Eco-friendly summer at Issyk-Kul: How O!’s eSIM helps protect nature and save you money

The summer season at Issyk-Kul has officially begun. O! Mobile Operator offers a simple solution for digital convenience – virtual eSIMs*. They allow you to get connected instantly without visiting a service center, help reduce environmental impact in the region, and provide mobile data at prices that are 6-10 times lower than many international travel eSIM options.

From sign-up to activation in just 5 minutes

Since an eSIM has no physical card, it can be activated online from anywhere, even while traveling. Simply download the My O! app, click “Become an O! customer”, complete registration using your passport, choose a phone number and plan, and make a payment. Your eSIM will be activated via QR code or automatically by following the instructions – and you're connected!

A cleaner lake means cleaner technology

By choosing an eSIM, you support a more sustainable approach to preserving the unique environment of Issyk-Kul:

• Zero plastic waste: A virtual SIM requires no plastic card holders that are typically discarded immediately after activation.

• Less litter on the beaches: No blister packs, envelopes, or SIM card slot accessories that can end up in the sand along the lakeshore.

• Lower carbon footprint: Digital delivery eliminates the need to manufacture, package, and transport plastic SIM cards.

“We see environmental awareness among our subscribers growing every year. People are becoming more conscious about protecting the natural beauty of Issyk-Kul, and technology should support these efforts. O!’s eSIM is a simple step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. By choosing digital connectivity instead of plastic, each of us makes a small but meaningful contribution to keeping the lake clean,” the company notes.

A travel hack for visitors from Kazakhstan: Pay with Kaspi.kz fee-free and as easy as at home

Thanks to the partnership between O!Bank and Kaspi.kz, visitors from Kazakhstan can easily pay for purchases and services around Issyk-Kul by scanning QR codes directly in the Kaspi.kz app. Payments are debited in tenge and automatically converted into Kyrgyz soms at a competitive exchange rate.

And because fintech services rely on a stable internet connection, the combination of O! eSIM + Kaspi QR has become one of this summer’s most useful travel hacks for visitors from Kazakhstan.

Enjoy summer at full speed with O! Stay connected throughout your trip with O! Mobile Operator and the All Unlimited 500 plan, available for just 330 KGS per month (around $4 – less than the price of a cup of coffee on the waterfront). For more information, visit o.kg.

*Registration and activation are available only within the Kyrgyz Republic.

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O!Bank OJSC. NBKR License No. 044 dd. 17.09.2024.