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Kazakhstan eSIM plans

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Get mobile data for maps, taxis and messages across Kazakhstan. Check the main networks, city coverage and route-specific tips before you travel.

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100 GB · 30 days for $144.04. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Kazakhstan

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Kazakhstan

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DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBBeeline4GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$3.08$3.08Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$10.26$10.26Choose plan
3 GBBeeline4GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$8.24$2.75Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$8.76$2.92Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$13.72$2.75Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$24.66$2.47Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$37.01$1.86Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$82.30$1.65Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$144.04$1.45Choose plan
UnlimitedBeeline4G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$6.99—Choose plan
UnlimitedBeeline4G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$20.97—Choose plan
UnlimitedBeeline4G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$48.93—Choose plan
UnlimitedBeeline4G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$97.86—Choose plan
UnlimitedBeeline4G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$209.70—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB
Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Kazakhstan

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Kazakhstan”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Kazakhstan
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Kazakhstan

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

Kazakhstan’s mobile market is commonly described by official sources as having three national operators: Kcell, Beeline, and Tele2/Altel. Coverage maps and public checker pages are available on each operator’s site, but travellers should still verify the exact address or route they care about.

Kcell

Publicly checks 5G availability by area; useful for confirming whether a specific district is covered before you travel. [1] [3]

Check coverage ↗

Beeline Kazakhstan

Provides a public coverage/build-out map that can be used to check where the network is available and where expansion is in progress. [1] [4]

Check coverage ↗

Tele2/Altel

Tele2 publishes a coverage map with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G layers; Altel also provides a coverage page for checking service areas. [1] [5] [6]

Check coverage ↗

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Kazakhstan

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
  1. Almaty and the Almaty region
  2. Astana and the northern steppe corridor
  3. Mangystau and the Caspian side
  4. East Kazakhstan and mountain areas

Almaty and the Almaty region

This is the most practical area to check before arrival if you plan city use plus day trips to places such as Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy Lake or Big Almaty Lake. Public operator maps matter here because your phone may spend part of the day in the city and part on mountain roads or in valley settlements. [7] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Astana and the northern steppe corridor

Astana is a good place to rely on mobile data for taxis, maps and payments, but if your itinerary continues to Burabay, Kokshetau or smaller roadside stops, it is worth checking the operator maps for those exact points rather than assuming the city experience will match the road experience. [7] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Mangystau and the Caspian side

For coastal roads, desert scenery and longer transfers, plan conservatively: download offline maps, keep navigation cached and compare the operator coverage pages for the towns and segments you will actually use. Small changes in your route can matter more than the city name on your booking. [7] [8] [4] [5] [6]

East Kazakhstan and mountain areas

In mountain travel, expect coverage to vary by road, valley and settlement. Check the operator map before leaving and keep one offline map app ready, especially if the trip includes nature stops rather than only major cities. [7] [8] [10]

Kazakhstan · eSIM

What to expect from mobile data in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s mobile market is served by three national operators: Kcell, Beeline and Tele2/Altel. Each publishes a public coverage page, so the most useful step for travellers is to check the exact city district, highway segment or resort area they will actually use rather than relying on a country-wide impression.

For city breaks, an eSIM is usually most helpful for navigation, ride-hailing, hotel check-ins and messaging. For trips that combine Almaty with mountain day trips, Astana with north-bound road travel, or longer itineraries toward the Caspian side and eastern mountain areas, it is smart to combine mobile data with offline maps and to verify coverage on the operator pages before leaving the city.

Useful apps and travel tools

ONAY! ↗

Official city transport companion for participating Kazakh cities. It supports transit card management and mobile payment flows, which makes it useful if you are moving around Almaty or other supported urban areas. [9]

2GIS ↗

Local maps and navigation app with an official Kazakhstan download page for Almaty. Useful for addresses, places and navigation when you want a map that works well on the ground in the city. [10]

Before you buy

Use public coverage maps before day trips

Kazakhstan is large, and the practical question is usually not whether a carrier exists in the country, but whether it covers the exact city district, highway segment or resort road you need. Public maps from the operators are the right place to check that detail. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Combine mobile data with offline maps

For travel beyond the main cities, save maps and directions in advance. That is especially helpful on routes into the Almaty region or into mountain and steppe areas where signal strength can change quickly from place to place. [7] [8] [10]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Kazakhstan

Which mobile networks should I compare for Kazakhstan?

The main national networks are Kcell, Beeline and Tele2/Altel. They all publish public coverage pages, so travellers can compare the areas that matter for their route instead of guessing from a broad country label. If your trip is mostly urban, compare city districts; if it includes roads or mountain stops, check those exact stretches too. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Is one operator enough for city travel?

For a short stay focused on one city, any of the national operators may be enough if their coverage page shows service in the areas you will use. The better choice is the one that matches your route, hotel location and day trips, because city-centre coverage and road coverage are not the same thing. [3] [4] [5] [6]

What should I do if my itinerary includes Almaty and the mountains?

Check the operator maps before you leave the city and download offline maps in advance. The useful question is not just whether the network exists in Almaty, but whether it stays usable on the road toward places such as Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy Lake or Big Almaty Lake. [7] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6] [10]

Can I rely on mobile data for taxis and navigation in Astana?

Yes, mobile data is practical for maps, taxis and messages in Astana, but it still makes sense to check coverage again if you will continue beyond the city into northern steppe roads or smaller settlements. A city result does not automatically tell you what happens on the highway. [7] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6] [9] [10]

Should I install the eSIM before or after arrival?

Install it before departure if your device and plan allow that, then wait for the connection step that matches the product rules. The important thing is to keep your home SIM charges separate from the data eSIM and to follow the activation timing shown on the package screen. [13]

Which apps are actually useful after I land?

ONAY is helpful for supported city transport, and 2GIS is useful for maps and local navigation in Kazakhstan, especially in Almaty. Those two cover different travel needs: one for moving around by transit, the other for finding places and directions. [9] [10]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. Kazakhstan mobile market analysis · gov.kz
  2. Telecom Committee · gov.kz
  3. Kcell annual report 2024 · Kcell
  4. Beeline Kazakhstan network construction map · Beeline Kazakhstan
  5. Tele2 Kazakhstan coverage map · Tele2 Kazakhstan
  6. Altel coverage map · Altel
  7. Kazakh Travel destinations · Kazakh Travel
  8. Kazakhstan tourism official overview · gov.kz
  9. ONAY official website · ONAY
  10. 2GIS Almaty download page · 2GIS
  11. OpenSignal Kazakhstan market insight · Opensignal
  12. OpenSignal global network excellence index Q3 2025 update · Opensignal
  13. Letisim public catalog · Letisim