4 FAQs about Astana Power puts into operation the 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.

How many 5G base stations will be installed in 2025?

Fifth-generation communication will appear in cities of republican significance. It is planned to deploy networks in almost all regional centres of the country in the period up to 2025. 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.

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.

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