Kazakhstan s power industry launches its first 5G base station

How many 5G base stations will be installed in Astana?

According to the terms of the auction, the consortium is obliged to install 391 5G base stations in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent during the first year. And in the next four years — 784 base stations per year in regional centres and cities of republican significance.

Who will develop 5G networks in Kazakhstan?

The winners of the auction for radio frequencies, the consortium "Mobile Telecom Service" and "Kcell", will develop 5G networks in Kazakhstan. The main shareholder of the winning companies is the national operator Kazakhtelecom.

Is Kazakhstan ready for 5G?

Kazakhstan’s mobile market remains highly competitive, but rather than a focus only on growth in subscribers the market has shifted to value-added. All Kazakhstan’s major mobile operators are well on the path towards launching 5G services. Kazakhstan has seen a strong increase in mobile broadband penetration over the past five years.

Will Kazakh Mobile operators expand 5G coverage in 2025?

ASTANA – Kazakh mobile operators will expand 5G coverage in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and regional centers to complete the introduction of 5G mobile communications by the end of 2025, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev said at a June 18 government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

How many 5G base stations a year?

And in the next four years — 784 base stations per year in regional centres and cities of republican significance. In total, operators are required to activate more than 7 thousand base stations in order to provide 75% of republican cities and 60% of regional centres with 5G technology by 2027.

How many base stations are there in Kazakhstan?

As stated by the Prime Minister’s press service, 1,144 base stations have been installed in 20 cities. By the end of 2027, mobile network carriers will invest over 450 billion tenge (US$994.3 million) in the telecommunications industry. Madiyev reported that internet usage in Kazakhstan is on par with that of developed countries.