issue with your hard-earned money
• There is no 5G NR access with the Holafly eSIM
• You cannot top-up your eSIM – you have to buy a new one (in case you stay in Kazakhstan for a bit longer than initially planned)
• Holafly is the most expensive eSIM provider in this guide for Kazakhstan-only eSIMs

Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM Overall Thoughts

I love that Holafly decided to innovate and offer unlimited data plans (although unlimited should be written as “unlimited” instead).

I was not a fan of Holafly when it had travel SIM cards (discontinued) because they were crazy expensive (I am talking about 20 USD for 1 GB of data in some Caribbean nation expensive).

Luckily that is not the case with its eSIMs, so I have used Holafly eSIMs in many countries and counting.

Be sure to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase (yes, you can use it multiple times)!

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Nomad eSIMs for Kazakhstan

Nomad, not to be confused with the (Digital) Nomad lifestyle, has been an eSIM provider I have seen grow significantly over the years.

It has added eSIMs for way more countries than before (improving availability), added more data options (up to 100 GB of data) & DROPPED its prices for many countries.

Incredible, I have to say 🥹 – which is why I have used its eSIMs in more than 25 countries in the past two years.

Recently, Nomad started working with JoyTelecom for most APAC (Asia-Pacific) destinations, including Kazakhstan).

This allowed Nomad to offer more and cheaper plans than those on the Truphone network.

Not that its Truphone plans are bad… but they can be pricey in some countries (even in Asia – luckily not for Kazakhstan anymore).

And unlike Truphone, JoyTelecom is transparent with what local partner it works with.

That is because, unlike the other two eSIM providers, the Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM uses a combination of several Kazakh networks (Kcell/Activ Kazakhstan, Beeline Kazakhstan & Tele2 Kazakhstan), allowing you access to the best network at your location.

You have the following seven Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM options:

1. Kazakhstan 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (Nomad Black), costing 6 USD
2. Kazakhstan 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (eSIM Go), costing 8 USD
3. Kazakhstan 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (Truphone), costing 25 USD
4. Kazakhstan 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (eSIM Go), costing 11 USD
5. Kazakhstan 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 12 USD
6. Kazakhstan 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (Truphone), costing 40 USD
7. Kazakhstan 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (eSIM Go), costing 15 USD
8. Kazakhstan 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 15 USD
9. Kazakhstan 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (Truphone), costing 45 USD
10. Kazakhstan 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 22 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
11. Kazakhstan 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (eSIM Go), costing 22 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
12. Kazakhstan 15 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 28 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
13. Kazakhstan 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 35 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30^th of December (2023 data only).

And you know that I have a lovely deal waiting for you: use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.75 EUR/2.35 GBP/4 CAD off your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM Pros

What are the main perks of Nomad's Kazakhstan eSIMs?

• You can avoid expensive international roaming fees
• You can skip Kazakhstan's SIM card registration requirements and any queues at the airport or in town
• You get full (up to 4G/LTE) access to (an) undisclosed Kazakh network(s)
• The eSIMs are affordable and have generous data allowances
• You can manage your eSIM easily on the Nomad website or its apps (Android and iOS)
  • If you need more data, top-ups are available (at the same prices as listed earlier – not at a markup)
• If you, somehow, experience any problems, Nomad's support team responds surprisingly quickly (even on weekends)

But it is not all good news with Nomad though – there are some disadvantages.

Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM Cons

What are the main cons of Nomad's Kazakhstan eSIMs?

• You cannot call or text with the Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM – it is a data-only eSIM (so you do not get a (Kazakh) phone number either)
• While you get access to the undisclosed Kazakh network(s), your speeds will not be as fast as going with then itself because you will be roaming on its network (and not be a native customer)
• The eSIM's validity starts after 30 days of purchase, not upon using it in Kazakhstan
  • During select promotions, this gets extended (up to six months I have seen), but do not buy your eSIM too early, else it will self-activate after 30 days and simply expire
• The Kazakh mobile operators have much more generous data allowances (while Nomad's is capped at 20 GB, but top-ups are available)
• There are no unlimited data plans (although this may or may be coming soon… I know of nothing 🤫)
• There is no 5G NR access with the Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM

Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM Overall Thoughts

Generally, I am happy to have seen Nomad grow and become much better over the years.

Especially for its offering in many Asian countries.

This resulted in me using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries so far (and I share my experience in my Nomad review).

From becoming a mediocre option to one of the leading eSIM providers (especially for many Asian eSIMs) within a year is quite an achievement.

And to celebrate, use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.75 EUR/2.35 GBP/4 CAD off your first Nomad eSIM purchase… like the Kazakh one!

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Best eSIMs for Asia & the World (including Kazakhstan)

So what if you plan to visit a neighboring Asian country?

Unfortunately, you cannot use your or Nomad eSIMs in any country than Kazakhstan.

Luckily, some of the eSIM providers mentioned so far do have eSIMs that can be used throughout most or all of Asia.

And there are also some global eSIMs with attractive prices that can be useful if you visit Asia and another continent or region.

I highly recommend these Asia or global eSIMs if you plan to visit multiple Asian countries to save money!

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AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM

There is a new kid on the block with 5G NR access in several Asian countries with its Asia eSIM: AIS eSIM2FLY Asia.

Okay, AIS (Thailand) is not new at all – it is the largest mobile operator in the country.

What is relatively new, however, is its updated AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM.

You still get 6 GB of data for 15 days in 32 Asian countries.

But you also get FREE 5G NR access in about a dozen supported countries – and more will be added shortly.

And I can tell you that not many eSIM providers have this benefit for Asia (including the ones in this guide)… so this is a unique selling point for the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM.

Now, many resellers are selling this eSIM – but I recommend getting it from SimOptions.

Mainly because SimOptions was probably the first travel SIM card company I started working with in 2019.

But also because its price is competitive (19.90 USD) – even while offering STELLAR after-sales support (which not all AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM resellers do… they just tell you to contact AIS directly, smh).

Alright, the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM can be used in the following 32 countries:

¹ with 5G NR access

It is nice to see when an eSIM provider does not consider only some East- and Southeast Asian countries as Asia 🗿.

What is more: you get a Thai phone number (+66) that can be used for incoming calls and SMS.

If you go to the SimOptions website and look at its Asia eSIMs, you will see the following six eSIMs:

I will talk about the AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM in the global section (it also allows for 5G NR access in quite a number of countries).

But why do I only mention and recommend the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM from SimOptions?

Mostly because the eSIM is vastly superior to any other Asia eSIM SimOptions sells.

The AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM covers an equal number of countries as the Smart Traveler eSIM and more than the China Unicom Hong Kong Smart Data eSIM and the 3 Hong Kong 30-Day APAC Pass eSIMs.

Moreover, the performance with the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM will be (significantly) better because it often works on the network of the best local mobile operator.

Furthermore, it costs roughly the same as the other eSIMs.

The only main drawback with the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM is that it has the shortest validity – eight days.

Unless you plan in staying all 32 supported countries for maybe an hour before flying again, it will be impossible to use the eSIM in all of them.

Let alone two or three countries within eight days.

So yes, it is a regional eSIM, but you will most likely use it in one or two only.

But unlike the other eSIMs, you will get 5G NR access with the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM.

But if you want to explore your options, check out the SimOptions site.

Although I believe you will have a better experience with the AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM or the other Asia eSIMs mentioned in this guide.

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AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM

SimOptions also sells a global eSIM: AIS eSIM2FLY Global.

And it can be used in 140+ countries for 15 days – 53 of them with 5G NR access.

The AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM can be used in the following countries:

¹ with 5G NR access

If you get this eSIM from SimOptions, which I recommend, you will pay 39.90 USD.

The main issue I have with the AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM is its short validity.

Making it hard to call it an actual global eSIM… unless you can somehow visit 140+ countries within 15 days – something not even I can do🧐.

Still, it is a relatively affordable global eSIM covering 140+ countries… with 5G NR access!

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Nomad Global eSIM

Besides Nomad's eSIM for Kazakhstan, it also has a global eSIM that can be used in Kazakhstan and a total of 109/139 countries (including most European ones).

While Nomad's Global eSIM covers a few more countries than Airalo's Discover(+) eSIMs (109/139 vs. 130 (previously 85+)), it is significantly more expensive than Airalo (but not the most costly global eSIM in this guide).

Even so, Phone Travel Wiz readers have shown interest in this eSIM and have had positive experiences with it, especially after Nomad improved it (with its 139 Country Plan powered by eSIM Go (has 5G NR access in 50+ countries) instead of the 109 Country Plan by Truphone (4G/LTE only).

Anyway, you have these six Nomad Global eSIMs:

1. Global (109 Countries Plan) 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 25 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Global (139 Countries Plan) 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 19 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Global (109 Countries Plan) 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 40 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Global (139 Countries Plan) 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 40 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. Global (109 Countries Plan) 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 45 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. Global (139 Countries Plan) 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 57 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30^th of December (2023 data only).

The Nomad Global eSIM can be used in the following 109 (Truphone)/139 (eSIM Go) countries:

¹ 109 Countries Plan (Truphone) only
² 139 Countries Plan (eSIM Go) only
³ 5G NR access (if you have the 139 Countries Plan (eSIM GO) – does not apply to the 109 Countries Plan (Truphone)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.75 EUR/2.35 GBP/4 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

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Overview of the Best eSIMs for Kazakhstan

So, we reviewed some eSIMs that can be used in Kazakhstan.

I will give you a quick recap of each and link to their product pages in case you need more info or want to purchase an eSIM already (just remember the activation policies of Holafly, Nomad & SimOptions – do not buy their eSIMs too early):

• Airalo Kazaknet eSIM (best value for money)
• Alosim Kazakhstan eSIM (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options)
• Holafly Kazakhstan eSIM (unlimited data eSIMs)
• Nomad Kazakhstan eSIM (best value for money… too]
• AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM through SimOptions (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported Asian countries (12/32) at a reasonable price but with a short validity – SimOptions does sell other Asian eSIMs, but they are not as good as AIS)
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM (extensive global coverage (109/139 countries) at high(er) prices)

Remember to use code the relevant discount codes for (ADU123 (Nomad), PTW (Alosim), or PHONETRAVELWIZ (others)).

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Buying a SIM Card in Kazakhstan

Want to just use a SIM card but not your current one because roaming will be criminally expensive?

Consider getting a Kazakh SIM card instead – local SIM cards are the cheapest way to stay connected abroad.