Kazakhstan leads in mobile internet speed in Central Asia

The Republic of Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a regional leader in mobile communications and Internet access.

The median mobile data download speed across Kazakhstan increased by 61%, reaching 35.07 Mbps, from December 2022 to December 2023. This impressive progress allowed Kazakhstan to jump 23 positions, reaching 72nd place in December 2023, surpassing Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Kazakhstan also leads Central Asia in average mobile data download speeds on the 4G network. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the median 4G download speed was 28.26 Mbps, the highest among Central Asian countries. This achievement exceeds Uzbekistan's 23.09 Mbps, Kyrgyzstan's 26.76 Mbps, and Tajikistan's 11.15 Mbps.

The highest average 4G download speed in Central Asia was recorded in Almaty at 32.32 Mbps, confirming Kazakhstan's leading position in mobile communications development. Additionally, Kazakhstan's million-plus cities, particularly Astana and Shymkent, also demonstrated impressive 4G download speeds, confirming the high level of mobile infrastructure development in the country and setting new standards in the region.

Rapid development of mobile communications in Kazakhstan opens up new opportunities for business, education, healthcare, and other areas of life. The Republic is actively modernizing its telecommunications infrastructure, aiming not only to increase Internet speed and accessibility but also to provide innovative solutions for its citizens and businesses.

Source: gov.kz