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Internet access has been steadily rolling out across Tajikistan since 1999, when the first Internet Service Provider opened in Dushanbe. Today there are four companies providing access to the Internet:
At the time of writing, Internet access is available in at least the following cities:
- Dushanbe
- Hissor
- Tursonzoda
- Khujand
- Chkalovsk
- Istarafshan (Uro-Teppa)
- Konibodom
Most visitors will probably access the Internet by walking into one of the many Internet cafes in one of the above cities. Some Internet cafes will allow you to plug your own computer in instead of using one of the public computers.
If you are bringing your own computer with you to Tajikistan, you may wish to connect to the Internet over a phone line.
First things first. Tajikistan's phone plugs are the Russian type, although RJ-11 type connectors are becoming increasingly common. Make sure you have the right adaptors with you. Please also read the note on telephone exchanges. The World Wide Phone Guide is a useful resource for getting your modem hooked up.
The simplest way to get online is to buy an Internet Access Card from one of the ISPs above. These give access telephone numbers and a username/password that you can use to connect.
Some ISPs sell access cards for a particular length of connect time (e.g. five hours), and calls are charged at a flat rate per minute. Others sell cards with a fixed amount of calling credit (e.g. USD $10), and call costs vary according to the time of day. The best solution for you will depend on how much you plan to connect to the Internet and at what times of day. Contact the ISPs for further details:
For longer-term stays, it may be more economical to open an account with an ISP. In addition to dial-up accounts, there are also a range of higher-bandwidth options, including leased lines, microwave connections and DSL.
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