11.08.2025 10:11:00
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Kazakhstan is committed to developing satellite communications technologies to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. In 2025, the country took many steps in this direction. We tell you more
On June 12, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Digital Development and Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX. This paved the way for the legal provision of satellite Internet to citizens.
Until this point, Starlink operated in pilot mode, providing access only to educational institutions. Now the terminals should become available to a wider audience. The agreement enshrines Starlink's obligations to comply with national standards in the field of information security and communications. This creates a legal basis for the operation of the equipment.
Satellite Internet is expected to provide communications to remote villages, farm pastures, schools and medical institutions where it is impossible to install fiber optics.
On June 26, the Senate ratified a loan agreement with the IBRD aimed at developing telecommunications infrastructure and supporting the digitalization of the regions.
The agreement provides for a sustainable model of public and private partnership, which will attract investment and expand access to electronic services.
On August 5, the Chinese satellite system Shanghai SpaceSail was tested in the Almaty region. The speed of up to 200 Mbps was recorded - an impressive result for rural areas.
The technology is based on low-orbit satellites. Tests show a stable connection even in the most remote corners of the country.
It was also previously reported that satellite Internet would be launched in the country by OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper by the end of 2025.
Thus, Kazakhstan, among other things, is relying on orbital technologies to ensure equal access to the Internet for all citizens, regardless of their place of residence.
It is noteworthy that preference is not given to any one supplier, which should allow competition to be maintained and reduce the risk of a monopoly in this sector.
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On June 12, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Digital Development and Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX. This paved the way for the legal provision of satellite Internet to citizens.
Until this point, Starlink operated in pilot mode, providing access only to educational institutions. Now the terminals should become available to a wider audience. The agreement enshrines Starlink's obligations to comply with national standards in the field of information security and communications. This creates a legal basis for the operation of the equipment.
Satellite Internet is expected to provide communications to remote villages, farm pastures, schools and medical institutions where it is impossible to install fiber optics.
On June 26, the Senate ratified a loan agreement with the IBRD aimed at developing telecommunications infrastructure and supporting the digitalization of the regions.
The agreement provides for a sustainable model of public and private partnership, which will attract investment and expand access to electronic services.
On August 5, the Chinese satellite system Shanghai SpaceSail was tested in the Almaty region. The speed of up to 200 Mbps was recorded - an impressive result for rural areas.
The technology is based on low-orbit satellites. Tests show a stable connection even in the most remote corners of the country.
It was also previously reported that satellite Internet would be launched in the country by OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper by the end of 2025.
Thus, Kazakhstan, among other things, is relying on orbital technologies to ensure equal access to the Internet for all citizens, regardless of their place of residence.
It is noteworthy that preference is not given to any one supplier, which should allow competition to be maintained and reduce the risk of a monopoly in this sector.
