Mobile signal guide · Northern Pakistan

Which SIM Works in Gilgit?

QUICK ANSWEREvery network works in Gilgit city — SCOM, Zong and Jazz all run strong 4G here. It is the best-connected city in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Gilgit is where travellers stock up on connectivity: every network runs here, SCO outlets sell SCOM SIMs in the bazaar, and it is the last place with fast data before the valleys. Sort your SIMs out in Gilgit before you move on.

S
SCOM
Best data
4/4 bars
Z
Zong
Strong 4G
4/4 bars
J
Jazz
Strong 4G
4/4 bars
T
Telenor
Good
3/4 bars
U
Ufone
Slow
2/4 bars
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Common questions

Which SIM is best in Gilgit city?

Gilgit has the best connectivity in Gilgit-Baltistan: SCOM, Zong and Jazz all provide strong 4G in the city, and Telenor is decent too. Any of them works for a city stay.

Is there 4G in Gilgit?

Yes — full 4G coverage across Gilgit city on SCOM, Zong and Jazz, with the fastest speeds near the bazaar and airport areas.

Does Telenor work in Gilgit?

Yes, Telenor works in Gilgit city, though its coverage drops faster than SCOM or Zong once you leave the city towards Hunza or Ghizer.

Which SIM should I buy in Gilgit for onward travel?

Buy SCOM in Gilgit if you are heading into the valleys — it is sold at SCO outlets in the city and is the network most likely to work in Hunza, Ghizer, Astore and Baltistan.

Road status near Gilgit

KKH — Chilas to Gilgit
Dry & clear
OPEN
Gilgit to Ghizer
Icy patches in the morning
CAUTION

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