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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Astana, October 21 (Xinhua) — Over one trillion tenge has been invested in Kazakhstan's telecommunications industry over the past three years. By 2027, the government intends to ensure 100% internet coverage of the country's population. This was reported on Tuesday by Kazinform, citing Zhaslan Madiyev, the country's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
According to the ministry, Kazakhstan has over 20 million mobile and 3.7 million fixed-line subscribers. The average internet connection speed has reached 94 megabits per second. This year, internet traffic consumption is projected to double compared to 2024.
As Zh. Madiyev noted, connection speeds could exceed 100 megabits per second in the coming years, and fiber-optic communication lines will be installed in up to 90 percent of rural settlements. For the remaining 10 percent of villages, where less than 1 percent of the population lives, network access will be provided via satellite technology.
The country is also continuing a large-scale modernization of mobile networks: the outdated 3G standard will be completely replaced by 4G in all major cities by the end of this year. Furthermore, a project to create a national Wi-Fi operator is underway, which will provide unified, secure internet access in public spaces and social facilities—airports, schools, hospitals, train stations, and border crossings. Initially, the network will cover 400 locations in ten cities across the country, with plans to expand to 10,000 by 2026 and 20,000 by 2027.
The Minister emphasized that the development of internet infrastructure is part of Kazakhstan's digital transformation strategy and forms the basis for the implementation of artificial intelligence-based solutions and next-generation digital services.
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