Turkestan became the first city in Kazakhstan to completely abandon copper cable and switch to fiber optics

Turkestan became the first city in Kazakhstan to completely eliminate outdated ADSL technology (copper networks) and switch to fiber optics. This was announced during a meeting on the development of telecommunication infrastructure with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Digital Development of Kazakhstan, the ministry's press service reported.

Turkestan took a leading position in the republic, closing all “white spots” identified in 2024. There are 801 settlements in Turkestan region, and main fiber-optic communication lines (FOCL) have been laid to 408 villages. By the end of this year, this figure will increase to 570, and by 2027 - to 778.

As part of the project, JSC “Kazakhtelecom” plans to connect 649 state and budgetary organizations at 372 points to FOCL. The total length of the fiber-optic line will exceed 2.6 km, of which 852 km have already been laid.

Currently, construction work is underway in 12 districts of Turkestan region. High-speed internet will appear in 267 schools, 257 medical institutions and FAPs, 80 akimats, police stations, border, customs and other services.

The fourth generation mobile communication standard 4G is available in 702 villages. By 2030, coverage will reach 772 villages. Specialists are also decommissioning 3G network infrastructure. In addition, fifth-generation 5G networks are being deployed in Turkestan region.

The authorities are working to provide high-speed internet in tourist areas. By 2028, it will appear in the Sauran settlement, near the Ukasha Ata shrine, near the Tuttybulak waterfall and in the Akmeshit cave.