Kazakhstan has engaged in discussions with OneWeb regarding internet services on trains.

“Based on the analysis, we identified 243 locations where additional antenna and tower structures need to be installed. Currently, the akimats are developing project and cost documentation. About 80 have already been implemented. By 2025, these gaps will be eliminated. This applies to roads of national significance. Additionally, we have started analyzing local roads,” said the Deputy Minister during a live session in Parliament.

He assured that the ministry has held negotiations with OneWeb regarding internet access on trains.

“We have analyzed various technologies, including mobile internet and installation based on fiber-optic communication lines (FOCL). Our satellite systems have concluded that the most optimal solution is internet access via low-earth orbit satellites, similar to Starlink and OneWeb. We have now conducted negotiations with OneWeb,” noted the Deputy Minister.

According to Konyashkin, a pilot project is planned to be launched in January in collaboration with KTZh. Based on the results, a decision will be made regarding the quality and tariffs that the government finds acceptable. Consequently, a decision will be made regarding further scaling, the Deputy Minister concluded.