ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 19. Kazakhstan
climbs in global internet speed rankings, boosted by telecom
infrastructure developments, Trend reports via the Ministry of Digital Development,
Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of
Kazakhstan.
The analytical company Ookla has published the updated internet
speed rankings for January 2025. Kazakhstan has significantly
improved its performance. In the mobile internet category, the
country rose by 8 positions, ranking 49th. The average download
speed was 81.58 Mbps, the upload speed was 18.42 Mbps, and the
latency was 18 ms. In the fixed broadband internet segment,
Kazakhstan improved its position by 5 points, ranking 83rd with an
average download speed of 77.93 Mbps, an upload speed of 80.83
Mbps, and a latency of 5 ms.
This result became possible due to the implementation of government
programs and the efforts of telecom operators in developing
telecommunications infrastructure. In 2024, fixed-line networks
were modernized, 4G coverage was expanded, and 5G deployment began
in major cities. This contributed to a significant increase in
internet speed, enabling Kazakhstan to strengthen its position in
the global ranking.
As part of the national project "Affordable Internet," from 2025 to
2027, the following is planned: Implementation of the project
"Providing broadband access to rural settlements through
fiber-optic communication lines," covering 3,010 villages;
Subsidizing the "last mile" internet connection to households in
1,120 rural settlements; Further development of 5G in cities of
national significance and regional centers; Launching satellite
internet for over 250 remote and sparsely populated areas.
The growth in internet speed plays a crucial role in the country's
digital transformation, the development of the IT sector, online
education, e-commerce, and other key areas of the economy. The
development of telecommunications is one of the Ministry's top
priorities. The department will continue working to improve
communication and internet access throughout the country.
To note, Ookla is a leading international company specializing in
the analysis of internet connection speed and quality. It is well
known for its Speedtest service, which allows users to measure
download, upload speeds, and latency. Ookla publishes the monthly
Speedtest Global Index, which compares the average mobile and fixed
internet speeds across various countries based on real user tests.
Data is collected anonymously through Speedtest and reflects the
actual state of internet infrastructure worldwide.
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