❌ Myth: All eSIMs in Kazakhstan have the same speed.
✅ Fact: No. Tele2 and Kcell have significantly different performance. Tele2 won Best Mobile Network (Score 72.37), while Kcell has the fastest 5G (Score 67.95). Choose based on your priority: overall experience vs. raw speed.
❌ Myth: 5G is available everywhere in Kazakhstan.
✅ Fact: 5G coverage is primarily concentrated in major cities like Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent. Rural areas still rely on 4G. Tele2 and Kcell are expanding 5G, but don’t expect 5G in remote regions.
❌ Myth: You need a Kazakhstani phone number to use an eSIM.
✅ Fact: No. Roami eSIMs provide data‑only plans, so you don’t need a local number. You can use VoIP apps like WhatsApp or Skype for calls. This is perfect for travelers who want to keep their home number.
❌ Myth: Unlimited data plans have no speed limits.
✅ Fact: False. Almost all unlimited plans have a Fair Usage Policy. After a certain data cap (e.g., 50 GB), speeds are throttled. Always check the FUP before purchasing.
❌ Myth: Kazakhstan’s internet is slow and unreliable.
✅ Fact: This is outdated. According to the latest Speedtest data, Kazakhstan has fast mobile networks: Shymkent averages 128.91 Mbps download, and fixed broadband from Meganet reaches 195.41 Mbps. The network is reliable for most modern applications.