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Kazakhstan plans to provide satellite internet access to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia. This was announced by Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, speaking at an extended government meeting attended by the President, Tengrinews.kz reports.
According to him, an additional 1,900 villages in Kazakhstan will gain access to fiber-optic communications in 2026. Next year, the share of settlements with fiber-optic coverage will exceed 90%. Furthermore, the entire national road network will be provided with communications infrastructure.
Madiyev noted that, following the president's instructions, internet access was provided at all state border crossing points last December. Internet access will also be available on all major passenger routes operated by the national carrier, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. Furthermore, for the first time, citizens will be able to use the internet on board a domestic airline.
The minister emphasized that developing digital infrastructure will not only meet Kazakhstan's domestic needs but also strengthen the country's role as a regional leader in digital connectivity.
He announced that satellite internet will be available to neighboring countries through Starlink's gateway stations in Kazakhstan. Specifically, traffic to Tajikistan is planned to be launched this year. Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan will also gain access to satellite internet in the future.
Madiyev also noted that Uzbekistan is already offering off-take contracts for the trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line.
An extended government meeting is being held in Astana, chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
