Kazakhstan has enhanced its standing in the Speedtest Global Index Ranking
Kazakhstan moved up 23 places on the Speedtest Global Index, from 95th in December 2022 to 72nd in December 2023, putting it ahead of neighboring Central Asian countries, reported the Ookla Research on Feb. 19.
“Almaty’s 4G median download speed outpaces other cities in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. In the fourth quarter 2023, Almaty had a 4G median download speed of 32.32 Mbps, outpacing Astana. Additionally, both cities reported faster 4G speeds than the neighboring capital cities of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan,” said in the report.
Kazakhstan is aiming to leverage 5G technology as part of its digital transformation strategy and to narrow the digital gap. Companies like Kcell and Tele2 are accelerating their 5G deployment efforts in line with ambitious targets set by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry.
“Regulation and government initiatives drive Kazakhstan’s digital transformation. The country is implementing strategic regulatory policies, encouraging collaboration between various stakeholders, and launching initiatives like Digital Kazakhstan to promote digital infrastructure and ensure that telecommunications services are widely accessible,’ the report reads.(Source:astanatimes)
