1GB
Best match7 days
Tajikistan
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$3.70$3.90−5%
Tajikistan eSIM
Tajikistan is one of those countries where map distances lie, because almost everything is slow mountain road and a short line can take a full day. The trip most people come for, the Pamir Highway, puts you above four thousand metres and a day's drive from the nearest town, so preparing what is on your phone matters as much as preparing water and fuel.
Plans listed
11
Network
Tcell, MegaFon Tajikistan, Babilon-Mobile
Technology
3G / 4G
Local currency
TJS
This page carries 11 eSIM plans for Tajikistan, riding on Tcell / MegaFon Tajikistan / Babilon-Mobile with 3G / 4G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Tajikistan 500MB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$2.90$2.75
Best for heavy data
Tajikistan 20GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$47.90$45.50
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$55.30$52.53Pick this plan
Tajikistan 2GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
for 7 days
Cheapest$25.90$24.60Pick this plan
Tajikistan 10GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Extra headroom$47.90$45.50Pick this plan
Tajikistan 20GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- 20GB for 7 days, leaves about 183% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
Most flexible$76.30$72.48Pick this plan
Tajikistan 3GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days1 package
Tajikistan 1GB 7 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$3.90$3.70
8–15 days1 package
Tajikistan 3GB 15 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$9.90$9.40
16 days and longer4 packages
Tajikistan 3GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$9.90$9.40
Tajikistan 5GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$15.90$15.10
Tajikistan 10GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$25.90$24.60
Tajikistan 20GB 30 days
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$47.90$45.50
Daily · unlimited with fair use5 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Tajikistan 500MB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$2.90$2.75
Tajikistan 1GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Tajikistan 2GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$7.90$7.50
Tajikistan 3GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$10.90$10.35
Tajikistan 10GB per day
ZET / MegaFon
- Data
- 10GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$17.90$17.00
Before you buy for Tajikistan
Every Tajikistan eSIM here is 4G at most; none has 5G. A 5G phone works fine, it simply connects on 4G.
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
Around 400MB–1GB a day for a normal trip, because you barely use anything while you are up on the Pamirs. Most of it goes the moment you reach Dushanbe or Khujand again and a backlog of photos uploads at once.
When you land
Dushanbe (DYU) and Khujand (LBD) in the north are the main gateways, with Kulob (TJU) and Bokhtar (KQT) taking limited flights. Overland the common crossings are Oybek from Tashkent, Kyzyl-Art on the Pamir Highway from Osh, and Panji Poyon towards Afghanistan. Bring the line up and check your paperwork while still in a town, because several mountain posts sit outside coverage.
Where coverage changes
Dushanbe, Khujand and the Sughd region in the north have workable city-wide signal, and Khorog, the main town of the Badakhshan region, is usually usable. Beyond that it is very thin: the Wakhan valley, Bulunkul, the plateau around Murghab, the Ak-Baital pass and the road along the Panj river should all be planned as days without contact.
Cities travellers ask about
- Dushanbe — Works city-wide; where you prepare before the Pamirs.
- Khujand — Well covered northern city, close to the Uzbek border.
- Khorog — The main Pamir stop where you can still get word out.
- Panjakent — Gateway to the Seven Lakes; signal ends outside town.
- Murghab — High plateau village; treat the whole stay as offline.
Apps to install before you fly
- Organic Maps or Maps.me with the whole country downloaded first
- 2GIS for finding addresses and shops in Dushanbe and Khujand
- Google Translate with the Russian pack downloaded for offline use
- Telegram for reaching drivers and homestays when you are back in signal
Networks in Tajikistan
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Tcell | 4G |
| MegaFon Tajikistan | 4G |
| Babilon-Mobile | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 3GB 30 days | 3GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 5GB 30 days | 5GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Tajikistan 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Do I need a GBAO permit for the Pamirs?+
Yes. Badakhshan is a special administrative region that needs a permit separate from your visa, and the checkpoints along the route genuinely ask for it. Many travellers request it together with the visa before departure; applying later means a stop in Dushanbe and extra days. Keep both a file and a paper copy, because most checkpoints sit where you cannot open your email.
Can I drive the Pamir Highway myself?+
People do it, but it needs more preparation than a normal road trip: long unpaved sections, fuel stops far apart and workshops only in the bigger towns. Most travellers hire a vehicle with a driver who knows the route and where spare fuel is sold. Save the rental company's and your guesthouses' contact details offline before you leave Dushanbe or Osh.
How much should I worry about altitude?+
Take it seriously: the route lifts you from low-lying Dushanbe to a plateau over four thousand metres within a few days. Most travellers ascend gradually and spend a night in Khorog first. Build an acclimatisation day into the schedule, tell the people you are travelling with if something feels wrong, and do not count on phoning for help, because the highest sections have no signal at all.
When does a Tajikistan eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026