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Amazon has announced a new agreement between its Project Kuiper and Kazakhtelecom to deliver high-speed satellite internet to underserved communities across Kazakhstan. This partnership was unveiled at a side event during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, co-hosted with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
According to Developing Telecoms, this agreement represents Amazon's strategic move to expand Project Kuiper’s presence into Central Asia, where rural connectivity remains a significant challenge. The publication highlighted the importance of space-based broadband as governments and private companies strive to close the digital divide in underserved regions.
Ismet.kz reported that Kazakhtelecom will serve as the national distributor for Project Kuiper’s satellite internet service throughout Kazakhstan. The service will cover households, businesses, schools, and government clients. Ground infrastructure is planned for key cities such as Almaty, Akkol, and Aktau, along with a local point of presence to ensure service reliability. The agreement aims specifically at expanding internet access to rural settlements, industrial areas, and transportation corridors currently lacking high-speed broadband.
