Inside Tajikistan’s Internet: Connectivity Challenges, Costs, and the Satellite Solution
Tajikistan routes all international internet traffic through a state-controlled gateway, enabling surveillance and censorship. Fixed broadband is nearly absent, with only about 6,000 subscriptions nationwide as of 2025, while mobile connections reached 10.54 million in early 2024. Internet costs remain high, and the government frequently blocks major platforms during unrest. Recent projects aim to expand connectivity via satellite and rural initiatives.
