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Kazakhstan's Telecommunications Industry Sees Significant Investment

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Kazakhstan's government has invested over 1.1 trillion tenge in its telecommunications industry over the past three years, with a goal of ensuring 100% internet coverage of the country's population by 2027. According to Zhaslan Madiyev, the country's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the average internet connection speed has reached 94 megabits per second, and is projected to double to 188 megabits per second by the end of the year. The country is also modernizing its mobile networks, replacing 3G with 4G in major cities by the end of the year, and is developing a national Wi-Fi operator to provide secure internet access in public spaces.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 1.1 trillion tenge has been invested in Kazakhstan's telecommunications industry over the past three years.
  • The government aims to ensure 100% internet coverage of the country's population by 2027.
  • Kazakhstan has over 20 million mobile and 3.7 million fixed-line subscribers.
  • The average internet connection speed has reached 94 megabits per second, and is projected to double to 188 megabits per second by the end of the year.
  • Fiber-optic communication lines will be installed in up to 90 percent of rural settlements, with the remaining 10 percent to be covered via satellite technology.
  • The outdated 3G standard will be completely replaced by 4G in all major cities by the end of this year.
  • A project to create a national Wi-Fi operator is underway, which will provide unified, secure internet access in public spaces and social facilities.
  • The network will initially cover 400 locations in ten cities across the country, with plans to expand to 10,000 by 2026 and 20,000 by 2027.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.1 trillion tenge has been invested in Kazakhstan's telecommunications industry over the past three years.
  • Kazakhstan has over 20 million mobile subscribers.
  • There are 3.7 million fixed-line subscribers in Kazakhstan.
  • The average internet connection speed is 94 megabits per second.
  • Internet traffic consumption is projected to double compared to 2024.
  • Fiber-optic communication lines will be installed in up to 90 percent of rural settlements.

Sources:

  • Kazinform
  • People's Republic of China - State Council News

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