DriftAsia Reference

Kazakhstan
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Kazakhstan, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAsia eSIM plans for Kazakhstan shown on this page use Beeline Kazakhstan, Tele2 Kazakhstan and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorBeeline Kazakhstan
Local SIM$6-11
Operators in our plans2

Cities good; vast distances between them go dark.

69 MSI72 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Kazakhstan, by underlying operator.

Beeline Kazakhstan: 72% (63 plans) Tele2 Kazakhstan: 28% (24 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Beeline Kazakhstan72%
  • Tele2 Kazakhstan28%

Network at a glance

Beeline Kazakhstan is the network most travellers lean on in Kazakhstan. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 69, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has risen from $1.02 per GB in April 2026 to $1.33 in August 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Kazakhstan, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Beeline Kazakhstan#1
Owner
VEON
Network
4G
5G
5G since December 2021
Plans we carry
63
Tele2 Kazakhstan#3
Owner
Kazakhtelecom
Network
5G
Plans we carry
24

Common questions

Which operator is best in Kazakhstan?

Beeline Kazakhstan offers the widest reach for most travellers. Cities good; vast distances between them go dark. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Kazakhstan have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Kazakhstan?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $6-11. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Kazakhstan eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Kazakhstan. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Kazakhstan run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.