Turkmenistan · Telecom, Internet & Apps

Turkmentelecom

Turkmentelecom is the state fixed-line operator of Turkmenistan, providing landlines and home internet; the connection is slow, expensive and censored like all internet in the country.

What it helps with

Internet in a rented flatContract at an office.
A landlineFor home or office.
Paying the billThrough Halkbank or Dayhanbank apps.

About Turkmentelecom:

Home internet is contracted at Turkmentelecom offices by the owner or tenant of the flat with a passport. Many foreign websites and messengers are blocked, and VPNs are illegal. Bills are paid in manat at offices, by local bank card or through bank apps.

Key Features:

Home internet: Fixed-line connection for a flat.
Landlines: Home and office phones.
Payment in manat: Offices, cards and bank apps.
State operator: The main fixed-line provider.

How to Get Started:

Ask the landlord whether the flat already has a line.
Apply at a Turkmentelecom office with your passport.
Choose a tariff and pay in manat.
Pay monthly through a bank app or at an office.

Before you use it

Good to know: Ask the landlord first: transferring an existing line is faster than a new connection.
Limits: Many foreign sites and messengers are blocked on fixed internet too.

Local number needed Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Turkmentelecom work with a foreign bank card in Turkmenistan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Turkmentelecom available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Turkmentelecom?: Yes, Turkmentelecom requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for Turkmentelecom?: Yes, Turkmentelecom requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use Turkmentelecom?: Web
How much does Turkmentelecom cost?: Monthly tariffs in manat