Mobiuz
One of Uzbekistan's national mobile operators, among the largest by subscribers, with SIM cards sold at service centres and automatic roaming.
About Mobiuz
Mobiuz is a national mobile operator of Uzbekistan, formerly known as UMS (Universal Mobile Systems) and renamed Mobiuz in December 2019. It sells SIM cards at its service centres and through commercial representatives in cities across the country, and its roaming connects automatically when you travel abroad.
Key Features
- National Network: A GSM mobile network used in cities across Uzbekistan.
- Service Centres and Dealers: Buy and register a SIM at service centres and commercial representatives.
- Automatic Roaming: Roaming connects automatically when you travel abroad.
- Customer Support: A short support number for subscribers (0890) and the operator's website.
How to Get Started
- Visit a Mobiuz service centre or authorized dealer with your passport.
- Register the SIM in your name as the staff explain.
- Choose a tariff or a data package and activate it.
- Top up your balance and manage your plan through the operator's channels.
SIM registration with a passport is required, and foreign visitors may also be asked for a visa or a temporary registration. A phone brought from abroad may need its IMEI registered after a limited period, so check the current rules. Tariffs and packages change, so check them with the operator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mobiuz work with a foreign bank card in Uzbekistan? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Mobiuz available in English? Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Mobiuz? No, an international phone number generally works for Mobiuz.
Do I need local ID or residency for Mobiuz? No, Mobiuz doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.