MILESTONES FOR 2024

08.01.2024

Kazakhtelecom JSC, together with Salem Social Media, plans to release 12 new TV series on its multiplatform service TV+ in 2024, with premieres scheduled for each month. In the first quarter, the platform is expected to feature a new series by local director Ayan Niyazbekov — “Marriage Fraudster”.

10.01.2024

To enhance safety and public order, the Company connected 200 educational facilities in the Almaty Region to its cloud video surveillance service. In total, over 6,000 cameras are planned to be connected across 370 schools in the region.

15.01.2024

The largest telecom operator, Kazakhtelecom JSC, and the national postal network operator, Kazpost, agreed to jointly develop and promote the “Social Wallet”.

05.02.2024

“Radiobridges” by the Company will be launched in 40 villages in the Kyzylorda, Zhambyl, and Turkestan regions.

08.02.2024

Internationally recognized organizations Global CIO and DAMA International named Kazakhtelecom JSC’s “Data Factory” project the best IT project in the telecommunications industry.

11.03.2024

The Company congratulated the 20,000th Kasipker subscriber. The service package for entrepreneurs from the largest telecom operator is gaining popularity in Kazakhstan. Entrepreneur Gulnur Zhumabekova from Karaganda became the milestone subscriber and received a gift from the Company.

12.03.2024

The Company continues the digitalization of new residential complexes in Aktau. More than 200 residents of the “Sarayshyq” apartment complex became users of digital services via new technology, gaining access to high-speed internet, interactive TV, and modern telephony.

26.03.2024

Kazakhtelecom JSC is implementing the “Tazartu” network infrastructure modernization program, migrating users from copper to modern optical solutions. Launched in 2022, the project has already enabled more than 135,000 clients to transition to the new technology.

03.04.2024

The Company will waive subscription fees, debts, and penalties for the entire emergency period for Kazakhstani citizens evacuated due to floods. The Company emphasizes that this support for affected subscribers will not be limited to these measures.

11.04.2024

Kazakhtelecom continues collecting humanitarian aid for those affected by the floods. Collection points for essential goods, warm clothing, inert materials, and other necessities have been opened at all branches and regional offices of the Company.

18.04.2024

The Company continues expanding the coverage area of GPON technology in cities. In particular, another residential complex in Almaty has been connected. Residents of the “Sholpan City” residential complex now have access to high-speed internet up to 500 Mbps and all the Company’s digital services.

13.05.2024

The country’s largest telecom operator and international leader in cloud and edge services, Gcore, agreed to jointly develop streaming and multimedia technologies and services in Kazakhstan. A corresponding memorandum was signed in Astana with the support of the national company KAZAKH INVEST.

20.05.2024

As part of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable Line (FOCL) project, work continues on selecting a contractor for the construction of the cable line along the seabed of the Caspian Sea. To this end, representatives of AzerTelecom and the Company took part in a seminar in Baku organized by the project consultant, Pioneer Consulting.

22.05.2024

The leading telecom operator of the country announced the successful completion of dividend payments for 2023. The dividend per one common and preferred share for 2023 amounted to KZT 2,096.6. The total amount of dividend payments reached KZT 23.1 billion.

31.05.2024

The Kazakhtelecom Group of Companies disclosed its financial statements for Q1. Despite large-scale investments in infrastructure development, 5G network deployment, and social support, the Company demonstrated a 6% revenue growth and maintained a solid margin level.

04.06.2024

Kazakhtelecom has developed a new digital tool for business development — Ismet Partner. This is a platform where entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan can find everything necessary for successfully implementing business ideas, from finding reliable partners to effectively promoting products and services.

14.06.2024

Kazakhtelecom took part in the international “Europe 2024 GCCM” conference and the “CC-Global Awards 2024” ceremony in Berlin, where it was awarded in the category “Regional Telecommunications Operator in the CIS 2024”.

21.06.2024

Kazakhtelecom is completing the implementation of the project to connect educational institutions in the Almaty Region to a cloud video surveillance system. Thanks to video surveillance, more than 360 schools in the region can now ensure safety and detect various violations.

03.07.2024

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the largest telecom operator, Kazakhtelecom, is offering all corporate subscribers (B2B, B2G, B2O, OFD) free access to the Ismet Docs electronic document management system. From July 1 to September 30, users can generate and sign documents in electronic format without volume or quantity restrictions via the Docs.Ismet.kz portal.

03.07.2024

Kazakhtelecom continues expanding the reach of GPON technology across the country. In Aktobe Region, the Company connected another village — Martuk — to the fiber-optic network. Since the beginning of the year, this is the third settlement where residents have become users of all modern telecommunications services and digital solutions based on Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks.

02.08.2024

The Company connected two new apartment complexes — “Altyn Uya” and “Oazis” — in Ust-Kamenogorsk to its fiber-optic network. As a result, more than 160 families will be able to access high-speed internet and digital services immediately after moving in.

08.08.2024

By the end of the year, Kazakhtelecom plans to connect over 100 apartment buildings in 4 cities — Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Pavlodar, and Ekibastuz — to fiber, with a total coverage of more than 10,000 apartments. As of today, 69,000 residents in East Kazakhstan region have internet access, 66% of them via fiber-optic technology.

15.08.2024

Kazakhtelecom JSC and the Center for International Programs JSC are establishing cooperation. The memorandum was signed today by the heads of both companies — Bagdat Mussin and Aliya Ospanova. The goal of the memorandum is to deepen collaboration in training and retraining highly qualified specialists abroad for the rapidly developing sectors of communications, telecommunications, and information technologies.

28.08.2024

The telecom operator built fiber-optic connections to rural schools in a record two months as part of its strategy to provide high-speed internet to educational institutions in remote regions of the country. Kazakhtelecom plans to lay more than 500 km of fiber-optic cable and connect over 900 rural schools to its optical backbone network.

02.09.2024

Kazakhtelecom connected 66 buildings in Aktau to high-speed internet via GPON. Over the year, the Company connected around 3,000 subscribers in 66 apartment buildings in Aktau to the most advanced GPON technology. Kazakhtelecom’s optical channels have become part of the infrastructure in several modern residential complexes, such as “Anar” and “Altyn”.

04.09.2024

Kazakhtelecom continues building fiber-optic networks in private housing sectors. 140 homes in the “Severny” microdistrict of Kostanay region have become users of telecom services via GPON. Previously, the Company had connected 640 cottages and 11 apartment buildings to high-speed internet, while the rest of the microdistrict continued using ADSL until recently.

16.09.2024

Kazakhtelecom is launching a large-scale “Sapa+” project to radically improve internet quality for Kazakhstanis. The plan includes replacing outdated routers with new high-speed models for 300,000 subscribers.

25.09.2024

Kazakhtelecom and Azertelecom are beginning the actual implementation of the project for designing and constructing a fiber-optic cable line along the bottom of the Caspian Sea. An official contract with the contractor has been signed.

27.09.2024

Kazakhtelecom, in partnership with Smart Cities LLP, launched four Kazakhstan-developed cloud services based on its own infrastructure. These solutions are intended to help local companies and government institutions manage data more easily, reduce costs, and lessen reliance on foreign providers. The first 10 companies will receive free access to the services for 3 months.

08.10.2024

Kazakhtelecom is actively participating in the national “Comfortable School” project aimed at modernizing the country’s educational infrastructure. The Company is providing schools with high-speed internet via fiber-optic lines. This will create a comfortable learning environment, improve education quality, and prepare students for the demands of the digital economy.

14.10.2024

Kazakhtelecom launched a new, 16th F-Root server in Central Asia. Managed by the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), it is the third on the Company’s network and the ninth in Kazakhstan. The new server significantly enhances DNS reliability, reduces latency, and improves network security for millions of users in the region.

18.10.2024

An innovation center — Activation Hub — has opened in Almaty as a meeting place for venture investors, startups, and industry leaders. The center will serve as a key platform for the Company’s corporate innovation program, fostering partnerships with startups and entrepreneurs and expanding its digital ecosystem.

21.10.2024

The Company has switched to a single short number — 160 — for all customer inquiries. Previously, separate numbers were used for tech support, help desk, and balance-related questions.

19.11.2024

Kazakhtelecom continues improving service quality and installing new routers for customers. Within two months, nearly 65,000 routers were replaced under the “Sapa+” project, and 235,000 more are planned to be installed by the end of the year.

20.11.2024

Kazakhtelecom intends to increase internet access speed to 50 Mbps for 891 schools. The Company is actively working on this project.

21.11.2024

Kazakhtelecom completed the shutdown of the last copper network service station in Stepnogorsk, fully discontinuing the use of ADSL technology in the city.

25.11.2024

The Company began testing AI-controlled drones with voice command functionality. Testing is taking place in Almaty, Abai Region, and Pavlodar as part of the smart city concept.

11.12.2024

Kazakhtelecom is connecting residential complexes developed by BI Group to high-speed internet. The project covers more than 150 buildings in the capital and over 9,000 families in the coming year.

19.12.2024

Kazakhtelecom continues constructing fiber-optic lines for 5G base stations across various regional centers in Kazakhstan. Under the Mobile Backhaul project, the Company is laying fiber in 12 cities: Konaev, Taldykorgan, Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Pavlodar, Kostanay, Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau, Karaganda, Turkistan, Aktau, and Atyrau.

23.12.2024

Auyl Telecom is connecting subscribers in remote villages using wireless technologies. Over 70 households are already connected in the village of Karatal, Aktobe Region.

27.12.2024

More than 200 educational institutions in Atyrau Region have been connected to a video surveillance system. Cameras are integrated with the Department of Education and the Police Operational Management Center to enhance school safety.