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[[File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg.png|thumb|263x263px]]
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[[File:1280px-Flag of Uzbekistan.svg.png|thumb|310x310px]]
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[[File:Uzbekistan anthem.ogg.mp3|thumb|National Anthem]]
   
 
== '''Basics''' ==
  
== '''Basics''' ==
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Uzbekistan has 4 national GSM network operators:
  
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Uzbekistan has 4 national GSM-based network operators:
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* '''Ucell'''
  
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* '''Mobiuz''' (formerly UMS)
 
* '''Beeline'''
  
* '''Beeline'''
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* '''UMS'''
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* '''Ucell'''
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* '''Uzmobile'''
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* '''Uztelecom '''(Uzmobile)
 
This is added by '''Perfectum '''on CDMA-only (not compatible to GSM networks) and the Korean-backed wireless broadband provider '''EVO''' that operates on WiMAX (not compatible to GSM networks) and shifts to TD-LTE now covering mostly Tashkent only. EVO only markets home plans with Mifis or other routers up to now. That's why they are not listed.
  
This is added by '''Perfectum '''on CDMA-only (not compatible to GSM networks) and the Korean-backed wireless broadband provider '''EVO''' that operates on WiMAX (not compatible to GSM networks) and shifts to TD-LTE now covering mostly Tashkent only. EVO only markets home plans with Mifis or other routers up to now. That's why they are not listed.
   
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2G/GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz. 4G/LTE has started on 2600 MHz (band 7) on Ucell and Beeline on 850 MHz (bands 5,18) with additional 700 MHz on Ucell, 800 MHz (B20) on UMS and with EVO using TDD-LTE on 2300 MHz (Band 40) dubbed as "Super iMAX".
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2G/GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz. 4G/LTE has started on 2600 MHz (B7) on Ucell and Beeline on 850 MHz (B5, B18) with additional 700 MHz on Ucell, 800 MHz (B20) on Mobi.uz, 1800 MHz (B1) on Uztelecom and with EVO using TDD-LTE on 2300 MHz (B40) dubbed as "Super iMAX".
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==== '''Coverage''' ====
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For many years Uzbekistan has been struggling to bring its telecommunications system up to the standard found in developed countries. Over the last two decades the situation has been gradually transforming, but coverage and speeds are still quite low outside the major population centers. 
   
 
==== '''Regulations''' ====
  
==== '''Regulations''' ====
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Visitors and travellers to the country can buy a SIM card. Officially, they need to show their passport and a confirmation of their registration at a hotel. Some providers only deal with foreigners through specific outlets. There are vendors around trying to sell you a SIM card already registered to somebody else.
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Visitors and travelers to the country can buy a SIM card. Officially, they need to show their passport and a confirmation of their registration at a hotel. Some providers only deal with foreigners through specific outlets. There are vendors around trying to sell you a SIM card already registered to somebody else.
   
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In 2018 giving out SIM cards to tourists has become an officially endorsed policy now. It might not be possible at every branch of the operator, but a list is going to be compiled of locations and you need to show your passport for registration. In order to become a subscriber of any cellular company in Uzbekistan, a foreign citizen must provide two documents:
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Uzbek providers quote their charges in USD, whereas transactions are done in Som, their national currency. The exchange rate is around 2800-2900 som per USD. This means that loading of balance, as well as deduction of charges from the balance is done in som, but against the daily central bank exchange rate.
  
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# international passport;
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# a document confirming the right of temporary residence in the territory of Uzbekistan (temporary residence permit or hotel check-in).
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==== '''IMEI registration '''(effective 2019) ====
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As of September 2019, all importers and manufacturers of mobile phone devices (including those imported for personal use) must register them by their internal IMEI numbers in the special database. This applies to all SIM-enabled tablets, smartphones, mobile / functional phones, portable devices (including PDAs), adapters, WLAN routers, IoT devices, vehicles, e-books, communication modules, computers, modems and wearable devices.
   
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All non-resident individuals using the SIM card of a local mobile operator for more than 30 calendar days need to register their device for free to avoid being blocked. Non-residents are given permission to use mobile services for 30 calendar days from the moment of the first network registration. If a non-resident uses the SIM card of a local mobile operator for more than 30 calendar days, s/he must register the IMEI codes of his devices manually themselves.
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=='''Ucell '''==
  
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[[File:UZ-Ucell-0.png|thumb|220x220px|Ucell logo]]
  
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Ucell is the largest company in number of subscribers and owned by COSCOM, which on itself is majority owned by Swedish Telia Group. It uses the 900 and 1800 MHz bands for 2G services, 2100 MHz band for 3G with coverage in main cities and has launched 4G in 2600 (band 7) and 700 MHz bands with coverage in Tashkent, Samarqand, Bukhara and in Navoi only.
  
   
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You can check the status of your registration and if you need to register your device where to do it on this website: https://uzimei.uz/
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Ucell has the best coverage in the country at the highest rates: [http://ucell.uz/en/useful_info/coverage Ucell coverage map]
  
   
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==== '''Availability''' ====
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==== '''Currency''' ====
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Uzbek providers used to quote their charges in US$, whereas transactions were done in so'm, their national currency. In 2017 the US$ was un-linked and the so'm started to float. As a result the exchange rate to the US dollar increased from 4,210 Uzbek soʻm to 8,100 Uzbek soʻm. From now on the rates are displayed in so'm, also written as sum or UZD.
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The SIM card without any balance costs 3000 Som (<$1) and as a promotion until the end of 2016 for 1000 Som, whereas also kits are sold for 4500 Som (with 1500 Som balance) and 6000 Som (with 3000 Som balance).
 
   
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==== '''Offers''' ====
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In general you need to be a citizen or a permanent resident of Uzbekistan to subscribe. In case of Ucell, some outlets are authorized to sell the cards to tourists and visitors as well, check the list [http://ucell.uz/en/useful_info/how_to_find_us/ucell_services_for_nonresidents here]. Don't forget to bring your passport and a registration slip from the hotel where you are staying.
  
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The Uzbek market is dominated by the three major players Mobiuz (UMS), Beeline and Ucell. Uztelecom is the main landline provider and is rapidly expanding. The three major providers all have a tourist plan, that can be added by data packages.
   
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== '''Mobi.uz''' (formerly: UMS) ==
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In Uzbekistan most providers use daily plan. You can recharge your account and select necessary additional packages by dialing '''*120#'''. A one time set up fee for selecting a package is $0.50.
  
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[[File:Logo mobiuz.png|thumb|258x258px|new logo and brand]]
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UMS for Universal Mobile Systems used to be a joint venture between the Russian operator MTS and the state radio and television broadcaster. In 2016 MTS exited the country and sold its majority stake to the government and UMS/Mobi.uz can be considered as state-owned now.
   
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UMS will start phased rebranding from 2019. It's now considered as one of the best providers in the country. In 2014 they have made a relaunch and gained many subscribers since then with an expanding coverage (c[https://company.mobi.uz/ru/zones/tash/ overage maps]).[[File:Ums-new-logo1.jpg|thumb|236x236px|old logo]]In June 2016 they launched 4G/LTE services in Tashkent. Their LTE network uses the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (Bands 3, 7, 20) and is up to 70 Mbps. In 2017 Samarkand was added to be further expanded. 4G services are available at no extra cost for existing 3G subscribers with compatible devices and SIMs. For 4G you may need a 4G SIM and enter *222*1# to activate.
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Among the myriad of tariffs for those the best base plan for data users is called 'Affordable Internet' ('''Qulay Internet' ''in Uzbek). For $0.08 per day you get 4 MB of access and in case of booking a monthly pack, additional MB come on top for nighttime usage. Additional internet beyond the allowance is charged at $0.04 per MB in daytime and $0.01 per MB at night (between 1am and 9am)
  
   
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==== '''Recharging, account management and expiration policy''' ====
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==== '''Tourist Plan''' ====
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For incoming tourists to Uzbekistan they offer two different base plans:
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You can top-up online [https://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/balance_refill/payment_without_borders through the website] or use local top-up providers, self-service cash machines and PayMobile outlets.
 
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* '''Tourist SIM Lite:''' 200 domestic minutes, 200 domestic SMS and 3 GB data: 21,000 sum
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* '''Tourist SIM:''' 400 domestic minutes, 400 domestic SMS and 8 GB data: 42,000 sum
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Overuse is 421.04 sum per MB, but you can add data packages.
   
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You can't switch to other base plans. The Tourist SIM is active for 30 days from the moment of activation. After 30 days from the date of activation of the SIM card, the subscriber number is forcibly blocked. Up to three numbers can be connected to one foreign passport. Connections to this tariff plan are carried out on the basis of the original passport of a foreign citizen (incoming tourist) and the presence of a stamp in the passport on crossing the border of Uzbekistan valid at the time of connecting the number. Connection is available only within 30 days from the date indicated in the stamp. Connection to this tariff is not availbable for foreign citizens and stateless persons with permanent residence in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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To check your balance dial '''*100#'''. You can also use their [http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/special_offers2/myucell mobile application] to manage your account, packages and check the balance. Application has English language.
  
   
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To check general balance: *100#, to check data balance, enter *102#. For LTE access you may need to enter *222*1# to activate.
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Loaded credits valid for 90 days.
  
   
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==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
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If you want to save your card and allowance for the next visit to Uzbekistan, you can "freeze" your subscription by dialing '''*145*1#''' before leaving Uzbekistan. This way the daily base charge will be stopped, but your remaining internet allowance will be saved.
 
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Mobiuz offers different types of internet packages:
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When you are back in Uzbekistan you should dial '''*145*2#''' to re-activate the line. This will allow you to keep the number for 6 or 12 months. The charge for this service is $3.90 for 6 months and $6.90 for a year. To check line status dial '''*145*3#'''.
  
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!Data
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!Time
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===='''Data feature packs'''====
  
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!Price
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Ucell has daily, weekly and monthly data packages that can be selected: The cost is deducted from the balance. All packages auto-renew as long as there is balance, unless a deactivation code has been sent (or selected via the Ucell App). To change packages, the old package has to be deactivated first and you will receive a text message confirming the activation of the package. 
  
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!Activation
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Check the status of your package by dialing the code '''*107#'''.
  
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These daily packages can be loaded on all voice packages and auto-renew each day until a deactivation code is sent.
  
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{| class="article-table" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
  
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! scope="col" |Package
  
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! scope="col" |Price
  
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! scope="col" |Volume
  
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! scope="col" |Activation Code
  
 
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|50 MB
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|Package 2
  
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| rowspan="10" |24 hours
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|$ 0.05
  
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|2 MB
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|2,500 sum
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|*555*1*1*1#
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|*102*50#
 
|-
  
|-
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|100 MB
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|Package 5
  
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|4,000 sum
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|$ 0.10
  
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|*102*100#
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|5 MB
  
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|*555*1*2*1#
  
 
|-
  
|-
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|200 MB
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|Package 10
  
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|6,000 sum
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|$ 0.15
  
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|*121*1*200#
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|10 MB
  
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|*555*1*3*1#
  
 
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|300 MB
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|Package 25
  
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|7,000 sum
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|$ 0.28
  
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|*121*1*300#
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|25 MB
  
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|*555*1*4*1#
  
 
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|500 MB
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|Package 40
  
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|7,500 sum
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|$ 0.37
  
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|*121*1*500#
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|40 MB
  
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|*555*1*5*1#
  
 
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|1 GB
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|Package 60
  
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|10,000 sum
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|$ 0.50
  
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|*121*1*1000#
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|60 MB
  
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|*555*1*9*1#
  
 
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|2 GB
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|Package 80
  
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|14,000 sum
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|$ 0.65
  
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|*121*1*2000#
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|80 MB
  
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|*555*1*7*1#
  
 
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|3 GB
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|Package 100
  
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|19,000 sum
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|$ 0.80
  
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|*121*1*3000#
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|100 MB
  
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|*555*1*8*1#
  
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|}
  
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Daily packages auto-renew and can be deactivated with code *555*1*10*2*1#.
  
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[http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/internet/inet_services/weekly_internet_bundles Weekly data packages] available are following:
  
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{| class="article-table"
  
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!Package
  
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!Price
  
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!Volume
  
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!Activation Code
  
 
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|5 GB
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|Weekly 80
  
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|24,000 sum
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|$ 2
  
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|*121*1*5000#
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|80 MB
  
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|*555*2*1*1#
  
 
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|10 GB
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|Weekly 160
  
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|35,000 sum
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|$ 3
  
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|*121*1*10000#
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|160 MB
  
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|*555*2*2*1#
  
 
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|Weekly 320
  
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|$ 4
  
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|320 MB
  
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|*555*2*3*1#
  
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|}
  
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Weekly packages auto-renew and deactivation is done by keying *555*2*10*1#
  
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The [http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/internet/inet_services/monthly_packages monthly packages (for 30 days)] are offered as well:
  
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{| class="article-table" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" "
  
 
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! scope="col" |Package
  
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! scope="col" |Price
  
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! scope="col" |Volume
  
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! scope="col" |Activation Code
  
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|Package 50
  
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|$ 1.25
  
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|50 MB
  
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|*555*3*1*1#
  
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|-
  
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|Package 150
  
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|$ 3
  
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|150 MB
  
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|*555*3*2*1#
  
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|-
  
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|Package 300
  
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|$ 4.50
  
 
|300 MB
  
|300 MB
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| rowspan="10" |30 days
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|*555*3*3*1#
  
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|12,000 sum
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|*102*300#
 
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|Package 500
  
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|$ 6
  
 
|500 MB
  
|500 MB
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|16,500 sum
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|*555*3*4*1#
  
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|*102*500#
 
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|Package 1 GB
  
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|$ 10
  
 
|1 GB
  
|1 GB
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|22,000 sum
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|*555*3*5*1#
  
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|*102*1000#
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|Package 1.5 GB
  
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|$ 12
  
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|1.5 GB
  
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|*555*3*6*1#
  
 
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|Package 2 GB
  
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|$ 15
  
 
|2 GB
  
|2 GB
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|33,000 sum
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|*555*3*7*1#
  
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|*102*2000#
 
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|Package 4 GB
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|3 GB
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|45,000 sum
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|$ 35
  
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|*102*3000#
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|4 GB
  
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|-
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|*555*3*8*1#
  
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|5 GB
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|56,000 sum
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|*102*5000#
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|-
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|10 GB
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|84,000 sum
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|*102*10000#
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|20 GB
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|150,000 sum
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|*102*20000#
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|-
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|30 GB
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|164,000 sum
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|*102*30000#
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|50 GB
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|252,000 sum
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|*102*50000#
 
|}
  
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After the volume is exhausted or the 30 days have lapsed, the default rate is charged until a new plan is subscribed.
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Except for the Package 4000 and the Home packages, the volume is doubled for usage at night time (1am-9am) when subscribed to "''Affordable internet''" voice tariff. All packages but 4000 are shut off when having reached quota, Package 4000 will be throttled to 16 kbps in this case. Deactivation of monthly packages goes with USSD code *555*3*10*1#, Home packages with *555*5*10*2#.
  
   
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For night owls there is a an unlimited data package that also auto-renews until deactivated. These packs are for use between midnight and 8am for 30 nights:
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For where 4G is available the following new 4G packages are available and go at maximum reachable speed inside the 4G and 3G coverage area of 10 Mbps and then fall back to 64 kbps speed, when the data volume has been consumed, vaild for 30 days:
  
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{| class="article-table" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1""
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{| class="article-table"
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!Data
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!Price
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!Activation
 
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|1 GB
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! scope="col" |Package
  
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|6,000 sum
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! scope="col" |Price
  
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|*203*1000#
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! scope="col" |Volume
  
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! scope="col" |Activation
  
 
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|-
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|Try 4G
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|2 GB
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|11,000 sum
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|$ 0.01
  
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|*203*2000#
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|5 GB
  
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|*500# - only once
  
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|3 GB
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|15,000 sum
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|*203*3000#
 
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|-
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|Modem Home
  
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|$ 15
  
 
|5 GB
  
|5 GB
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|20,000 sum
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|*555*5#
  
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|*203*5000#
 
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|-
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|WiFi Home
  
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|$ 25
  
 
|10 GB
  
|10 GB
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|30,000 sum
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|*555*5#
  
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|*203*10000#
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|-
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|20 GB
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|45,000 sum
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|*203*20000#
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|-
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|50 GB
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|60,000 sum
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|*203*50000#
 
|}
  
|}
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First the volume of the talk tariff is used before the internet plan MB's are consumed. In case of night packages booked on top of normal internet packs, the night allowance is used at nighttime before the normal allowance will be consumed. Changing the talk tariff will not have effect on the allowances of the data plans. To keep using the internet services you have to ensure that at least some sum is still in your account.
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Home plans auto-renew and deactivation goes with USSD code *555*5*10*1#
  
   
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==== '''Data Roaming''' ====
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==== '''More info''' ====
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* Website in Uzbek and Russian: https://mobi.uz/uz/
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For those intending to visit countries where a Telia own or partner network exist, data packages can be booked. The full list of countries can be found [http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/roamers/roaming_internet_packages here].
 
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* APN: net.ums.uz
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== '''Beeline''' ==
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[[File:Beeline.svg.png|thumb|220x220px|Beeline logo in English]]
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Beeline is the second provider in the country. It's controlled by Russian-backed Veon (formely VimpelCom). In 2016 it covers 88% of the population by 2G, 52% with 3G and also started 4G/LTE in Tashkent in 2015 expanding to other towns.
   
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In 2020 the 4G network is available for subscribers of the cities of Tashkent, Angren, Gazalkent, Chirchik, Bekabad, Yangibazar, Zhumabazar, Gulistan, Samarkand, Jizzakh, Zhuma, Bulungur, Urgut, Paishanba, Namangan, Andijan, Ferghana, Margilsha, Shakhabis, Kokand , Termez, Kitaba, Kasan, Mubarak, Chirocci, Charagan, Angora, Bukhara, Gijduvan, Kagan, Navoi, Zarafshan, Pockets, Nukus, Urgench, Khiva. You need a 4G SIM card and device for LTE 850 (band 18 and band 5), LTE 1800 (band 3) and LTE 2600 (band 7). You may need to activate 4G by *110*889#.
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By default roaming is enabled only for neighboring countries. To activate worldwide roaming dial '''*155*1#.''' To check current roaming status dial '''*155*4#'''
  
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[[File:Beeline-RUS.png|thumb|220x220px|Beeline logo with Russian]]
   
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==== '''Tourist Plan''' ====
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The following packages can be booked valid for 14 days:
  
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Their Tourist Plan is called Welcome. It's for 30,000 sum and contains 100 domestic minutes, 3 GB data and 1 GB extra for Telegram, WhatsApp and Viber messages.
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* 20 MB for $8, for activation dial *550*1#,
  
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* 50 MB for $17, for activation *550*2#,
  
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* 100 MB for $30, for activation *550*3#.
  
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To check remaining allowance dial *550*10#. Default rate is $0.45 per MB in the partner networks. Other roaming tariffs including data can be found [http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/roamers/zonal_roaming here]
  
   
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Data overuse is at 630 sum per MB. You can check balances by *103#, 106# and 109#.
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The roaming charges are still steep, but may be an alternative when visiting [[Tajikistan]] and [[Azerbaijan]] too, where local prepaid SIM cards are sometimes hard to get for tourists.
  
   
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Connection to this tariff is available only for foreign inbound tourists who have arrived in Uzbekistan. It's not available for foreign citizens and stateless persons with a permanent residence in the Republic of Uzbekistan. A package of included minutes, SMS and MB is provided for a period of 32 days. In order to reconnect the package, you need to contact the operator in your own offices of the company or customer service. You can't switch from this tariff, but you can add extra data.
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==== '''More information''' ====
  
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*Website in English: http://www.ucell.uz/en/subscribers
  
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*APN: internet
  
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*Their "[http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/special_offers2/myucell My Ucell]" app is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phones and allows to manage tariffs and packages. It also has an interface in English as well and is convenient when you do not have all these USSD codes handy.
  
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*To change system messages language to English, dial '''*220*2*2#'''
  
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== '''Beeline''' ==
  
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[[File:Beeline.svg.png|thumb|220x220px|Beeline logo in English]]
  
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Beeline is the second provider in the country. It's controlled by Russian-backed VimpelCom. In 2016 it covers 88% of the population by 2G, 52% with 3G and also started 4G/LTE in Tashkent in 2015 expanding to other towns. Beeline uses rare 850 MHz on Bands 5 and 18 for 4G/LTE.
  
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[[File:Beeline-RUS.png|thumb|220x220px|Beeline logo with Russian]]
  
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==== '''Availability''' ====
  
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Like on Ucell you have to chose a base plan first to be topped up by data packages for more data. These two plans are the most suitable for data users:
  
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* Bir Hafta - ''Be Smart'': $1.99 per week including 200 minutes to Beeline, 25 minutes to other domestic providers, 100 MB data. Additional data is charged at $0.15 per MB. Activation: *110*595#.
  
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* ''Click'': $0.04 per day. Nothing included, but data costs only $0.04 per MB 9am-1am and $0.01 per MB 1am-9am. Activation: *110*000#.
  
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For 4G/LTE you need a 4G-enabled SIM and dial *110*444 # to start
  
   
 
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
  
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
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Beeline offers 'Mini-Packs' for short-time or monthly packages for data.
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Beeline offers 'Mini-Packs' for short-time or monthly packages for data.
 
{| class="article-table"
  
{| class="article-table"
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!Data
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!Validity
 
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!Time
 
!Price
  
!Price
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!Volume
  
 
!Activation
  
!Activation
 
|-
  
|-
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|1 day
  
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|$ 0.33
  
 
|30 MB
  
|30 MB
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| rowspan="2" |1 day
  +
|1,900 sum
 
|*110*0*16#
  
|*110*0*16#
 
|-
  
|-
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|1 day
  
−
|$ 1.00
  
 
|150 MB
  
|150 MB
  +
|4,900 sum
 
|*110*0*17#
  
|*110*0*17#
 
|-
  
|-
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|3 days
 +
|100 MB
  +
| rowspan="2" |7 days
−
|$ 0.33
  
  +
|6,900 sum
−
|13 MB
  
−
|*110*0*11#
  
−
|-
  
−
|3 days
  
−
|$ 0.55
  
−
|26 MB
  
−
|*110*0*12#
  
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|-
  
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|7 days
  
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|$ 1.20
  
−
|50 MB
  
 
|*110*0*18#
  
|*110*0*18#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|7 days
 +
|400 MB
  +
|11,900 sum
−
|$ 2.20
  
−
|200 MB
  
 
|*110*0*19#
  
|*110*0*19#
−
|}
  
−
For activation, you need to have a few cents more than the package price on your account. These monthly packages are sold valid for 30 days:
  
−
{| class="article-table" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
  
−
! scope="col" |Price
  
−
! scope="col" |Volume
  
−
! scope="col" |Activation
  
−
|-
  
−
|$ 1.70
  
−
|60 MB
  
−
|*110*0*01#
  
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 3.25
  
 
|260 MB
  
|260 MB
  +
| rowspan="11" |30 days
−
|*110*0*02#
  
  +
|13,472 sum
  +
|*110*0*03#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 5.50
 +
|800 MB
  +
|23,155 sum
−
|460 MB
  
 
|*110*0*04#
  
|*110*0*04#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 7.50
 +
|1.5 GB
  +
|31,575 sum
−
|800 MB
  
 
|*110*0*05#
  
|*110*0*05#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 10
 +
|2.1 GB
  +
|42,100 sum
−
|1.2 GB
  
 
|*110*0*06#
  
|*110*0*06#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 13
 +
|4 GB
  +
|54,730 sum
−
|2.2 GB
  
 
|*110*0*07#
  
|*110*0*07#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 20
 +
|6 GB
  +
|84,200 sum
−
|3.5 GB
  
 
|*110*0*08#
  
|*110*0*08#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 27
 +
|8.5 GB
  +
|113,670 sum
−
|5 GB
  
 
|*110*0*09#
  
|*110*0*09#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|$ 33
 +
|13 GB
  +
|138,930 sum
−
|7.5 GB
  
 
|*110*0*15#
  
|*110*0*15#
  +
|-
  +
|20 GB
  +
|168,400 sum
  +
|*110*0*27#
  +
|-
  +
|35 GB
  +
|210,500 sum
  +
|*110*0*28#
  +
|-
  +
|70 GB
  +
|252,600sum
  +
|*110*0*29#
 
|}
  
|}
−
You can check data consumption within the packages by dialing code *103#. If you have subscribed to the "''Click''" base plan, the same data volume will be awarded again for night use (1am - 9am) as a free bonus. For the correct operation of the night bonus it's necessary to interrupt the session and to initiate a new one past 1am. On all monthly packages you get 30% extra for social media on Facebook, OK.RU, Telegram, Viber and WhatsApp. Check your data balance, by dialing '''*103#'''.
 +
You can check data consumption within the packages by dialing code *103#. On all monthly packages you get 30% extra for social media on Facebook, OK.RU, Telegram, Viber and WhatsApp. Check your data balance, by dialing *103#.
   
  +
==== Recharge ====
−
For their 4G internet, they started special big packs valid for 30 days that work on 2G and 3G too:
  
  +
While you are roaming or need to recharge remotely without visiting any retail shop, you can use online portal such as [https://swiftrecharge.com swiftrecharge.com] which allows to recharge prepaid number of Beeline or any other operators. All type of bank cards are accepted including crypto currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum or USDT.
−
* 15 GB: $ 40 - activation: *110*0*27#
  
−
* 30 GB: $ 50 - activation: *110*0*28#
  
−
* 60 GB: $ 60 - activation: *110*0*29#
  
−  
−
==== '''Data Roaming''' ====
  
−
Data roaming in Beeline networks in [[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Armenia]], [[Georgia]] and in [[Tajikistan]] costs $1.50 per MB. There are no roaming packages for data available. Full list of roaming charges can be found [http://mobile.beeline.uz/ru/main/roaming/roamingzone.wbp here]
  
   
 
==== '''More information''' ====
  
==== '''More information''' ====
 
* Website in Uzbek and Russian only: [https://www.beeline.uz http://www.beeline.uz]
  
* Website in Uzbek and Russian only: [https://www.beeline.uz http://www.beeline.uz]
 
* APN: internet.beeline.uz
  
* APN: internet.beeline.uz
  +
* Check voice/text balance: *102#, check internet MB balance: *103#
−
* Apps: Beeline offers an app for Android, iOS and Windows Phones as well as a java-based applet, allowing the user to check the balance and to manage the tariffs. Unlike with Ucell, the interface is only available in Russian. Look for Beeline Start in the respective app-markets or click on one of the links provided on their [https://beeline.uz/uz/nav/BeelineStart website], which offers the app for Android as an APK file as well.
 
  +
* Apps: Beeline offers an app for Android, iOS and Windows Phones as well as a java-based applet, allowing the user to check the balance and to manage the tariffs. Unlike with Ucell, the interface is only available in Russian. Look for Beeline Start in the respective app-markets or click on one of the links provided on their [https://beeline.uz/uz/nav/BeelineStart website], which offers the app for Android as an APK file as well.
   
−
== '''UMS''' ==
 +
=='''Ucell '''==
−
[[File:Ums logo.png|thumb|204x204px]]
 +
[[File:Ucell.jpg|thumb|165x165px]]
  +
Ucell is the largest company in number of subscribers and used to be owned by Telia. In 2018 it was sold to State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Assistance to Privatized Enterprises and Development of Competition.
−
UMS for Universal Mobile Systems used to be a joint venture between the Russian operator MTS and the state radio and television broadcaster. In 2016 MTS exited the country and sold its majority stake to the government and UMS can be considered as state-owned now.
  
   
  +
It uses the 900 and 1800 MHz bands for 2G services, 2100 MHz band for 3G with coverage in main cities and has launched 4G in 2600 MHz (band 7) and announced 700 MHz bands with coverage in 6 cities in 2017 so far: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Navoi, Zarafshan and Jizzakh: [http://ucell.uz/en/useful_info/coverage Ucell coverage map]
−
In number of subscribers it's the 3rd operator in the country. In 2014 they have made a relaunch and gained many subscribers since then, but its coverage is still rather limited: [http://company.ums.uz/ru/zones/tash Coverage Maps], but expanding.
  
   
  +
==== '''Tourist Plan''' ====
−
In June 2016 it launched 4G/LTE services in Tashkent. The LTE network uses the 800 MHz (band 20) and is available throughout the capital. 4G services are available at no extra cost for existing 3G subscribers with compatible devices and SIMs.
  
  +
Their Tourist Plan is called Tourist tariff and comes in three sizes:
  +
* S: unlimited on-net calls, 300 domestic minutes, 2 GB data and 2 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 300 domestic SMS - 25,000 sum
  +
* M: unlimited on-net calls, 500 domestic minutes, 5 internatl. mins, 5 GB data and 5 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 500 domestic SMS, 20 internatl. SMS - 50,000 sum
  +
* L: unlimited on-net calls, 1000 domestic minutes, 15 internatl. minutes, 10 GB data and 10 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 1090 domestic SMS, 30 internatl. SMS - 80,000 sum
  +
Overuse fees are 630 sum per MB. The tariff plan is available for connection only when a subscriber provides a passport of a foreign citizen. The validity period of the Tourist tariff is 90 days from the moment of activation.
  +
After 90 days from the moment of the Tourist tariff activation, a subscriber number is terminated, and the rest of funds on the subscriber's balance is returned. If the number is blocked upon expiry of a foreign citizen visa (the term of staying in the Republic of Uzbekistan), it is necessary to come to the nearest Ucell office and unblock the number within 90 days from the date of connection. Swapping to other prepaid tariff plans, with the exception of transition within “Tourist” tariff line, is not possible. Swapping within the tariff line is free.
   
  +
You can top-up online [https://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/balance_refill/payment_without_borders through the website] or use local top-up providers, self-service cash machines and PayMobile outlets.
−
==== '''Availability''' ====
  
−
A starter pack costs 5000 som and this will also be the start credit of the account. Just like other operators a base plan needs to be selected:
  
−
* ''Besh'' or ''Baraka'': No included allowances. Data $ 0.05 per MB Activation code: *111*1110# for ''Besh'' or *111*109# for ''Baraka''
  
−
* ''Start'': 100 MB for a month for $1.50 at activation and $0.10 for each day. Activation code: *111*100#
  
−
* ''Optima'': 250 minutes and 100 MB for a month for $5 and $ 0.10 per MB beyond. Activation code: *111*102#
  
−
There are more plans with minutes and MB's included, to be checked [http://ums.uz/ru/tariff/liketalk/ here]. It's possible to switch between tariff plans, but unconsumed allowances will be lost. Data is activated by default.
 
   
  +
To check your balance dial *102# and *103#. You can also use their [http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/special_offers2/myucell mobile application] to manage your account, packages and check the balance. Application has English language.
−
Check general balance: *100#. For LTE access in Tashkent you may need to enter *222*1# to activate.
  
   
−
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
 +
===='''Data feature packs'''====
  +
Ucell has daily, weekly and monthly data packages that can be selected: The cost is deducted from the balance. All packages auto-renew as long as there is balance, unless a deactivation code has been sent (or selected via the Ucell App). To change packages, the old package has to be deactivated first and you will receive a text message confirming the activation of the package. Check the status of your package by dialing the code '''*107#'''. 
−
UMS offers different types of internet packages: internet packages valid for 30 days without auto-renewal, packages that do auto-renew with a reduced rate for the subsequent month, special packages valid for 30 days for use at night time (between 0-8am) and unlimited packages for 1 day, 1 week or 30 days for use at night times ("DRIVE packs").
  
   
  +
These packages can be loaded on all voice packages and auto-renew each day until a deactivation code is sent.
−
These mini packages are offered for one day:
  
  +
{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
−
* Internet 50: 50 MB for $ 1.50, activation: *102*50#
  
  +
!Data
−
* Internet 100: 100 MB for $ 2.50, activation: *102*100#
  
  +
!Time
−
These packages don't auto-renew at the end. Default rate will be charged instead. Check data balance by *102#.
  
  +
! scope="col" |Price
−  
  +
! scope="col" |Activation
−
Internet packages for 30 days without auto-renewal are available as following:
  
  +
|-
  +
|5 MB
  +
|24 hours
  +
|390 sum
  +
|*555*1*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|10 MB
  +
|
  +
|550 sum
  +
|*555*1*2*1#
  +
|-
  +
|20 MB
  +
|
  +
|790 sum
  +
|*555*1*3*1#
  +
|-
  +
|35 MB
  +
|
  +
|1,190 sum
  +
|*555*1*4*1#
  +
|-
  +
|55 MB
  +
|
  +
|1,890 sum
  +
|*555*1*5*1#
  +
|-
  +
|100 MB
  +
|
  +
|2,790 sum
  +
|*555*1*9*1#
  +
|-
  +
|130 MB
  +
|
  +
|3,790 sum
  +
|*555*1*7*1#
  +
|-
  +
|160 MB
  +
|
  +
|4,490 sum
  +
|*555*1*8*1#
  +
|-
  +
|200 MB
  +
|
  +
|4,990 sum
  +
|*555*1*9*1#
  +
|}
  +
Daily packages auto-renew and can be deactivated with code *555*1*10*2*1#.
 
{| class="article-table"
  
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Data
−
!Volume
 
  +
!Time
 
!Price
  
!Price
−
!Activation Code
 +
!Activation
 
|-
  
|-
−
|300 MB
 +
|80 MB
−
|$ 5
 +
|7 days
  +
|8,420 sum
−
|*102*300#
  
  +
|*555*2*1*1#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|500 MB
 +
|160 MB
−
|$ 7
 +
|
  +
|12,630 sum
−
|*102*500#
  
  +
|*555*2*2*1#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|1 GB
 +
|320 MB
  +
|
−
|$ 10
  
  +
|16,840 sum
−
|*102*1000#
  
  +
|*555*2*3*1#
  +
|}
  +
Weekly packages auto-renew and deactivation is done by keying *555*2*10*2*1#
  +
{| class="article-table" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" "
 
|-
  
|-
  +
!Data
−
|2 GB
  
  +
!Time
−
|$ 18
  
  +
! scope="col" |Price
−
|*102*2000#
  
  +
! scope="col" |Activation
 
|-
  
|-
−
|3 GB
 +
|100 MB
−
|$ 25
 +
|31 days
  +
|8,900 sum
−
|*102*3000#
  
  +
|*555*3*1*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|300 MB
  +
|
  +
|13,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*2*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|600 MB
  +
|
  +
|19,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*3*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|1.5 GB
  +
|
  +
|29,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*4*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|3.5 GB
  +
|
  +
|55,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*5*1*1#
 
|-
  
|-
 
|5 GB
  
|5 GB
  +
|
−
|$ 35
  
  +
|70,900 sum
−
|*102*5000#
  
  +
|*555*3*6*1*1#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|10 GB
 +
|8.5 GB
  +
|
−
|$ 55
  
  +
|109,900 sum
−
|*102*10000#
  
  +
|*555*3*7*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|12 GB
  +
|
  +
|119,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*8*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|16 GB
  +
|
  +
|136,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*9*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|32 GB
  +
|
  +
|188,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*11*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|64 GB
  +
|
  +
|230,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*12*1*1#
  +
|-
  +
|128 GB
  +
|
  +
|293,900 sum
  +
|*555*3*13*1*1#
 
|}
  
|}
  +
Deactivation of monthly packages goes with USSD code *555*3*10*1#, Home packages with *555*5*10*2#.
−
After the volume is exhausted or the 30 days have lapsed, the default rate is charged until a new plan is subscribed. The same packs are available with auto-renewal called "OnNet". In the first month the rate is same as with the non-auto-renewable packages. In the subsequent months a 5% discount is applied. This option is interesting for those, who plan to stay around longer. To activate recurrent packages just change *102*.... in the USSD code of once-off packages to *202*.... To deactivate use code *202*0#
  
   
  +
==== '''More information''' ====
−
For night owls there is a an unlimited data package that also auto-renews until deactivated. These packs are for use between midnight and 8am.
  
  +
*Website in English: http://www.ucell.uz/en/subscribers
  +
*APN: internet
  +
*Their "[http://ucell.uz/en/subscribers/services2/special_offers2/myucell My Ucell]" app is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phones and allows to manage tariffs and packages. It also has an interface in English as well and is convenient when you do not have all these USSD codes handy.
  +
*To change system messages language to English, dial '''*220*2*2#'''
  +
  +
== '''Uztelecom''' (Uzmobile) ==
  +
[[File:Uztelecom.png|thumb|225x225px]]
  +
Uzmobile by state-owned Uztelecom used to be a CDMA-only provider on 450 MHz (CDMA 2000 1x). In 2015 they started with GSM in 2G and 3G in Tashkent. They are the smallest GSM-provider in the country with a limited GSM coverage so far and only 5% of the country's users. Nationwide service extension is under way and 4G/LTE has started in 2017 on 1800 MHz (band 3): [http://uzmobile.uz/ru/subscribers/coverage_gsm Uzmobile 2G/3G/4G coverage]. It's still the smallest, but fastest growing provider in the country with 2.9 million users on GSM.
  +
  +
==== '''Availability''' ====
  +
A tourist plan is not offered, but you can choose a regular base plan valid for one month:
 
{| class="article-table"
  
{| class="article-table"
  +
!Plan
−
!Package
  
  +
!Data
−
!Nights
  
  +
!Overuse
  +
!Dom. Voice
 
!Price
  
!Price
−
!Activation code
  
−
!Deactivation code
  
 
|-
  
|-
−
|Drive 1
 +
|Just 10
  +
|10 MB
−
|1
  
  +
|10 sum/MB
−
|$ 3
  
  +
|10 mins
−
|*200*1*1#
  
  +
|10,000 sum
−
|*200*1*0#
  
  +
|-
  +
|Street
  +
|5 GB
  +
|15 sum/MB
  +
|750 mins
  +
|39,900 sum
  +
|-
  +
|Flash
  +
|14 GB
  +
|160 sum/MB
  +
|1500 mins
  +
|69,900 sum
 
|-
  
|-
  +
|Business
−
|Drive 7
  
  +
|20 GB
−
|7
  
  +
|350 sum/MB
−
|$ 15
  
  +
|unlimited
−
|*200*7*1#
  
  +
|99,000 sum
−
|*200*7*0#
  
 
|-
  
|-
  +
|Royal
−
|Drive 30
  
  +
|unlimited
−
|30
  
  +
|
−
|$ 40
  
  +
|unlimited
−
|*200*30*1#
  
  +
|149,900 sum
−
|*200*30*0#
  
 
|}
  
|}
−
First the volume of the talk tariff is used before the internet plan MB's are consumed. In case of night packages booked on top of normal internet packs, the night allowance is used at nighttime before the normal allowance will be consumed. Changing the talk tariff will not have effect on the allowances of the data plans. To keep using the internet services you have to ensure that at least $0.01 is still in your account.
  
−  
−
==== '''More Information''' ====
  
−
* Website in Uzbek and Russian: http://www.ums.uz
  
−
* APN: net.ums.uz
  
−  
−
== '''UzMobile''' ==
  
−
[[File:Uzmobile-logo.png|thumb|188x188px]]UzMobile by state-owned Uztelecom used to be a CDMA-only provider on 450 MHz. In 2015 they started with GSM in 2G and 3G in Tashkent. They are the smallest GSM-provider in the country with a limited GSM coverage so far. Nationwide service extension is under way and 4G is planned: [http://uzmobile.uz/ru/subscribers/coverage_gsm Uzmobile GSM coverage]
  
−  
−
==== '''Availability''' ====
  
−
Like with Ucell, a true zero rate pre-paid tariff is not available. Instead one of the many base plans need to be selected, for which the fee is deducted from the balance:
  
−
* ''Traffic'': $0.80 per month giving 40 MB of internet access. Additional MB is charged at $0.05/MB.
  
−
* ''Step'': $1.50 per month giving 30 minutes of national calls and 50 MB of internet access. Additional MB is charged at $0.07/MB.
  
−
* ''Salom'': $0.15 per day (but one full month will be deducted in first month), good for 250 minutes of calls and 120 MB of data. Additional MB is charged at $0.05/MB.
  
   
 
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
  
==== '''Data feature packs''' ====
−
On top of the tariffs selected data packages are available as well. Smaller packages are good for 30 days, larger for 90 days. Activation is done by sending the code in SMS to 9999. Internet packages don't auto-renew. To check data balance, text 1002 to 9999 or dial *100*2#
 +
On top of the tariffs selected these data packages are available as well:
 
{| class="article-table"
  
{| class="article-table"
−
!Data Volume
 +
!Data
  +
!Time
 
!Price
  
!Price
−
!Validity
  
 
!Activation
  
!Activation
 
|-
  
|-
−
|50 MB
 +
|100 MB
  +
| rowspan="3" |24 hours
−
|$ 1.00
  
  +
|3,000 sum
−
|30 days
  
  +
|*121*2*3*1#
−
|1031
  
−
|-
  
−
|150 MB
  
−
|$ 2.50
  
−
|30 days
  
−
|1032
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
|300 MB
  
|300 MB
  +
|6,000 sum
−
|$ 4.50
  
  +
|*121*2*3*2#
−
|30 days
  
−
|1033
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
|600 MB
  
|600 MB
  +
|9,000 sum
−
|$ 7.00
  
  +
|*121*2*3*3#
−
|30 days
  
−
|1034
  
 
|-
  
|-
−
|1.2 GB
 +
|500 MB
  +
| rowspan="10" |30 days
−
|$ 9.50
  
  +
|10,000 sum
−
|90 days
  
  +
|*111*2*9*1#
−
|1035
  
 
|-
  
|-
−
|2.4 GB
 +
|1.5 GB
  +
|15,000 sum
−
|$ 14.50
  
  +
|*111*2*9*2#
−
|90 days
  
−
|1036
  
 
|-
  
|-
−
|6 GB
 +
|3 GB
  +
|24,000 sum
−
|$ 25.00
  
  +
|*111*2*9*3#
−
|90 days
  
  +
|-
−
|1037
  
  +
|5 GB
  +
|32,000 sum
  +
|*111*2*9*4#
  +
|-
  +
|8 GB
  +
|41,000 sum
  +
|*111*2*9*5#
 
|-
  
|-
 
|12 GB
  
|12 GB
  +
|50,000 sum
−
|$ 40.00
  
  +
|*111*2*9*6#
−
|90 days
  
  +
|-
−
|1038
  
  +
|20 GB
  +
|65,000 sum
  +
|*111*2*9*7#
  +
|-
  +
|30 GB
  +
|75,000 sum
  +
|*111*2*9*8#
  +
|-
  +
|50 GB
  +
|85,000 sum
  +
|*111*2*9*9#
 
|-
  
|-
−
|24 GB
 +
|75 GB
  +
|110,000 sum
−
|$ 65.00
  
  +
|*111*2*9*10#
−
|90 days
  
−
|10381
  
 
|}
  
|}
  +
Internet packages don't auto-renew. To check data balance, text 1002 to 9999 or dial *100*2#
   
 
==== '''More information''' ====
  
==== '''More information''' ====
−
*Website in Uzbek and Russian: http://www.uzmobile.uz
 +
*Website in Uzbek and Russian: https://uztelecom.uz/
 
*APN: internet.uzmobile.uz
  
*APN: internet.uzmobile.uz
  +
*Website in English: https://globalconnect.uz/uzbekistan/communication
  +
 
[[Category:Asia]]
  
[[Category:Asia]]
 
[[Category:Country]]
  
[[Category:Country]]
−
[[Category:Wimax]]
 +
[[Category:2/20]]
−
[[Category:CDMA]]
  
−
[[Category:Beeline]]
  

Revision as of 08:02, 25 November 2021

1280px-Flag of Uzbekistan

National Anthem

Basics

Uzbekistan has 4 national GSM-based network operators:

  • Mobiuz (formerly UMS)
  • Beeline
  • Ucell
  • Uztelecom (Uzmobile)

This is added by Perfectum on CDMA-only (not compatible to GSM networks) and the Korean-backed wireless broadband provider EVO that operates on WiMAX (not compatible to GSM networks) and shifts to TD-LTE now covering mostly Tashkent only. EVO only markets home plans with Mifis or other routers up to now. That's why they are not listed.

2G/GSM is on 900 and 1800 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz. 4G/LTE has started on 2600 MHz (B7) on Ucell and Beeline on 850 MHz (B5, B18) with additional 700 MHz on Ucell, 800 MHz (B20) on Mobi.uz, 1800 MHz (B1) on Uztelecom and with EVO using TDD-LTE on 2300 MHz (B40) dubbed as "Super iMAX".

Coverage

For many years Uzbekistan has been struggling to bring its telecommunications system up to the standard found in developed countries. Over the last two decades the situation has been gradually transforming, but coverage and speeds are still quite low outside the major population centers. 

Regulations

Visitors and travelers to the country can buy a SIM card. Officially, they need to show their passport and a confirmation of their registration at a hotel. Some providers only deal with foreigners through specific outlets. There are vendors around trying to sell you a SIM card already registered to somebody else.

In 2018 giving out SIM cards to tourists has become an officially endorsed policy now. It might not be possible at every branch of the operator, but a list is going to be compiled of locations and you need to show your passport for registration. In order to become a subscriber of any cellular company in Uzbekistan, a foreign citizen must provide two documents:

  1. international passport;
  2. a document confirming the right of temporary residence in the territory of Uzbekistan (temporary residence permit or hotel check-in).

IMEI registration (effective 2019)

As of September 2019, all importers and manufacturers of mobile phone devices (including those imported for personal use) must register them by their internal IMEI numbers in the special database. This applies to all SIM-enabled tablets, smartphones, mobile / functional phones, portable devices (including PDAs), adapters, WLAN routers, IoT devices, vehicles, e-books, communication modules, computers, modems and wearable devices.

All non-resident individuals using the SIM card of a local mobile operator for more than 30 calendar days need to register their device for free to avoid being blocked. Non-residents are given permission to use mobile services for 30 calendar days from the moment of the first network registration. If a non-resident uses the SIM card of a local mobile operator for more than 30 calendar days, s/he must register the IMEI codes of his devices manually themselves.

You can check the status of your registration and if you need to register your device where to do it on this website: https://uzimei.uz/

Currency

Uzbek providers used to quote their charges in US$, whereas transactions were done in so'm, their national currency. In 2017 the US$ was un-linked and the so'm started to float. As a result the exchange rate to the US dollar increased from 4,210 Uzbek soʻm to 8,100 Uzbek soʻm. From now on the rates are displayed in so'm, also written as sum or UZD.

Offers

The Uzbek market is dominated by the three major players Mobiuz (UMS), Beeline and Ucell. Uztelecom is the main landline provider and is rapidly expanding. The three major providers all have a tourist plan, that can be added by data packages.

Mobi.uz (formerly: UMS)

Logo mobiuz

new logo and brand

UMS for Universal Mobile Systems used to be a joint venture between the Russian operator MTS and the state radio and television broadcaster. In 2016 MTS exited the country and sold its majority stake to the government and UMS/Mobi.uz can be considered as state-owned now.

UMS will start phased rebranding from 2019. It's now considered as one of the best providers in the country. In 2014 they have made a relaunch and gained many subscribers since then with an expanding coverage (coverage maps).

Ums-new-logo1

old logo

In June 2016 they launched 4G/LTE services in Tashkent. Their LTE network uses the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (Bands 3, 7, 20) and is up to 70 Mbps. In 2017 Samarkand was added to be further expanded. 4G services are available at no extra cost for existing 3G subscribers with compatible devices and SIMs. For 4G you may need a 4G SIM and enter *222*1# to activate.

Tourist Plan

For incoming tourists to Uzbekistan they offer two different base plans:

  • Tourist SIM Lite: 200 domestic minutes, 200 domestic SMS and 3 GB data: 21,000 sum
  • Tourist SIM: 400 domestic minutes, 400 domestic SMS and 8 GB data: 42,000 sum

Overuse is 421.04 sum per MB, but you can add data packages.

You can't switch to other base plans. The Tourist SIM is active for 30 days from the moment of activation. After 30 days from the date of activation of the SIM card, the subscriber number is forcibly blocked. Up to three numbers can be connected to one foreign passport. Connections to this tariff plan are carried out on the basis of the original passport of a foreign citizen (incoming tourist) and the presence of a stamp in the passport on crossing the border of Uzbekistan valid at the time of connecting the number. Connection is available only within 30 days from the date indicated in the stamp. Connection to this tariff is not availbable for foreign citizens and stateless persons with permanent residence in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

To check general balance: *100#, to check data balance, enter *102#. For LTE access you may need to enter *222*1# to activate.

Data feature packs

Mobiuz offers different types of internet packages:

Data Time Price Activation
50 MB 24 hours 2,500 sum *102*50#
100 MB 4,000 sum *102*100#
200 MB 6,000 sum *121*1*200#
300 MB 7,000 sum *121*1*300#
500 MB 7,500 sum *121*1*500#
1 GB 10,000 sum *121*1*1000#
2 GB 14,000 sum *121*1*2000#
3 GB 19,000 sum *121*1*3000#
5 GB 24,000 sum *121*1*5000#
10 GB 35,000 sum *121*1*10000#
300 MB 30 days 12,000 sum *102*300#
500 MB 16,500 sum *102*500#
1 GB 22,000 sum *102*1000#
2 GB 33,000 sum *102*2000#
3 GB 45,000 sum *102*3000#
5 GB 56,000 sum *102*5000#
10 GB 84,000 sum *102*10000#
20 GB 150,000 sum *102*20000#
30 GB 164,000 sum *102*30000#
50 GB 252,000 sum *102*50000#

After the volume is exhausted or the 30 days have lapsed, the default rate is charged until a new plan is subscribed.

For night owls there is a an unlimited data package that also auto-renews until deactivated. These packs are for use between midnight and 8am for 30 nights:

Data Price Activation
1 GB 6,000 sum *203*1000#
2 GB 11,000 sum *203*2000#
3 GB 15,000 sum *203*3000#
5 GB 20,000 sum *203*5000#
10 GB 30,000 sum *203*10000#
20 GB 45,000 sum *203*20000#
50 GB 60,000 sum *203*50000#

First the volume of the talk tariff is used before the internet plan MB's are consumed. In case of night packages booked on top of normal internet packs, the night allowance is used at nighttime before the normal allowance will be consumed. Changing the talk tariff will not have effect on the allowances of the data plans. To keep using the internet services you have to ensure that at least some sum is still in your account.

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Beeline

Beeline

Beeline logo in English

Beeline is the second provider in the country. It's controlled by Russian-backed Veon (formely VimpelCom). In 2016 it covers 88% of the population by 2G, 52% with 3G and also started 4G/LTE in Tashkent in 2015 expanding to other towns.

In 2020 the 4G network is available for subscribers of the cities of Tashkent, Angren, Gazalkent, Chirchik, Bekabad, Yangibazar, Zhumabazar, Gulistan, Samarkand, Jizzakh, Zhuma, Bulungur, Urgut, Paishanba, Namangan, Andijan, Ferghana, Margilsha, Shakhabis, Kokand , Termez, Kitaba, Kasan, Mubarak, Chirocci, Charagan, Angora, Bukhara, Gijduvan, Kagan, Navoi, Zarafshan, Pockets, Nukus, Urgench, Khiva. You need a 4G SIM card and device for LTE 850 (band 18 and band 5), LTE 1800 (band 3) and LTE 2600 (band 7). You may need to activate 4G by *110*889#.

Beeline-RUS

Beeline logo with Russian

Tourist Plan

Their Tourist Plan is called Welcome. It's for 30,000 sum and contains 100 domestic minutes, 3 GB data and 1 GB extra for Telegram, WhatsApp and Viber messages.

Data overuse is at 630 sum per MB. You can check balances by *103#, 106# and 109#.

Connection to this tariff is available only for foreign inbound tourists who have arrived in Uzbekistan. It's not available for foreign citizens and stateless persons with a permanent residence in the Republic of Uzbekistan. A package of included minutes, SMS and MB is provided for a period of 32 days. In order to reconnect the package, you need to contact the operator in your own offices of the company or customer service. You can't switch from this tariff, but you can add extra data.

Data feature packs

Beeline offers 'Mini-Packs' for short-time or monthly packages for data.

Data Time Price Activation
30 MB 1 day 1,900 sum *110*0*16#
150 MB 4,900 sum *110*0*17#
100 MB 7 days 6,900 sum *110*0*18#
400 MB 11,900 sum *110*0*19#
260 MB 30 days 13,472 sum *110*0*03#
800 MB 23,155 sum *110*0*04#
1.5 GB 31,575 sum *110*0*05#
2.1 GB 42,100 sum *110*0*06#
4 GB 54,730 sum *110*0*07#
6 GB 84,200 sum *110*0*08#
8.5 GB 113,670 sum *110*0*09#
13 GB 138,930 sum *110*0*15#
20 GB 168,400 sum *110*0*27#
35 GB 210,500 sum *110*0*28#
70 GB 252,600sum *110*0*29#

You can check data consumption within the packages by dialing code *103#. On all monthly packages you get 30% extra for social media on Facebook, OK.RU, Telegram, Viber and WhatsApp. Check your data balance, by dialing *103#.

Recharge

While you are roaming or need to recharge remotely without visiting any retail shop, you can use online portal such as swiftrecharge.com which allows to recharge prepaid number of Beeline or any other operators. All type of bank cards are accepted including crypto currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum or USDT.

More information

  • Website in Uzbek and Russian only: http://www.beeline.uz
  • APN: internet.beeline.uz
  • Check voice/text balance: *102#, check internet MB balance: *103#
  • Apps: Beeline offers an app for Android, iOS and Windows Phones as well as a java-based applet, allowing the user to check the balance and to manage the tariffs. Unlike with Ucell, the interface is only available in Russian. Look for Beeline Start in the respective app-markets or click on one of the links provided on their website, which offers the app for Android as an APK file as well.

Ucell

Ucell

Ucell is the largest company in number of subscribers and used to be owned by Telia. In 2018 it was sold to State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Assistance to Privatized Enterprises and Development of Competition.

It uses the 900 and 1800 MHz bands for 2G services, 2100 MHz band for 3G with coverage in main cities and has launched 4G in 2600 MHz (band 7) and announced 700 MHz bands with coverage in 6 cities in 2017 so far: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Navoi, Zarafshan and Jizzakh: Ucell coverage map

Tourist Plan

Their Tourist Plan is called Tourist tariff and comes in three sizes:

  • S: unlimited on-net calls, 300 domestic minutes, 2 GB data and 2 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 300 domestic SMS - 25,000 sum
  • M: unlimited on-net calls, 500 domestic minutes, 5 internatl. mins, 5 GB data and 5 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 500 domestic SMS, 20 internatl. SMS - 50,000 sum
  • L: unlimited on-net calls, 1000 domestic minutes, 15 internatl. minutes, 10 GB data and 10 GB extra for Facebook, Telegram and WhatsApp, 1090 domestic SMS, 30 internatl. SMS - 80,000 sum

Overuse fees are 630 sum per MB. The tariff plan is available for connection only when a subscriber provides a passport of a foreign citizen. The validity period of the Tourist tariff is 90 days from the moment of activation. After 90 days from the moment of the Tourist tariff activation, a subscriber number is terminated, and the rest of funds on the subscriber's balance is returned. If the number is blocked upon expiry of a foreign citizen visa (the term of staying in the Republic of Uzbekistan), it is necessary to come to the nearest Ucell office and unblock the number within 90 days from the date of connection. Swapping to other prepaid tariff plans, with the exception of transition within “Tourist” tariff line, is not possible. Swapping within the tariff line is free.

You can top-up online through the website or use local top-up providers, self-service cash machines and PayMobile outlets.

To check your balance dial *102# and *103#. You can also use their mobile application to manage your account, packages and check the balance. Application has English language.

Data feature packs

Ucell has daily, weekly and monthly data packages that can be selected: The cost is deducted from the balance. All packages auto-renew as long as there is balance, unless a deactivation code has been sent (or selected via the Ucell App). To change packages, the old package has to be deactivated first and you will receive a text message confirming the activation of the package. Check the status of your package by dialing the code *107#. 

These packages can be loaded on all voice packages and auto-renew each day until a deactivation code is sent.

Data Time Price Activation
5 MB 24 hours 390 sum *555*1*1*1#
10 MB 550 sum *555*1*2*1#
20 MB 790 sum *555*1*3*1#
35 MB 1,190 sum *555*1*4*1#
55 MB 1,890 sum *555*1*5*1#
100 MB 2,790 sum *555*1*9*1#
130 MB 3,790 sum *555*1*7*1#
160 MB 4,490 sum *555*1*8*1#
200 MB 4,990 sum *555*1*9*1#

Daily packages auto-renew and can be deactivated with code *555*1*10*2*1#.

Data Time Price Activation
80 MB 7 days 8,420 sum *555*2*1*1#
160 MB 12,630 sum *555*2*2*1#
320 MB 16,840 sum *555*2*3*1#

Weekly packages auto-renew and deactivation is done by keying *555*2*10*2*1#

Data Time Price Activation
100 MB 31 days 8,900 sum *555*3*1*1*1#
300 MB 13,900 sum *555*3*2*1*1#
600 MB 19,900 sum *555*3*3*1*1#
1.5 GB 29,900 sum *555*3*4*1*1#
3.5 GB 55,900 sum *555*3*5*1*1#
5 GB 70,900 sum *555*3*6*1*1#
8.5 GB 109,900 sum *555*3*7*1*1#
12 GB 119,900 sum *555*3*8*1*1#
16 GB 136,900 sum *555*3*9*1*1#
32 GB 188,900 sum *555*3*11*1*1#
64 GB 230,900 sum *555*3*12*1*1#
128 GB 293,900 sum *555*3*13*1*1#

Deactivation of monthly packages goes with USSD code *555*3*10*1#, Home packages with *555*5*10*2#.

More information

  • Website in English: http://www.ucell.uz/en/subscribers
  • APN: internet
  • Their "My Ucell" app is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phones and allows to manage tariffs and packages. It also has an interface in English as well and is convenient when you do not have all these USSD codes handy.
  • To change system messages language to English, dial *220*2*2#

Uztelecom (Uzmobile)

Uztelecom

Uzmobile by state-owned Uztelecom used to be a CDMA-only provider on 450 MHz (CDMA 2000 1x). In 2015 they started with GSM in 2G and 3G in Tashkent. They are the smallest GSM-provider in the country with a limited GSM coverage so far and only 5% of the country's users. Nationwide service extension is under way and 4G/LTE has started in 2017 on 1800 MHz (band 3): Uzmobile 2G/3G/4G coverage. It's still the smallest, but fastest growing provider in the country with 2.9 million users on GSM.

Availability

A tourist plan is not offered, but you can choose a regular base plan valid for one month:

Plan Data Overuse Dom. Voice Price
Just 10 10 MB 10 sum/MB 10 mins 10,000 sum
Street 5 GB 15 sum/MB 750 mins 39,900 sum
Flash 14 GB 160 sum/MB 1500 mins 69,900 sum
Business 20 GB 350 sum/MB unlimited 99,000 sum
Royal unlimited unlimited 149,900 sum

Data feature packs

On top of the tariffs selected these data packages are available as well:

Data Time Price Activation
100 MB 24 hours 3,000 sum *121*2*3*1#
300 MB 6,000 sum *121*2*3*2#
600 MB 9,000 sum *121*2*3*3#
500 MB 30 days 10,000 sum *111*2*9*1#
1.5 GB 15,000 sum *111*2*9*2#
3 GB 24,000 sum *111*2*9*3#
5 GB 32,000 sum *111*2*9*4#
8 GB 41,000 sum *111*2*9*5#
12 GB 50,000 sum *111*2*9*6#
20 GB 65,000 sum *111*2*9*7#
30 GB 75,000 sum *111*2*9*8#
50 GB 85,000 sum *111*2*9*9#
75 GB 110,000 sum *111*2*9*10#

Internet packages don't auto-renew. To check data balance, text 1002 to 9999 or dial *100*2#

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