Buying a pre-paid SIM card in Kazakhstan (Almaty or Astana) with data

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Where in Almaty or Astana can I buy a pre-paid SIM card with data? Will I have to show the seller my passport when I buy one? A place with English speakers, if possible, would be preferable.

I already looked at The Prepaid Data Sim Wiki but Kazakhstan is not one of the countries listed there.






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Which SIM is best in Kazakhstan?

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Kazakhstan, I recommend going with Kcell (or Activ) or Tele2. Tele2 has the best 4G/LTE coverage. Kcell has the best coverage in rural Kazakhstan on slower networks (2G or 3G).

Which prepaid SIM card is best for international travel?

#1 The Overall Best International SIM Card \u2013 OneSim
  • OneSimCard Universal ($29.95) \u2013 Coverage of over 200 countries but with a more limited data service (50+) countries.
  • OneSimCard Expedition ($34.95) \u2013 Offers much the same coverage as the OneSim Universal travel SIM but with way more data coverage.


Can prepaid SIM card be used internationally?

Local prepaid sim cards are often pretty cheap and come with big value data bundles. Most countries and operators have special tourist sim cards. But where local prepaid sim cards stop working, international sim cards continue to roam! With a sim card designed with overseas travel in mind, you'll always be set to go.

Can you buy international SIM cards at the airport?

Most international airports will have an official phone company kiosk in the airport. If you need a local SIM, head straight there after you land. You can also buy pre-loaded, local SIM cards on Amazon so you can start using your phone immediately after you land in your destination.



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