Kazakhstan has outpaced
neighboring countries, including Russia, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan,
in internet speed. Currently, the share of Kazakh citizens using the internet
is on par with developed countries, as announced by Minister of Digital
Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev at the
Government’s meeting. He noted that the implementation of the 5G network
technology in Kazakhstan will be completed in a year and a half. Over 1,100
base stations have already been installed in 20 cities. By the end of 2027,
mobile operators will invest about 450 billion tenge to enhance the
telecommunications sector. The ministry has developed a series of measures to
improve the quality of communication, including a proposal to revise the
standards for permissible doses of radiation from base stations, which are
10-20 times stricter than in developed countries.
«I request that the Health
Ministry reviews the standards for the maximum permissible exposure, taking
into account advanced international practices. Technical specialists from our
ministry are conducting signal strength measurements in cities to ensure
high-quality internet access and mobile communication. Based on the inspection
results, locations with poor connection quality are identified. The ministry,
together with local authorities and mobile operators, is working to eliminate
blind spots. This work to improve communication quality in Kazakh cities will
continue,» Madiyev said.
Additionally, a permanent task
force has been established to address communication issues, consisting of
representatives from the ministry, local authorities, and communication
providers. A specially developed digital platform will also contribute to improving
communication quality across the country. According to Madiyev, Kazakh citizens
can now provide their own assessment of the quality of communication in any
location.
«Today, we are announcing the
technical launch of this Digital Map, with the link available on the Ministry’s
website for every citizen to access. This map is currently in pilot mode, and
its functionality will be expanded. This initiative aims to strengthen public
oversight in checking communication quality,» Madiyev added.
Editor: Aizhan new
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