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“I believe it is high-quality” - Madiev asked about the internet in Kazakhstan
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“I believe it is high-quality” - Madiev asked about the internet in Kazakhstan

From Tengrinews · () English

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  • Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev stated the country's internet quality is good but has room for improvement.
  • Major infrastructure projects aim to bring broadband to 3,000 more villages by the end of next year, reaching 92% coverage.
  • Kazakhstan is expanding its 5G network, phasing out 3G, and launching initiatives like "Last Mile" to improve connectivity.

Kazakhstan's internet quality is currently good with potential for further development, according to Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev. Speaking at a briefing on digital assets, Madiyev highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects designed to expand broadband access to rural areas. By the end of next year, the government plans to connect an additional 3,000 villages, aiming for a national coverage rate of 92 percent.

To be objective, I believe the internet quality is good. However, we are not stopping there. There is room for further development and improvement.

— Zhaslan MadiyevResponding to journalists during a briefing on stimulating and developing the digital assets industry.

The country is also actively enhancing its mobile network infrastructure. Kazakhstan is installing more base stations to broaden the 5G network, with approximately 3,500 stations already providing coverage. The nation is gradually transitioning away from 3G technology, focusing on upgrading 4G and 5G networks to improve connection speeds and reliability. Madiyev also noted plans to install signal coverage along national highways.

Construction has already begun. By the end of next year, we plan to bring internet access to an additional 3,000 villages with the help of our partners. Thus, coverage should reach 92 percent.

— Zhaslan MadiyevDetailing the progress and goals of infrastructure projects to expand internet access.

Further initiatives include the "Last Mile" project, which targets settlements where internet reached the village but not individual households. The government also aims to reduce signal latency. These comprehensive measures are part of a broader effort to improve digital connectivity across the country. The issue of internet quality has been a recurring topic, with parliamentary deputies previously criticizing service and rising mobile tariffs. Recent consumer complaints have included hidden balance deductions and non-transparent billing by mobile operators. In one instance, users in the Zhetysu region successfully sued for refunds over poor internet services, receiving a total of 315,000 tenge.

Currently, about 3,500 base stations provide the relevant coverage. We also plan to further modernize the infrastructure.

— Zhaslan MadiyevDiscussing the expansion of the 5G network and infrastructure modernization.
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